Bettona Trail Race

Umbria Italy

Date:
September 2025

Duration:
6 Days

Level:
Intermediate

Pricing:
$6,300/Person

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Adventure Highlights

Itinerary

Dates & Pricing

Inclusion Details

Not Included

FAQs

Adventure Highlights

  • Stay at a luxury 5-star Italian Villa with swimming pool.

  • Race the Bettona Crossing Trail Race (10k, 20k, or 50k) through Medieval towns and olive groves!

  • Hike 12-16 miles across Monte Subasio in Umbria Italy with 360 views passing local cattle & and horses along the way.

  • Mountain bike from winery to winery from Montefalco to Bevagna & beyond!

  • Eat fabulous local meals at high quality restaurants (including a Michelin starred one)

  • Enjoy a “spa day” on-site with yoga, sauna, meditation, and a beginners water color painting class

  • Visit Assisi – home to Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most important Saints of the Catholic Church

ITINERARY

September 24th (Wed):

  • Arrive at Rome Airport (FCO)

  • Private transport to the Villa in Umbria

  • Welcome Orientation

  • Relax & enjoy the Villa, spa, pool & grounds

  • 6:00 Apertivi poolside

  • 8:00 In-house dinner prepared by a local chef

September 25th (Thurs):

  • Breakfast at the Villa

  • Mountain bike 20–30 miles on back roads through the famous Sagrantino vineyards of Montefalco, stopping for tastings at 2–3 wineries and medieval towns for espresso and lunch

  • R & R at the Villa

  • 6:00 Apertivi at the Villa

  • 8:00 Dinner at Serpillo (a nearby Michelin-starred restaurant)

September 26th (Fri):

  • Breakfast at the Villa

  • Transport to Spello – named one of the most beautiful cities in Italy

  • Hike along the “Acquedotto Romano Trail” to the tiny town of Collepino

  • Transport to top of Monte Subasio

  • Hike across Monte Subasio to a picnic overlooking the “green heart of Italy”

  • Continue hiking into the iconic town of Assisi to explore ancient churches & shops

  • Transport back to the Villa

  • R & R at the Villa

  • 8:00 Make-your-own pizza night with fireside chat

September 27th (Sat):

  • Breakfast at the Villa

  • 7:30 Transport to Bettona for bib packet pick-up and race prep

  • 9:00 Bettona Crossing Trail Race!!

  • Post-race lunch and celebration in Bettona

  • R & R at the Villa

  • 6:00 Apertivi poolside

  • 8:00 Dinner in Spello

September 28th (Sun):

  • 8:00 Breakfast at the Villa

  • 9:00 Spa Day (you’ve earned it)!! Enjoy the indoor pool, sauna, on-site massage, guided meditation, yoga session, and/or beginner’s watercolor painting class. Lunch provided on-site

  • 6:00 Apertivi poolside

  • 8:00 Dinner in Montefalco

September 29th (Mon):

  • 7:00 Breakfast at the Villa

  • 8:00 Transport to Castelluccio

  • 9:30 Hike across Monte Vettore at 8,000’, considered one of the best hikes in Monti Sibillini National Park, offering stunning views

  • 2:00 Late lunch at Mama Ida’s in Castelluccio with short informational talk on the history and future of Castelluccio – a village destroyed by an earthquake in 1996

  • Transport back to the Villa

  • 7:00 Apertivi and on-site catered farewell dinner with slideshow highlighting the week’s events

September 30th (Tues):

  • Breakfast at the Villa

  • Transport to Rome Airport (FCO)

  • Ciao, Ciao!!!!!

dATES & PRICING

Date: September 24th - 30th, 2025

Pricing: $6,300/Person

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INCLUSION + DETAILS

  • Expert ODA trip leaders & Italian logistics team

  • Airport transfers to & from Rome Airport (FCO) to the Villa

  • 6 nights of accommodations at a 5-star Italian villa

  • 4 carefully designed & curated adventures, all adjusted to your group’s fitness level

  • Entry fees to Bettona Crossing Trail Race

  • All transfers to and from adventure sites

  • All meals at our favorite local restaurants (plus in-house meals as scheduled), beginning with dinner on arrival day and ending with breakfast on departure day

  • Winery tours and tastings

  • Trail snacks and hydration during all adventures

  • ODAdventure merchandise

  • Limited alcohol at apertivi and dinners

  • Mountain bikes and helmets

nOT INCLUDED

  • Flights to and from Rome, Italy

  • Alcoholic beverages (beyond what is provided)

  • Travel protection (strongly recommended)

  • Personal purchases and souvenirs

  • Gratuities for guides and local staff

  • Personal gear and equipment (e.g., running gear, hiking poles, biking shorts, etc.)

fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Why choose the Bettona Crossing Trail Race Adventure?

    Trail running can be fun, buuut racing through medieval villages, across ancient valleys and through olive groves, while also hiking beautiful mountains, biking through the countryside from winery to winery all while staying at a 5-star Italian Villa with indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Throw in delicious Italian meals!!! Why wouldn’t you choose this trip?

  • What condition do I need to be in?

    This is an intermediate-level trip, but can be customized to fit your group’s fitness level. The standard trip would require you to be comfortable running 13.2 miles, mountain biking 40 miles (flat) and hiking 10+ miles with 1,500’ – 2,000’ of elevation gain. Our goal is for you and your friends to be physically challenged, but mostly comfortable. We can also direct you toward various training programs if you need a little pre-trip boost.

  • What will we do when not running, biking, and hiking?

    Resting, relaxing, and connecting—poolside or fireside. You’ll also be immersed in local Italian culture, including food, wine, and community.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    We’ve done our best to create a cancellation policy that balances flexibility with our advance costs. For more detailed information, contact us for a copy of our current Full Booking Terms & Conditions Policy.