The fifth cycling leg of the Southern Way is the first one entirely in Umbria. It will take you from the lake of Piediluco to the verdant valleys of the Valnerina along the Nera river, ending at Scheggino.{module id="419"}
Surface
tarmac - dirt road
Water sources
yes (Piediluco, Arrone, Ferentillo, Scheggino)
The fifth leg of the Southern Way goes from Piediluco to Scheggino and is the first stretch entirely within Umbria. There is only one uphill stretch, at the very start of the day, so let your body rest a bit after the hard work of the previous days.The route begins at the centre of Piediluco, along the shoreline. After about 2 km of flat cycling you’ll find the only ascent of the day, a 4 kilometre stretch that leads to Forca D’Arrone, where we suggest you take a break to enjoy the magnificent views from this vantage point.After a downhill run you will cycle through the town of Arrone and then turn right to start going up the Nera River valley, along the Greenway of the river, an alternating sequence of dirt and paved roads with very little traffic. As you follow the river bed, surrounded by lush green nature, you will reach the midway point of the day, Ferentillo, a great place to take some time out. When you’re rested, head to Scheggino, a route that involves a few short but steep uphill stretches before you get to this little town, perched on a slope and one of the Valnerina’s most characteristic.
