Things to Do around Cortona

Cortona offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features over 500 routes across these sports.

Cortona's outdoor routes are highly rated on komoot, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 600 ratings. Over 7,000 visitors have explored routes in the region.

Cortona provides numerous road cycling routes, ranging from challenging climbs through olive groves to more relaxed rides across the Valdichiana plain. Options include routes with expansive views over Lake Trasimeno. More details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Cortona guide.

Hiking in Cortona includes mountain trails on peaks like Monte Sant'Egidio and countryside routes through fields and vineyards. Trails can follow ancient Roman roads or lead to viewpoints such as the Fortezza del Girifalco. The Hiking around Cortona guide offers further information.

Cortona offers mountain biking trails, particularly in the Val di Pierle, with landscapes varying from mountains to hills and plains. Dedicated routes are available, including a paleontological route of 5 km (3 miles). Consult the MTB Trails around Cortona guide for specific routes.

Touring cycling in Cortona encompasses routes through rolling hills, the Valdichiana plain, and paths around Lake Trasimeno. These routes often feature expansive views and pass through olive groves and vineyards. The Cycling around Cortona guide provides detailed options.

Cortona offers routes suitable for various ability levels, including options for families. Countryside trekking routes are generally easily covered, and some cycling paths across the Valdichiana plain are less challenging. E-bike tours are also available for exploring the Tuscan countryside.

Outdoor routes in Cortona traverse diverse natural features including the Val di Chiana plain, olive groves, vineyards, and oak forests. Nearby Lake Trasimeno offers serene surroundings, and mountain ranges like Monte Sant'Egidio provide rugged landscapes and panoramic views.

Komoot offers several guides for Cortona, including Road Cycling Routes around Cortona, Hiking around Cortona, Cycling around Cortona, and MTB Trails around Cortona. Guides for Running and Gravel biking are also available.

Official information about Cortona can be found on the Municipality of Cortona's website. The Cortona Tourist Information Office can also be reached by phone. The official website is www.comune.cortona.ar.it, and the phone number is +39 05754 637274.

Cortona provides routes suitable for jogging, with 77 dedicated jogging tours available on komoot. These routes often pass through the varied landscapes of the region, including countryside paths. The Running Trails around Cortona guide offers more details.

Outdoor routes in Cortona often feature historical elements such as ancient Etruscan roads, Roman aqueducts, and charming parish churches. The Fortezza del Girifalco, an ancient fortress, is also accessible and offers expansive views.

Cortona offers opportunities for gravel biking, with routes that traverse the region's diverse terrain. These routes combine elements of road and mountain biking, suitable for exploring the countryside. A dedicated Gravel biking around Cortona guide is available.