The North Gate.
The entrance to the historic centre, and a reminder of the village’s medieval past. From here, follow the lanes between the brick houses.
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MONTELEONE D’ORVIETO · ALTO ORVIETANO
Umbria
begins
right here.
A village to discover on foot.
A road to follow out of curiosity.
A house to come home to.
01 · OUR STARTING POINT
Before setting off,
look around.
The Monteleone lies in the countryside of Monteleone d’Orvieto, in Umbria’s Alto Orvietano area, close to the Tuscan border. The village is there on the hill: a country track of around 700 metres leads to it from the property.
Start with a walk, without too much of a plan. The brickwork changes colour with the light, lanes open onto squares and, as you reach the Torrione tower, the landscape opens out across the Valdichiana. It is a lovely way to get to know the place you have chosen to stay.
The connection with Orvieto goes back centuries: Monteleone began as a castle defending its border. The village kilns also produced bricks, glass and mosaic materials for Orvieto’s cathedral. A thread of history connects this small village to the city you will visit.
MONTELEONE D’ORVIETOOne of Italy’s most beautiful villagesVisit the village’s official listing ↗A little theatre.
The Teatro dei Rustici and the church of Santi Pietro e Paolo reveal a village whose interiors are worth exploring too. Ask us for visitor information.
The Torrione.
This viewpoint deserves a few extra minutes. Ahead lies the Valdichiana; further away, the silhouettes of Mount Cetona and Mount Amiata.
02 · TWO DIRECTIONS, TWO DAYS TO PLAN
Let curiosity
take you further.
Monteleone is your starting point for exploring the area. Città della Pieve and Orvieto are two places we love to recommend: choose one for the day and leave time for a stop along the way.
CITTÀ DELLA PIEVE
The colours
of an afternoon.
Red brickwork accompanies your walk through the birthplace of Perugino. In the Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi, look for his Adoration of the Magi; between visits, follow the lanes to viewpoints over the countryside.
Our suggestion is simple: make time for art, but also for sitting down, ordering something and watching village life.
Explore Città della PieveORVIETO
Above the cliffs.
Within history.
Orvieto rises on its tuff outcrop. The cathedral draws your gaze upwards; St Patrick’s Well and the underground routes invite you to discover what lies beneath the city.
Give it a full day, balancing the sights you want to see with time to explore the streets of the centre. Then return to The Monteleone: the countryside is waiting after your day of discovery.
Explore OrvietoFor museums, monuments and guided tours, check opening times and access arrangements before you set off. Our reception team can help you plan.
03 · GET TO KNOW A PLACE AT THE TABLE
The landscape
has a flavour of its own.
The hills you travel through are also places of work: olive groves, vineyards and woodland. A taste of olive oil, a glass of wine introduced by its maker, a truffle hunt with our partners: each brings new meaning to what you have seen.
Then there is Pina, with her homemade egg pasta and traditional Italian recipes. Start with a dish, or choose an experience and stay the night. The region becomes part of your stay, one encounter at a time.
Find your experience stay04 · A DIFFERENT PACE
The hills,
one pedal stroke at a time.
If you would like to spend part of your stay cycling, ask us about e-bike hire: we can arrange it for you. Send us your dates and the number of people for availability and prices.
E-bike charging is complimentary. You will find a DINA charging point from the Repower network at the property.
Ask about e-bike hireWe strongly recommend having a car to travel between villages and experiences. If you arrive by train, transfers can be organised on request and must be agreed before arrival.
Getting here & getting around ↗
AND AT THE END OF THE DAY
The beauty
of coming back.
A walk, a discovery, a good meal.
Your stay in Umbria can begin like this.