The Rieti Valley or Rieti Plain is a small plain in central Italy, where lies the city of Rieti, Lazio. It is also known as the Sacred Valley and Holly Valley since Saint Francis of Assisi lived here for many years and erected 4 shrines.
Weather
Rieti has the Mediterranean climate prevailing. The average annual temperature for Rieti is 17° degrees and there is about 454 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 173 days a year with an average humidity of 76% and an UV-index of 4. Climate Rieti per Month:
What makes Rieti Valley, Piediluco Rowing Lake, and Monte Terminillo a perfect wellness and Multisports location?
The weather must be pleasant, the bike routes plentiful, and the cuisine healthful. These three destinations promise all of that—plus a little something extra. From world-class swimming facilities to blood-boosting altitudes, these are the places in which to train or relax.
Lazio and Umbria are some of Italy’s most visited regions and the main targets for Ecotourism. This area is known for its picturesque landscapes and attracts tourists from all over the world.
Accommodation
We have this Historical Villa, or let’s call it the Garden of Leisure! It is set in a renovated 18th-century villa, preserving its original features, and surrounded by the ruins of the Roman Villa of Quinto Assio. The Villa, or ‘Town,’ is a true oasis of peace, making it the perfect choice for country lovers. Here, you’ll find a semi-Olympic size pool for swim sessions, along with a Wellness pool to relax after training. It’s a great location for road and mountain bike rides, situated just 10km away from Piediluco Rowing Lake, making it an ideal distance for a brick session of run-swim run.
Best lake open water swim
you can swim in the Villa D’Assio pool or the outdoors Olympic distance Piediluco Swimming Pool but if you are a long-distance swimmer the Piediluco Rowing Lake is the one for you!
Best Rides
The ride from any part of the Valley to Monte Terminillo at 2200m is epic! But if you prefer, you can also opt for an undulating ride around the four shrines or to the lake and do a long swim, then ride back again. If you prefer just long climbing rides, let’s head to the heart of the Apennines towards Abruzzo and its Gran Sasso at 3000m and visit Amatrice village for their Traditional Pasta Alla Amatriciana.
Best Run
Start the day with a morning run around the Valley right from the doorstep of your accommodation. It’s excellent for outdoor countryside running, with varying surfaces and terrain. You can run by the lake or through the mountains. Rieti offers a friendly cycling and running circuit of 24km, along with two fast-tracks, one in Rieti’s Athletics stadium and the second one in Terminillo, reaching an altitude of 1532m.
The peaceful and abundantly green environment is a triathlete’s dream. Rieti Valley, Piediluco Rowing Lake, and Monte Terminillo are home to a vibrant mix of affordable farm-to-table restaurants, wineries, cafes, shops, and plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery. They’re full of history, fun, and stunningly beautiful places with loads to explore and keep you busy. The family will be so happy!
Other Activities
Experience active holidays in the beautiful location of Rieti Valley under the warm sun of the Mediterranean. Rieti and the south part of Umbria are hidden paradises full of history and activities, centered around sport and exercise, wellness, health, and plenty of social activities, all in a pleasant warm climate.
Many other sports with associated facilities and equipment, guided by competent instructors, and fun wet activities are at your disposal. Feel free to ask us for prices. These activities cater to all generations and levels and are also ideal for children.
Of course, you have the chance to relax by the lake with an aperitivo and good music, enjoy good local food and wine, or go on excursions to some of Rieti Valley’s best attractions.
Wine Bike Excursions: The Rieti Valley bike/e-bike tour offers a unique and unforgettable lifetime experience. Spend a day biking through the rolling Sabine countryside and enjoy a delicious typical aperitivo with wine tasting!
Rieti is renowned for its hill cuisine, featuring hearty stews and meat dishes that complement the handmade pasta dishes. Potatoes, mushrooms, truffles, and wild berries, all locally grown, play a significant role in the regional cuisine, as does the homemade Pecorino cheese and sausages. The nearby town of Amatrice is nationally recognized for its culinary offerings, earning the title of Citta degli Spaghetti for the famed pasta dish that originated there, Spaghetti all’Amatriciana. Additionally, the area boasts its own DOC wines, Colli della Sabina, available in white and red varieties. Rieti is also well-known for its production of olive oil.
The Rieti Valley, Monte Terminillo, and the Umbria region areas offers a wealth of activities for families with children, ranging from face painting and a kids’ pool to horse riding, an activities park, a go-kart track, Historic Rieti’s underground tour, family rafting, and more .
Outdoor Activities, are available for 100 euros each per person, per activity:
Trekking Monte Terminillo, MTBike tour, Ebike Tour & wine tasting, Packrafting Velino River, Fast Rafting Papigno, Family Rafting Velino, Waterfall Hike, Canyoning, Paragliding, Horseback riding, Truffle hunting, Snowshoeing and Cross-Counutry Skiing.
Indoors Activities are available for 60 euros each per person, per activity
Medieval Rieti & Underground Tour, Labro Castle, and villages tour.
Multisports Experience 