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Two hours of private quad-track exploration outside Spoleto takes you through wooded trails and a 24 km loop that passes the abandoned hamlet of Catinelli. This guided ride includes training, helmet, and an option to extend the tour.
Two hours of private quad-track exploration outside Spoleto takes you through wooded trails and a 24 km loop that passes the abandoned hamlet of Catinelli. This guided ride includes training, helmet, and an option to extend the tour.
You push the quad out of the borgo yard and the woods take the lead: pines scratch the sky while a canyon of scrub and limestone unfurls beside the track. The engine murmurs; the trail narrows and the modern world falls away as you head for the abandoned cluster of Catinelli, a ghost town that sits like a memory on the hillside.
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Operated by Attivita' ed esperienze al Borgo Incantato · Spoleto, Umbria
You push the quad out of the borgo yard and the woods take the lead: pines scratch the sky while a canyon of scrub and limestone unfurls beside the track. The engine murmurs; the trail narrows and the modern world falls away as you head for the abandoned cluster of Catinelli, a ghost town that sits like a memory on the hillside.
This stretch of Umbria sits on the eastern fringe of the Apennines, where fractured limestone and clay create rutted tracks, terraces of olive trees, and quick climbs that reward with broad valley views. Spoleto itself is a medieval hill town with Roman roots and a strategic role in central Italy's trade routes — the landscape bears terraces, dry-stone walls, and old shepherd paths that quads now negotiate alongside.
Culturally, trips start from a restored borgo where staff brief, fit helmets, and confirm licenses; you get a short training loop before a 24 km circuit through woods, farmland, and the ruined dwellings of Catinelli. Expect undulating terrain with short steep pitches, soft dirt, occasional loose rock, and narrow singletrack through oak and chestnut stands.
Practical essentials: a B or B1 license is required, a refundable deposit is held, and helmets + under-helmets are provided. The tour is private and can be extended by the hour; allow two hours on-site for briefing, driving, and return. Bring closed-toe shoes, long pants, eye protection, and a small pack with water. Go in morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and to see the light sharpen the ridgelines — the woods will feel like a companion that pushes you forward.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate fitness — able to handle short climbs, shifting weight, and standing on footpegs for stability.
Yes — a valid B or B1 license is required for quad operation; the operator will check this at briefing.
Mixed off-road terrain: dirt tracks, forest singletrack, short steep pitches, and occasional loose rock across a roughly 24 km loop.
Yes — the operator holds a contractual deposit of €500 by cash or card, refundable under the operator’s terms.
Yes — the tour can be extended at €50 per additional hour or fractions of an hour, arranged with staff on site.
Spoleto is a hill town with Roman and medieval roots; the ride threads agricultural terraces and abandoned hamlets that reflect rural population shifts in the 20th century.
Stay on designated tracks to protect olive terraces and archeological sites; operators typically limit group size and follow local noise and trail-use rules to reduce impact.
Attivita' ed esperienze al Borgo Incantato operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push the quad out of the borgo yard and the woods take the lead: pines scratch the sky while a canyon of scrub and limestone unfurls beside the track. The engine murmurs; the trail narrows and the modern world falls away as you head for the abandoned cluster of Catinelli, a ghost town that sits like a memory on the hillside.
You push the quad out of the borgo yard and the woods take the lead: pines scratch the sky while a canyon of scrub and limestone unfurls beside the track. The engine murmurs; the trail narrows and the modern world falls away as you head for the abandoned cluster of Catinelli, a ghost town that sits like a memory on the hillside.
This stretch of Umbria sits on the eastern fringe of the Apennines, where fractured limestone and clay create rutted tracks, terraces of olive trees, and quick climbs that reward with broad valley views. Spoleto itself is a medieval hill town with Roman roots and a strategic role in central Italy's trade routes — the landscape bears terraces, dry-stone walls, and old shepherd paths that quads now negotiate alongside.
Culturally, trips start from a restored borgo where staff brief, fit helmets, and confirm licenses; you get a short training loop before a 24 km circuit through woods, farmland, and the ruined dwellings of Catinelli. Expect undulating terrain with short steep pitches, soft dirt, occasional loose rock, and narrow singletrack through oak and chestnut stands.
Practical essentials: a B or B1 license is required, a refundable deposit is held, and helmets + under-helmets are provided. The tour is private and can be extended by the hour; allow two hours on-site for briefing, driving, and return. Bring closed-toe shoes, long pants, eye protection, and a small pack with water. Go in morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and to see the light sharpen the ridgelines — the woods will feel like a companion that pushes you forward.