Sports & Activities
Activities and sports to try in Umbria, in Bettona
Walks in the greenery, sports and activities to enjoy in Umbria
Walking goes beyond mere physical exercise.
It's a natural, authentic way to enjoy your free time, in harmony with yourself and the world around you.
You can do this every day at Il Poggio degli Olivi, setting off straight from our agriturismo in Bettona along paths winding through wild, lush countryside.
There are trails for everyone: hikers, leisure walkers and cycle tourists.
It's a natural, authentic way to enjoy your free time, in harmony with yourself and the world around you.
You can do this every day at Il Poggio degli Olivi, setting off straight from our agriturismo in Bettona along paths winding through wild, lush countryside.
There are trails for everyone: hikers, leisure walkers and cycle tourists.
You'll get to enjoy a shady landscape, rich in vegetation and waterways, perfect for clearing your mind and awakening your senses.
One of the most evocative experiences is the agriturismo's Sensory Wood: a quiet, immersive place where you can listen to the sounds of nature and take part in soundscape activities, i.e., mindful listening to the soundscape.
One of the most evocative experiences is the agriturismo's Sensory Wood: a quiet, immersive place where you can listen to the sounds of nature and take part in soundscape activities, i.e., mindful listening to the soundscape.
Routes for everyone, on foot or by bike
The best way to explore Umbria? Biking!
Cycling along rural roads, past olive groves and vineyards, visiting medieval villages, and sipping wine while tasting local specialities: it’s an experience that blends nature, culture and culinary delights.
Ride one of our e-bikes for a simple, eco-friendly and fun way to explore, reaching even the most tucked-away and scenic spots in the Umbrian valley.
Set off from Il Poggio degli Olivi and discover Bettona, known as the ‘Balcony of Umbria’, where you can immerse yourself in its woodland trails.
A natural network of paths takes you through idyllic spots, offering the scents of the undergrowth and enchanting views. Explore on your own or with an expert guide, who will lead you safely through the region’s natural beauty.
Cycling along rural roads, past olive groves and vineyards, visiting medieval villages, and sipping wine while tasting local specialities: it’s an experience that blends nature, culture and culinary delights.
Ride one of our e-bikes for a simple, eco-friendly and fun way to explore, reaching even the most tucked-away and scenic spots in the Umbrian valley.
Set off from Il Poggio degli Olivi and discover Bettona, known as the ‘Balcony of Umbria’, where you can immerse yourself in its woodland trails.
A natural network of paths takes you through idyllic spots, offering the scents of the undergrowth and enchanting views. Explore on your own or with an expert guide, who will lead you safely through the region’s natural beauty.
Our open-air gym
Working out surrounded by nature is a natural way to recharge your batteries and boost your wellbeing.
Our gym, nestled amongst the greenery of the Umbrian hills, is the perfect place to exercise outdoors, thanks to its fitness equipment and open-air space for bodyweight training.
Here, you can breathe deeply, move freely and focus on your physical and mental balance.
Working out in nature helps improve your mood, reduce stress and boost concentration.
It's a rejuvenating experience, good for your body and mind.
Our gym, nestled amongst the greenery of the Umbrian hills, is the perfect place to exercise outdoors, thanks to its fitness equipment and open-air space for bodyweight training.
Here, you can breathe deeply, move freely and focus on your physical and mental balance.
Working out in nature helps improve your mood, reduce stress and boost concentration.
It's a rejuvenating experience, good for your body and mind.
The Multi-purpose Ground
If you’ve had to put your passion for sport on hold due to a lack of time, now’s the perfect chance to get back into it. We have a multi-purpose court waiting for you, fully equipped for tennis, five-a-side football and volleyball.
It’s an opportunity to have fun, train and challenge friends or family whilst enjoying the peace and quiet of the Umbrian countryside.
It’s an opportunity to have fun, train and challenge friends or family whilst enjoying the peace and quiet of the Umbrian countryside.
Park with playground and animals for children
At Il Poggio degli Olivi, children reconnect with nature and enjoy experiences that are becoming increasingly rare.
They can get up close to the estate’s animals, spot them in their natural habitat and get to know them during a scenic jeep tour along the property’s trails.
By the pond, they’ll find ducks swimming peacefully.
They can also meet our donkeys, Paco and Tiramisù, along with goats, pigeons and many other farmyard animals.
Just a short walk from the rooms, surrounded by greenery, the play area with swings, a slide and a wooden playhouse is the perfect place to have fun freely and socialise with other young guests.
They can get up close to the estate’s animals, spot them in their natural habitat and get to know them during a scenic jeep tour along the property’s trails.
By the pond, they’ll find ducks swimming peacefully.
They can also meet our donkeys, Paco and Tiramisù, along with goats, pigeons and many other farmyard animals.
Just a short walk from the rooms, surrounded by greenery, the play area with swings, a slide and a wooden playhouse is the perfect place to have fun freely and socialise with other young guests.
Visit to the olive mill
Discovering extra virgin olive oil
Find out first-hand how our extra virgin olive oil is made by taking a guided tour of the Poggio degli Olivi olive mill. You can see the different stages of olive processing and learn the secrets of cold pressing. During the harvest months, the experience is even greater, filled with intense aromas and traditions. The tour ends with a tasting of our oils and the farm’s products.
Find out first-hand how our extra virgin olive oil is made by taking a guided tour of the Poggio degli Olivi olive mill. You can see the different stages of olive processing and learn the secrets of cold pressing. During the harvest months, the experience is even greater, filled with intense aromas and traditions. The tour ends with a tasting of our oils and the farm’s products.
Cooking classes at Il Poggio degli Olivi
Getting to know a place also means tasting it…
And there’s no better way to do that than by learning how to cook its traditional dishes.
At Il Poggio degli Olivi, you can join our cooking classes and enjoy an experience filled with the aromas, flavours and traditions of Umbria. Our chef will guide you step by step through the preparation of local recipes, sharing cooking techniques and little secrets to take home with you. At the end of the class, you’ll receive a recipe booklet, a certificate of participation and plenty of inspiration for dinners with friends, romantic evenings or relaxed Sunday lunches.
Our classes are also designed for children, with fun, hands-on workshops where they can experiment, knead and discover the joy of creating something with their own hands.
We provide everything you need: apron, ingredients and equipment. And at the end, you’ll get to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared during a convivial dinner, surrounded by the warm atmosphere of our kitchen.
And there’s no better way to do that than by learning how to cook its traditional dishes.
At Il Poggio degli Olivi, you can join our cooking classes and enjoy an experience filled with the aromas, flavours and traditions of Umbria. Our chef will guide you step by step through the preparation of local recipes, sharing cooking techniques and little secrets to take home with you. At the end of the class, you’ll receive a recipe booklet, a certificate of participation and plenty of inspiration for dinners with friends, romantic evenings or relaxed Sunday lunches.
Our classes are also designed for children, with fun, hands-on workshops where they can experiment, knead and discover the joy of creating something with their own hands.
We provide everything you need: apron, ingredients and equipment. And at the end, you’ll get to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared during a convivial dinner, surrounded by the warm atmosphere of our kitchen.
