Bolzano to Venice Self guided individual Tour
this cycling tour "Bolzano to Venice" with starting point in Bolzano and ending point in Venice is the best way to taste Veneto country by bike. It follows the Adige River cycling path then from Garda Lake to Venice along the cycle path I-1. In Veneto it is also part of the BI20 Aida cycle way. Of course it's possible to start from Venice and finish in Bolzano.
Wine Experience: on Day 3 is possible to make different route and bike always along the Adige River. Accommodation will be in a 4*Wine Hotel&Spa in Pescantina or in a farm house with cellar in Brentino Belluno
| Quote individuali in € | from | |
| Price for person in double/twin room | 945,00 |
8 days / 7 nights (6 steps on bike)
daily departures from May to October
starting from 2 persons
TECHNICAL INFO
Medium easy cycle path along the Garda bike path then along the route marked as I-1. Almost completely flat except one short elevation near Mori and near Vicenza.
KM 290
Roads: 95% asphalt, 5% terrain
Our bicycles: Touring bike 21 Shimano gears, lock and led lights, rack for panniers, repair kit, handlebar bag. E-bike 100km daily battery life with charger
Day 1 – Bolzano.
Individual arrival to Bolzano in the heart of the Dolomites mountains. A bilingual city Bolzano is a bilingual city an it is a commercial and touristic centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.
Day 2 – Bolzano to Trento 68 km.
Today you will bike mostly along the Adige River, through vineyards and orchards passing the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The bike path lead then to Trento. Once arrived you may visit the famous old town of Trento with the dome and castle named Buonconsiglio.
Day 3 – Trento–Pescantina or Garda Lake area 75 km or 50 km + boat
Today you are always biking along the River Adige cycle paths until you reach Rovereto and Mori. From follow sign post to the Lake Garda. After a short climb, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and to Riva. Here a 4-hour ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake. Accomodation.* New 2020 feature see below
Day 4 – Pescantina or Garda Lake area–Verona 35/60 km.
Today you cycle to Verona which is one of the most important and beautiful cities of the Veneto region. Once in Verona it is worth visiting the Roman Arena, the church of San Zeno and Julia’s House where she meeted her lover Romeo.
Day 5 – Verona–Vicenza 75 km or 40 km.
Today the bike route heads through the Monti Berici, a hilly region just south of Vicenza, with a wonderful view of the city. Arrival in Vicenza where the old city centre is characterized by the beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. This stage can also be reduced by taking a train from Verona to San Bonifacio (approx. 30 km). Train tickets not included.
Day 6 – Vicenza–Padova 50 km.
Before to leave Vicenza you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa Rotonda. Along the Bacchiglione river, the route will continue to Montegalda where you shall start to head for the Euganean hills, this is known as the Padova thermal district with many spas. Padova is on the way.
Day 7 – Padova–Mestre/Venice 55 km.
The tour continues easily through the flat Veneto region. You will cycle along the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the once countryside villas of the Venetian families (Villa Pisani, , Villa Widmann, Villa Foscari called La Malcontenta) until you reach Mestre, Venice’s mainland. You can choose to stay in Venice with a price supplement.
Day 8 – Departure.
The price include: accommodation in double or twin room including buffet breakfast; daily luggage transport point to point; roadbook on printable pdf or gpx files, phone assistance 24/24h; medical insurance; Travel&Bike gift.
The price not include: trip to/from Venice; boat ticket on Garda Lake; bike rental, meals and drinks; museum fees; city tax if request; extra and all things not marked on “the price include”.
Single room supplement 280€
Reduction 3°/4° bed adult and child -15%
Bike rental 150€ (alu frame, 21 gears, one bag)
E-bike rental 225€ (lithium battery 100km daily, with charger)
Extra accomodation in Venice/Bolzano/Garda area: on request
Transfer from/to Venice or Treviso apt min.2pax available on request
Mid Season supplement on departures in June and October: + 100€ p/person
High Season supplement on departures in July, August and September: + 150€ p/person
Accommodation: accommodation on “Easy” formula is on selected B&B o country houses;
accommodation on “Top” formula is on selected hotel ¾*.
Transfer: on request. We can arrange transfer by minibus from/to Venice or Treviso airports.
How to reach Bolzano:
by car: highway A22, exit Bolzano Sud
by train: railway station of Bolzano. See timetable at Trenitalia website. Only Regional Trains can carry on the bikes
by plane: major Airlines to airports in Venice, Verona and Bologna and low cost to Treviso.
Extend your journey: on request we can book accommodation extra nights in Venice or surrounding
Assistance: during your bike tour we are available 24h by mobile phone for any emergency. Our main office is open Monday to Saturday.
Our bike deposit is located along the I-1 cycle path in Venice Marghera near the bus or metro station.
Special price for group of more than 8 people is available on request.
LENGHT 8 days / 7 nights
DEPARTURES self guided daily from May to October