Bolzano

River Adige Cycle Route short break

(7 days – 6 nights)

Departure dayFROMTO
Thursdays and FridaysMarch 18, 2021 October 14, 2021
Sundays and MondaysApril 11, 2021September 20, 2021
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Individual tour – Minimum 2 people (special departure dates for at least 5 people)

Few landscapes in Europe match the unique beauty of the Dolomites, part of the UNESCO world heritage list since 2009. The cycling route starts in the heart of these superb mountains and following the course of the river Adige takes you to the palm-lined shores of Lake Garda. Finally youโ€™ll reach Verona, the town of Romeo & Juliet, with its impressive Roman arena.

Day 1 – Arrival in Venice

Arrival in Venice. Transfer to the booked hotel Overnight.

Day 2 – Venice

Full day at disposal to visit the city. Guided visits and activities can be requested and included in the itinerary. Overnight

Day 3 – Venice – Bolzano

Morning at disposal. In the afternoon transfer to the train station and train to Bolzano. Located along the Isarco river, bilingual Bolzano has always been at the crossroads between the Mediterranean and central Europe. Today it is an important commercial and tourist centre. Overnight

Day 4 –  Bolzano โ€“ Trento (70 km)

You will start riding along the River Adige cycle path, through orchards and the vineyards of the renowned Wine Route. Half way between Bolzano and Trento you will reach Salorno, which represents the linguistic border between the German and the Italian world. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way. Overnight.

Day 5 –  Trento โ€“ Desenzano/Peschiera (50 km by bike + ferry)

The river Adige will take you to Rovereto, famous for its museum of modern and contemporary art. After a short ascent to Passo di San Giovanni, you will enjoy a
superb view over the Garda Lake and the little town of Torbole. Then in Riva del Garda you will take a ferry to reach the southern part of the lake. Overnight.

Day 6 – Desenzano/Peschiera โ€“ Verona (60 km)

After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet again the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Julietโ€™s House. Overnight

Day 7 – Verona/departure

Free transfer to the train station or airport and end of the tour (or proceed with your Italian trip)

ROUTE PROFILE AND MAP

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Difficulty: EASY

 Total length: 150/180 km

Total vertical up: 310/650 m

Terrain: 95% tarmac, 5% unpaved

As a whole it is an easy to manage itinerary, riding on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. There are light hilly bits with short uphill sections.

ACCOMMODATIONS

This itinerary is based on 3 and 4 stars hotels

PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO

2021TOURING BIKEE-BIKE
MAR-OCT1,0601,150

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Accommodations in double rooms in the hotel category mentioned above
  • daily breakfasts in hotel
  • Luggage transportation
  • 4-hour ferry cruise on Lake Garda
  • Roadbook via APP
  • Touring bike rental from Bolzano to Verona –  including insurance against theft and damage
  • Helmet

NOT INCLUDED

  • local tourist taxes that are collected directly by the hotels
  • any service not mentioned in the โ€œprice includesโ€

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • This tour can start on day 3 with free arrival in Bolzano
  • BICYCLE SPECS: bikes are available in different sizes and frames: * Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore *Touring bike 7-gear Shimano Nexus with back-pedal brake *E-bike 9-gear Shimano – Features: *aluminium frame *mudguard *rear rack *comfort gel saddle *anti-puncture Schwalbe tires *ergonomic bicycle grips *Speed Lifter system
  • All rented adult bikes are equipped with: 1 cycle computer, 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag, 1 front bar bag, 1 water bottle (0.75 l), 1 repair kit per room (1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers), 1 combination bike lock
  • supplements may apply during special events dates

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