Bicycle tours – Venice and River Adige

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 –   Resiapass – Silandro (50 km)

We will drive you to Resia up to 1500 metres of height, where your cycling tour starts. The majestic cycle lane will take you past the lake Resia and the cloister of
Montemaria near Silandro. Overnight.

Day 5 –  Silandro – Merano (40 km)

The tour continues along the river Adige, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing Castle Dornsberg. You arrive in the beautiful city of
Merano. Overnight.

Day 6 –  Merano – Bolzano/surroundings (35/40 Km)

Cycling on cycle paths and secondary roads you will reach the confluence of the rivers Isarco and Adige. Along the way you will admire the biggest apple plantation in Europe and in Lana you can even visit the apple museum. Overnight

Day 7 Bolzano – Trento (70/65 Km)

Cycling along the lane you follow the river Adige beside apple orchards, vineyards and through the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. Along the river banks you ride
towards Trento. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way. Overnight

Day 8 –   Trento – Garda Lake (50 km)

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, before starting your (well deserved) descent to the lake shore. Overnight

Day 9 –  Garda Lake/departure

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

Difficulty: EASY

 Total length: 245 km

Total vertical up: 410/630 m

Terrain: 95% tarmac, 5% unpaved

Leisure cycling in mostly flat areas, with only a few short ups and downs. Little effort required, suitable for everyone.