From Bolzano to Venice by bike

8 days / 6 days riding  / ref. IT2 / Difficulty Moderate / Linear trip
from 1190 €
per person

Your cycling trip from Bolzano to Venice :

Somewhere, far beyond the horizon, Venice and the sea are waiting for you! But there will be many temptations on your way there. Stunning countryside and attractive towns invite you to linger on your journey: the vineyards of South Tyrol, Verona, Vicenza and Padua, Lake Garda. Relax in the thermal spas in Abano or in traditional Italian taverns. And then eventually, you will see the sea. Venice. The town built on poles. Venice will also bewitch you. And yet the journey will be your goal!

Tour highlights

  • The Laubengasse in Bolzano
  • Boat ride on Lake Garda
  • The Soave vineyards
  • Piazza San Marco in Venice

Day 1Arrival in Bolzano


Enjoy the capital of the Southern Tyrol with its nice covered streets and market places … you are in Italy!

Day 2Bolzano – Trento | 70 km


You will pedal along beautiful cycle paths beside the river Adige, partly through orchards, to Salorno where the German speaking Tyrol ends. The pathways along a dam lead right to Trento (picturesque old town).

Day 3Trento - Lake Garda South | 50 km + boat trip


First, you will continue to cycle along the Adige, to Rovereto from here the tour leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short ascent, you will descend down to the lake to Torbole and on to Riva.
From here, a boat trip will take you down the entire length of the lake to Sirmione or Desenzano.

Day 4Lake Garda South - Verona | 50 km


Partly flat and partly hilly, the route will take you through the vineyards on to Verona, a town full of sights (the Festival Arena, Juliet’s house, the old town walls).

Day 5Verona - Vicenza | 70 km


Today’s route is initially flat and then you will cycle through the Monti Berici hills to the excursion area of Vicenza, with a beautiful view over the city. In the old town of Vicenza, you can feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect from the Middle Ages.
To make this longer stage a bit shorter, you can also travel the first part by train to San Bonifacio.

Day 6Vicenza - Abano Terme or Padua | 35 / 45 km


On leaving Vicenza, you will see numerous Venetian villas, such as the Villa Rotonda. The route along the river Bacchiglione leads to Abano Terme, one of the famous Italian spa towns. From Abano Terme, you can easily travel by bus to Padua, the city of St Anthony and the scholars. There you will have enough time to enjoy the thermal baths.
If you are culturally-minded, you can enjoy Padua overnight (for an additional charge).

Day 7Abano Terme or Padua - Mestre | 40 / 50 km


With a light wind behind you most of the time, it’s an easy ride towards the sea.  The landscape is full of meadows and fields. This stage will take you to the mainland before Venice, with its excellent bus service into the city of lagoons. At the end of your tour, not far from Marcus square, we suggest you to have a little Grappa tasting!

Day 8Departure during the day



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Your accommodation

Ces hébergements offrent tout le confort pour un repos mérité après une journée à vélo (salle de bain privative) et une situation idéale pour profiter des centres d’intérêts à proximité.
Ces hébergements offrent de belles prestations ainsi qu’une situation idéale.
Ces hébergements ont été sélectionnés pour la qualité des prestations et leur service irréprochable.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) including 6 nights in 3-star cat. hotels and 1 night in 4-star cat. hotel
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 (rental bike insurance included)
• Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. your bike
• 1 pistachio ice-cream on the way to Lake Garda
• 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)
• City taxes
• Transfer from Venise / Mestre to Bolzano and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 7 nights in 3-star and 4-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 (rental bike insurance included)
• Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. your bike
• 1 pistachio ice-cream on the way to Lake Garda
• 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)
• City taxes
• Transfer from Venise / Mestre to Bolzano and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 7 nights in 4-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 (rental bike insurance included)
• Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. your bike
• 1 pistachio ice-cream on the way to Lake Garda
• 1 little Grappa tasting session in Venice
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)
• City taxes
• Transfer from Venise / Mestre to Bolzano and personal bike repatriation

KTM hybrid bike - 21 speed gears

Man or Lady frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

Helmets are not provided.
We suggest to bring yours.

VTC KTM 27 speed gears

High frame

  • Hydraulic Magura breaks HS 11 Shimano Deore XT
  • Suntour suspension fork
  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

With extra cost

PEDELEC e-bike

Universal frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock
Your journeyHow to arrive in BolzanoReturn

Your journey

The terrain is flat to slightly hilly. The only strenuous stretch is when you ride through the Monti Berici hills. The first two stages are mainly on cycle paths and to the south and east of Lake Garda mostly service and side roads. Due to a lack of cycle paths along some sections, cycling on roads with moderate traffic is unfortunately unavoidable. Nearly all roads are asphalted.

How to arrive in Bolzano

By train :
Bolzano train station.

By plane :
Verona, Venice and Treviso airport.

Return

If you have to come back to the start point:

  • This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
    Return transfer by minibus to Bolzano every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning (€ 69 per person – € 19 for your own bike). Reservation is necessary. Payment on spot.
  • A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own.
    Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
    (Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
    – Mestre train station >> Bolzano Terme train station


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