Around Venice

Day 1: Mestre/Venice mainland
Day 2: Mestre/Venice mainland - Padua thermal district, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 3: Padua thermal district loop, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Padua thermal district - Vicenza, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Vicenza – Bassano del Grappa, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Bassano del Grappa – Treviso, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 7: Treviso-Mestre/Venice mainland, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Mestre/Venice mainland

All distances are approximate. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example,  you may find temporary local deviations/detours caused by roadwork not reflected in your route book or GPS tracks.  In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.

Day 1: Mestre/Venice mainland
Individual arrival in Mestre/Venice mainland.

Day 2: Mestre/Venice mainland - Padua thermal district, 34 mi. (55 km)
Start cycling along the Brenta Canal, passing by the countryside villas once owned by Venetian nobility, such as Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann, and Villa Pisani, before reaching the hamlet of Stra. Continue cycling along the Piovego Canal leading you into the heart of Padua, a city steeped in art and history and home to one of Italy’s and Europe’s oldest universities. Finally, along the cycle path of the Battaglia canal, you will head towards the Euganean Hills where you can unwind in the largest thermal district in Europe.

Elevation gain/loss: +240m/-235m

Day 3: Padua thermal district loop, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you will explore the stunning landscapes of the Eugenean Hills Regional Park and its remarkable sights. You will first stop in the gardens of Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio, a masterpiece of classical Italian garden design, complete with a real labyrinth. Next, visit the medieval towns of Arquà Petrarca and Monselice. Along the cycle path of the Vigenzone Canal, you will reach the hamlet of Pontemanco, known for its historic mills, before continuing to Mezzavia. Here, the Castle of San Pelagio houses the Air Museum showcasing the history of human flight - from Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers to Neil Armstrong. Make sure not to miss dropping by the magnificent Catajo Castle as you head your way back.

Elevation gain/loss: +320m/-320

Day 4: Padua thermal district - Vicenza, 31 mi. (50 km)
Leaving Eugenan Hills, you will head towards the cycle path of the river Bacchiglione leading you into Vicenza. This city in the Veneto region of northeast Italy houses elegant buildings designed by the 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio. Before reaching the town, take a moment to admire the Villa La Rotonda, one of Palladio’s greatest masterpieces. Once in Vicenza, allow yourself to be fascinated by its old city center, characterized by stunning private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio.

Elevation gain/loss: +255m/-215m

Day 5: Vicenza – Bassano del Grappa, 25 mi. (40 km)
From Vicenza, you will cycle towards Marostica, famous for its castle and the chessboard on the main square. Today’s destination is Bassano, a city known for the famous alcoholic beverage “grappa” and the “Ponte Vecchio”, also known as the Bridge of the Alpini. This is a historic bridge spanning the Brenta River and is the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II.

Elevation gain/loss: +255m/-185m

Day 6: Bassano del Grappa – Treviso, 40 mi. (65 km)
Today, you enter Asolo, the only significant uphill stretch of this route. From there, the scenic descent will lead you to the land of Prosecco vineyards, a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape. In Maser, you can admire another Palladian masterpiece, the Villa Barbaro, adorned with frescoes by Paolo Veronese, until you reach Treviso, whose city center is characterized by ancient waterways.

Elevation gain/loss: +395m/-490m

Day 7: Treviso-Mestre/Venice mainland, 28 mi. (45 km)
Departing from Treviso, you will follow the course of the River Sile toward Casale. Along the way, be sure to stop at the striking Cimitero dei Burci (ship graveyard) in Casier, where the half-sunken remains of large wooden boats—once used for transporting goods along the Sile until the 1970s—create a hauntingly beautiful sight. As your journey comes to an end, Venice awaits you for an evening of exploration among its canals and narrow streets. Accommodation is in Mestre, on the Venetian mainland.

Elevation gain/loss: +190m/-210m

Day 8: Mestre/Venice mainland
Your cycling journey ends today. Depart Mestre or extend your stay. Ask us for information!

Accommodations

You have two choices as to the level of your hotel accommodations. All hotels are chosen carefully with comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites in mind.

Option A: This level consists of mostly 4-star but also 3-star accommodations, the majority of which can be found in the city center.

Option B: You will be accommodated 3-star hotels. Hotels are located mainly in the city center or sometimes in the outskirts of the city.

All rooms have en suite facilities and airconditioning.

Bicycles

Unisex or men’s touring bike

A low entry unisex or men's frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position.

• Aluminum frame
• Upright handlebar
• Comfort Selle Royale Saddle: Comfort Selle Royale
• Water bottle cage
• 27-speed (Shimano Deore)
• Flat pedal
• Mechanical V brakes
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheels
• Schwalbe anti-puncture tire

Men’s touring bike

An aluminum male frame, ideal for a relaxed riding position

• Aluminum sport frame
• Upright handlebar
• Touring gel saddle
• Water bottle cage
• 7-speed (Shimano Nexus)
• Flat pedal
• Backpedal brake
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheels
• Schwalbe anti-puncture tire

Unisex electric bike

A low entry unisex frame

• Upright handlebar
• 9-speed (Shimano Deore)
• Centrally located Bosch motor Active Line Plus (250Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
• Bosch battery Power Pack (36V, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain)
• Ergonomic grip
• Selle Royal saddle
• Flat pedals
• Mechanical V-brakes
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheels
• Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires

Accessories

Included accessories

• Mudguards
• Trip computer
• Ortlieb pannier (12L) - The innovative QL1fixation system is easy to handle and the bags attach to the rack with one click
• Front bike map holder with removable transparent hood or Kickfix water-resistant removable rigid handlebar bag with waterproof double-sided maps envelope
• Repair kit (one kit for every two bicycles) (1 pump, 1 tube, 2 Allen keys, tyre levers, patches and mastic sealant)

Supplemental accessories

Please see pricing.

• Helmet
  • Brand: Limar
  • Size: one size (55 - 61)
  • Adjustable size system and cool pads
  • Weight: 260 g
  • 10 vents with bug net
  • Certified CE (TÜV) and CPSC-USA
• Child bike
  • Frames that fit children
  • 20/24" wheels
• FollowMe Tandem
  • Latch system locking child's bike onto tail of the adult bike
  • Ages 4-7
• Child trailer
  • Croozer with one seat
  • Ages 1-4
  • Maximum weight: 35 kg
• Child seat
  • Ages 1 to 5
  • Maximum weight: 22 kg
• Adult tandem bike
  • Front saddle can seat a child 4-15 years old
  • Upright handlebars
  • Selle Royal saddle
  • Water bottle cage
  • 11-speed (Shimano Alfine)
  • Flat pedals
  • Mechanical V-brakes
  • Mudguards
  • 26-inch wheels
  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
• Family tandem bike (1 adult + 1 child 6-8 yrs)