Bolzano to Venice

Due to organizational reasons, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen..

Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Day 2: Bolzano - Trento, 40/44 mi. (65/70 km) 
Day 3: Trento - Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry ride
Day 4: Desenzano/Pescheira - Verona, 22/37 mi. (35/60 km)
Day 5: Verona - Vicenza, 22/44 mi. (35/70 km) 
Day 6: Vicenza - Padua thermal district, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Padua thermal district - Mestre/Venice, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 8: Departure from Mestre/Venice

Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Arrival in Bolzano, a famous commercial and tourist center, and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.

Day 2: Bolzano - Trento, 40/44 mi. (65/70 km)
For a majority of the day, you'll cycle along the Adige River, through orchards and vineyards along the Wine Route. You will then pass through Salorno, the linguistic border between the German and Italian worlds, and finally arriving at Trento. The stage is almost completely flat, following the course of the river Adige, unless you choose the more hilly variant through the lake Caldaro/Kalterer See. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train. There are several train stations along the way.

Elevation gain: 30/250 m

Day 3: Trento - Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry ride
Cycling along the Adige, you reach Rovereto, known for its museum of modern and contemporary art. From here, cycle westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will lead you to Torbole and to Riva. The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake. 

Elevation gain: 140 m

Day 4: Desenzano/Pescheira - Verona, 22/37 mi. (35/60 km)
Today you head to Verona, cycling along the Adige. Verona is one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno, and Juliet’s House. 

Elevation gain: 140/260 m

Day 5: Verona - Vicenza, 22/44 mi. (35/70 km)
At first, the route starts out flat and then heads through the Monti Berici, a hilly region just south of Vicenza, with a wonderful view of the city. The old city center is characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th-century architect known all over the world. At the end of the stage you can choose between two options to enter Vicenza. The first one is more panoramic, even if it is more difficult due to 4km of demanding uphill across the Berici Hills. The second itinerary is easier, being entirely on level terrain, although on roads with a little more traffic.  Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio.

Elevation gain: 230/440 m

Day 6: Vicenza - Padua thermal district, 31 mi. (50 km)
Cycling out of Vicenza and along the river Bacchiglione, you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa La Rotonda. From Montegalda, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the chance to relax in a 3- or 4-star spa resort in the largest European thermal district.

Elevation gain: 30 m

Day 7: Padua thermal district - Mestre/Venice, 34 mi. (55 km)
The tour continues through the flat Veneto. You will cycle along the Battaglia Canal, passing through Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) Universities and rich in art and history. From here, along the Piovego Canal, you will reach Stra and will follow the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice’s mainland. You can choose to stay directly in Venice with a price supplement. Please note that in Venice (apart from Piazzale Roma and the train station Santa Lucia) it is forbidden to cycle, and also to push your bike by hand.

Elevation gain: 0 m

Day 8: Departure from Mestre/Venice
Departure after breakfast. Transfer back to Bolzano on request.

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Accommodations

Category A: Mainly 4-star hotels with some 3-star hotels
Category B: Mainly 3-star hotels with some 2-star hotels

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)