Brenner Pass to Venice

Day 1: Bolzano
Day 2: Brenner Pass – Bressanone, (85 km by transfer) plus, 34 mi. (55 km by bike)
Day 3: Bressanone – Bolzano, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Bolzano – Trento, 41/44 mi. (65/70 km)
Day 5: Trento – Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry
Day 6: Desenzano/Peschiera – Verona, 22/37 mi. (35/60 km)
Day 7: Verona – Vicenza, 22/44 mi. (35/70 km)
Day 8: Vicenza – Padua thermal district, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 9: Padua thermal district – Mestre/Venice, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 10: Mestre or 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 the holiday. Along the way, you may find temporary deviations (for example road work) which cannot be foreseen and will not be indicated on your route description or GPS tracks. Please follow the directions posted locally.

Day 1: Bolzano
Welcome to Bolzano, a famous commercial and tourist center, and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world. The historical center of Bolzano boasts an enchanting beauty. If you have time, explore this unique city.

Day 2: Brenner Pass – Bressanone, (85 km by transfer) plus, 34 mi. (55 km by bike)
After a private transfer to Brennero, you start biking into the green Isarco valley. Your cycling day continues without difficulties through villages and lush green meadows to the 19th-century Fortezza fortress, one of the most striking fortresses of the Alpine area, comprising a giant labyrinth of rooms, corridors, and stairways. Before reaching your final destination of Bressanone, you will pass by Lake Varna, surrounded by woods and mountains. You may want to stop for a swim. Bressanone is an ancient city, the oldest in Tyrol.

Elevation gain: 130 m

Day 3: Bressanone – Bolzano, 28 mi. (45 km)
Your route follows the same cycle path along the ancient Roman passage and passes by the huge Sabiona medieval monastery, built on a rocky hill overlooking the Isarco valley. Even though the large parts of the monastery are not accessible to tourists due to Benedictine rules (nuns are not allowed to interact with guests), visitors can still trek to see the historic churches of the monastery including the Church of the Holy Cross, whose founding was more than 1,400 years ago. Tonight you will overnight in Bolzano. 

Elevation gain: 30 m

Day 4: Bolzano – Trento, 41/44 mi. (65/70 km)
You cycle along the Adige River, through orchards and vineyards passing through Ora, Egna, and Salorno, the linguistic border between the German and Italian worlds, and finally arriving at Trento. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train several times during the itinerary.

Elevation gain: 30/250 m

Day 5: Trento – Desenzano/Peschiera, 31 mi. (50 km) + ferry
As you continue following the Adige River Path, you reach Rovereto, known for its museum of modern and contemporary art. From here, the route turns westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will lead you to Torbole and to Riva. Here a ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake.

In case of strike, bad weather conditions, technical breakdowns, safety issues, or others, the regular departure of the ferry boat (from Riva del Garda to Peschiera/Desenzano) may be impacted. The ferry boat company can delay, cancel, or deviate the navigation without notice. In case of cancellation, the ferry boat service will be replaced by alternative means of transportation (usually by bus). The same applies if the ferry boat service is no longer available (for example at the end of the season).

Elevation gain: 140 m

Day 6: Desenzano/Peschiera – Verona, 22/37mi. (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 7: 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. The old city center of the city is characterized by the beautiful private palaces and public buildings of Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th-century architect known all over the world. If you feel the distance is too great, you can shorten the itinerary from several railway stations. 

Elevation gain: 230/440 m

Day 8: Vicenza – Padua thermal district (50 km)
Cycling out of Vicenza along the path of the river Bacchiglione, you will come across the beautiful Palladian Villa Rotonda and the frescoes of Tiepolo at Villa Valmarana (entrance included). Passing the hamlet of Montegalda, you will continue to cycle towards the Euganean Hills where you get to relax in a resort on the largest European thermal district.

Elevation gain: 30 m

Day 9: Padua thermal district – Mestre/Venice, 34 mi. (55 km)
You will cycle along the Battaglia Canal where you will pass through Padua, a city known for its rich art and history and being home to one of the oldest Italian universities. You will continue along the Piovego Canal until you 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. If you opt to overnight in Venice, you will leave your bike at a designated hotel in Mestre. Your luggage will, however, be transferred on to Venice.  

Elevation gain: 0 m

Day 10: Mestre or Venice
Departure from Mestre or Venice.

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Accommodations

You will be accommodated in hotels of 3 and 4-star category which are chosen for their proximity to the cycling paths and relevant local sites. Some hotels located in the more mountainous regions of Italy may not have air conditioning. Overnight in the Padua thermal district will be in a 3- or 4-star wellness hotel with a swimming pool. All hotels have en suite facilities. Upon request, your last night can be on the island of Venice instead of the mainland, Mestre. However, do keep in mind that your rental bikes must be dropped off in Mestre. A sample hotel list is available on request. Your final hotel list will be based on availability.

Bicycles

Unisex 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

• 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)
• 1 combination bike lock

Supplemental accessories

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