Freewheel - Bolzano to Venice

Bolzano to Venice

Italy

From £705 P/P

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. Lord Byron once wrote, “I saw from out the wave of her structure’s rise, as from the stroke of the enchanter’s wand: A thousand years their cloudy wings expand around me”. Venice will also bewitch you. And yet the journey will be your goal!

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano

Welcome briefing and bike fitting.

Day 2: Bolzano - Trento approx. 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 3: Trento - Lake Garda South approx. 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 4: Lake Garda South - Verona approx. 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 5: Verona - Vicenza approx. 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. To make this longer stage a bit shorter, you can also travel the first part by train to San Bonifacio. In the old town of Vicenza, you can feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect from the Middle Ages.

Day 6: Vicenza - Abano Terme/Padua approx. 45-55 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. In category charm, this extra night is included.

Day 7: Abano Terme/Padua - Venice/Mestre approx. 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, you can look forward to a little Grappa tasting session!

Day 8: Departure or extension

Route Overview

Difficulty: Medium

You cycle to and from the bakery, but only when the sun is shining. Cycling has to be fun and is not a method of fitness in your eyes. Nevertheless, gentle hills or longer sections on gravel tracks don’t pose any problems for you. You pedal along enjoying the lovely views in the countryside as you go.

The terrain is mainly flat and sometimes 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 minor or side roads.

Total distance cycled: 295 km

Route Map (For guidance only)

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Bolzano

Route Overview (For guidance only):

Stage	Kilometres	Special notes regarding the route
Bolzano – Trento	70 km	Almost the entire way to Trento is on cycle paths. The whole stage is flat.
Trento – Lake Garda South	50 km	Almost all of today’s route runs along cycle paths until Riva del Garda. There is an ascent of about 100m in altitude in Mori. Afterwards there is a long descent to Lake Garda.
Lake Garda South – Verona	50 km	Today’s stage is slightly undulating but, as a result, has very
Verona – Vicenza	70 km	The overall distance is about 70km and the Berici Hills (4km long climbs and 300m of elevation gain). It is definitely strenuous and you can take a train for the first section to San Bonifacio if you want. The train goes from Verona Porta Nuova at 08:21, 09:21, 10:21; journey time of about 15 minutes; towards Venice (these trains also take bikes). In addition to the route description, you can also follow the official “l1”bike path signs.
Vicenza – Abano Terme / Padova	45 / 55 km	The stage is only 45km long. This leaves you enough time to go to the Abanos thermal springs or for a cultural trip to Padova. It is mainly a flat route. At the 10.7km point the bike path runs parallel with the road. We recommend our route through the villages instead. Those who want to stay on the bike path should be careful of the exit in Ponte di Castegnero. Guests who booked their overnight stay in Padua, please follow the route description for the next day.
Abano Terme / Padova – Venice/Mestre	50 / 40 km	Unfortunately there are some sections in Padua with heavy traffic that cannot be avoided. Mainly flat route. It is possible to drive around Padua: at the 10.2km point, turn right and follow the cycle path along the channel. At the 16.8km point, you will return to the original route description.

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Innsbruck, Verona or Venice region airports to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

By Train: Bolzano train station – South Tyrol/Italy Hotel Luna Mondschein: About 400m from the station. From the station you go straight ahead onto the Laurinstraße, continue straight ahead into the pedestrian zone to Weintraubengasse and Bindergasse, where you will find the hotel entrance. Taxi fare is approx. €7 to 10. 4 Hotel Scala Stiegl: About 800m from the station. From the station you go straight ahead to the Laurinstraße, continue straight ahead into the pedestrian zone to Weintraubengasse until the Rathausplatz. At the Rathausplatz turn right through the Torbogen (archway) right into Piavestraße/Brennerstraße and follow the road to the hotel.

Taxi fare is approx. €6. Hotel Chrys: From the station you will need to board the citybus line 8, costing €1.50 for a single or 3 Euro for a day ticket. You will need to disembark the bus at “Drusus-straße” (restaurant “La Grolla”) a few metres from the hotel. Hotel Four Points by Sheraton: By bus SASA 10A or B to the stop „Messe“, just in front of the hotel, it costs €1.50 for a single ride or €3 for a day ticket or by taxi it costs approx. €15 per taxi.

By Plane: Venedig – Marco Polo: Take the ATVO shuttle bus from the airport to Mestre train station (costs approx. €7 per person), then take the train to Bolzano (costs approx. €30 to 40 per person). Treviso – Canova Airport: Take the ATVO shuttle bus from the airport to Mestre train station (cost approx. €10 per person), then continue by train to Bolzano (cost approx. €30 to 40 per person). Verona – Catullo: Take the ATV Bus from the airport to Verona Porta Nuova train station (costs approx. €6 per person) and then take the train to Bolzano (costs approx. €9 to 20 per person).

By Car: Further information on request! Please keep in mind that toll stickers are compulsory on Austrian motorways! A 10-day toll sticker costs €9, a 2-month sticker costs €26,20. An extra toll is levied for cars on the Austrian Brenner motorway, costing 9 Euro. A further toll on the Italian motorway from Brennero to Bolzano costs approx. €5.80.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Bolzano to Venice cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Overnight stays in the selected category
- Breakfast buffet
- Personal tour information
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Excellently planned routes
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- Signposting
- Boat trip on Lake Garda
- Service hotline
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

E - Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gearing information available on request.

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2022 Cycling Holiday Dates & Prices:

Season	Date	Prices per person	Arrival Day
Season 1	02.04. – 15.04. \| 01.10. – 08.10	£705	Wednesday to Sunday
Season 2	16.04. – 13.05. \| 10.09. – 30.09	£750	Wednesday to Sunday
Season 3	14.05. – 09.09	£810	Wednesday to Sunday
Single Room Supplement:	All	£205

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike:	£85
Rental Bike PLUS:	£135
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£190

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Bolzano	£60	£85
Venice	£45	£75

Reference: EB22 – CAT B

Date From	Date To	Price
02 April 2022	09 October 2022	£0

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