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The Alpe Adria Bikepath from Tarvisio to Grado

Cycling along the Italian section of the Alpe Adria Cycle Route

IT - Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  • From 539 €
  • Holiday type Bicycle holiday
  • Duration 5 days
  • Difficulty Level Easy

Cycling tour along dedicated cycle paths or very quiet country roads, passing through charming villages and idyllic landscapes. The tour is suitable for children aged 14 and over.

The starting point of this cycling holiday is Tarvisio. The Friuli Venezia Giulia region offers not only a varied and fascinating landscape, but also invites you to discover its rich cultural diversity. This blend of cultures is reflected in the local cuisine, where Alpine-Austrian, Slovenian and Venetian influences shape the region’s gastronomic traditions.
Leaving the peaks of the Carnic Alps far behind, you cycle along the southern side of the Alps towards the sea. Ahead of you, the Adriatic coastline unfolds, with its seemingly endless stretches of sandy beaches.

Included and Not Included Services

Accommodation in hotels 3***, partly 4**** category

Breakfast buffet or full breakfast

Videobriefing

Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

Well planned routes

Digital travel documents

Navigation APP

Telephone service hotline for the entire tour

Arrival to the starting point of the tour

Departure at the end of the tour

Drinks, tourist tax and all extras

Lunch, Dinner

Not mentioned entries

Rental bikes and Travel insurance

Printed travel documents (bookable for € 20)

All not expressly mentioned under the item "Included services"

Aquileia
Marvel at the festive backdrop provided by the enormous patriarchal basilica with its baptistery and 73-metre tower.
Tarvisio
The sanctuary of the Madonna of Lussari, where according to tradition the Virgin is said to have appeared, is located on Lussari Mountain (Monte Lussari).
Venzone
Thanks to the many grants, Venzone has been able to recover from the natural disasters rebuilt as it looked like in the Middle Ages. It is a member of the "borghi più belli d'Italia" . Venzone is known for the processing of lavender.
Grado
For beach lovers Grado – also known as a sunshine or golden island – is one of the best beach resorts on the Upper Adriatic and has an old town and a history.
Udine
The Loggia del Lionello is one of the oldest and most important historical buildings in Udine. It was built in Piazza Libertà by Nicolò Lionello.
Tarvisio
The Weißenfels lakes, also known as Laghi di Fusine, are two impressive glacial lakes and are situated at 924 and 928 metres above sea level.
Day 1: Arrival Individual arrival at the starting-hotel in Tarvisio. Parking place close to the hotel available.

Day 2: Tarvisio/Camporosso - Tolmezzo/Venzone ascent approx. 320 m, descent approx. 830 m / approx. 55 km

Tarvisio, a small town surrounded by wide valleys and wood, in a modern garb, with an old soul and full of traditions, is today the starting point of your cycle tour. It is not only one of the most important mountain resorts of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, but also one of the most known winter sport centre in the region. Continuing through the valley of Kanaltal you can admire the beauties of the Friulian Alpine from the saddle, with intanct, untouched nature and vast, intact forests.

Day 3: Tolmezzo/Venzone - Udine ascent approx. 180 m, descent approx. 310 m / approx. 60 km

The little city of Gemona del Friuli which is located on the southern exit of the valley Kanaltal and on the foothills of the Julian Alps is one of the most beautiful historic towns of the region. The townscape is characterised by the majestic cathedral Santa Maria Assunta which is certainly worth a visit. The wine determines today´s stage. Hills full of grapevines line your path and invite you to taste some good wines. The Venetian inûuenced Udine exudes calm and prudence. Enjoy a cup of coûee on the Piazza or stroll through the city centre and admire important Gothic and Renaissance buildings.

Day 4: Udine - Grado ascent approx. 10 m, descent approx. 115 m / approx. 60 km

Accompanied by the breeze of the Scirocco, you glide past reed inlets and canals and reach Grado, a historic fishing town and one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic.
Day 5: Departure Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay on the Adriatic Sea.

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price-category:2016: Price per night in double room with breakfast 89 €

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Rental bike 21-gear (women) 5,4 - 2027 99 €
Rental bike 21-gear (men) 5,4 - 2027 99 €
Rental electric bike 5,4 - 2027 199 €
Rental bike TOP (men) 5,4 - 2027 139 €
Rental bike TOP (unisex) 5,4 - 2027 139 €

It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.

Return transfer per person 85 €

It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.

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Available for groups from 6 persons and on request
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Ecofriendly option by train: Good train connections to Villach. Timetable on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com. By car: Villach is easily accessible on the motorways A2, A10 or A11 (depending on the point of origin). By plane: Airport Klagenfurt, Salzburg or Ljubljana. There are good train connections from all these cities to your starting point.
Hotels 3***, partly 4**** category. Attention: Tourist tax - if requested - has to be paid on the spot!
Depending on the ûrst hotel, unattended parking facilities are available, either directly at your hotel or nearby (for the first night). Public parking garage. Reservation of the parking area/parking garage not possible; payable on spot.
On request return transfer from Grado to Villach by shuttle bus every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday € 85.00 per person + € 45.00 per own bike (reservation and payment upon booking, min. 2 people). Alternative: by bus to the train station Cervignano-Aquileia-Grado and proceeding by train to Tarvisio. Timetable on: www.aptgorizia.it, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com.
• 21-gears women´s or men´s bicycle • TOP bike (unisex model - man model on request) • E-bike (UNISEX model) It is possible to add a rental bike disclaimer to your booking. Price is € 24.00 per trekking bike and € 49.00 per TOP bike/ e-bike /mountain bike. For more information we recommend to rewiew our Terms and Conditions.
We suggest travel insurance.

Tour information

  • Duration 5 days
  • Minimum age 14 years and older
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Distance ca. 170 km