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Bolzano, Verona to Venice
Veneto
Italy
An extraordinary cycle route will let you discover unique landscapes, art cities and the largest European thermal district.
From the superb Dolomites, part of the UNESCO world heritage list, you will start cycling along the river Adige, crossroads between people and cultures. Heading south you will reach the palm lined shores of Garda Lake and then romantic Verona, the town of Romeo and Juliet. In Vicenza you will be fascinated by the architectural genius of Palladio, who made the town his personal showcase. Further on you will reach the Euganean Hills and their renowned thermal district, the largest in Europe. Finally, beautiful Padua, cradle of arts, will open the way to the Venetian lagoon, where the timeless fascination of Venice has lured passersby for centuries (and still does).
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Biking Tour
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Meeting:
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Bolzano
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Airport:
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Verona, Venice
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Transfer:
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by train (not included)
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Riders:
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6 riders
Max
15 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF) 
Trip Rating
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Rates include*:
Accommodation, All breakfast buffet, App (maps, roadbook...), Luggage transportation, 4-hour ferry cruise on Lake Garda, Hotline service & Ice-cream in the best ice cream parlour of Vicenza
| A | 2024 | 8 days self-guided (High) | 8d / 7n | €1030 | $1030 |
| Upgrade to 4* hotels (mostly) | €140 | $155 |
| Single supplement (standard) | €340 | $375 |
| Single supplement in 4* hotels | €540 | $595 |
| Discount for 3rd person staying in room, pp (standard) | (€190) | ($210) |
| Discount for 3rd person staying in room, pp ( in 4* hotels) | (€60) | ($65) |
| B | 2024 | 8 days self-guided (Mid) | 8d / 7n | €980 | $1080 |
| Upgrade to 4* hotels (mostly) | €140 | $155 |
| Single supplement (standard) | €340 | $375 |
| Single supplement in 4* hotels | €540 | $595 |
| Discount for 3rd person staying in room, pp (standard) | (€190) | ($210) |
| Discount for 3rd person staying in room, pp ( in 4* hotels) | (€60) | ($65) |
| C | 2024 | 8 days self-guided (Low) | 8d / 7n | €850 | $935 |
| Upgrade to 4* hotels (mostly) | €140 | $155 |
| Single supplement (standard) | €340 | $375 |
| Single supplement in 4* hotels | €540 | $595 |
| Discount for 3rd person staying in room, pp (standard) | (€190) | ($210) |
| Discount for 3rd person staying in room, pp ( in 4* hotels) | (€60) | ($65) |
* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Transfer and Other Charges:
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2024
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Extra nights- please inquire
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$0
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2024
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Helmet (head circumference 58-61 cm)
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15
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$15
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2024
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Bike rental
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€
110
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$120
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2024
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E-bike rental
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€
270
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$300
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2024
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Overnight in Padua instead of Padua thermal disctrict - please inquire
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$0
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2024
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Transfer from Mestre to Bolzano (min 2 pax), pp - available on Saturday and Sunday
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€
90
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$100
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2024
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Transfer from Mestre to Bolzano with own bike (min 2 pax), pp - available on Saturday and Sunday
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€
120
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$130
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Trip starts in Bolzano and ends in Mestre/Venice.
There are good train connections to Bolzano and from Mestre/Venice to Bolzano.
Bolzano is well connected (90-120 min.) with fhe following airports: Verona and Innsbruck
It is possible to add one extra night in the middle of the tour only for departures on
Saturdays and Tuesdays. Price and availability are upon request.
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Rates do not include:
Local hotel taxes (approx. 10-15 euros), Venice Municipality Access Fee (expected to enter into force on January 1st 2022 at approx. 3-10€/day, to be paid on site) & Train transfer from Verona to San Bonifacio if you want to shorten the stage
Sample Itinerary - subject to changes
Total length: 290/355 km
Total vertical up: 570/1,120 m
Terrain: 90% tarmac, 10% unpaved
Train connections among the overnight stays: day 2, 3, 4 and 5
Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 2, 3, 5 and 7.
As a whole it is an easy to manage itinerary, riding on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. There are light hilly bits with short uphill sections.
Day 1: Arrival
Bolzano is a famous commercial and touristic centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Bolzano
Day 2: Bolzano to Trento
Today we will ride mostly along the Adige River, through orchards, vineyards passing the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The dam pathways lead then to Trento. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.
Biking approx. 65-70 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Trento
Day 3: Trento to Riva del Garda & Ferry
Always pedaling along the Adige we reach Rovereto and Mori. From here westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and to Riva. The ferry cruise takes us to the southern part of the lake.
Biking approx. 50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Peschiera/Desenzano
Day 4: Peschiera/Desenzano to Verona
After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet again the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, 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.
Biking approx. 35-60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Verona
Day 5: Verona to Vicenza
Cycling in the countryside at the foot of Mounts Lessini, among the vineyards, you will reach the castle of Soave. Further on, the fortress of Brendola will show you the way to the Berici hills and to Vicenza. The old city centre is characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world.
It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio.
Biking approx. 35-75 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Vicenza
Day 6: Vicenza to Padua thermal district
Cycling out of Vicenza, along the cycle path of the river Bacchiglione, you can admire the Palladian masterpiece Villa La Rotonda. Then, past the hamlet of Montegalda, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the
chance to relax in the largest European thermal district.
Biking approx. 50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Padua
Day 7: Padua thermal district to Mestre / Venice
Along the cycle path of the Battaglia Canal you will pass 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, Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice Mainland.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Mestre
Day 8: Departure
Departure. Possible transfer back to Bolzano (reservation required).
Meals included: Breakfast
Tour program variations
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 works) which cannot be foreseen; in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.
In case of strike, bad weather conditions, technical breakdowns, safety problems or any other reason preventing the regular departure of the ferry boat (from Riva del Garda to Peschiera/Desenzano), 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 transport (usually by bus). The same applies if the ferry boat service is no longer foreseen (for example at the end of the season).
Meeting:
Bolzano
Airport:
Verona, Venice
Transfer:
by train (not included)
Trip starts in Bolzano and ends in Mestre/Venice.
There are good train connections to Bolzano and from Mestre/Venice to Bolzano.
Bolzano is well connected (90-120 min.) with fhe following airports: Verona and Innsbruck
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Tack:
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Horses:
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Pace:
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There are light hilly bits with short uphill sections. As a whole it is an easy to manage itinerary, riding on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. 275/340km total.
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Level:
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(2
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Riders:
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Min
6 riders
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Max
15 riders
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Tour level
Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, with only few short climbs and descents. Little effort required, suitable for most people. This tour is also suitable for children. The longer stages, from Bolzano to Trento and from Verona to Vicenza, can be shortened by taking the train.
We have carefully chosen our bicycles and accessories in order to be able to satisfy the requests and wishes of our customers. In this page we illustrate some of the available types of bicycles.
Rental bikes
Girolibero’s City bikes are available in various sizes in unisex/women’s or men’s models. At the moment of booking, you can choose among the following bikes:
- Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
- Touring bike 7-gear Shimano Nexus with back-pedal brake
- E-bike 9-gear Shimano
- Tandem
Features:
- aluminum frame
- mudguard
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle
- anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
- Speed Lifter system (only for City bikes)
You can also rent:
- Child bikes | 20” wheels | 24” wheels
- Child seat | max 22 kg | 1-5 yrs
- Child trailer | max 35 kg | 1-4 yrs | 1 seat
- Follow-me tandem for 20” child bike | max 30 kg | 6-8 yrs
- Family tandem | 1 adult + 1 child 6-8 yrs
These accessories can only be mounted on unisex 27-gear Shimano Deore Touring bikes.
Accessories
All rented adult bikes are equipped with:
1 cycle computer
1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
1 front bar bag
1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers
1 combination bike lock
Accompanying material
The Information Pack (one per room) includes:
- final hotel list: due to overbooking or organizational needs your hotel list may be changed just before your arrival
- luggage labels to be fixed at each piece of baggage, which has to be carried
- hotel vouchers to be given to the reception of each hotel on your arrival
- restaurant vouchers (if you have booked half-board)
- Lake Garda ferry-boat voucher: give this voucher to the ticket office in Riva del Garda to get your passage by ferry-boat to Peschiera or Desenzano del Garda
- ice cream voucher: you can enjoy a free ice cream in one of Vicenza's most famous ice cream parlours
- Villa Valmarana ai Nani voucher: you can enjoy a free entrance ticket to this beautiful villa in Vicenza, famous for Tiepolo’s frescoes ( www.villavalmarana.com).
Girolibero Greens booklets:
1) Travel Guide with valuable information about the history, artistic heritage, landscapes and natural treasures of the areas visited on the tour. Plus: local events, some great anecdotes, suggestions on how to make the best of an extended break along the route, and tips on local wining and dining.
2) Detailed Maps of the itinerary: in colour and scaled 1:75.000/50.000, an altitude profile chart and maps of any historic city centres you would visit.
3) Roadbook describing the cycling route, stage by stage. Great on its own or in conjunction with the maps.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport Note(a) Italy is. more
Venice area
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Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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45
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48
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55
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62
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71
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78
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83
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82
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75
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65
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54
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46
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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32
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33
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40
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47
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55
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62
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66
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65
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58
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50
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41
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33
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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7
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9
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13
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17
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22
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26
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28
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28
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24
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18
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12
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8
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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0
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1
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4
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8
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13
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17
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19
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18
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15
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10
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5
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1
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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4
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4
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5
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7
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7
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7
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5
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5
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5
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6
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6
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6
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
The climate is sub-continental, mild and pleasant in every season thanks to the mitigating action of the sea and to the Alpine barrier sheltering it from the North winds. There are 2 main climatic areas: the Alpine area, with fresh summers and often snowy winters, and the hilly and plain area characterized by an almost continental climate. The milder areas, with a Mediterranean climate, run along the coasts of the Adriatic sea and around Lake Garda. Summers can be humid, above all in the plains and in the Venetian lagoon.
In Veneto you will find cool or mild temperatures in spring and autumn, whereas in summer (June-September) the climate is definitely hotter and more humid with a good possibility of cooling rains.
Being entirely situated within the alpine area, Trentino-Alto Adige has a typically mountainous climate, with rigid winters and cool summers; the rainfall level is not very high, with minimum amounts in winter and maximum amounts in spring and autumn.
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Accommodations
We personally choose all the hotels mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites.
According to your category of choice you will be accommodated in:
- Cat. A: mainly 4* hotels, with some 3* hotels
- Cat. B: mainly 3* hotels, with some 2* hotels
The overnight in Padua thermal district for both categories will be in a 4* Wellness Hotel with swimming pools.
All rooms have en suite facilities. All 3/4* hotels have air conditioning while in the category of 2/3* hotels there may be some cases of accommodation without air conditioning. Some hotels located in mountainous places of northern Italy can be without air conditioning (even in category A).
When you book the tour please specify the type of room requested:
- double room is a room with one double bed
- twin room is a room with two single beds
- triple room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a sofa bed.
On request 7th night of the tour in Venice instead of Mestre with delivery of the bikes in Mestre.
Meals
Only breakfasts are included in this package.
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Tack:
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Horses:
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Pace:
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There are light hilly bits with short uphill sections. As a whole it is an easy to manage itinerary, riding on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. 275/340km total.
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Level:
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(2
to
2
out of 5) Easy
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Riders:
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Min
6 riders
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Max
15 riders
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Tour level
Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, with only few short climbs and descents. Little effort required, suitable for most people. This tour is also suitable for children. The longer stages, from Bolzano to Trento and from Verona to Vicenza, can be shortened by taking the train.
We have carefully chosen our bicycles and accessories in order to be able to satisfy the requests and wishes of our customers. In this page we illustrate some of the available types of bicycles.
Rental bikes
Girolibero’s City bikes are available in various sizes in unisex/women’s or men’s models. At the moment of booking, you can choose among the following bikes:
- Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
- Touring bike 7-gear Shimano Nexus with back-pedal brake
- E-bike 9-gear Shimano
- Tandem
Features:
- aluminum frame
- mudguard
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle
- anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
- Speed Lifter system (only for City bikes)
You can also rent:
- Child bikes | 20” wheels | 24” wheels
- Child seat | max 22 kg | 1-5 yrs
- Child trailer | max 35 kg | 1-4 yrs | 1 seat
- Follow-me tandem for 20” child bike | max 30 kg | 6-8 yrs
- Family tandem | 1 adult + 1 child 6-8 yrs
These accessories can only be mounted on unisex 27-gear Shimano Deore Touring bikes.
Accessories
All rented adult bikes are equipped with:
1 cycle computer
1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
1 front bar bag
1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers
1 combination bike lock
Accompanying material
The Information Pack (one per room) includes:
- final hotel list: due to overbooking or organizational needs your hotel list may be changed just before your arrival
- luggage labels to be fixed at each piece of baggage, which has to be carried
- hotel vouchers to be given to the reception of each hotel on your arrival
- restaurant vouchers (if you have booked half-board)
- Lake Garda ferry-boat voucher: give this voucher to the ticket office in Riva del Garda to get your passage by ferry-boat to Peschiera or Desenzano del Garda
- ice cream voucher: you can enjoy a free ice cream in one of Vicenza's most famous ice cream parlours
- Villa Valmarana ai Nani voucher: you can enjoy a free entrance ticket to this beautiful villa in Vicenza, famous for Tiepolo’s frescoes ( www.villavalmarana.com).
Girolibero Greens booklets:
1) Travel Guide with valuable information about the history, artistic heritage, landscapes and natural treasures of the areas visited on the tour. Plus: local events, some great anecdotes, suggestions on how to make the best of an extended break along the route, and tips on local wining and dining.
2) Detailed Maps of the itinerary: in colour and scaled 1:75.000/50.000, an altitude profile chart and maps of any historic city centres you would visit.
3) Roadbook describing the cycling route, stage by stage. Great on its own or in conjunction with the maps.
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
| Passport Required? |
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Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
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| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Bolzano, Verona to Venice
Tour Code:
ZZ-BK-GL04
8 days /
7 nights
Dates :
Apr to Oct
Trip Rating :
Level :
Difficulty Levels Explained
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Easy
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Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
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Easy to Moderate
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An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured
activity is recommended.
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Moderate
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Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with
some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and
you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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Demanding
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You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or
ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain. |
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Strenuous
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Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc.. |
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Accommodation
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Airport:
Verona, Venice
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