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Alpe Adria Cycle Path: Villach-Trieste
From Austria to the Italian coast
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Self-Guided
- Luggage transfers included
- Total cycling distance: Approx 275 km
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Arrival in Villach
Individual arrival in Villach. The silence of the mountains, the soft shores of the crystal clear lakes, pure nature - in the heart of Carinthia, Villach reflects in all this diversity.
First, the road runs along the Drava for a while. But soon the cycle path will take you along the Gail towards Italy. "Servus Austria - Ciao Italy" is the motto at the border. In Tarviso you will be greeted in three languages. Because Austrians, Slovenians and Italians have lived together here for centuries, all three prominent European language families - Germanic, Romance and Slavic - meet here.
The cycle path is also well developed in Italy, so you can cycle leisurely downhill through the Kanaltal and admire the beauty of the Friulian Alpine region from the saddle with its beautiful, unspoilt nature and extensive forests. One of the pretty villages at the foot of the Julian Alps serves as an overnight stop.
One of the most beautiful historic towns of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is located at the southern exit of the Kanaltal. The cityscape of Gemona del Friuli is formed by the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and will certainly inspire you. On the way to Udine, the first vines appear along the cycle route. After arriving in the city, feel "La Dolce Vita" with a cup of coffee on the "Piazza" or walk through the alleys and admire the buildings of the late Gothic and Renaissance styles.
A warm breeze from the Scirocco is blowing your face! You drive through wide reed landscapes and along small water channels towards the Gulf of Venice. In any case, you should plan a stop in the Roman city of Aquileia, the so-called "Second Rome", before reaching your destination of the journey. One of the most popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic, the historic fishing village of Grado not only inspires with its expansive sandy beach, historic harbour and narrow streets with cosy restaurants that also radiate Italian flair.
You leave the coast and you cycle through the rugged landscape towards the Gulf of Trieste. Back by the sea, you will be joined by breathtakingly beautiful coastal scenery and the world-famous Miramare Castle is another highlight of today's cycling tour. The venerable port city of Trieste is a worthy end to your journey.
Return trip or extension
Are you enjoying Trieste a little longer with an extension or are you going home today?
Route information
You will mainly cycle on well-developed cycle paths and quiet side streets. Only some parts of the stages also lead to busy roads or unpaved roads. In general, the route is gently sloping with a long climb to Tarvisio.
| Season 1 27.04.2024 - 10.05.2024 28.09.2024 - 06.10.2024 Sunday | Season 2 11.05.2024 - 24.05.2024 07.09.2024 - 27.09.2024 Sunday | Season 3 25.05.2024 - 06.09.2024 Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe-Adria Cycle Route Villach - Trieste, AT-AARVT-07X | |||
| Base price | 819.00 | 859.00 | 899.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 269.00 | 269.00 | 269.00 |
- You will stay in carefully selected 3*** and sometimes 4**** Hotels and Guesthouses
| Season 1 Apr 27, 2024 - May 10, 2024 Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024 Sunday | Season 2 May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024 Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024 Sunday | Season 3 May 25, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024 Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villach | |||
| Double room p.p. | 89.00 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 55.00 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| Trieste | |||
| Double room p.p. | 89.00 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 59.00 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
Included
- 6 nights as described, including breakfast
- Personal welcome meeting (German, English)
- Luggage transfer(s) max. 1 piece of luggage 20 kg per person
- Travel folder 1x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
- GPS data available on request
- Service Hotline
Not included
- Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
- (Optional) Return transfer from Trieste-Salzburg every Saturday morning, costs €119 per person (surcharge for bringing your own bike €29 per bike). Reservation required, pay in advance
- Airport: Salzburg Airport, Llubljana, Klagenfurt
- Train: Villach Station
- Parking: Parking approximately €40 per week, to be paid on site, reservation not possible
- Return: The return journey to Salzburg by public transport is possible with the Flixbus is 5.5 hours, direct. See www.omio.com
This is a sample hotel list. Hotels will be booked depending on availability.
Villach
Hotel Voco 4****s
https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/de/de/villach/kluat/hoteldetail
Tarvis
Hotel Haberl 3***
Venzone/surroundings
Albergo Pittis (Osoppo) 3***
Udine
Hotel Clocchiatti Next 3***
Grado
Hotel Rialto 4****
Trieste
Hotel Victoria 4****
