Innsbruck to Venice

Introduction
Central Austria Austria
This cycling tour to Venice follows the well-known cycle track „München Venezia“ and joins pure leisure cycling with the adventure of traversing the Alps from the mountains to the Adria.

On cycling paths, cycle routes or small side roads you will experience different regions and lots of outstanding natural and cultural beauties. The cycling route will lead you through the UNESCO world natural heritage of the Dolomites to Treviso and finally to the gates of the Serenissima with its doges palaces and famous canals.

The most demanding stages over the Alps (Innsbruck– Brenner) can be shortened by train or bus and the stage from Dobbiaco to Cortina d’Ampezzo leads easily along the cycle path on the old railway trail. The last two days are downhill and flat towards the sea.

Accomodation

Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations consist in 3 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

Riding

Approx. 345km total.

Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
TOP bike (unisex model - male model on request)
E-bike (UNISEX bike, 500 W battery; range up to 100 km)

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Innsbruck
Individual arrival to the first hotel in Innsbruck.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Innsbruck

Day 2: Innsbruck to Mühlbach
You leave Tyrol’s capital Innsbruck. The demanding part from Innsbruck to the Brennero pass, border between Austria and Italy and at the same time watershed and cultural axis, will be done by transfer (train or bus). Only a few buildings remind of the former border between the two European countries. From the Brennero you cycle along the old railway track to Vipiteno and further on to Fortezza and Mühlbach.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Mühlbach

Day 3: Mühlbach to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco
From Mühlbach a well-built cycling path leads you through the Val Pusteria, passing the Mühlbacher Klause, a former border post. Once it was an antique gate between the provinces Rätien and Norikum. Along the river Rienz you will arrive to Brunico. We suggest a visit of the Volkskundemuseum (South Tyrolean Folklore Museum) in Teodone or one of the two Messner Mountain Museums MMM in the castle of Brunico or on the Kronplatz mountain. From Brunico you cycle along the cycling path along the river Rienz to Villabassa or Dobbiaco, where you will spend the night.
Biking approx. 50-55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 4: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco to Cortina d´Ampezzo
You follow the cycling path on the old Dolomites railway trail, passing lake Toblacher See and the War Cemetery reminding World War I. Shortly after, you will admire a unique view on the world famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) before arriving to lake Dürrensee. Slightly steep the cycling path leads to the border of the two provinces Bolzano and Belluno. From now on you roll comfortably downhill direction south to the pearl of the Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo with its astonishing mountain scenery.
Biking approx. 30-35 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Day 5: Cortina d´Ampezzo to Longarone
Today is slightly downhill again, a large part still on the old railway trail with on your left the massif of Sorapis, on your right the massif Cinque Torri (five towers). Through the Boite-Valley you cycle direction south to Pieve di Cadore. Continue cycling on the new cycling path to Longarone. This town was completely rebuilt in 1963 after a landslide filled the dam above the village and caused a flood.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Longarone

Day 6: Longarone to Conegliano
On the cycle path you follow the river Piave, before it changes its direction at the village Ponte nelle Alpi (“Bridge in the Alps”) and turns right. The route leads you through the region Alpago past Lake Santa Croce to Conegliano. Together with Valdobbiadene this is Prosecco`s homeland! Conegliano is seated at the foot of the Colli Veneti at river Monticano. In the historic centre at the Via XX Settembre you may visit the castle with its museum.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Conegliano

Day 7: Conegliano to Treviso
You leave the Alps behind and cycle through the plains to Treviso, city of waterways and fashion. On your way you can admire numerous villas from the Italian master-builder Palladio, who was able to complete here his magnificent buildings under the influence of the leading European sea power Venice.
Biking approx. 50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Treviso

Day 8: Treviso to Venice mainland/Mestre
River Sile remains your faithful companion direction Adriatic Sea to Venice mainland/Mestre from where you can start your exploration of the „Serenissima“.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Mestre

Day 9: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.

Rates and Dates for Innsbruck to Venice

Dates Note: Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax

Other Info
Meeting: Innsbruck
Airport: Innsbruck
Transfer:

Climate:
                                                    Cortina d'Ampezzo area