Dolomites to Trieste

Introduction
Northern Italy Italy
Starting from the northeastern Dolomites, the first part of the route runs along the river Drava through the valley of the same name and then on through the Gailtal valley on leisurely cycle paths. After a short detour to the Italian border town of Tarvisio you cycle on to Slovenia. At the fairy-tale Lake Bled, you will be at the foot of the Julian Alps. After a transfer to the south side of the Alps, you will return to Italy in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and in the famous wine region “Collio”. The former capital of the Lombards, Cividale del Friuli, is worth a visit. Afterwards, a spectacular end to the cycle tour on the Adriatic awaits you. On the last day you cycle along the sea to the former Habsburg port of Trieste.

The last two stages are a bit hilly. The tour goes along bike paths or very quiet side roads, through small villages and picturesque landscape.

Accomodation

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

Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 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. 315-360km 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: program with overnight at Cividale del Friuli - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco) or Sillian
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco or Sillian

Day 2: Hochpustertal  or Sillian to Oberdrauburg
Starting at the watershed of the rivers Drava and Rienz on the Toblacher Sattel, you ride alongside the Drava through South Tyrol and on to East Tyrol and the town of Lienz. The impressive mountains of the Dolomites line the route.
Biking approx. 70-75 km from Hochpustertal or 60-65 from Sillian
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Oberdrauburg

Day 3: Gailbergpass to Feistritz or Travis
After a short transfer by minibus to the Gailbergpass (about 7 km / 350 m sea level difference), a comfortable descent to Kötschach-Mauthen awaits you. On the Gailtal cycle path at the foot of the Carnic Ridge you cycle comfortably past Hermagor. The Pressegger See invites all gourmets to a relaxing break. Today's stage ends in Feistritz an der Gail.
Biking approx. 65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Feistritz or Travis

Day 4: Feistritz or Travis to Bled
Along your way to Bled, you reach the Italian border and then continue on the cycle path. You travel past the famous ski area of Kranjska Gora, through the wonderful and mostly unknown countryside of Slovenia. It is also possible to shorten the trip by approx. 10 km using the train. You spend the night at the romantic Lake Bled.
Biking approx. 55-65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bled

Day 5: Soca Valley to Cividale del Friuli
After the transfer by train, you will reach the Soca valley, popular with canoeists and adventurists. In Kobarid you will get a historical review of the decisive battles of the First World War, which led to a preliminary decision. At the end of the day, the historic city of Cividale del Friuli invites you on a tour, eg. the Devil‘s Bridge. Goths, Lombards and Franks have shaped this city.
Biking approx. 50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Cividale del Friuli

Day 6: Cividale del Friuli to Gradisca d’Isonzo
On the way through the Collio Goriziano, centre of the Friuli wine growing region, there are many wine cellars to stop at and taste the excellent wines. After tackling a few hills, you come to Gradisca d’Isonzo, where you spend the night.
There is a possibility to choose a longer tour option passing through Udine, probably the most important town in the Friuli region, which is well worth a visit.
Biking approx. 35 km (longer option through Udine approx. 65 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Gradisca d’Isonzo

Day 7: Gradisca d’Isonzo to Trieste
The karst accompanies you on the way to the Adriatic Sea and the castles Duino and Miramare invite you for a last visit before you enter the former Habsburg town of Trieste.
Biking approx. 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Trieste

Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sample Itinerary: program with 2 nights in Bled - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco) or Sillian
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco or Sillian

Day 2: Hochpustertal  or Sillian to Oberdrauburg
Starting at the watershed of the rivers Drava and Rienz on the Toblacher Sattel, you ride alongside the Drava through South Tyrol and on to East Tyrol and the town of Lienz. The impressive mountains of the Dolomites line the route.
Biking approx. 70-75 km from Hochpustertal or 60-65 from Sillian
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Oberdrauburg

Day 3: Gailbergpass to Feistritz or Travis
After a short transfer by minibus to the Gailbergpass (about 7 km / 350 m sea level difference), a comfortable descent to Kötschach-Mauthen awaits you. On the Gailtal cycle path at the foot of the Carnic Ridge you cycle comfortably past Hermagor. The Pressegger See invites all gourmets to a relaxing break. Today's stage ends in Feistritz an der Gail.
Biking approx. 65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Feistritz or Travis

Day 4: Feistritz or Travis to Bled
Along your way to Bled, you reach the Italian border and then continue on the cycle path. You travel past the famous ski area of Kranjska Gora, through the wonderful and mostly unknown countryside of Slovenia. It is also possible to shorten the trip by approx. 10 km using the train. You spend the night at the romantic Lake Bled.
Biking approx. 55-65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bled

Day 5: Bled
Enjoy one day off at the beautiful lake Bled situated in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bled

Day 6: Soca Valley to Gradisca d’Isonzo
After the transfer by train to the pass, you will reach the Soca valley, popular with canoeists and adventurists. The river accompanies you on the journey to the divided city of Gorizia. Cycling through the vineyards of the Collio you will reach Gradisca d`Isonzo, where you will spend the night.
Biking approx. 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Gradisca d`Isonzo

Day 7: Gradisca d’Isonzo to Trieste
The karst accompanies you on the way to the Adriatic Sea and the castles Duino and Miramare invite you for a last visit before you enter the former Habsburg town of Trieste.
Biking approx. 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Trieste

Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

Rates and Dates for Dolomites to Trieste

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

Other Info
Meeting: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco
Airport: Innsbruck
Transfer:

Climate:
                                                    Udine area