The Alpe Adria Trail connects the Carinthia region of Austria with western Slovenia and Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Starting from the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner, it continues on through Slovenia and Italy until reaching its final destination of Muggia/Trieste on the Adriatic sea. Principally a hiking trail, the area also offers great cycle routes, including dedicated cycle paths.
The 'Ciclovia Alpe Adria Radweg CAAR' is the full name given to this cycle route through Friuli-Venezia Giulia from Tarvisio in the north to Grado in the south, part of the Alpe Adria cross border project.
Highlights along the route include the walled Medieval town of Venzone, the beautiful city of Udine, and the Roman ruins at Aquileia.
Tarvisio to Grado along the Alpe Adria Cycle Lane
This self-guided cycling holiday meanders down through the region of Fruili Venezia Giulia in Northeastern Italy from Tarvisio in the Julian Alps to Grado on the Adriatic coast, just east of Venice. Discover the natural and historic attractions of the region by bike, staying at small hotels and guesthouses along the route, your luggage will be transported to your destination each day. Contact us for availability
Highlights
- Explore this beautiful region of Northern Italy by bike
- Cover around 60km of moderately easy terrain per day
- Don't worry about your luggage, it will be transferred between hotels for you!
Included
- 4 nights accommodation at 3* hotels along the route
- Bed & Breakfast basis
- Bike & helmet rental
- Luggage transportation
- Return transfer Grado - Tarvisio
Excluded
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Meals & beverages - unless otherwise specified
- Local taxes where applicable
- Everything else not mentioned above
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Tarvisio and delivery of rental bikes. Overnight in Tarvisio.
Day 2:
Head off along the Alpe Adria Cycle Lane; Malborghetto - Santa Caterina - Bagni di Lusnizza - Pontebba - Dogna - Chiusaforte - Resiutta - Venzone (approx. 60 km).
Distance: 62 km | Height difference (descent): 500 m | Difficulty: easy
Overnight in Venzone.
Day 3:
Just outside the city walls of Venzone, the Alpe Adria Cycle Lane offers two possible routes. The official route proceeds directly to Gemona, while the second continues along the right bank of the Tagliamento River. Gemona - Osoppo - Buja - Tavagnacco - Udine.
Distance: 56 km | Height difference (descent): 320 m | Difficulty: medium
Overnight in Udine.
Day 4:
Pradamano - Pavia di Udine - Santa Maria la Longa - Palmanova - Privano - Strassoldo - Terzo - Cervignano - Aquileia - Grado.
Distance: 58 km | Height difference (descent): 145 m | Difficulty: easy
Overnight in Grado
Day 5:
Return to Tarvisio by private shuttle, end of tour.
Extras/Upgrades
The following supplements/upgrades are available on request, contact us for details: • E-bikes • Extra night(s) • 4-star hotels
You will stay at 3* hotels and guest houses along the route (Tarvisio, Venzone, Udine), more precise details will be provided before your departure. Each room will have en-suite bathroom. Breakfast is included at each location.
Nearest Airport: Klagenfurt Airport (approx. 45mins)
Other airports: Ljubljana (1 hr 20 mins), Trieste (1hr 20 mins), Venice Marco Polo (2 hrs), Venice Treviso (2 hrs)
By Car:
Get on A2/E66 from Josef-Sablatnig-Straße. Follow A2 to Via Dante Alighieri in Tarvisio, Italia. Take exit Tarvisio from A23/E55.
By Public Transport:
Approx. 3 hours depending on arrival airport.
By Private Transfer:
Taxi available outside airport. Private transfer available on request after main booking.
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