Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.
Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.
This sporty 5-day cycling tour starts in Villach, where the rivers Drava and Gail meet. It takes you through the diverse region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, which offers not only a varied landscape but also a rich cultural diversity. The cuisine reflects this cultural mix, with influences from the Alps, Austria, Slovenia and Venice. Leaving the Carnic Alps in the background, you cycle towards the sea on the southern side of the Alps and enjoy the vast Adriatic coast with its endless sandy beaches. Your cycling tour finally ends in Grado, a picturesque coastal town perfect for relaxation and recreation.
Individuall arrival in Villach.
Following the river Gail you leave Villach behind and soon you also say goodbye to Austria and welcome Italy. welcome Italy. In the border triangle of Italy-Austria-Slovenia stretches the Canal Valley, the center of which is the Italian border town of Tarvis. Austrians, Slovenians, Friulians and Italians have lived together here for centuries. and all three major European language families - Germanic, Romanic and Slavic - meet here directly. directly with each other.
Through the Canal Valley you admire from the saddle the beauties of the Friulian Alpine region with an intact, unspoiled nature and vast forests. Situated at the southern exit of the Canal Valley and on the foothills of the and on the foothills of the Julian Alps, Gemona del Friuli is considered one of the most beautiful historic towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The town is dominated by the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which is certainly worth a visit. which is certainly worth a visit. Wine dominates today’s stage. Hills full of grapevines line your path and invite you to invite you to taste a drop or two. Udine, which is characterized by Venetian influences, radiates peace and Udine, which is characterized by Venetian influences, radiates peace and tranquility. you can admire important buildings of the late Gothic and Renaissance.
Accompanied by the breeze of the Scirocco, you will glide past reed landscapes and water channels and reach Grado, a historic fishing town and one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic.
Individually departure or extension of your stay.
4 nights with shower/toilet
Daily breakfast
Video briefing
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Detailed travel documents
Navigation app (We recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder for a smooth riding experience)
Telephone Service Hotline
| Discounts 3rd person in room with 2 full payers | |
| children 12-14,99 years | -25% |
| from 15 years | -10% |
| Bikes & Equipment | |
| 21-speed bike | 89 |
| Rental bike TOP | 129 |
| E-bike | 189 |
| Helmet | 25 |
| Extra nights | |
| Villach (dbl/sgl) | 79/118 |
| Grado (dbl/sgl) | 79/124 |
| Transfer | |
| Return transfer Shuttle bus Grado - Villach incl. bike - min. 2 persons | 79 |
| Transfer of own bike | 39 |
Hotel samples
Selected hotels of the 3*** and 4**** category. In Pontebba you will stay in a lovely Inn or Bed&Breakfast.
Villach: Hotel Mosser, Goldenes Lamm, voco Villach
Pontebba: selected inn or B&B
Udine: Hotel San Giogio
Aquileia/Grado: Hotel Diana, Hotel Fonzari
Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.
The following bicycles are available
With an E-bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electro bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.
Airport: Klagenfurt (KLU), Salzburg (SZG) or Ljubljana (LJU). From each city there are frequent train connections to Villach. For more information referring train connections click here.
Airport Klagenfurt - Villach main station; duration approx. 55 min
Airport Salzburg - Villach main station; duration approx 3h
Airport Ljubljana - Villach main station; duration approx. 2,5h
The hotel Mosser is located 5 minutes by foot from Villach main station.
Parking: Depending on the first hotel unattended parking facilities are available, either directly at your hotel or nearby (for the first night). Public parking garage at the cost of approx. € 40 per week Reservation of the parking area/parking garage not possible; payable on the spot.
Alternatively you can find an unattanded parking lot near the centre.
Villach is easily accessible on the motorways A2, A10 or A11 (depending on the point of origin).
Train station: Villach
The hotel Mosser is located 5 minutes by foot from Villach main station.
Return transfer possible every MON, THU, FRI, SAT + SUN with the shuttle bus. Reservation required, payment upon booking. Prices see under "Dates and Prices"
Alternative: Train connections on the line Trieste-Udine and Udine-Villach. For more informations referring train connections check Trenitalia or ÖBB.
Tourist tax – if requested - has to be paid directly on the spot.
This tour is suitable for children over 14 years.
Happy to advise you:
Michael Benjamin Gruber
