Alps-Adriatic cycle trail / Villach-Grado sportiv

From Austria to Italy

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1-2:

The tour from Villach to Trieste is a easy to moderate tour. It goes along bike paths or very quiet side roads, through small villages and picturesque landscapes. The tour is suitable for children from the age of 14.

Day 1: Villach

Individuall arrival in Villach.

2. Day: Villach – Malborghetto, approx. 50 km

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.

3. Day: Malborghetto – Udine, approx. 79 km

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.

4. Day: Udine – Grado, approx. 55 km

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. 

5. Day: Grado

Individually departure or extension of your stay.

Services

  • 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

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S1   22.04. - 22.04.25
Version Villach - Grado ATHLETIC (5 days)
S2   23.04. - 13.06.25
Version Villach - Grado ATHLETIC (5 days)
S3   14.06. - 08.09.25
Version Villach - Grado ATHLETIC (5 days)
S2   09.09. - 30.09.25
Version Villach - Grado ATHLETIC (5 days)
S1   01.10. - 01.10.25
Version Villach - Grado ATHLETIC (5 days)

Extras

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

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

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.

Bicycle

Bicycle incl. panniers (reservation in advance and for charge)

The following bicycles are available

  • 21-speed bike men or ladies frame
  • Rental bike TOP (aluminium frame, 21 speed)
  • E-bikes (unisex frame) - limited availability

E-bikes

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.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

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.


Arrival by car

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).


Arrival by train

Train station: Villach
The hotel Mosser is located 5 minutes by foot from Villach main station.


Transfer

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.


Additional information

Tourist tax – if requested - has to be paid directly on the spot.
This tour is suitable for children over 14 years.

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