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.
Starting in Villach, located on the border of the Klagenfurt- basin, where the rivers "Drau" and "Gail" flow together you have to say goodbye to Austria very soon, before the bicycle tour continues in Italy. The region Friuli-Venezia-Giulia offers a scenic variety and invites to a foray through the cultural variety of the region. This mixture of cultures reflects itself also in the cuisine: Alpine-Austrian, Slovenian and Venetian influences characterize the gastronomic offer of the region. Moving on from the peaks of the Carnic Alps, you cycle to the south side of the Alps approaching the sea, ahead of you the coast of the Adria with its miles long sand beaches. Enjoy a "slacker- day" at Grado, one of the most popular bathing resorts of Italy, before following the sea breeze you reach the former Habsburg harbour city of Trieste.
Individuall arrival in Villach.
Following the river Gail you leave Villach behind and welcome Italy. In the three-nation triangle of Italy-Austria-Slovenia the valley "Kanaltal" is extending whose centre constitutes the Italian border town of Tarvis. Here Austrians, Slovenes, Friulians and Italians have been living together since hundred of years caused by the three big European language families – Teutons, Romans and Slavs – join in that region.
Tarvis, a small city – surrounded by wide valleys and woods – with its modern look and ancient soul, full of traditions, is your starting point of today’s cycle tour. It is not only one of the most important mountain resorts of Friuli Venezia Giulia, but it is also a winter area of this region. Continuing through the valley of "Kanaltal" you can admire the beauty of the Friuli-Alps-Region with an intact, unspoilt nature and vast, intact forests.
The little city of Gemona which is located on the southern exit of the valley "Kanaltal" and on the foothills of the Julian Alps is one of the most beautiful historic towns of Friuli- Venezia-Gilulia. The view of the place is characterized by the majestic dome "Santa Maria Assunta" which is surely worth seeing. The wine defines today’s stage. Hills filled with grape-vines line will be along your way and invite you to taste some drops. Udine - the city affected by Venetian ascendancies – eradiates silence and thoughtfulness; over a cup of coffee on the "Piazza" or during a stroll in the inner city you can admire the great buildings of the late-gothic and Renaissance.
Accompanied by a breeze of the Scirocco you pass reed-landscape and water channels and arrive at Grado, a historic city of fishers and one of the most popular bathing resorts at the Adriatic Sea.
You are spoilt for choice: either an exciting sightseeing-day in Aquileia on the tracks of the Romans or a relaxing day on the sea: Today you have the opportunity to discover the secrets of the Roman town Aquileia, the so-called "Second Rome"; Roman ruined cities, ancient churches and lonely landscapes on the borders of lagoons await you. Or do you prefer to enjoy your day lying in the beach chair in the lagoon with the miles long sand beaches?
The rough karst comes along with you through the back-country on the way to the Adriatic Sea. Following on a breath taking beautiful coastal area you approach your goal. Castle Miramare invites you to a last visit, before you reach the former Habsburg city of Trieste. The ancient harbour and trade city of Trieste is a worthy closure of this bicycle tour. It is possible to shorten the stage by train from Monfalcone (ticket not included).
Individual departure or extension of your stay.
7 nights with shower/toilet
Daily breakfast
Video briefing
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Detailed travel documents
Navigation app (we recommend bringing a phone holder and power bank to ensure 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 | 99 |
| Rental bike TOP | 169 |
| E-bike | 269 |
| Helmet | 25 |
| Rental bike insurance 21-speed | 24 |
| Rental bike insurance E-bike/TOP bike | 49 |
| Extra nights | |
| Villach (dbl/sgl) | 79/118 |
| Trieste (dbl/sgl) | 89/138 |
| Transfer | |
| Return transfer Shuttle bus Trieste - Villach incl. bike - min. 2 persons | 85 |
| Transfer of own bike | 39 |
Hotel samples
Selected hotels of the 3*** and 4**** category.
Villach: Hotel Mosser, Goldenes Lamm, voco Villach
Tarvis: Hotel Haberl, Hotel Edelhof, Hotel Nevada
Moggio Udinese/Tolmezzo/Venzone: Hotel Carnia
Udine: Hotel San Giogio
Aquileia/Grado: Hotel Diana, Hotel Fonzari
Trieste: Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste, Hotel Coppe
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 WED, 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
