Venetie by bike

Voyage à vélo en Italie, entre Vicence, Venise et Padoue

This cycling tour is a European classic with a unique charm between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Experience an exceptional cycling trip in Italy between Vicenza, Venice and Padua or even Chioggia. Discover the Prosecco vineyards between Asolo and Treviso and the elegant villas of the Venetian nobility.

Highlights of the stay:

• Vicenza and its Palladian architecture
• Chioggia and Venice
• Treviso
• Burci Cemetery
• Padua city center

Day 1 - Arrival in Vicenza

Arrival in the evening and installation at the hotel, reception around 6:00 p.m. You can take the opportunity to do a walk through this historic town, characterized by the buildings of the famous architect Andrea Palladio. We strongly recommend that you visit its 15th century Basilica, its Olympic theater and its villas
Overnight in Vicenza.

Day 2 - Circuit from Vicenza to Bassano del Grappa - 40 Km

You cross the countryside towards Marostica, a small town surrounded by the ancient walls of its castles. Then you cycle to Bassano del Grappa, a city at the foot of the Vicentine pre-Alps, famous for its wooden bridge designed by architect Andrea Palladio, over the Brenta river.
Overnight in Bassano del Grappa.

Day 3 - Circuit from Bassano del Grappa to Treviso - 65 Km

You leave the valley and continue to Asolo and across the plain to Treviso where you can appreciate its many rivers, the beautiful houses that border them and the many fashion stores of this city of reference.
Overnight in Treviso.

Day 4 - Circuit from Treviso to Mestre / Venice - 25/45 Km

You will leave the city of Treviso behind to follow the Sile river to Casale. You walk past the Burci Cemetery (a boat cemetery also serving as a refuge for the aquatic fauna). Then you will leave for Mestre. 

Day 5 - Circuit from Mestre / Venice 

Take advantage of this day to stroll around Venice. The Grand Canal runs alongside the most beautiful residences, often of Byzantine influence and some of which date back to the 13th century. Borrow the Rialto Bridge to reach Saint Mark's Square, lined with arcades. Without forgetting the Palace of
Doges or the Bridge of Sighs. Then take the road again and cross the island of Lido and the island of Pellestrina. If you visit Chioggia, we advise you to stroll through the narrow streets of this coastal town.

Night in Mestre. 
 

Day 6 - Circuit from Mestre to Padua - 55 Km

Heading north, you reach Padua on the Bacchiglione river. She claims to be the most ancient city of Italy. You can visit the great Basilica dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. Also admire the Palace of Reason, Piazza dei Signori and other religious buildings.
Overnight in Padua.

Day 7 - Circuit from Padua to Vicenza - 50 Km

Finally, you return to your city of departure, Vicenza. Along the way, you pass the Villa Rotonda, the most famous of the Palladian villas. Just before entering Vicenza, you can admire the Villa Valmarana Ai Nani, with its superb frescoes by Tiepolo. Enjoy the city of Vicenza one last time.
Overnight in Vicenza.

Day 8 - Vicenza

End of stay after breakfast. 

General informations :

• 8 days and 7 nights
• Standard version accommodation comfort level: 3 *
• Comfort level of comfort version accommodation: 4 *
• Comfort level of accommodation deluxe version: charming hotels
• Prices for children: contact us.

The dates :

Departure Sundays and Tuesdays from 03/31 to 10/13/2024

• Low season 31/03 to 20/04 + 29/09 to 13/10
• Mid season 21/04 to 11/05 + 8/09 to 28/09
• High season 12/05 to 7/09

Included :

• 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Application including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks
• Information about the digital tour
• Luggage transport
• Ice cream at the best ice cream parlor in Vicenza
• Hotline service

Not included :

• Local taxes (around 10-15 €)
• Anything not mentioned in the "included" section
• Ferrie transfer day 5
• Half board
• Transport to the place of departure

The options :

• VTC or VAE rental
• Ferry-boat transfers on day 5 for the standard version (approx. 30 € per person, bike included)
• Additional night at the start or end of the tour
• Bike theft insurance (for rented bikes)
• cancellation insurance

Levels :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Ground :

Flat, very smooth roads, paths and cycle paths. Little traffic. Two longer stages, day 3 and day 6.

Weather :

Hot and dry summers. June and September are the most pleasant months.

Technicality:

Cycling: 33 to 62 km per day or 2 to 5 hours of cycling.
Partly marked itinerary, useful roadbook and map reading.

Bibliography:

Cycling maps and guides in Italy on cartovelo

Additional nights:

An additional night is offered to you at the start and end of the tour.

Food :

- Breakfasts: generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, butter, bread, jam, orange juice) or buffet
- Lunch: not included
- Dinner: not included. Restaurants near the accommodation.

The bike :

- Rental bicycle : If you rent a bicycle, it will be given to you on the day of your arrival at the 1st hotel. A security deposit will be requested.
At the end of the tour, you will have to leave this bike at the last hotel and notify reception. We will take care of his return.

- Personal bike : We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off.
At the end of the tour, you will need to take care of your own bicycle.

Assistance :

Assistance in case of breakdown (except punctures).

Luggage:

They are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kg).

Roadbook :

Detailed maps and route descriptions are provided upon arrival at the first hotel, along with hotel and restaurant vouchers and luggage tags.

Transport :

- By train: Direct train from Paris to Milan then direct train to Vicenza in just over 9 hours.
- By car: Vicenza is approximately 1100 km from Paris. Motorway to Vicenza via Milan.
- By plane: Airports of Treviso and Venice.

Your car :

A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paid on site.

Cancellation insurance :

In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.