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Villach to Trieste 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour (Level 2)
This cycling tour leads you from Austria’s sunniest state along the South side of the Alps all the way to the sea including impressive nature spectacles, cultural diversity and gastronomic delicacies. Sample the Carinthian dish ‚Kasnudeln‘, marvel at the peaks of the Carnic Alps, enjoy a glass of white wine from the Collio region on a piazza in Udine and finally rewards yourself with a dip in the refreshing Adriatic Sea. Lots of variation guaranteed during your route from the Alps to the sea.
You mainly cycle on well-developed cycle paths and quiet side roads. Only a few sections lead you also along roads with heavier traffic or on dirt paths. Overall the route leads you on slightly hilly terrain, with a longer ascent after Tarvis.
If you would like to rent a bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (299 EUR) please contact our office when booking: sales@slowtours.com
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Arrival in Villach
Villach – Tarvis/Surrounding (approx. 40 km)
You leave Villach along the river Gail and in a little while you leave Austria and welcome Italy. In the triangle of Italy, Austria and Slovenia sprawls the canal valley, the Italian city of Tarvis builds the centre of it. Austrians, Slovenians and Italians are living here next to each other since centuries, so all three big European families of languages – Germans, Romans and Slavs – are meeting up here.
Tarvis/Surrounding – Gemona/Surrounding (approx. 60 km)
In Italy too the cycle path is perfectly developed and hence allows you to leisurely cycle downhill through the Kanaltal-valley and from your bike marvel at the beauty of the Friulian alpine region with its intact, unspoilt nature and extensive forests. Your Day Finish is one of the picturesque villages located at the foothills of the Julian Alps.
Gemona/Surrounding – Udine (approx. 60 km)
At the Southern exit of the Kanaltal-valley is the location of one of the most beautiful historic villages of the Friulian-Julian-Veneto. The focus of the village of Gemona del Friuli is the majestic cathedral Santa Maria Assunta and will blow you away. En route to Udine you come across the first vineyards and vines along the cycle route. Once you arrive in town feel and experience the ‚dolce vita‘ over a coffee enjoyed on the ‚Piazza‘ or during a stroll through the alleyways whilst marvelling at the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
Udine –Grado (approx. 55 km)
Feel the warm breeze of the sirocco! You cycle through vast reed scenery and along little water canals towards the Gulf of Venice. In the Roman city of Aquileia, the so-called ‚second Rome‘, we recommend you definitely plan a break before reaching the end destination of your holiday. One of the most popular Adriatic beach resorts, the historic little fishing town Grado, will not only excite you with the extensive sandy beach, but also the historic harbour and the narrow alleyways with lovely restaurants all ooze Italian flair.
Grado – Trieste (approx. 70 km)
For now you leave the coast behind and cycle across the rough Karst plateau towards the Gulf of Trieste. Back at the sea you are accompanied by breathtakingly stunning coastal scenery and the world-famous Miramare palace is yet another highlight of today’s cycling tour. The time-honoured harbour town Trieste is a worthy finale to your holiday.
Departure or extension
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| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 2026 | Sep 19 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
| Sep 20 2026 | Sep 26 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
| Sep 27 2026 | Oct 03 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,348€ | ||
| Double rooms | 979€ | |||||
| Oct 04 2026 | Oct 10 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,348€ | ||
| Double rooms | 979€ | |||||
| Apr 25 2027 | May 01 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ | |||||
| May 02 2027 | May 08 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ | |||||
| May 09 2027 | May 15 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,488€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
| May 16 2027 | May 22 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,488€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
| May 23 2027 | May 29 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| May 30 2027 | Jun 05 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jun 06 2027 | Jun 12 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jun 13 2027 | Jun 19 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jun 20 2027 | Jun 26 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jun 27 2027 | Jul 03 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jul 04 2027 | Jul 10 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jul 11 2027 | Jul 17 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jul 18 2027 | Jul 24 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Jul 25 2027 | Jul 31 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Aug 01 2027 | Aug 07 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Aug 08 2027 | Aug 14 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Aug 15 2027 | Aug 21 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Aug 22 2027 | Aug 28 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Aug 29 2027 | Sep 04 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,578€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,189€ | |||||
| Sep 05 2027 | Sep 11 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,488€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
| Sep 12 2027 | Sep 18 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,488€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
| Sep 19 2027 | Sep 25 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,488€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
| Sep 26 2027 | Oct 02 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ | |||||
| Oct 03 2027 | Oct 09 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ |
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