PROSECCO ROUTE TO VENICE
CYCLING THROUGH VENETO’S VINEYARDS
THE PROSECCO ROUTE TO VENICE
Cycle through the vineyards of the Veneto region, sampling sparkling Prosecco and fiery Grappa as
you travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Venice, hailed by the NY Times as ‘undoubtedly the
most beautiful city built by man’.
SUMMARY
Experience Italy’s varied landscapes as the flat plains of the Veneto region give way to the rolling foothills of
the Prosecco vineyards, all the time surrounded by the imposing Italian Dolomites. Cycle through Medieval
villages, cypress-lined lanes and along the winding River Sile, towards the city of Venice, world-famous for
its glorious architecture, rich history and iconic waterways.
Your cycling tour starts in the charming walled city of Treviso. Cycle on through quiet farmland, passing
small villages, towards the town of Mussolente, where you will spend two nights at a peaceful country hotel.
The next day’s ride takes you through Bassano al Grappa, where you can taste the strong fiery liquor
originating from the town. You continue past Monte Grappa, site of many battles during WWI.
The following day you ride to the ‘city of one hundred horizons’, Asolo, so-called due to its beautiful
panoramic mountain vistas. On crossing the Piave river you will notice the change in landscape, as
vineyards start to appear all around. Following the Prosecco route from winery to winery, you cycle to Lake
Revine, where you can stop for a refreshing dip. You can extend the route to include a visit to the historic
city of Vittorio Veneto, before cycling back to spend your second night at a comfortable agroturismo.
Your final cycling day is through the gentle Prosecco hills, towards the small village of Gorgo al Monticano,
where you will overnight in a beautiful 4* Venetian villa. The next day, make your way to Venice, where you
have the full day at leisure to explore the magnificent city before spending the night in a 3* hotel overlooking
the Canale Grande.
Your holiday includes seven nights at a selection of fine accommodations including elegant three and four
star hotels, stylish country house hotels and welcoming farmhouses. Breakfast each morning, luggage
transfer, emergency support from our local representatives, detailed turn by turn route notes and maps are
of course all included. Bike hire is available as an optional extra.
HIGHLIGHTS
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The romantic city of Venice with its unique waterways and stunning architecture.
Sampling the sparkling Prosecco, fiery Grappa and sublime regional cuisine of Veneto.
Cycling through the vineyard-covered foothills of the Prosecco region.
Quiet, Medieval villages along the route, where you will experience a genuine Venetian
welcome.
WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY WITH US?
Macs Adventure are specialists in self guided cycling holidays in Europe. We understand what makes for an
unforgettable cycling holiday; great routes, breathtaking scenery, lots to do and warm, welcoming
accommodation. All are included as standard!
Pre-booked accommodation, detailed route notes and maps, baggage transfers and local backup support
mean you can relax and enjoy your time cycling through the Prosecco region of Italy.
Tour: Prosecco Route to Venice
Code: CItSPRV
Type: Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Price: See Website
Single Supplement: See Website
Dates: Apr - Oct
Cycling Days: 5 Days
Nights: 7 Nights
Start/Finish: Treviso/Venice
Grade: Moderate
Closest Airports: Treviso, Venice, Milan,
Bergamo & Bologna
Is It For Me?
Beautiful cycling routes through undulating
vineyards, historic sites, Medieval villages,
and the stunning city of Venice, all rounded
off with a glass of sparkling Prosecco. Of
course it’s for you!
What’s Included?
Accommodation: 7 nights accommodation
in 3-4 star hotels, country house hotels and
agroturismos.
Meals: A delicious breakfast is included
each day. Lunch and dinner are not included
but always available at your accommodation
or nearby.
Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door
baggage transfer.
Information Pack: Detailed route notes,
maps and support from our local representative.
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CYCLING THROUGH VENETO’S VINEYARDS
birthplace of Italian painter Giorgione. The
Cathedral contains one of his finest works,
commonly known as Pala del Giorgione.
Continue your ride along the quiet lanes to your
final destination, the small town of Mussolente.
ITINERARY
Code: CItSPRV
Days: 8 (5 Days Cycling)
Nights: 7
Cycle: 55km. Ascent: 250m Descent: 75m
Day
Route
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Arrive Treviso
Paese to Mussolente
Mussolente Circular Route
Mussolente to Follina
Follina Circular Route
Follina to Gorgo Monticano
Venice
Onward Travel
Km
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45/50
55
DAY 1
Arrive in Treviso
Treviso is easily accessed by train from six major
airports: Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo, Bologna,
Venice and Treviso itself.
Treviso’s city walls, still intact, date back to
Roman times. The town itself is a maze of
arcaded streets, where you can still make out
faded frescos above you. Enjoy a walk along the
banks of the canal, flanked by weeping willows,
before making your way to your first overnight
stop.
Overnight: In the heart of the old city, the
welcoming Albergo Il Focolare has understated,
elegant rooms. Enjoy breakfast in the provincial
style dining room, or have it brought up to your
room for that extra luxury.
DAY 2
Paese to Mussolente
Today starts with a short train ride to the town of
Paese, where your cycling adventure begins.
Follow a scenic route along the River Sile, and
cycle along the narrow winding roads through
cultivated fields, towards Castelfranco Veneto,
Overnight: Enjoy a relaxing two nights at the
peaceful Albergo Volpara. It boasts large
gardens surrounded by chestnut and cherry trees
and an adjacent trattoria, which is renowned for
its traditional Venetian cuisine.
DAY 3
Mussolente Circular Route
Today’s ride is a circular route from Mussolente.
The route takes you along quiet, countryside
roads to the town of Bassano del Grappa,
famous for producing the fiery liquor made from
pomace. The Grappa Museum makes for an
interesting detour. Also in Bassano del Grappa is
the Alpini bridge over the River Brenta, designed
by Andrea Palladio in 1569, and most recently
rebuilt after being destroyed during WWII. After
lunch, continue your route through tiny rural
villages until you reach Cassanego, with the
imposing Monte Grappa looming over you– the
site of many battles during WWI. A gentle
descent leads you back to your hotel.
Cycle: 35km. Ascent: 600m Descent: 600m
Overnight: Albergo Volpara.
DAY 4
Mussolente to Follina
Leaving Mussolente behind, you cycle on to
Asolo, known as ‘the pearl of Veneto’ and ‘city of
one hundred horizons’ due to its panoramic
mountain vistas. Indeed, the backdrop of the
Alps makes for a stunning view while you stop for
a leisurely cappuccino, before continuing along
one of the most picturesque roads of the region.
On crossing the Piave River, the countryside
noticeably changes, and the steep Prosecco
vineyards start to dominate the landscape. A final
push is required up the hill to the hotel, where
you can relax with a chilled glass of the sparkling
stuff!
Cycle: 48km. Ascent: 500m Descent: 500m
Overnight: Expect a warm welcome from your
hosts at Agroturismo La Bella, a family-run, rustic
country farmhouse with spacious rooms. The
traditional restaurant specializes in trout.
DAY 5
Follina Circular Route
A steep climb leads you to the tiny village of
Rolle, which is followed by a descent to Lake
Revine, where you can stop for a revitalising
swim if you are warm from the morning’s ride.
There is the option of extending the route an
additional 5km to the historic town of Vittorio
Veneto, the site of the last battle between Italy
and Austria-Hungary during WWI. The city is
made up of two towns, Serravalle and Ceneda,
which were annexed in 1866. A gentle climb out
of town leads you through quiet woods and
amongst vineyards for your journey back to the
agroturismo.
Cycle: 45-50km Ascent: 700m Descent: 700m
Overnight: Agroturismo La Bella
DAY 6
Follina to Gorgo Monticano
Today’s ride takes you through the undulating
hills of the Prosecco region, leading you to
Conegliano, an historic town with a magnificent
12th-century castle. Further along your route, the
town of Oderzo awaits, with its many ancient
ruins dating from Roman times when it was an
important crossroad in the Roman Empire. After
spending some time in the beautiful Piazza
Grande, continue through the beautiful
landscape onto the small village of Gorgo al
Monticano.
Cycle: 55km. Ascent: 250m Descent: 410m
Overnight: Villa Revedin****, is a gorgeous
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hotel, restaurant and winery that was built in the
1500s as a home for a rich Venetian, and even
has a Hall of Frescoes which depict scenes from
Mythology. Original antique reliefs are still visible
in some bedrooms.
Accommodation
DAY 7
Alternate accommodation
Venice
During high season, or when your stay falls on a
closing day, you might be booked into a different
accommodation which is not listed in the
description. Any alternative accommodation will
be of the same or better standard as those
described.
The train station is a short walk from your hotel in
Gorgo Monticano, from where you can catch the
train into Venice. Today you have a free day in
Venice to explore the world-famous city, its
beautiful architecture and iconic waterways.
Stroll around the enchanting city at your leisure
and maybe take a tour by gondola to be sure to
see all the sights.
Overnight: Your hotel for the evening is Ai Due
Fanali*** which is superbly situated with a view of
the Canale Grande and near to the Piazzale
Roma. Rooms are quiet and elegant.
DAY 8
Depart Venice
Your holiday ends after breakfast.
Additional Nights and Extensions
You can add additional nights at any point
before, during or after the tour or elsewhere in
Italy.
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Grade
This cycling tour is graded moderate. Some
routes are quite steep, and you will on occasion
cycle along unpaved roads.
Navigation
We supply you with detailed route notes and
maps for each day’s journey, so you should have
no problem following the route.
The accommodation is a wonderful mix of 3-4*
elegant hotels, rustic farmhouse retreats and
rural, countryside hotels.
Single Rooms & Solo Travellers
If you require single rooms within your party we
would be happy to accommodate you although
there is a single room supplement payable.
This holiday is available for solo cyclists but as
some costs are not shared there is a supplement
payable.
Meals
A delicious breakfast is included each morning.
Lunch and dinner are not included. You can pick
up a picnic lunch before you set off or stop along
the route in one of the villages. Dinner is
available either at your accommodation or
nearby restaurants.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Getting to Treviso
By Air: Treviso airport is served by Ryanair from
London, Bristol, Dublin & Nottingham.
By Train: Treviso is easily accessed by train
from five other major airports: Malpensa (3.5hr),
Linate (3.5hr), Venice (40m), Bergamo (3-4hr) &
Bologna (2hr).
All are well-served by major and low-cost airlines
from the UK.
Please see www.trenitalia.com for train times, or
www.raileurope.com
Getting back from Venice
By Air: BA, EasyJet, Monarch and Jet2 fly from
Venice to London, Nottingham & Manchester.
By Train: Five other major airports are easily
accessed by train from Venice: Malpensa (2.53.5hr), Linate (2.5-3.5hr), Treviso (40m),
Bergamo (3hr), & Bologna (1.5-2hr).
All are well-served by major and low-cost airlines
from the UK.
Please see www.trenitalia.com for train times, or
www.raileurope.com
Baggage Transfer
Your bags will be transferred between your
accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask
you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to
20kg per person.
Equipment
Your information pack has a detailed equipment
list which lists everything you need to pack.
Rental Bikes (not included)
Rental bikes are available to hire at an additional
cost. We offer 21-gear hybrid bikes which come
with a puncture repair kit, pump and lock.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
Price
Please see our website for up to date pricing.
Availability
This holiday is available to start any day of the
week between the beginning of April & the end of
October.
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CYCLING THROUGH VENETO’S VINEYARDS
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of booking with us that you have
suitable travel insurance that covers you for
cancellation, curtailment, illness or injury.
Included
HOW TO BOOK
Once you have read all the information in this
factsheet or our website and would like to go
ahead with your booking you can book securely
online at www.macsadventure.com or by
telephone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886
 Accommodation for 7 nights in a mix of 3-4*
elegant hotels, rustic farmhouse retreats and
rural, countryside hotels.
 7 Breakfasts.
 Daily luggage transport of 1 bag of up to 20kg
per person as required.
 Detailed route descriptions and pre-departure
information pack
 Maps of the routes.
 24-hour assistance from our local
representative.
Excluded
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Cycle hire
Flights and transfers to Treviso/from Venice.
Train from Treviso to Paese.
Transport to Venice on day 7.
Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses such as drinks, phone
calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.
 Any items not specifically mentioned in the
program.
Optional Extras
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Bike Hire.
Single room supplement(s) if applicable.
Airport transfers.
Additional nights during the holiday.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Financial Security
In accordance with "The Package Travel
Package Holidays and Package Tours
Regulations1992" all passengers booking with
Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the
initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all
monies paid to us, including repatriation if
required (this insurance will not cover repatriation
to the country of origin for the passengers
outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or
curtailment of your travel arrangements due to
the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd.
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