Alpe Adria Cycle Path
the emotion of a journey without borders
Duration: 7 days - Departure from Salzburg (AT) and arrive in Grado (IT) - L= 400km, D = 3000m
Imagine starting from the baroque heart of
Salzburg, in the shadow of the snow-capped peaks of the
Hohe Tauern, and cycling south following the rhythm of the Salzach and Gastein rivers, until you reach the golden embrace of the
Grado lagoon. The Alpe Adria Cycle Path is not just an award-winning route, but a transformative experience that crosses three nations and ever-changing landscapes. Along the approximately
400 kilometers of the itinerary, we will glide through Alpine forests and historic villages such as
Venzone and Palmanova, taking advantage of the incredible recovery of the
old railway in the Val Canale, where tunnels and suspended viaducts make cycling smooth and spectacular for every type of cycle tourist, whether using a traditional bike or a modern
E-bike.
On this journey, your only concern will be enjoying the view and the pleasure of the ride. Thanks to my constant presence as a guide and FCI Federal Technician, you will have the security of professional technical assistance ready to solve any mechanical issue directly in the field. Every logistical detail is designed to offer you maximum comfort in synergy with our specialized Tour Operator partners: from the selection of the best hotels and typical inns to the management of strategic train transfers (such as the Tauern shuttle), the convenient return shuttle service from Grado, and luggage transport upon request. It is an adventure designed for those seeking beauty, culture, and the taste of discovery, with the certainty of technical excellence throughout every mile of the path.
Day 1
Udine - Salzburg - Hallein
Our adventure begins with a meeting at the Udine railway station, the starting point for our transfer to Austria. The first part of the day will be dedicated to travel: a perfect time to get to know each other and socialize while the Alpine landscape rolls past the window until we reach Salzburg. Once we arrive, we will enjoy lunch in the beautiful historic center, immediately immersing ourselves in the baroque atmosphere of one of Europe’s gems.
After recharging our energy, we will finally get in the saddle to officially begin our journey on the
Alpe Adria Cycle Path. We will take the riverside cycle path, following the course of the Salzach as we pedal south. It will be a light and pleasant route, ideal for gaining confidence with the road and immersing ourselves in the Austrian nature. Our first destination will be the town of
Hallein, an ancient and charming place dominated by its imposing castle and famous for its spectacular ice caves. As always, my presence as a
guide and FCI Federal Technician will ensure that every bike is perfectly set up, guaranteeing a safe and relaxing start to the trip.
By train: Udine (7:14) - Villach (8:54) and Villach (9:16) - Salzburg (11:48)
By bike: L = 18 km, D = 50 m;
Day 2
Hallein - St. Veit im Pongau
Our second day in the saddle takes us resolutely south, following the
Salzach river valley. We will pedal almost constantly along the riverbanks, accompanied by the refreshing sound of the water flowing down from the peaks. It is an immersive stage where nature becomes increasingly imposing as we approach the majestic
Hohe Tauern mountains. We will stop right at the foot of this Alpine massif, just before the start of the climb. My assistance as an
FCI Federal Technician will be by your side to monitor your bike before the mountain stage, ensuring every component is ready for the days ahead.
L = 55 km, D = 660 m;
Day 3
St. Veit im Pongau-Obervellach
The most mountaineering day in Alpe Adria which includes the approach to the Alti Tauri. You enter the valley, gaining height and reaching near the giants.
The day ends with a train transfer through a tunnel that will quickly take us to Obervellach, where we will finish the stage.
L = 48 km, D = 820 m;
Day 4
Obervellach – Villach
The stage is almost completely downhill, moving away from yesterday's giants and traveling in the direction of the Julian Alps. Long but smooth stage with arrival in Villach, almost at the end of the stretch in Austria.
L = 73km, D = 310m;
Day 5
Villach – Chiusaforte
The departure is easy to then climb the Coccau pass and then slowly climb up to Camporosso. It goes over and begins the descent towards the Gulf.
Without a shadow of a doubt, the next km represent the best stretch of Alpe Adria along the Canal del Ferro and Val Canale valleys, on the old railway transformed into a heavenly cycle path, between waterfalls, suspension bridges and numerous lighted galleries.
L = 73 km, D = 670 m;
Day 6
Chiusaforte – Udine
Stage to discover the biodiversity of Friuli Venezia Giulia in a single day by bike through the Carnic Alps, the Carnic pre-Alps, the hills and the Friuli plain, always on cycle paths or beaten country paths.
L = 66 km, D = 400 m ;
Day 7
Udine - Grado
The journey ends passing through the low Friulian plain, crossing the starry city of Palmanova and finally arriving at the Lagoons.
The journey ends in the historic center of Grado, a city known as the Island of the Sun.
L = 60 km, D = 60 m;
Return from Grado to Udine by bus with shuttle service or train.
In collaboration with
A week on the saddle to discover the beauties along the Alpe Adria Cycle Path, a prestigious international cycle path awarded in Amsterdam in 2015 as "Cycle Path of the Year"!
The proposal includes my accompaniment, 24-hour assistance service, security, "planning" of: transfers and overnight stays in 3*** and 4**** category inns and hotels, breakfast, train journey for the Tauern route from Böckstein to Mallnitz bike included, return transfer from Grado in collaboration with and relying on the best tour operators and specialized travel agencies.
