How difficult is this tour?

This is an easy cycling tour along dedicated cycleways and quiet secondary roads. Daily distances range from 40 to 60 km on mostly flat or gently downhill terrain. The route is suitable for all fitness levels, including families with children aged 14 and above.

What type of bicycle is recommended?

A trekking bike with 21 gears is available for rental. A performance TOP bike costs and e-bike with 500W battery and 100 km range are also available. You may also bring your own bicycle.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in 3-star hotels, occasionally 4-star. All nights include breakfast in double or twin rooms. Tourist taxes may need to be paid locally at check-in.

How do I reach Villach?

By car via the Viamichelin route planner. By train with good rail connections to Villach — check oebb.at, deutschebahn.de, or trenitalia.com. By air to Klagenfurt, Salzburg, or Ljubljana airports.

How do I return from Grado to Villach?

A return shuttle bus runs on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (prices on requests). Minimum 2 persons. Alternatively, take a bus from Grado to Cervignano-Aquileia station and then a train via Udine to Villach.

When can I start this tour?

Departures are every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 22 April to 30 September 2026.

Is luggage transfer included?

Yes, daily luggage transfer from hotel to hotel is included in the package. One piece of luggage per person is transported.

Is the tour suitable for families?

Yes. The route follows easy cycleways and quiet roads, suitable for families with children aged 14 and above. The terrain is mostly flat or gently downhill from Austria to the coast.

Alpe Adria: Villach to Grado

Friuli Venezia Giulia / Carinthia

from€599

Trekking bikeE-bike6 days / 5 nights210 km2/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

A 6-day self-guided cycling tour from Villach to Grado on the Alpe Adria trail, covering 210 km downhill from the Austrian Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Mostly descending — one of Europe's easiest long-distance routes. From €599 per person.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Villach
You will arrive in Villach, the charming Austrian city at the confluence of the Drava and Gail rivers. Parking is available near the hotel. Take your time to explore the lively old town, stroll along the riverbanks, and settle into the relaxed Carinthian atmosphere before your cycling adventure begins.

Day 2: Villach – Tarvisio/Camporosso (40 km)
You will follow the Gail river out of Villach, and within a few kilometres you will cross the Italian border. Here, at the crossroads of Italian, Austrian, and Slovenian territories, the Val Canale opens up with the town of Tarvisio at its heart — a place where three cultures have always met and mingled. You will feel this diversity in the architecture, the languages, and the flavours of the local cuisine.

Day 3: Tarvisio/Camporosso – Tolmezzo/Venzone (55 km)
You will leave Tarvisio, a town surrounded by valleys and forests that serves as the departure point for today's stage. The route leads you through some of the most renowned ski resorts and scenic destinations in the region. Crossing the Val Canale, you will admire the beauty of the Friulian Alps and the unspoilt nature of dense woodland. The cycling path carries you deeper into the mountains, revealing panoramic views at every turn.

Day 4: Tolmezzo/Venzone – Udine (60 km)
You will soon reach Gemona, one of the most beautiful historic towns in Friuli. The majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is well worth a visit. Today's guiding thread is the local wine tradition: the road is flanked by lush vineyards whose vines invite you to stop and taste the nectars born in these hills. The stage ends in Udine, a city deeply influenced by Venice, whose relaxed and elegant style still shines through its late-Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Sit down for a coffee in the famous "Piazza" and stroll through the centre to admire its masterpieces.

Day 5: Udine – Grado (55 km)
Accompanied by the warm Scirocco wind, you will ride through characteristic landscapes all the way to Grado, a town once devoted to fishing and now a well-known seaside resort on the Adriatic. Along the way, you will pass through the star-shaped fortress city of Palmanova — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the ancient Roman city of Aquileia, the so-called "Second Rome", with its Roman ruins, early Christian churches, and lonely landscapes at the edge of the lagoon. Both await your visit.

Day 6: Departure from Grado
Your tour ends after breakfast. Individual departure, or you may choose to extend your stay and enjoy the beaches and lagoon of Grado.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 14 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🗺️ Maps
🧍‍♂️ Welcome briefing

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

How difficult is this tour?
This is an easy cycling tour along dedicated cycleways and quiet secondary roads. Daily distances range from 40 to 60 km on mostly flat or gently downhill terrain. The route is suitable for all fitness levels, including families with children aged 14 and above.
What type of bicycle is recommended?
A trekking bike with 21 gears is available for rental. A performance TOP bike costs and e-bike with 500W battery and 100 km range are also available. You may also bring your own bicycle.
What kind of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3-star hotels, occasionally 4-star. All nights include breakfast in double or twin rooms. Tourist taxes may need to be paid locally at check-in.
How do I reach Villach?
By car via the Viamichelin route planner. By train with good rail connections to Villach — check oebb.at, deutschebahn.de, or trenitalia.com. By air to Klagenfurt, Salzburg, or Ljubljana airports.
How do I return from Grado to Villach?
A return shuttle bus runs on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (prices on requests). Minimum 2 persons. Alternatively, take a bus from Grado to Cervignano-Aquileia station and then a train via Udine to Villach.
When can I start this tour?
Departures are every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 22 April to 30 September 2026.
Is luggage transfer included?
Yes, daily luggage transfer from hotel to hotel is included in the package. One piece of luggage per person is transported.
Is the tour suitable for families?
Yes. The route follows easy cycleways and quiet roads, suitable for families with children aged 14 and above. The terrain is mostly flat or gently downhill from Austria to the coast.