FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE FRI 20 JUL | SOAVE WELCOME RIDE
A wonderfully easy ride after a delicious, introductory lunch, to get the body moving again after travelling. We take a winding route through the vineyards surrounding Soave. Welcome to the Veneto!
DISTANCE | 53KM | 33MI
ELEVATION | 800M | 2600FT
DAY TWO SAT 21 JUL | SOAVE LOOP TO VERONA
Brilliant ride on undulating roads to the spectacular and romantic city of Verona. We visit the famous Arena, and no visit to Verona would be complete without seeing the balcony from which Romeo wooed his Juliet!
DISTANCE | 74KM | 46MI
ELEVATION | 1000M | 3300FT
DAY THREE SUN 22 JUL | SOAVE TO BASSANO DEL GRAPPA
Today we leave Verona and ride to the province of Vicenza. Our journey to Bassano carries us over a few hills and through pretty villages.
DISTANCE | 90KM | 56MI
ELEVATION | 900M | 2950FT
DAY FOUR MON 23 JUL | BASSANO LOOP TO ASOLO
Today's route takes us through gorgeous countryside as we loop east to Asolo. A special little town, Asolo is known by several names such as "the city of a hundred horizons" due to its beautiful location, and "the pearl of Treviso".
DISTANCE | 55KM | 34MI
ELEVATION | 600M | 2000FT
DAY FIVE TUE 24 JUL | BASSANO LOOP TO ASIAGO
Today we climb! A more challenging day with a steady climb to the Altipiano di Asiago, an area also well known for its tasty cheese. We wind our way back to the hotel through quaint villages, many with names containing 'grappa'. Will this be the day you try some? Careful!
DISTANCE | 85KM | 53MI
ELEVATION | 1300M | 4250FT
DAY SIX WED 25 JUL | BASSANO TO FOLLINA
Say goodbye to Bassano, but no need to be sad as we head into the famous Prosecco region of the Veneto. Todays course via Valdobbiadene is undulating with one climb at the very end. We can celebrate the day with bubbles as we taste one of Italy's famous wines in the delightful village of Follina.
DISTANCE | 49KM | 30MI
ELEVATION | 650M | 2100FT
DAY SEVEN THU 26 JUL | 'REST' DAY
No riding today. Get those walking shoes on as today we visit one of the most stunning cities in the world, Venice. We'll also get to try our hand at making cheese and of course, taste some more Prosecco!
DAY EIGHT FRI 27 JUL | FOLLINA LOOP TO VITTORIO VENETO
Spectacular day's ride that winds up and down the vine clad hills and wineries of the 'Strada del Prosecco'. A very enjoyable day in the saddle.
DISTANCE | 65KM | 40MI
ELEVATION | 1100M | 3600FT
DAY NINE SAT 28 JUL | FOLLINA LOOP TO SAN BOLDO
A very interesting and spectacular day as we ride over the San Boldo mountain, up the impossibly tight switchbacks of Passo San Baldo to the picturesque countryside towards the Piave river. Two great climbs and glorious views at almost every turn, before a fantastic descent down from Praderadego. There will be much to celebrate at our final dinner!
DISTANCE | 48KM | 30MI
ELEVATION | 1300M | 4250FT
DAY TEN SUN 29 JUL | GOODBYE
Time to say farewell, until next time!