ALPE-ADRIA CYCLE TOUR Villach to Grado
From the Alps to the sea
7
Days
DESCRIPTION:
The unique Ciclovia Alpe-Adria cycle path is an unforgettable experience. On your journey from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, you'll enjoy a diverse landscape full of contrasts. From Villach in Carinthia, you'll soon cross the border into Italy and cycle partly along old railway lines through the magnificent, pristine Friulian Alps. You'll cycle through the picturesque cities of Udine and Palmanova, passing the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aquileia, and then on to the sea, to the miles of sandy beaches of the famous seaside resort of Grado.
SERVICES:
- 6 nights in cycling hotels of the selected category A or B
- Breakfast Buffet
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
- Bikeline bike tour book "Alpe-Adria Cycle Path"
- Cycling maps, information material and GPS tracks on request
- Service hotline (7 days a week)
GETTING THERE:
Individual arrival in Villach; very easy to reach by train.
From May 3rd, 2026 to September 27th, 2026, every Saturday and Sunday, for groups of 2 or more people.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
With a minimum number of 4 participants, special dates are possible on request.
Event notice
Due to major events, this bike tour is unfortunately not possible on the following arrival dates. not bookable:
July 28th, 2026 (Villach Church Day)
09/08/2026 (European Bike Week)
PRICE:
Category B:
hotels with 3* star level
Season 1:
€ 739, - per person in a double room
03.05. to 10.05.2026
26.09. to 27.09.2026
Season 2:
€ 799, - per person in a double room
16.05. to 24.05.2026
13.09. to 26.09.2026
Season 3:
€ 849 per person in a double room
30.05. to 06.09.2026
Single room supplement Cat. B: € 210,-
Category A:
Hotels with 4* star level (except in Moggio Udinese/Venzone area – here there are unfortunately only 3* hotels)
Season 1:
€ 799, - per person in a double room
03.05. to 10.05.2026
26.09. to 27.09.2026
Season 2:
€ 899, - per person in a double room
16.05. to 24.05.2026
13.09. to 26.09.2026
Season 3:
€ 949 per person in a double room
30.05. to 06.09.2026
Single room supplement Cat. A: € 250,-
Local tax, if due, is not included in the travel price and must be paid directly at the hotel.
EXTRAS:
RENTAL BIKES (including delivery, luggage rack bag and service)
Trekking bike: € 119
E-Bike: € 219,-
Return transfer from Grado to Villach
Return transfer in our comfortable minibus for € 100 per person excluding bike - taking your own bike plus € 25, please reserve the seats.
Parking
Parking at the hotel costs approximately €15 per day. Public parking garage costs approximately €5 per day. Free parking is available in a public, unguarded parking lot.
Print offerHow to Arrive
Individual arrival in Villach and check-in at the hotel. Explore the charming old town of Carinthia's cycling capital or, for example, take a swimming trip to the nearby turquoise-green Faaker See.
Alpe-Adria Cycle Path in Villach (c) Carinthia Tourism
Villach - Tarvisio, approx. 40 km
Cycling idyllically along the Gail River, you'll soon say goodbye to Austria and hello to Bella Italia. The border town of Tarvisio lies at the border triangle of Italy, Austria, and Slovenia and forms the center of the Val Canale. Enjoy Friulian specialties in one of the numerous restaurants in this popular winter sports resort.
Cycle bridge over the Gail, (c) Franz Gerdl
Tarvisio - Venzone/Gemona, approx. 50-60 km
The Alpe-Adria Cycle Route now follows abandoned railway lines through the beautiful Friulian Alps, with its intact, untouched nature and extensive forests. Discover the picturesque old towns of Venzone and Gemona, both destroyed in an earthquake and lovingly rebuilt.
On the Alpe Adria cycle path on former railway lines (c) Carinthia cycle tours
Venzone/Gemona - Udine, approx. 40-50 km
The landscape gradually becomes gentler, and you cycle via Gemona del Friuli to the charming city of Udine. The old town, with its Venetian influences, exudes peace and tranquility. Enjoying a coffee in the piazza or strolling through the city center, you can admire important buildings from the late Gothic and Renaissance periods.
Castle of Udine (c) Adobe Stock
Udine - Palmanova - Aquileia - Grado, approx. 55 km
Often accompanied by a gentle sirocco breeze, you'll cycle past shipping lanes and canals. Passing through the unique, star-shaped city of Palmanova and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aquileia, you'll reach your destination: the historic fishing town of Grado. With its wide sandy beaches and beautiful lagoon landscapes, Grado is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic coast.
Roman Excavations in Aquileia (c) PromoTurismoFVG Massimo Crivellari
Grado: Rest day on Meet or Cultural Day Aquileia
This day is at your disposal and you have the choice: a sightseeing day following in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Aquileia is an option, or a relaxing day at the seaside, which you can spend in a deckchair or with a bike trip through the lagoon.
Relaxing on the beach in Grado
Departure
Individual journey home or booked return transfer from Grado to Villach.
Aperitif in the port of Grado (c) Carinthia Cycling Tours
