Self-Guided Family Cycling Holiday - La Via Claudia

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Holiday Highlights

Cycling from the Austrian border to Lake Garda
Winding your way through Val Venosta along the Adige river
Taking a holiday snap in front of the Resia church tower
Stopping for Italian gelato in the medieval hamlet of Glorenza
Having an adventure with the kids on Lake Garda
Refueling with real Italian pizza after a day on the bike

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Day	Description	Distance	Meals
1	Arrival into Verona Airport - Transfer to Nauders
2	Lake Resia to Prato a (allo) Stelvio	25 Miles / 40 Kms	B
3	Prato to Lagundo	31 Miles / 50 Kms	B
4	Lagundo to Appiano	25 Miles / 40 Kms	B
5	Appiano to Trento	40 Miles / 65 Kms	B
6	Trento to Lake Garda	19 Miles / 30 Kms	B
7	Lake Garda - Activity Day or Rest Day		B
8	Departure from Lake Garda - Transfer to Verona Airport		B

Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner | Please keep in mind the distances and ascent information provided are intended to be indicative and may vary from the actuals due to accommodation changes or when compared on different GPS devices and software

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Holiday Information

Following the ancient route of La Via Claudia from Lake Resia, on the Austrian border, to the northern shores of Lake Garda, this self-guided cycling holiday has been designed specifically with families in mind. Covering both the emblematic and the lesser visited, this trip offers the perfect balance of stunning views, tasty treats and family fun! Whilst the Via Claudia was originally used for the transportation of wine and olive oil from Spain, oysters from the Mediterranean and even spices from Asia, it now serves as the perfect cycling route, along traffic-free cycle paths and quiet, country lanes. You will be provided with route notes, maps, and GPS so navigating the day's rides couldn't be easier, letting the kids join in too!

The route winds along the Adige river with lots to see and do along the way for kids and adults alike: a visit to the Acquapark centre (water park) in Prato, some fun time in the adventure park in Lasa, the mystical Castelbello castle and the dominating Val Venosta. On the way, you have the option to stop off at several small lakes for a dip or try out some lake fishing. For the adults, day 4 will see you riding “La Via del Vino” where the Gewürztraminer white and Kalterersee red wines originate from, indulging in a well deserved glass of wine in the evening! Day 7 will allow for some fun on the water at Lake Garda with an abundance of watersports, as well as Via Ferrata or canyoning specifically for families.

Accommodation during your journey will be in a selection of quality hotels and a warm welcome will be waiting for you on arrival at each and every one. We'll book all your accommodation, transfer your luggage and provide you with routes, so all you have to think about is having fun!

For more information download our trip notes

Holiday Feedback

We loved the whole trip...

We just flew back to the UK today and wanted to say thank you very much for organising such a great trip for us cycling from Nauders to Lake Garda last week. We really loved the Via Claudia and the beautiful Austrian and Italian countryside we cycled through on the way. The bikes worked out brilliantly for everyone, so thank you for putting the effort into finding the right bikes for us.

We loved the whole trip and are busy deciding where to go cycling next year! Thank you so much for your organising skills, help and advice. We knew it was going to be a great trip and were really excited in the build up to going – but it actually managed to exceed our expectations.

Julia, London, UK