The tour from Villach to Trieste is a easy to moderate tour. It goes along bike paths or very quiet side roads, through small villages and picturesque landscapes. The tour is suitable for children from the age of 14.

Individuall arrival in Villach.

Following the river Gail you leave Villach behind and welcome Italy. In the three-nation triangle of Italy-Austria-Slovenia the valley "Kanaltal" is extending whose centre constitutes the Italian border town of Tarvis. Here Austrians, Slovenes, Friulians and Italians have been living together since hundred of years caused by the three big European language families – Teutons, Romans and Slavs – join in that region. 

Tarvis, a small city – surrounded by wide valleys and woods – with its modern look and ancient soul, full of traditions, is your starting point of today’s cycle tour. It is not only one of the most important mountain resorts of Friuli Venezia Giulia, but it is also a winter area of this region. Continuing through the valley of "Kanaltal" you can admire the beauty of the Friuli-Alps-Region with an intact, unspoilt nature and vast, intact forests.

The little city of Gemona which is located on the southern exit of the valley "Kanaltal" and on the foothills of the Julian Alps is one of the most beautiful historic towns of Friuli- Venezia-Gilulia. The view of the place is characterized by the majestic dome "Santa Maria Assunta" which is surely worth seeing. The wine defines today’s stage. Hills filled with grape-vines line will be along your way and invite you to taste some drops. Udine - the city affected by Venetian ascendancies – eradiates silence and thoughtfulness; over a cup of coffee on the "Piazza" or during a stroll in the inner city you can admire the great buildings of the late-gothic and Renaissance.

Accompanied by a breeze of the Scirocco you pass reed-landscape and water channels and arrive at Grado, a historic city of fishers and one of the most popular bathing resorts at the Adriatic Sea.

You are spoilt for choice: either an exciting sightseeing-day in Aquileia on the tracks of the Romans or a relaxing day on the sea: Today you have the opportunity to discover the secrets of the Roman town Aquileia, the so-called "Second Rome"; Roman ruined cities, ancient churches and lonely landscapes on the borders of lagoons await you. Or do you prefer to enjoy your day lying in the beach chair in the lagoon with the miles long sand beaches?

The rough karst comes along with you through the back-country on the way to the Adriatic Sea. Following on a breath taking beautiful coastal area you approach your goal. Castle Miramare invites you to a last visit, before you reach the former Habsburg city of Trieste. The ancient harbour and trade city of Trieste is a worthy closure of this bicycle tour. It is possible to shorten the stage by train from Monfalcone (ticket not included).

Individual departure or extension of your stay.