Self-Guided Cycling Along Italy’s Prosecco Route

Over View

Pedal through the vine-covered hills of the Prosecco region on this self-guided cycling holiday. Your route wends its way from winery to winery where you can learn more about the local frizzante wine.

Prosecco and Grappa – Sample great Prosecco wine and the famous Grappa spirit

Treviso, Castelfranco Veneto and Vittorio Veneto – Charming villages rich in history

Varied cycling – Peaceful roads, country lanes and lovely bike paths with views of the dramatic Dolomites.

Itinerary

Day 1 Trip starts in Treviso

Your cycling holiday starts in the charming old town of Treviso. If you arrive early you can walk through the historic streets and see the magnificent intact city walls. You might like to relax with a glass of wine in a bar on the Piazza dei Signori, Treviso’s main square.

Public transport options are available from Marco Polo Venice Airport (VCE)

Day 2 Ride from charming Treviso to Asolo

After breakfast you bike from your hotel, through the old town centre and the city walls on to a scenic northwesterly route. Narrow and winding roads past cultivated fields will lead you to the town of Montebelluna, situated on the edge of the Montello Nature Reserve. Cycle through quiet countryside and past the Palladian villas (country houses) dotted along the route. A final 2km climb takes you up to the town of Asolo; one of Italy’s most beautiful towns and nicknamed ‘City of a hundred horizons’ where you spend the next two nights.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 43km (total 600m ascent and 380m descent)

Day 3 Circular countryside ride through Bassano del Grappa

Enjoy a circular ride along beautiful country roads to the town of Bassano del Grappa – famous for its local tipple. Grappa is a strong spirit made by distilling the skins, pulp and seeds of grapes left over from winemaking. Also worth a visit is the wooden Alpini Bridge over the Brenta River, and the many cosy town squares of Bassano del Grappa and its surrounding villages. After lunch, today’s ride continues across the plains, on quiet back roads passing through small villages. Monte Grappa dominates the horizon and was the theatre of 3 battles in the First World War. A final ascent leads you back to the hotel in Asolo.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 43km (total 630m ascent and 670m descent)

Day 4 Views of snow-capped Alps, ride to Pedeguarda di Follina

After breakfast you say farewell to Asolo and a descent brings you to one of the most beautiful roads in the whole region. The breathtaking panorama of the snow-covered Alps provides a stunning backdrop to today’s ride. After crossing the Piave River, the landscape changes and the Prosecco vineyards on the surrounding steep hillsides now dominate . Today’s terrain is a lot hillier; although the ascents are never very long, at times they can be steep. The panoramas you will encounter make all your efforts worthwhile. The ride ends in the village of Follina where you spend the next two nights.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 34km (total 480m ascent and 670m descent)

Day 5 Circular ride through historic Vittorio Veneto

An exciting and challenging ride awaits you today. After a steep climb you will pass through the tiny villages of Tarzo and Rolle situated along the ‘Strada del Prosecco’ or Prosecco route, Italy’s oldest wine trail through ancient terraced vineyards. Ride downhill to the Revine Lake; then visit the historic town of Vittorio Veneto, where in 1918 the Italians defeated the Austro-Hungarian army, marking the end of the war on the Italian Front. A gentle climb will lead you out of the town, on extremely scenic roads passing through vineyards as you return to Pedeguarda.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 48km (total 740m ascent and 745m descent)

Day 6 Ride the beautiful hills of the Prosecco Region to Gorgo al Monticano

Today’s ride starts with a route that once more passes through the breath-taking hills of the Prosecco Region. Reach Conegliano, a historic town founded in the 12th century. As you enter the town, you cannot help but be impressed by the castle which dominates the whole territory. Ride on, now across the plains, until you reach Oderzo with its beautiful Piazza Grande. Finally the ride arrives at the small village of Gorgo al Monticano where you spend the night.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 51km (total 475m ascent and 625m descent)

Day 7 Trip ends in Gorgo al Monticano

After breakfast, the organised part of your holiday comes to an end.

Public transport options are available to get back to Marco Polo Venice airport (VCE). More information can be found in the ‘arrival and departure information’ section.