INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO - SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY

Snow capped mountains, glittering lakes and rich aromas will overload the senses as

you cycle the Adige Cycle Path through South Tyrol from Innsbruck in Austria to

Bolzano in Italy. Lakes, mountains and lush green valleys combine to deliver wonderful

cycling through the Alps of the South Tyrol.

Beginning in Innsbruck you will cycle on bike paths through little villages and market towns to

Imst, stopping in Stams to visit the Baroque Cistercian convent. Continue with a transfer to

Reschenpass mountain pass, leaving you with only 100m of climbing before a glorious 1200m

descent to Lake Reshensee. The submerged village of Graun has hidden beneath the Lake

since 1950, with only the steeple of the 14th century church piercing the surface.

Spending two nights in Merano you have the opportunity to cycle through the picturesque

Passeiertal Valley before heading onwards to the wine regions along the South Tyrolean Wine

Road. With rich green orchards and vineyards lining the route you will have ample opportunity

to enjoy the local produce.

Finally your trip ends in Bolzano where you may decide to spend an extra day or two visiting

the many sights. The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology where 5300 year old Otzi the

Iceman is displayed is of particular interest.

Our Innsbruck to Bolzano cycling tour includes 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels on bed

and breakfast basis, door to door bag transfers, a detailed information pack, route notes and

maps. Bike hire is available as an optional extra and emergency support is of course included.

The submerged village of Graun under Lake Reschensee.

Cycling 1200m downhill from Reschenpass after a bus takes you 100m from the top.

Taking in the incredible views as you cycle through the Alps.

Cycling through picturesque Passeiertal Valley.

Savouring some locally produced wine after a long days cycling.

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY WITH US?

Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided cycling holidays. As passionate and regular cyclists

we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding cycling

holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great routes, breathtaking scenery and warm, good food and

welcoming accommodation are all part of our winning formula.

From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows South Tyrol inside

out. They help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time with their in-depth

knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions.

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: 7 Nights accommoda-tion in 3* hotels.

Meals: 7 Breakfasts

Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage

transfer.

Bike Hire: Not included but we can ar-

range this for your cycling holiday and is an

option on the booking form.

Information Pack: Comprehensive route directions, information pack and maps.

INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO

THE ADIGE CYCLE PATH

HIGHLIGHTS

Tour: Innsbruck to Bolzano

Code: CASIB

Type: Self-Guided Cycling Holiday

Price: See Website

Dates: Saturdays between May—

September

Nights: 7

Days: 8

Cycling Days: 6

Start: Innsbruck

Finish: Bolzano

Distance: 300km (186 miles)

IS IT FOR ME?

Pristine lakes and glorious mountains com-

bined with vineyards and orchards, this trip

is a photographers dream. Quiet bike paths

and roads which are predominantly flat or

downhill make for gentle cycling days, apart

from the odd short uphill.

Cycling Days: 6

Nights: 7 Days: 8

Grade: Moderate

Day 1

Arrival in Innsbruck

After your welcome briefing and bike fitting you

have the rest of the day to explore the provincial

capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck. Meet the animals

indigenous to the Alps at Alpen Zoo the highest

zoo in Europe. Enjoy dinner overlooking

Innsbruck at the top of Bergisel Ski Jump. Also

highly recommended is a visit to Innsbruck’s

famous old town with its City Tower and its

“Golden Roof”.

Overnight: Innsbruck

Day 2

Cycle to Imst - 65km/40m

Setting off to Imst you will pedal on the former

towpath along the River Inn, at the foot of

Martinswand a popular cliff face with climbers.

After cycling through little Austrian villages and

market towns you will arrive Stams where you

can visit the Baroque Monastery.

Continuing your tour you will cycle through

Haiming before arriving in Imst, the “Merano of

North Tyrol”. If you arrive in Imst with a couple of

hours to spare there is a popular and lovely hike

to Rosegarden Gorge. The entrance to the gorge

is only minutes from the city centre.

Overnight: Imst

Day 3

Cycle to Burgeis/Mals - 50km/31m

Continuing your cycle along the River Inn, you

pass the Zams monastery on the way to

Landeck. A bus will then take you 40km to

Nauders where you will cycle less than 100

metres in altitude uphill to the Reschen pass.

From here it is downhill the whole way to Lake

Reschensee just over the Italian border.

Lake Reschensee has a fascinating history and

is the largest lake in South Tyrol. Despite the

best efforts by the village of Graun residents the

lake was created in 1950 by the unification of two

smaller lakes. In doing so the village of Graun

was submerged, only the steeple of the 14th

century church tower still rises above the

surface. Legend says that the bells still ring out

on cold winter nights.

Continue on following minor roads to Mals or to

Burgeis at the foot of the 12th century

Benedictine Monastery of Marienberg, which

boasts the highest abbey in Europe at 1,340m.

Romanesque frescos, recently discovered in the

crypt, are amongst the best preserved in Europe.

Overnight: Burgeis or Mals

Day 4

Cycle to Merano - 65km/40m

Your day starts with a trip to Glurns with its

perfectly preserved medieval city walls

surrounding its 876 residents. Then, you will

cycle via the Montani ruins, through Schlanders,

down to Merano passing Reinhold Messner’s

Juval Castle on the way. Bought in the 1970s by

the famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner, the

castle houses a museum dedicated to the ’Magic

of the Mountain’ and has several fine art

collections

Impressive views of the Italian South Provinces

highest mountain, The Ortler, and the second

highest mountain pass in the Alps, Stelvio Pass,

grace todays landscape. The Venosta train

operates between Mals and Merano if you would

like to take the train for this part of your journey.

Overnight: Merano

Day 5

Cycle round Passeiertal– 40km/25m

Today you can cycle into the Passeier Valley (or

Passeiertal) to the Sandwirt inn, birthplace of

Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer. If you

wish a short break from cycling the 6km

Tappeiner trail offers a pleasant walk with some

spectacular views over Merano.

Overnight: Merano

Day 6

Cycle to Kaltern/Tramin/Auer -

45-50km/28-31m

After leaving Merano you will arrive shortly at the

little village of Lana. Take some time to visit the

local church to witness the elaborately carved

Schnatterpeck Altar. On your way to Lake

Kaltersee you will cycle along the South Tyrolean

Wine Road and through many vineyards and

orchards. You will also pass several castles and

ruins but none as impressive as the imposing

Hocheppan Castle and St Pauls “Cathedral in the

Country”.

Tonight you will stay in one of the cosy wine

towns of Kaltern, Tramin or Auer.

Overnight: Kaltern, Tramin or Auer.

THE ADIGE CYCLE PATH

ITINERARY: CAIB

INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO

Day Route

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Arrive in Innsbruck Cycle to Imst: 65km Cycle to Burgeis/Mals: 50km Cycle to Merano: 65km Cycle round Passeiertal: 40km Cycle to Kaltern/Tramin/Auer: 45/50km Cycle to Bolzano: 35km Onward Travel

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Day 7

Cycle to Bolzano - 35km/22m

Leaving the charming wine towns behind you can

choose flat paths through the Adige valley or

take the alternative more scenic but more

demanding route via the stunning Montiggler

lake. Finally you cycle past the Prince of Tyrol’s

fortress, Sigmundskron Castle, with its 5m thick

walls before arriving into Bolzano.

Overnight: Bolzano

Day 8

Onward Travel

Bolzano is a lovely place to spend an extra night

or two. It’s city with a strong cycling culture

evidenced by its many top end cycling shops and

lots of bike parking areas. Bolzano was also the

first Italian city to install a bicycle barometer

which appears on one of the main bike lanes in

the city and counts 8000 cyclists a day passing

through.

If you have time I would recommend taking the

Funivia Renon cable car for some spectacular

views over the Renon plateau before catching

the small train to the “Earth Pyramids”.

Additional Nights and Extensions

You can add additional nights at any point

before, during or after your tour.

Accommodation

The Innsbruck to Bolzano Tour includes 7 nights

in carefully selected hotels of 3/4 star standard.

Single Rooms

Single rooms are available although a

supplement is payable.

Solo Cyclists

This trip is available with a solo supplement

Grade

This cycle tour is graded moderate. The six

cycling days vary from 35 - 65 km in length.

Navigation

We supply you with detailed route descriptions

and maps as well as tourist information on all the

places of interest.

Baggage Transfer

Daily door to door baggage transfer is included in

the price of your trip. We ask you to keep your

baggage to a maximum of 1 bag per person

(maximum weight 20kg).

Rental Bikes

Our rental bikes are 7 or 21 speed KTM trekking

bikes in many different frame sizes. Our 7-gears-

bikes are equipped with Shimano Nexus gear

hubs while our 21-gears-bikes are equipped with

Shimano Alivio derailleurs.

We also have the popular electric bike option.

The motor on your electric bike kicks in to help

you when pedalling uphill or when your legs are

tiring. After a short explanation electric bikes are

very easy to handle.

Our electric bike is a Pedelec which assists with

electric support only when pedalling. You will

have an LCD display, showing speed, battery

power and which of three different modes you

are cycling with.

Included in your hire is a waterproof saddle bag,

a waterproof handlebar bag, a repair kit with

tools and an extra bicycle tube, a pump and a

combination lock.

Helmets are not included as part of the rental

package and we ask that you bring your own.

Travelling to/from Innsbruck

By Air

Innsbruck Airport is serviced by direct flights with

Easyjet from Liverpool, London Gatwick and

Bristol. With a connection in Frankfurt, Lufthansa

fly from most major UK and European airports.

Innsbruck By Train

Innsbruck is linked with London, via Paris and

Zurich (around 10 hours) by high speed train.

Visit Rail Europe for prices and booking.

Return travel to Innsbruck from

Bolzano

By Minibus

There is a return transfer by minibus to Innsbruck

from Bolzano every Saturday for €48 per person

including bike. Reservation is required and is

payable locally.

By Train

There is a 2 hour direct train from Bolzano to

Innsbruck bookable though OBB trains.

Travelling to/from Bolzano

By Air

Flights between London and Bolzano with a

transfer in Rome can be booked with Alitalia.

By Train

Bolzano is well linked with central Europe by

train and is 3 hours from Venice, 4 hours from

Munich and 4 1/2 hours from Salzburg. Check

Trenitalia (Italian Railway Company), Deutsche

Bahn (German Railway Company) and OBB

trains (Austrian Federal Railway Company) for

prices and booking.

THE ADIGE CYCLE PATH

TRAVEL INFORMATION

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO

Travel Insurance

Adequate travel insurance is a pre-requisite on

all bookings

Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit

Our operating policies, office policies, holidays

and tours are all designed to minimise impact

and maximise benefit to the environment and

local communities.

Action & Advocacy

We believe that by engaging our team and

clients in environmental and community projects

we can make a real difference.

Carbon & Communities

Travel and our business activity does of course

contribute to carbon output and climate change.

We have put several policies in place to minimise

our carbon footprint.

Sensitive & Sustainable

Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that

our holidays are sensitive to the community you

are visiting and sustainable over the long term.

Availability

This cycling holiday can be booked to start on

any Saturday between May and September. You

will find up to date availability on our website.

Included:

7 nights in 3/4* hotels

7 Breakfasts

Daily luggage transport (1 bag per person/ max. 20 kg)

Detailed information pack with route notes, maps and useful information.

24/7 emergency support.

Excluded:

Drinks, snacks and lunches and dinners

Travel to /from Innsbruck/Bolzano.

Bike hire - May be booked as an option

Personal equipment

Travel insurance

Entrance fees to museums and attractions

Optional

Additional nights accommodation

Single room supplement (if applicable)

Bike hire

Electric Bike Hire

Half Board option

Return mini-bus transfer from Bolzano to Innsbruck

When you are ready to book you can book

securely online at www.macsadventure.com or

by phone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on

+44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email:

info@macsadventure.com if you have any

queries and one of our expert customer service

team will be happy to help.

Financial Security

In order to provide clients with peace of mind

Macs Adventure Ltd has effected a policy with

IGI Insurance Company Ltd through travel

insurance specialists Milsom Howard Limited to

ensure that all passengers booking with Macs

Adventure Limited are fully protected for the

initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to Macs Adventure Ltd, arising from

cancellation or curtailment of your travel

arrangements due to the insolvency of Macs

Adventure Limited.

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