Exquisite scenery and excellent cycling awaits on tour
Escape on a self-guided cycle tour of some of Europe's finest scenery
Visit this mesmerizing sight in Austria at the start of the tour
The tour is mainly flat but you will find the odd speedy downhill or slightly challenging uphill
Soak up the stunning views on this lovely bike path
Appreciate the majesty of the mountains without having to ride up them!

La Via Claudia

Duration
8 days
Site savings
$42
From
$2,046 USD

The cycling on this self-guided tour is concentrated along the Via Claudia Augusta, a 2000-year-old Roman-built road that was for many centuries the main commercial route across the Alps. Your journey begins in Austria, on the border with Italy, and takes in some of the most beautiful Tyrolean landscapes imaginable. 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 secondary roads, narrow country lanes and cycle paths. You will be provided with route notes and maps so navigating the days' rides couldn't be easier!

  • Category
    Romantic
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Distance
    192.6 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    31.7 miles
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Accommodation
4.5
Bikes
4.5
Communication
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Meals
4.5
Route
4.5
Scenery
4.5
Service
4.5
Value
4.5
Overall Rating:

Donald, Hampshire
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

The distances and terrain were just about right and allowed us time to explore each town at the end of the day’s cycling. Merano in particular is a beautiful town and having this at the end of a short day was a good idea as we could explore it properly. The trip from Silandro to Merano was probably our favourite day. Lovely cycle paths through apple plantations and forests and then beside the River Adige. At the end of the whole journey we actually became quite attached to the river, given we had ridden beside it for almost the whole trip. Overall this was a thoroughly enjoyable trip and I would highly recommended.