Cycling from anywhere in Europe to get to Venice can satisfy anyone's taste! From the mountainous landscapes of the Alpine valleys to the amazing roads through the Apennine pastures, from the flat rice fields along the Po River to an endless array of beaches and rocky coastlines along the sea, from the famous cities of art with their historical and architectural heritage to the countless archaeological sites and beautiful ancient villages on hilltops and mountains-Italy is full of wonders, both natural and cultural, and what better way to discover them than by bicycle?
Here is how to get to Venice and then to the Lido by bicycle from anywhere in Europe, via the main bicycle routes listed below:
1) VIA FRANCIGENA
CALAIS/BRUXELLES/LUXEMBOURG/STRASBOURG/LUGANO/MILAN/VENICE
The Via Francigena was an important pilgrimage and communication corridor in medieval Western Europe used to reach Rome and Jerusalem via the port of Brindisi. Declared a 'Cultural Route of the Council of Europe' in 1994, the Via Francigena is based on the journey of Sigeric 'the Serious,' archbishop of Canterbury, whom he visited in 990. The route that begins in Calais ( France ) and passes through Brussels - Luxembrourg - Strasbourg - Lugano to arrive in Italy via Lake Como where to reach Venice at the height of Milan you will have to detour by inserting yourself in the Turin-Venice bicycle route( also called the Mediterranean route or Sun Route )
2) SUN ROUTE
BERLIN/DRESDEN/PRAGUE/SALZBURG/BOLZANO/VERONA/VENICE
It is in Italy that the Sun Route really begins to live up to its name, crossing the entire country from north to south, including Sicily.
The route starting in Berlin ( Germany ) to cross Dresden-Prague-Salzburg to arrive in Italy through the Pusteria Valley from Prato della Drava ( San Candido ) before joining the Isarco bike path , after Bressanone the precorso becomes flat surrounded by apple orchards on one side and the crystal clear waters of the Isarco to reach Bolzano Verona to deviate and then connect to the bike path from Turin to reach Venice .
3) ROTTA OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
VALENCIA/BARCELONA/MARSEILLE/MONTECARLO/TOURIN/VENICE
Start planning your next biking vacation by pedaling around Italy''s pearl of the Mediterranean. Its long arm stretches out into the sea toward the African continent. The Romans brought the entire region together and put their capital at the center of the world. They exported their way of life wherever they went. It shaped not only the history of the region, but also the different ways of living in Italy today. This is as true for architecture as it is for culinary and religious influence.
The route starting from Valencia ( Spain ) to pass through Barcelona - Marseille - Monte Carlo and to enter Italy through Ventimiglia and continue from Genoa to turn through Turin and to arrive pedaling to Venice .
4) BALTIC ROUTE
BRNO/VIENNA/LUBLJANA/TRIESTE/VENICE
EuroVelo 9 - Baltic-Adriatic starting from Brno via Vienna touching Ljubljana to arrive in Italy from Slovenia p through the charming old port city of Trieste before reaching through the Adriatic coast
The hotel is located less than five minutes by walk from the public water transportation service, with uninterrupted runs, both day and night, connecting the Lido to Venice St. Mark's Square.
The 42 rooms of Hotel Rigel in Venice Lido are unique for the choice of furnishings and the atmosphere that pervades them.
Each one is always inspired by different and fascinating themes linked to a historical period, to places in the world or to some famous person.