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The 2012 Route

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Alps and Adriatic

Bratislava to Venice

Alps and Adriatic
Start: August 9, Bratislava, Slovakia
Finish: August 18, Venice, Italy
Price: €1,950
Distance: 800km
Riding Days: 9 days
Resting Days: 1 days
This section begins in the Slovak capital of Bratislava and heads south through western Hungary where the riders may see remnants from the original basalt amber road construction of the ancient amber trade route. Turning south-west, the cyclists will cross into tiny Slovenia, possibly stopping to sample some fine local wine on their way to the capital, Ljubljana. After a rest day spent exploring the city’s famous hill top castle, the riders will cycle towards the Italian coast, before arriving at incomparable Venice.