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INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO - SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY SUMMARY Snow capped mountains, glittering lakes and rich aromas will overload the senses as you cycle the Adige Cycle Path through South from Innsbruck in to Bolzano in . Lakes, mountains and lush green valleys combine to deliver wonderful cycling through the of the . Beginning in Innsbruck you will cycle on bike paths through little villages and market towns to Imst, stopping in to visit the Baroque Cistercian convent. Continue with a transfer to Reschenpass , 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 you have the opportunity to cycle through the picturesque Passeiertal Valley before heading onwards to the wine regions along the South Tyrolean Wine Tour: Innsbruck to Bolzano Road. With rich green orchards and vineyards lining the route you will have ample opportunity Code: CASIB to enjoy the local produce. Type: Self-Guided Cycling Holiday Price: See Website Finally your trip ends in Bolzano where you may decide to spend an extra day or two visiting Dates: Saturdays between May— the many sights. The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology where 5300 year old Otzi the September Nights: 7 Iceman is displayed is of particular interest. Days: 8 Our Innsbruck to Bolzano cycling tour includes 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels on bed Cycling Days: 6 Start: Innsbruck and breakfast basis, door to door bag transfers, a detailed information pack, route notes and Finish: Bolzano maps. Bike hire is available as an optional extra and emergency support is of course included. Distance: 300km (186 miles)

IS IT FOR ME? HIGHLIGHTS Pristine lakes and glorious mountains com- bined with vineyards and orchards, this trip is a photographers dream. Quiet bike paths  The submerged village of Graun under Lake . and roads which are predominantly flat or  Cycling 1200m downhill from Reschenpass after a bus takes you 100m from the top. downhill make for gentle cycling days, apart  Taking in the incredible views as you cycle through the Alps. from the odd short uphill.  Cycling through picturesque Passeiertal Valley.  Savouring some locally produced wine after a long days cycling.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY WITH US? Accommodation: 7 Nights accommoda- Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided cycling holidays. As passionate and regular cyclists tion in 3* hotels. Meals: 7 Breakfasts we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding cycling Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great routes, breathtaking scenery and warm, good food and transfer. welcoming accommodation are all part of our winning formula. Bike Hire: Not included but we can ar- From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows South Tyrol inside range this for your cycling holiday and is an option on the booking form. out. They help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time with their in-depth Information Pack: Comprehensive route knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions. directions, information pack and maps. INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO

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Continuing your tour you will cycle through the famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner, the ITINERARY: CAIB Haiming before arriving in Imst, the “Merano of castle houses a museum dedicated to the ’Magic North Tyrol”. If you arrive in Imst with a couple of of the Mountain’ and has several fine art Cycling Days: 6 hours to spare there is a popular and lovely hike collections Nights: 7 to Rosegarden Gorge. The entrance to the gorge Impressive views of the Italian South Provinces Days: 8 is only minutes from the city centre. Grade: Moderate highest mountain, The , and the second Overnight: Imst highest mountain pass in the Alps, Stelvio Pass, Day Route grace todays landscape. The Venosta train Day 3 operates between Mals and Merano if you would 1 Arrive in Innsbruck like to take the train for this part of your journey. 2 Cycle to Imst: 65km Cycle to Burgeis/Mals - 50km/31m 3 Cycle to Burgeis/Mals: 50km Overnight: Merano 4 Cycle to Merano: 65km Continuing your cycle along the River , you 5 Cycle round Passeiertal: 40km pass the monastery on the way to Day 5 6 Cycle to Kaltern/Tramin/Auer: 45/50km . A bus will then take you 40km to 7 Cycle to Bolzano: 35km where you will cycle less than 100 Cycle round Passeiertal– 40km/25m 8 Onward Travel metres in altitude uphill to the . From here it is downhill the whole way to Lake Today you can cycle into the Passeier Valley (or Reschensee just over the Italian border. Passeiertal) to the Sandwirt inn, birthplace of DETAILED DESCRIPTION Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer. If you Lake Reschensee has a fascinating history and wish a short break from cycling the 6km Day 1 is the largest lake in South Tyrol. Despite the Tappeiner trail offers a pleasant walk with some best efforts by the village of Graun residents the spectacular views over Merano. Arrival in Innsbruck lake was created in 1950 by the unification of two Overnight: Merano After your welcome briefing and bike fitting you smaller lakes. In doing so the village of Graun have the rest of the day to explore the provincial was submerged, only the steeple of the 14th Day 6 capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck. Meet the animals century church tower still rises above the indigenous to the Alps at Alpen Zoo the highest surface. Legend says that the bells still ring out Cycle to Kaltern/Tramin/Auer - on cold winter nights. zoo in Europe. Enjoy dinner overlooking 45-50km/28-31m Innsbruck at the top of Bergisel Ski Jump. Also Continue on following minor roads to Mals or to highly recommended is a visit to Innsbruck’s Burgeis at the foot of the 12th century After leaving Merano you will arrive shortly at the famous old town with its City Tower and its Benedictine Monastery of Marienberg, which little village of Lana. Take some time to visit the “Golden Roof”. boasts the highest abbey in Europe at 1,340m. local church to witness the elaborately carved Romanesque frescos, recently discovered in the Schnatterpeck Altar. On your way to Lake Overnight: Innsbruck crypt, are amongst the best preserved in Europe. Kaltersee you will cycle along the South Tyrolean Day 2 Wine Road and through many vineyards and Overnight: Burgeis or Mals orchards. You will also pass several castles and Cycle to Imst - 65km/40m ruins but none as impressive as the imposing Day 4 Hocheppan Castle and St Pauls “Cathedral in the Setting off to Imst you will pedal on the former Country”. towpath along the River Inn, at the foot of Cycle to Merano - 65km/40m Martinswand a popular cliff face with climbers. Your day starts with a trip to with its Tonight you will stay in one of the cosy wine After cycling through little Austrian villages and perfectly preserved medieval city walls towns of Kaltern, Tramin or Auer. market towns you will arrive Stams where you surrounding its 876 residents. Then, you will Overnight: Kaltern, Tramin or Auer. can visit the Baroque Monastery. cycle via the Montani ruins, through Schlanders, down to Merano passing Reinhold Messner’s Juval Castle on the way. Bought in the 1970s by INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO

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Day 7 Solo Cyclists TRAVEL INFORMATION Cycle to Bolzano - 35km/22m This trip is available with a solo supplement Travelling to/from Innsbruck Leaving the charming wine towns behind you can Grade By Air choose flat paths through the Adige valley or This cycle tour is graded moderate. The six take the alternative more scenic but more Innsbruck Airport is serviced by direct flights with cycling days vary from 35 - 65 km in length. demanding route via the stunning Montiggler Easyjet from Liverpool, London Gatwick and Bristol. With a connection in Frankfurt, Lufthansa lake. Finally you cycle past the Prince of Tyrol’s Navigation fortress, Sigmundskron Castle, with its 5m thick fly from most major UK and European airports. walls before arriving into Bolzano. We supply you with detailed route descriptions and maps as well as tourist information on all the Innsbruck By Train Overnight: Bolzano places of interest. Innsbruck is linked with London, via Paris and Day 8 Zurich (around 10 hours) by high speed train. Baggage Transfer Visit Rail Europe for prices and booking. Onward Travel Daily door to door baggage transfer is included in the price of your trip. We ask you to keep your Return travel to Innsbruck from Bolzano is a lovely place to spend an extra night baggage to a maximum of 1 bag per person Bolzano or two. It’s city with a strong cycling culture (maximum weight 20kg). evidenced by its many top end cycling shops and By Minibus lots of bike parking areas. Bolzano was also the Rental Bikes first Italian city to install a bicycle barometer There is a return transfer by minibus to Innsbruck which appears on one of the main bike lanes in Our rental bikes are 7 or 21 speed KTM trekking from Bolzano every Saturday for €48 per person the city and counts 8000 cyclists a day passing bikes in many different frame sizes. Our 7-gears- including bike. Reservation is required and is through. bikes are equipped with Shimano Nexus gear payable locally. hubs while our 21-gears-bikes are equipped with If you have time I would recommend taking the Shimano Alivio derailleurs. By Train Funivia Renon cable car for some spectacular views over the Renon plateau before catching We also have the popular electric bike option. There is a 2 hour direct train from Bolzano to the small train to the “Earth Pyramids”. The motor on your electric bike kicks in to help Innsbruck bookable though OBB trains. you when pedalling uphill or when your legs are tiring. After a short explanation electric bikes are Travelling to/from Bolzano very easy to handle. HOLIDAY INFORMATION By Air Our electric bike is a Pedelec which assists with Flights between London and Bolzano with a Additional Nights and Extensions electric support only when pedalling. You will transfer in Rome can be booked with Alitalia. You can add additional nights at any point have an LCD display, showing speed, battery before, during or after your tour. power and which of three different modes you By Train are cycling with. Accommodation Bolzano is well linked with central Europe by Included in your hire is a waterproof saddle bag, train and is 3 hours from Venice, 4 hours from The Innsbruck to Bolzano Tour includes 7 nights a waterproof handlebar bag, a repair kit with Munich and 4 1/2 hours from Salzburg. Check in carefully selected hotels of 3/4 star standard. tools and an extra bicycle tube, a pump and a Trenitalia (Italian Railway Company), Deutsche combination lock. Single Rooms Bahn (German Railway Company) and OBB Helmets are not included as part of the rental trains (Austrian Federal Railway Company) for Single rooms are available although a package and we ask that you bring your own. prices and booking. supplement is payable. INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO

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Travel Insurance  Detailed information pack with route notes, maps and useful information. Adequate travel insurance is a pre-requisite on 24/7 emergency support. BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE all bookings  Excluded: Financial Security  Drinks, snacks and lunches and dinners In order to provide clients with peace of mind M.A.C.S RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL Macs Adventure Ltd has effected a policy with Travel to /from Innsbruck/Bolzano.  IGI Insurance Company Ltd through travel Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit  Bike hire - May be booked as an option insurance specialists Milsom Howard Limited to Our operating policies, office policies, holidays  Personal equipment ensure that all passengers booking with Macs Adventure Limited are fully protected for the and tours are all designed to minimise impact  Travel insurance and maximise benefit to the environment and initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all local communities.  Entrance fees to museums and attractions monies paid to Macs Adventure Ltd, arising from Optional cancellation or curtailment of your travel Action & Advocacy arrangements due to the insolvency of Macs  Additional nights accommodation Adventure Limited. We believe that by engaging our team and clients in environmental and community projects  Single room supplement (if applicable) Book with Confidence. We are a member of we can make a real difference.  Bike hire ABTA which means you have the benefit of  Electric Bike Hire ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We Carbon & Communities provide full financial protection for your money.  Half Board option Travel and our business activity does of course contribute to carbon output and climate change.  Return mini-bus transfer from Bolzano to Innsbruck We have put several policies in place to minimise ABTA Member our carbon footprint. HOW TO BOOK Statement Sensitive & Sustainable Macs Adventure Holidays is a Member of ABTA. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that When you are ready to book you can book to get the most from their travel and assist when our holidays are sensitive to the community you securely online at www.macsadventure.com or things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged are visiting and sustainable over the long term. by phone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886 to maintain a high standard of service to you by Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For more information +44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email: on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the PRICE AND AVAILABILITY [email protected] if you have any arbitration scheme available to you if you have a queries and one of our expert customer service Availability complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London team will be happy to help. SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0581 www.abta.com 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)