Best of Eastern Alps

After passing Lake Santa Croce and the majestic Vajont Dam, we'll continue north along the river Piave, on the eastern edge of the Italian Dolomites, and over the Passo Pura into Slovenia. After some valley riding, we will climb up the Predil Pass, a natural border with Slovenia, before descending to Bovec in the Soča Valley.

With 50 hairpin curves, it is the highest pass in Slovenia. From the little town of Kranjska Gora, we will ride the Wurzenpass, connecting Slovenia and Austria. We'll become one with wide, sweeping roads, zooming through Austria's mountain ranges, green pastures, and ski resorts —incredibly picturesque Austrian countryside.

These mountains are lower than the Western side of the Alps, though the highest peak in Styria, Dachstein, still reaches almost 3000 meters. This is why these parts offer a seamless riding experience. We will spend two nights in the skiing area of Schladming.

Experience Austria's highest suspension bridge, enjoying the view over Austria's highest peaks or take a ride, following the routes we've planned for you for today.

We will experience the thrilling Grossglockner High Alpine road, which leads into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, before crossing into Italy again. The ride over some smaller passes will lead us to Brunico, where we'll spend the night in the shadow of the most famous skiing resort in Italy, Kronplatz.

Today we will get to ride all the best passes such as the Sella, Gardena, Fedaia and Passo Rolle before settling in on the shores of the largest lake in Italy, Lago di Garda.

We will pass the Levico Terme, a world-renowned spa area and then head into the higher mountains. Then we will continue at a slower pace, along the River Piave, ending the day in Venice, right where we started this adventure.

Spending one or two nights in Venice at the end of the tour is, of course, a great idea, especially if you did not do so at the beginning. Take a boat ride on the Grand Canal, Venice's main waterway lined with Renaissance palaces. You can disembark at the Piazza San Marco and stop to appreciate the intricate architecture of the Basilica di San Marco. Then wander the streets, marveling at the sheer number of tiny arched bridgeways over the many, meandering canals.