Self-guided Cycling Tour Euganean Thermal District for Families

Galzignano Terme

Individual arrival and overnight

Arquà Petrarca Loop

You will start cycling through the so called “Valli Selvatiche” up to the 17th century Villa Barbarigo at Valsanzibio, one of the most important examples of classical Italian garden, the ticket is included. Further on, you will visit Arquà Petrarca, medieval jewel where the poet Petrarca spent his last days. Here you will enjoy a tasting of local wine and oil. With a 30 minutes easy trek you can reach the plain of Mottolone, one of the most panoramic points of the Euganean hills (5 km, elevation gain +200m/-200m). Finally, you will have the chance to pass through the medieval town of Monselice before cycling back to the hotel.

BIKE 25KM / PASSEGGIATA 5KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 220 - 220

Battaglia Terme- Montegrotto Terme Loop

In Battaglia Terme you can visit the Museum of River Navigation, which tells the story of the boatmen (the so called “barcari”) who transported goods from the Euganean hills to Venice. Along the cycle path of the Vigenzone canal you will reach the hamlet of Pontemanco with its mills. Then you will continue through Mezzavia, where the Castle of San Pelagio hosts the Air Museum with the history of the human flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to the Mongolfier brothers, to Neil Armstrong. After Montegrotto Terme, on your way back to the hotel don’t miss a visit to the magnificent Catajo Castle (ticket included) with its frescoed halls and the Giardino delle Delizie.

BIKE 25KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 110 - 110

Euganean Hills Loop

Today you can choose between an enjoyable ride along the cycle path of the Euganean Hills, which encompasses the whole chain of the Euganean hills, running among woods, abbeys and small towns such as Este and Bastia. Considering that the stage is quite long, you can also choose to enjoy the day in your spa resort and enjoying one of the many thermal treatments. After all you are in the largest thermal park of Europe! Another idea would be spending the day in Padua or Venice, but please don’t bring the bike with you!

BIKE 65 KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 350 - 350

Villa dei Vescovi Loop

An easy itinerary takes you to the majestic Villa dei Vescovi, designed in the 16th century, where you can admire the well-preserved frescoes and relax in the garden. The ticket is included. From there you can reach by foot Mount Pirio with an easy trek on the “Terre Bianche” path (White Lands path), between vineyards and olive trees, until you arrive at the small church dedicated to the Alpine army forces (5 km, elevation gain +190m/-190m). Back on bike you will also have the chance to visit the Benedictine Abbey of Praglia, an important centre for ancient books restoration at international level. Before reaching Praglia you will pass through the Biotope San Daniele, where you can have a walk along the small lakes which host colonies of turtles.

BIKE 35KM / CAMMINO 5KM / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 235 - 235

Galzignano Terme

Departure after breakfast.