Munich to Venice by bike (page 2 of 2)

bravo! Arrival in Marseille is not recommended, especially with kids, but from Lyon to Arles it’s doable. Even the Lyon–Givors stretch can be ridden… let’s say on Sundays before church lets out. And if you’re determined, definitely avoid the ridiculous ViaRhôna route between Venaison and Givors via Ternay (two bridges with no bike infrastructure) and a stretch that’s, let’s say, a bit sketchy, plus another section that’s pure mountain-bike terrain.

claudio

On our Dolomites-Venice route, we made our way to Treviso via the lovely Val Sugana bike path, passing through Bassano del Grappa and the springs of the Sile River. It’s shorter and maybe even prettier. For crossing the Alps without too much elevation gain, in a longitudinal direction, there’s also our trans-alpina route, which even goes through Faverges! ;)

In Italy, things have moved on, because I know the Treviso area well since it’s where I’m from. Trans-Alpina—I don’t know it at all!! What a gap in my knowledge, Claude.

Could you explain a bit more? I know the Via Rhoen and the Via Prealpina (Claude’s word), but not the Trans-Alpina. Danke (I’m starting to learn German).

Claudio

here’s our trans-Alpina route: https://tsagaventure.com/2017/10/12/trans-alpina-velo-sommaire-et-carte/

thanks well done indeed, it passes near Faverges, 800 m from La Datcha du Glaude beautiful and budget-friendly

claudio

Route idea: departure from Stuttgart heading to Ulm, then Augsburg where you can pick up the Via Claudia Augusta.

Hi, I was wondering if you flew to Stuttgart or took the train to get there? Stuttgart is a stopover on my upcoming July trek, and some participants might join us from there. Best regards, Frédéric

Direct train from Paris.

In Stuttgart, an interesting attraction for cyclists: the barge in front of tram 10 to climb the hill.

By the way, it’s such a steep climb that the tram is a cogwheel train.



http://www.cat-bus.com/2013/04/220/

Bikes in front of trams work great as a complement in Stuttgart, from what I can see. But what about trains—can you take your bike on the Paris–Stuttgart route? Thanks for your tips!

Paris-Stuttgart is served by either ICE (DE) or TGV (FR), depending on the schedule, so there are a few bike spots available—but they require a paid reservation.

That’s why I now travel with a Brompton—no more hassle with that!

Having said that, the Stuttgart-Augsburg stretch isn’t all that interesting, so I’d recommend finding a way to start directly in Augsburg instead.

Thanks for the info on the trains. I didn’t know about the bottom part. Can you still take a non-folding bike on them, though?

"Bottom"?

As far as I know, the only way to take a train for free with a non-folding bike is to stick to local trains, but it’s slow and often more expensive.



→ http://400jours.com/pourquoi-voyager-en-brompton/

I meant Brompton... I confused it with "bottom" because I took a tumble on my bike recently, and my bottom got up close and personal with the tarmac.

I used the train in Ireland last weekend with my bike. There’s no extra charge, but it’s recommended to book a spot for your bike online since there are only two spots available. Getting around by train in Ireland is really comfortable. Here’s a photo of my bike on the train.

Claudio just got back (by bus and train) to scout the route a bit. Travel journal and photos coming soon!

http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2019-italie/

6 years later Claudio, who’s got persistence, is back on the topic! Departure planned for May 2025—if all goes well. The route’s ready, at least. It’s gonna be tough, especially in Italy! And the accommodations! Why so expensive?

2000 km in 21 days—camping and hotels. We’ll be camping, but as long as there’s water to wash the weasel.

For now, it’s the Coué method.

http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2025-via-augusta/

Hi everyone, We’re planning a family trip from Munich to Venice by bike this summer. Accommodations are scarce and really expensive in the Dolomites. Does anyone know if wild camping or bivouacking is allowed along the route, especially between Dobbiaco and Cortina? Thanks so much for your help!