IT CH09 - IT RA09 - IT FE09 Km. 463,600      

Chioggia - CA' Tiepolo - Volano/Pomposa - Comacchio - Marina Romea - Ravenna - Lugo - Argenta - Ferrara - Guarda Veneta- Chioggia

12 days – 11 nights – 10 days bike tour

• 1° day: Chioggia ---------------- B.B km. 00

• 2° day: CA' Tiepolo ------------ H.B km. 49,00

• 3° day: Volano/Pomposa------ H.B km. 47,00

• 4° day: Comacchio ---- -------- B.B km. 47,600

• 5° day: Marina Romea--------- B.B km. 46,00

• 6° day: Classe/Ravenna -------B.B Km. 31,00

• 7° day: Lugo ---------------------B.B Km. 52,00

• 8° day: Argenta -----------------H.B Km. 49,00

• 9° day: Ferrara ------------------B.B Km. 47,00

• 10° day: Guarda ----------------H.B km. 28.00
  

• 11° day: Chioggia ---------------B.B km. 67.00
  

• 12° day: End of services

B.B = bed & breakfast - H.B= halfboard

Please note: starting points Chioggia, Volano, Ravenna, Ferrara

1° day: (B.B) Chioggia

Arrival in Chioggia and accommodation in the hotel at about 18h00, meeting with our assistant, delivery of bicycles and information on the chosen itinerary (free time for dinner) and overnight in Hotel

2° day: (H.B) Chioggia - Ca' tiepolo

Breakfast at the hotel and departure. The start of the route through the Po Delta could not be better. The history of the Delta is deeply linked to Venice, which drew its outlines with a gigantic work of hydraulic engineering: Taglio di Porto Viro. Chioggia, well-known as little Venice, has a wonderful cycle path that runs along the Lusenzo lagoon, which is the first section of our itinerary and will take you first to Sottomarina and then to Brondolo. Particular attention should be paid to the crossing of the river Brenta, which you must do by passing over the bridge of the SS Romea (Romea State Road); immediately afterwards turn right and follow the canal of lagoon Po Brondolo, until you reach the Adige river. Here we cross the river on the SS Romea, too, and once past it we take the Destra Adige in the direction of the mouth, a cycle path that we follow until we meet the Via delle Valli. Here, begin twelve kilometres of extraordinary beauty, the route runs through marshes and fishing lagoons that will take you to Po di Levante, at the mouth of which is the ferry that takes you to Porto Levante. Continue cycling along the Via delle Valli, which replicates the landscape of the first part, until you reach Scanarello, a handful of houses close to Po di Maistra. Here you can take the road that leads to Boccasette or the one that leads to Ca' Venier; in both cases you arrive at the bridge that crosses Po di Venezia and leads to Ca' Tiepolo. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3° day: (H.B) Ca' tiepolo - Pomposa/Volano

After breakfast we set off again on our bicycles and take the cycle path that leads first to Ca' Mello, a small hamlet of Porto Tolle, and then onto the Sacca degli Scardovari, with the splendid panoramic road that runs alongside it, which has on one side the largest lagoon in the Delta with its mussel, clam and oyster farms and on the other the countryside expertly cultivated with wheat, barley and rice. Continuing southwards we find in quick succession Santa Giulia, after the first pontoon bridge Gorino Sullam and before the other pontoon bridge Gorino Veneto. Once in Emilia we continue along the embankment of the Po di Goro up to the village of the same name, cycling around the characteristic port and taking the road that runs alongside the Sacca di Goro, crossing the Gran Bosco della Mesola, we arrive at Volano/Pomposa. Accommodation in a hotel/farmhouse, dinner and overnight stay.

4° day: (H.B) Pomposa/Volano- Comacchio.

Breakfast and departure. From Pomposa Abbey we continue to Volano, following roads with low traffic density through the reclaimed areas of the Valle Giralda. Along the way we can admire the Oasi di Canneviè, the Torre della Finanza on the bank of the Po di Volano and finally arrive at Lido di Volano, the northernmost of the Lidi di Comacchio surrounded by the mouth of the Po di Volano, the Sacca di Goro and a lovely pinewood. Take the cycle path that crosses the Pineta di Volano Nature Reserve and leads to Lido delle Nazioni. From here we continue towards the Lidos of Pomposa and Scacchi until you reach Porto Garibaldi, one of the most important ports in the North Adriatic with its fleet of blue fish fishing boats, where you can taste or buy excellent fresh fish. Thanks to the ferry-boat for bicycles and pedestrians on the port-canal you reach Lido degli Estensi and head towards the Comacchio Lagoons along a road section and then a cycle path. You cannot miss a stop for a panoramic view from the tower on the Logonovo canal and along the way, surrounded by the water of Valle Fattibello and the Saline, the spectacle offered by the flight of numerous flamingos and other birds before arriving in Comacchio. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel/farmhouse.

5th DAY: (B.B) Comacchio - Marina Romea

After breakfast, we set off towards Ravenna, leaving behind the historic center of the lagoon city and following the Fattibello Valley until we reach the Foce station, the nerve center of the entire valley ecosystem, which can be observed from above by climbing the tower. From here, cycling along the valley embankment, we first arrive at Casone Donnabona and then on the Agosta Embankment, along which we will continue until Sant'Alberto. Continue along the embankment without taking the ferry, keeping the valley on your left, until you reach the Romea state road; after crossing it, proceed to Casal Borsetti; from there, you will reach Marina Romea. Accommodation in the hotel, free dinner, overnight stay.

Tour by small boat at sunset in Pialassa Baiona. You can observe flamingos, ducks, and swans. Duration approximately 2.5 hours. Max 10 people. Reservation required.

Experience during the way

The following experiences are possible in Marina Romea and must be booked upon confirmation.

1° Tour with a small boat at sunset in the Pialassa Baiona. You can observe flamingos, ducks and swans. Length of tour 2h30 - Max 10 pax.Booking is required.

6° day: (B.B) Marina Romea - Ravenna

After breakfast we cycle in the direction of Ravenna. From Marina Romea we continue to Porto Corsini to take a small ferry-boat (upon payment) to arrive in Marina di Ravenna. We cycle to the Ortazzo oasis and the Classe Pinewood to reach Sant'Apollinare in Classe, the Classis Museum and the ancient port of Classe, before finally arriving at the city centre where accommodation in the rooms is planned (free time for dinner) and overnight at the hotel.

1°) Possibility to organize guided visits to archaeological sites, upon reservation.

7° day: (B.B) Ravenna - Lugo

After breakfast, optional visit of the city (on request it is possible to book a guide service who will accompany you to discover the city, considered the heart of Byzantine art – length of the visit about 2 hours), then head towards Russi, along low-traffic roads. In Russi you can visit the archaeological complex of the Roman Villa, surrounded by the ecological rebalancing area, the Antiquarium of the Roman Villa with the Pinacoteca, preserved inside the Castle and an interesting private collection of bells. From here proceed to Bagnacavallo where Piazza Nuova and the Convent of San Francesco are worth a visit. Finally, we continue towards Lugo di Romagna, where it will be possible to visit: Museo Baracca, Casa Rossini and many other hidden corners. Accommodation in hotel in the reserved rooms, dinner and overnight stay.

From Ravenna, we can reach Lugo taking advantage of the Lamone cycle path. In Villanova di Bagnacavallo it is possible to visit Museo delle Erbe Palustri (Marshes Herbs - booking recommended). Directions on the Road Book

8° day: (H.B) Lugo - Argenta
After breakfast we depart towards Argenta. Along the way we meet Fusignano where it is possible to visit the Museo delle Targhe Devozionali (Museum of devotional plates), the museum Romagna Air Finders (Raf). Travelling along low-traffic roads through Bassa Romagna, a land of hospitality and excellent food and wine you will arrive in Campotto where you can visit the oasis of the same name and Valle Santa. After a few kilometres you arrive in Argenta, accommodation in private rooms, dinner and overnight. 1°) Possibility of tasting local wines and local products. Booking recommended.

9° day: (B.B) argenta - Ferrara

Near Argenta, a town razed to the ground by the Allies in the Second World War, it is a must to visit outside the ancient Pieve di San Giorgio, the Lagoons: freshwater marshes for reclamation purposes and the surrounding plain wood. Here you can enjoy birdwatching and visit two special museums, Museo storico-naturalistico delle Valli di Argenta (Historical-Naturalistic Museum) and Museo della Bonifica Renana (Museum of Renana Reclamation). Along the cycle path and the road that runs along the Po di Primaro you reach Ferrara, accommodation in the reserved rooms. Free time for dinner and overnight in the hotel.

10° day: (H.B) Ferrara - guarda veneta

Breakfast at the hotel and morning dedicated to visit the city and its monuments: the Castle, the Cathedral, Via delle Volte, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Piazza Ariostea etc. In the early afternoon departure for Guarda Veneta. Short stop in Polesella to visit the town. Arrival in the late afternoon at the farmhouse, accommodation in the rooms, dinner and overnight stay.

11° day: (B.B) Guarda Veneta - Chioggia

After breakfast we set off by bike up the Po embankment. Cycling on the Sinistra Po, the route follows the embankment road that follows the great river, from which you can dominate the landscape both towards the river and towards the countryside beside it. The route continues to Papozze if you want to visit the historic centre of Adria, or to Bottrighe if you want to proceed quickly towards Parco del Delta (Delta Park) and Chioggia and, in both cases, you leave the embankment road to reach Canal Bianco. Following the road that runs alongside the waterway you reach Cavanella Po, from here you head towards Loreo with its pretty centre that is worth a stop and then continue along the dirt road that runs alongside the lagoon-canal Po Brondolo towards Rosolina up to meet the Adige. Cross the river, passing the bridge over the SS Romea (Romea State Road), and then return along the canal from Cavanella d'Adige to the Brenta. Also in this case, you return to the SS Romea to cross the river and then immediately take the road to Brondolo and Sottomarina. The last section of the route is the wonderful cycle path along the Lusenzo lagoon that will take you to the historic centre of Chioggia. Accommodation in the rooms, free time for dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.