Lionheart stage 1 - Venice to Salzburg

Richard the Lionheart is remembered as an iconic hero of the English speaking world. It is little known, however, that he didn’t speak English, hated living in England and at one stage said “I would sell London if I could find a buyer!” Our Lionheart tour promises to provide us with some of the best riding and history yet.

• Start in Venice, Europe's most famous city of canals.
• Ride into Prosecco country, vine clad hills, beautiful Italian villas and an excellent foodies send off!
• Ride the best of the Dolomites - the Sella Ronda, Passo Giau, Falzerago and the unforgettable San Boldo!
• Ride the lesser known but equally epic Austrian Alps including the Grossglockner, one of Europe's most challenging and best climbs!
• Austria's Rax National Park - few ride out of it not wondering if they have ever ridden anywhere better.
• Stay in Durnstein on the Danube, where Lionheart was imprisoned in the heart of the spectacular Wachau Region.
• Take in a palace or cathedral on your rest day in the gorgeous cities of Vienna and Salzburg (shuttle into town from hotels on the Danube and in the mountains).
• Enjoy the best bike paths in Europe through Austria and Germany - truly exceptional riding including along the magnificent Danube, one of Europe’s best rivers.
• Stay in stunning accommodation - castles, spas, boutique hotels and local delights.
• One of our best rest day locations on any tour - The Vollererhof spectacular in every way!