Veneto. Charm and elegance meet outdoor activities in nature: exclusive holidays also for cycling enthusiasts in the Venetian residences.
PEDALING BETWEEN VILLAS, CASTLES AND RESIDENCES
Bike tour on Monte Grappa, on the Prosecco Hills and along the ancient Roman road in the Po Delta.
Exclusive holidays in charming historic residences for lovers of slow pedaling and natural landscapes. It is the proposal of some of the residences of Villas Castles Residences35 spectacular locations distributed throughout the Veneto region, where you can spend a active holiday in contact with nature.
Prestigious and refined suites surrounded by greenery, a rich breakfast and then off we go, on the biketo discover the surrounding area. In this case, for example, the area of Monte Grappa, the Prosecco Hills and the Po Delta. In each residence it is possible to rent a bicycle and Get advice on nearby cycle touring itineraries.
Bike tour on Monte Grappa and the hills of the province of Vicenza
There are numerous itineraries that cross the landscape of the Mount Grappato be travelled in mountain bike or gravel bikeWe are in the Venetian Prealpsin an area that includes 25 municipalities distributed between the provinces of Belluno, Treviso and Vicenza. Not only the Grappa Massif, the territory extends, between the Piave and Brenta rivers, to the piedmont areas up to the hills and the high plain that connect it to the Po Valley.
Right at the foot of Mount Grappa, in Romano d’Ezzelino (VI), you will find Villa Stecchini,
an elegant 17th century residence that combines authentic hospitality with the experience of a Product tasting of own production. Surrounded by an incredible 16,000 square meter park, the Villa offers guests themed suites and a restaurant service that also winks at bicycle lovers: Sports breakfasts and fortified snacks are some of the proposals that it reserves for bikers who stay in the Villa. Not only that, they are also guaranteed bike storage and assistancerental, Authorized guides and mountain bike or e-bike trails.
A 30 minute drive away you can visit the Thiene Castlea prestigious fifteenth-century residence of great museum value. The rooms preserve intact frescoes, furniture and period paintings maintaining the original character of the Castle. Outside, the historic park extends for 12,000 square meters. The visit takes place independently with your smartphone by framing the QR codes installed at the various points of interest both in the rooms and in the park.
In Barbarano Mossano (VI), on a hill at the foot of the Berici Hills, there is Villa of MontruglioThe view extends from park of centuries-old plants that surrounds it, the woods and vineyards. Guests here find a place of peace and harmony, to dedicate themselves to bicycle tours, art and nature, but also to house wine tastings.
Cycling through the Prosecco Hills
From Villa Stecchini, two-wheel enthusiasts can reach Villa Premoli directly by bicycle, less than 20 km away. Despite the proximity, the landscape changes, we are in the province of Treviso, in Cavaso del Tomba, and Villa Premoli overlooks the Prosecco Hills. Refined residence, built in the 17th century and reborn, today, after seven years of careful and respectful restoration, it is also charming farmhouse with suites all different from each other, each with its own dominant color and antique family furnishings, combined with modern and refined design objects. And to conclude with beauty, guests can taste a Prosecco Asolo DOCG organic of the highest quality.
Cyclists can indulge in a bike tour through the Prosecco Hills discovering the beauties of the Treviso pre-Alpine area, pedaling along the crest to enjoy the view, between steep slopes and gentle valleys rich in water, expanses of vineyards and cultivated fields.
A little over 30 minutes by car you can visit Villa San Liberale and Villa Guarnieri, both in Feltre. Residence of the late seventeenth century Villa San Liberale It is the ideal environment to indulge in a wellness break, taking advantage of thewellness area created in the suggestive places of the cellars and the centuries-old park of almost nine hectares. In the nearby Villa Guarnieria former stable transformed today hosts a Winemaking cellar. Excellent the wine tastings local and traditional, the result of the owners’ passion and dedication.
About fifty kilometers away, in Susegana, stands the stately and imposing Castle of San Salvatoreemblem of the Treviso landscape, and its historic Conte Collalto Winerya winemaking reality of excellence among the oldest in Italy. Inside the historic cellars of the early 1900s, through the guided tour, you can discover the history that has linked the Collalto family to the production of wine for over a thousand years. You can learn about the native vines and the winemaking techniques, and then tasting wines in the Wine Room with a magical and ancient charm.
Along the ancient Roman road in the Po Delta
In Polesine, in the heart of the Po Delta, it is located the island of Ariano. The territory, originally marshy and alluvial, has been defended over time by strong embankments that today represent the best way to move around by bicycle and discover the territory. A circular itinerary allows you to travel the ancient Roman roadbetween thematic museums, complex water pump systems and archaeological sites.
Right here, in Taglio del Po (RO), you will find Villa Ca’ Zenan eighteenth-century country estate, sustainable and welcoming, with sober and essential architecture. The 9 suites, divided between the east and west wings, offer a truly suggestive stay, furthermore, for those who prefer, right at the entrance to the courtyard there are 2 independent rustic houses. The most beautiful, silent and respectful way to discover the lands surrounding the Tenuta Ca’ Zen and the Po Delta is the bicycle itselfThe flat territory lends itself perfectly to two-wheeled excursionssuitable for all levels of preparation. Immersed in nature, you can enjoy uncontaminated landscapes and suggestive routes.
About fifty kilometers away you can visit Villa Badoer from Fratta Polesine (RO), UNESCO heritage. The Palladian residence It is composed of a central body and two barchesse, which enclose the lawn in front in a semicircle. The central staircase and the two lateral ones, the monumental façade with columns and pediment, the central hall and the precious frescoes enrich the visit of this sixteenth-century villa.
More or less at the same distance, but towards Padua, in Brugine, there is instead Villa Robertiamong the most suggestive examples of Venetian Renaissance painting. It can be combine a guided tour with one of the many events which are organised throughout the year, including concerts and theatre shows, yoga lessons and markets of vintage and antique objects.
Ville Castelli Dimore, exclusive stays in beauty
Elegant villas immersed in the greenery, imposing castles witnesses of history and fascinating ancient dwellings. They are the exclusive residences that give life to Villas Castles Residencesa project born in 2023 to promote these authentic jewels kept in the Veneto region. 35 perfect locations to spend unforgettable holidaysspecial experiences and exclusive events to experience the timeless charm of refined and charming residences.
Authenticity, quality and hospitality These are the values, as well as the strengths, that guide the Ville Castelli Dimore business network: these exclusive residences, which have always enriched the territory, today become locations to experience first handspecial destinations where you can spend your vacation, places where you can enjoy unforgettable moments of relaxation. It’s the dream that comes true, beauty within reach of your holiday.
Today the residences of Ville Castelli Dimore are chosen in particular for exclusive stays in the name of art and culture, elegance and nature, but also Venetian flavors. The whole holiday in the same residence, or multiple residences for the same holiday: is an equally interesting alternative. You can create thematic itineraries that combine different structures to visit different places on the occasion, always in Veneto. Or put together unique experiences depending on the cultural activities you prefer or the food and wine events scheduled. Many residences organize visits, walks, activities, tastings and experience these events first hand It’s the perfect way to savour the authenticity of the holiday, which is renewed every day and enriched with new emotions.
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