Below please find more information about your bike trip. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421-886890.
Arrival by train
The next station to the hotel is the station of Strambino. From Strambino please take a taxi to the hotel (1,5 km, 10,00 EUR approx.). Please make a reservation for the taxi in the hotel prior to your journey because there are not always taxis waiting at the station. Current schedule information and price information can be found at:
Train schedule information Deutsche Bahn
Train schedule information Trenitalia
Arrival by plane
You are flying to Turin Sandro Pertini Airport in Caselle: Turin Airport is approximately 40 km from the hotel away. From there, take the airport bus to Turin Central Station and continue by train to Strambino. The travel time is about 2.5 hours. Alternatively, fly to Malpensa Airport in Milan (100 km from the hotel). From there, take the train to Milan Porta Garibaldi Station and continue to Strambino. The driving time is about 3.5 hours. Both airports can arrange transfers to the hotel on request! Payable locally.
Arrival by car
Vignette obligation on austrian motorways. There is a toll on the Italian side from Brenner.
Parking facilities at the hotel
There are parking facilities free of charge on the parking spaces of the hotel. A reservation is not possible and necessary. There is a parking garage available for about 25,00 EUR per day. You will receive detailed information on parking at the hotel booked for you with the detailed travel documents two weeks before the start of your journey.
Condition of the bike paths
During this trip you cycle on flat and hilly stages. Daily, one or two shorter slopes are to be completed, one longer increase (about 4 km). You cycle mainly on secondary and commercial roads, partly on cycle paths, which are mainly asphalted. Only rarely you have to expect more traffic (in cities and on short connections).
Available rental bikes
You can choose between unisex 21-speed touring bikes, men's bikes available on request in different frame sizes. 8-speed unisex electric bikes in different frame sizes are also available on request. The unisex bikes are suitable for all cyclists from about 148cm height and the men's bikes from 165 cm. You simply give your bike request when booking.
Weather and clima
The Piedmont is mainly influenced by the alpine climate, characterized by harsh winters and not too hot summers.
Cycling in italy
Cyclists are prescribed a striking dress code. In Italy, warning vests are mandatory outside closed areas at night and at dusk.
Extra costs, which are not included in the travel price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
In case of chain breakdown, flooding or other bad surprises that makes a continuation of your tour impossible: no problem, we also work during weekends and you can reach us 7 days a week in case of emergency.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
