From the VenTo to Porto Tolle: the last kilometres along the Po
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The great cycle route from Venice to Turin stops at Porto Viro. You ride the last stretch to the sea along the river.
The VenTo cycle route does not pass through Porto Tolle: in the Delta it reaches Porto Viro, where it meets the Adriatic Cycle Route. From Porto Viro you follow the Po di Venezia through Taglio di Po and Ca' Vendramin to Ca' Tiepolo.
Where the VenTo ends
The VenTo is a 703 km cycle route following the Po from Venice to Turin; 101 km are in Veneto. In the Delta the open sections are Porto Viro–Adria, 11 km opened on 19 June 2025, and Loreo–Cavanella d'Adige, 14.4 km. The section towards Chioggia and Venice is under construction, Adria–Polesella is being designed. At Porto Viro the VenTo meets the Adriatic Cycle Route: this is where you turn towards the sea.
The last kilometres: Porto Viro to Ca' Tiepolo
From Porto Viro the route follows the Po di Venezia, the river's main branch, through Taglio di Po and Ca' Vendramin, where the 1900–1903 pumping station is now the Land Reclamation Museum. You arrive at Ca' Tiepolo, the main town of Porto Tolle. We are recording the track: distance and time will follow.
Good news: the boat between Rosolina and Porto Viro
In 2023 the Province of Rovigo, with the Veneto Region and the towns of Porto Viro and Rosolina, launched a trial boat crossing on the Po di Levante. In its first season, mid-May to mid-October, it carried more than 2,000 passengers; in 2025 over 3,100. For coastal riders it avoids the busy Romea road. It is seasonal: check before travelling in autumn and winter.
Where to stay and eat
At Albergo Italia, Porto Tolle, cyclists find bike storage, e-bike charging and early breakfast. For dinner there is RistòItalia, Porto Tolle. All the ways into the Delta by bike are in our guide.
Po Delta by bike: where to stay in Porto Tolle
Sources
Italpress, 29/3/2024, passo barca sul Po di Levante
Regione Veneto, itinerari Biciparco
Provincia di Rovigo. Updated 9 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the VenTo pass through Porto Tolle?
- No, in the Delta it ends at Porto Viro; from there follow the Po di Venezia to Ca' Tiepolo.
- Which VenTo sections are open in the Delta?
- Porto Viro–Adria (11 km, since 19 June 2025) and Loreo–Cavanella d'Adige (14.4 km).
- Does the Rosolina–Porto Viro bike ferry run all year?
- No, it is seasonal: check the timetable first.
