20 passenger Vita Pugna
Vita Pugna, meaning "Life is a battle", is the name of the 36 metres long, 5.4 metres wide, two-decker Dutch boat. There are 9 double cabins and a triple one, accommodating up to 21 guests. Each double cabin with pretty portholes is approx 7/8 sqm big and has two low beds with en-suite facilities. All the common spaces are air-conditioned and the cabins exploit the air conditioning of the corridor along which they are located.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
› 1 sundeck
› 1 internet point with a computer available
› free wi-fi
› large 37” flat screen TV
The boat offers a
spacious air conditioned restaurant, where the guests can enjoy their meals and
relax, tasting the wide range of beverages available on board, in a familiar
atmosphere.
After an italian-style dinner the clients
can take advantage of a short briefing about the next day stage and find an
amazing opportunity sitting on the spacious outside deck, during the frequent
warm evenings. Every morning the clients can enjoy the continental
breakfast buffet and at the end of each stage are welcomed on board by a well
deserved snack. There is always the possibility to spend the whole day on board
if clients don't want to cycle for one or more
days.
NAVIGATION ON
RIVERSAND
CANALS
The program has been planned to feature
navigation along the Fissero/Bianco canal, which runs parallel to the Po and
connects Mantova to the Adriatic Sea. A few
weeks in the year, when the waters of the Po are propitious, the barge will be
allowed to navigate along the Po river. This means that the some of the
overnight stays will be modified.
High and low water issues can modify some of the daily stretches or embarkation points. These decisions are taken by the boat captain.
BIKE ROUTE
The tour is entirely on
level ground and the daily cycling stages vary from 30 km to 55 km. Much of the
pedaling is along rivers and canals on tarmac cycle paths or roads with a low
volume of car traffic. It is envisaged that the boat will sail some of the way
during breakfast or evening meal to make getting out of the towns easier or to
shorten the stages.
BICYCLES
Different frame sizes
of unisex bikes with 27-gears Shimano Deore will be available on board. They are
fully equipped with 1x side-bag, 1 water bottle, 1 map holder/front bag, 1
padlock per bike and 1 repair kit each couple.
Due to high transportation costs of the bikes in Venice and logistic issues it is strongly advised not to bring your own bikes.
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