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• Tennis

  • Start
    30 Apr 2026
  •  
  • End
    22 Oct 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    Greendale High School Courts

  Tennis

  Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

  USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

  COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

  The nets are up!  Let's start playing!!

  Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list.  Dates/Times may change due to weather.

  carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com     414-559-6335

  
  

  
  

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• BIKING

  • Start
    06 May 2026
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  • End
    16 Sep 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    20 sessions

  

  A great time with awesome people!

  Every Wednesday night starting May 6th and ending when it gets too cold.

  Meet at 5:45 - Ride at 6:00

  Our usual spot is at Greenfield Park off 124th and Lincoln.  We will be starting at other locations throughout the summer so let John Graff know that you want to be on the email list.

  Please call me if you have any questions. 
  

  Host:  John Graff 414-403-3478

  
  

  
  

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• Golf

  • Start
    19 May 2026
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  • End
    25 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    Milwaukee County

  It's Golf time!!    

  
  

  We are a FUN golf group- we are not all great golfers, just enjoying the sport, friends and the outdoors.   

  We will be playing 'Pay as you Go' which means you can come to any one or all the dates. No prior commitments more than 1-2 weeks in advance. They are county courses, we play 9 holes and all the courses have carts available if you want one.

  We can't make reservations until 2 weeks prior, so can't confirm that we have that park or time slot until reservations are made. So, if you are interested, please call, text or email me and I will let you know for sure where we are playing. We will be starting on May 19th and will most likely golf on Tuesdays.

  We try to start at 5:20 pm or as close to that as I can get and then after golf get together for drinks/food and bragging rights about how great we all did (LOL)!

  Let me know if you are interested and I will send you a tentative schedule and add you to the weekly email list with confirmations of the site and time.

  Please email me:

  Name:

  Area of town you live/work that you will be coming from:

  Earliest time you can make it:

  Thanks!

  Jean Howland 

  jhowland300@gmail.com; 262-424-2503
  

  
  

  
  

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• Sundaes on Sunday

  • When
    26 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Kiltie's

   SUNDAES ON SUNDAY 

  Each month we will visit a different custard stand beginning in June.

  2nd Meet up:  Sunday, July 26, 2026

      

   

  
  

  Kilties

  36154 E Wisconsin Ave 

  Oconomowoc, WI 53066

   

  COME FOR YOUR DINNER OR COME FOR JUST A SUNDAE OR ANY OTHER CUSTARD TREAT!

  I WILL BE THERE BEGINNING AT 4:30 PM UNTIL ABOUT 6:00 PM.

  
  

  Host:  Audrey Wissmann 414-305-6059

  
  

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• Bike to the Beat!!

  • When
    01 Aug 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Combined Locks, WI

  

  Bike to the Beat is back

  Date:  Saturday, 8/1/26

  Location: 601 S Washington Street, Combined Locks, WI 54113 

  (Christ the King Church parking lot)

  Join your fellow Sitzmarkers on a 29 mile bike ride.  There are stops about every 5 miles with complimentary food and drink, such as pizza, Chic Fil A sandwiches, root beer floats, chicken wings, granola bars, pickles, beer, etc...  Come hungry!

  Sign up on their website AND let me know you are coming.

  https://biketothebeat.raceentry.com/bike-to-the-beat/race-information
  

  The price is now only $35 but will increase every month or so, so register early!!

  Carolyn Murphy

  carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com

  414-559-6335

  
  

  PS:  If enough people are interested, we can stay Friday or Saturday night in Appleton and go to the Musical Mile.  That is a mile long row of bands playing all original music.  We have done it before and really enjoyed it.

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• Door County Camping 2026

  • Start
    06 Aug 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    09 Aug 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Peninsula State Park
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Register

  Door County Camping Trip

  Thur, August 6th - Sun, August 9th 2026
  

    Peninsula State Park - Meadow Campsite

  

  9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI
  

  Thursday August 6th through Sunday August 9th, we have the Meadow group site reserved! This is the trip of the summer, just ask anyone who has joined us in the past. Don’t miss it!

  Organized events:

  Thursday: Campsite set up begins at 3:00 pm.  Husby's in Sister Bay:  Happy hour/Dinner/Drinks at 6:00 pm.

  Friday: 10:00 am Morning Bike Ride through park.  Open activities at Nicolet Beach, Noon - ?

  Friday night Fish Fry at Sister Bay Bowl - meet at 4:30 pm.  We all need to be there so we can sit together.  I need a head count, so please text me at 262-622-1950.  Sunset meetup TBD (anyone have ideas???

  Camp Fire: Please bring wood fire starters.  Snacks and Smores will be provided.

  Saturday:  10:00 am - Kayaking - Meet at Nicolet Beach (weather permitting) Day at the beach Nicolet Bay.  Group Dinner:  Bring a dish to pass, appetizers and desserts. Make main dish on own.  8:00 pm Hike Eagle Tower for sunset.  Campfire stories.

  Sunday:  Close up camp by noon.

  The cost is $27 member and $32 non-member before July 17, 2026 and $35 member and $40 non-member after until the trip is full. For non-campers the cost is $15 member and $20 non-member.  Includes: campsite and all events above except fish fry and rentals.

  For more information contact Jennifer Campbell at 262-662-1950 or jecampbell52@gmail.com. Mail your check payable to Sitzmark Ski Club, to Jean Bronson to reserve your spot: 5343 S. 48th Street, Greenfield, WI 53220.

  

  

  

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• Breakfast Of The Month - August

  • When
    12 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Myers, 4260 S 76th St, Greenfield, WI 53220

  
  

  BREAKFAST OF THE MONTH 

  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 - 9:00 AM

  MEYERS

  4260 S 76th St, Greenfield, WI 53220

  

  
  

  Join us for breakfast on a WEDNESDAY!!  Meyers breakfast has everything.  They have all different omelets, eggs your way, Philly benedict, and pancakes.  There are all different variations of how you can create your own breakfast.  The possibilities are endless!

  Host:  Lyle Strahota (414-476-4761)

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• A Night of Racing at Jefferson Speedway!

  • When
    15 Aug 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Jefferson Speedway W8135 US-18, Cambridge, WI 53523

  Join the Sitzmark Race Night at Jefferson Speedway

  Saturday, August 15, 2026

  4:00 PM
  

  Experience the excitement of short track racing action amidst the Southern Wisconsin countryside.

  For more details, contact Lyle Strahota

  at 414-476-4761

  
  

  W8135 US-18, Cambridge, WI 53523

  Regular Program: Late Models, Sportsman, Internationals, Legends, Bandoleros

  

  http://www.jeffersonspeedway.com

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• Wildcat Mountain Camping

  • Start
    19 Aug 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    23 Aug 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Wildcat Mountain State Park, E13660 State Highway 33, Ontario, WI

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  WILDCAT MOUNTAIN CAMPING

  SAVE THE DATES!!

  WED AUG 19 - SUN AUG 23, 2026

  WILDCAT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

  E13660, STATE HIGHWAY 33, ONTARIO, WI

  DETAILS TO FOLLOW

  
  

  Wildcat Mt is located in the dark skies area of Wis.  Good viewing the heavens if the skies are clear.  Wildcat Mountain State Park is located 3 miles east of Ontario, WI on Highway 33.  T

  Questions?  Contact:  Dave Ward 414-774-2793 (dr1ward@hotmail.com) 

  
  

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• Picnic with CMSC-SKI JUMPING!! Fox River Grove IL

  • When
    29 Aug 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    100 Ski Hill Rd, Fox River Grove, IL

  The CMSC PICNIC

   SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026

  100 SKI HILL RD, FOX RIVER GROVE, IL

  GATES OPEN AT 12 PM ON SATURDAY

  AT NORGE SKI JUMP.
  HOME to OLYMPIC ATHLETES From 2018 South Korea & 2022 China.
  
  DID I MENTION THE PICNIC IS FREE!! COMPLIMENTS OF C.M.S.C.

  
  Free Camping will be available: Friday and Saturday nights for those wishing to stay over before and/or after the picnic.  
  
  Grilled food at 2:30 pm: Burgers, Hot Dogs & Polish Sausage. 

  Bring your own beverages.  Participants are allowed to bring in their own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.  Bottled water will be provided to keep you hydrated. 

  
  

  Live music all day and evening on Saturday.  Games for all ages Saturday.

  
  

  Yes!! There will be Ski Jumping at 4 pm!!! 

  All 5 jumps including the 70 Meter.

  
  

  
  
  PLEASE TAKE A BRIEF MOMENT TO REGISTER!!!
  REGISTRATION can be found on the CMSC website skicmsc.com
  Point to CMSC Events and click on CMSC Picnic.

  (If we get enough Sitzmark people, we could set up a club canopy.)

  
  SPREAD THE WORD TO FRIENDS, FAMILY & FELLOW SKI CLUB MEMBERS & PEOPLE LOOKING TO JOIN YOUR CLUB. THE FOOD IS FINE, THE SKI JUMPING SPECTACULAR & THE MEMORIES LAST A LIFE
  
  Contact:  Mark Harris CMSC Exec VP
  414-453-6914 or harris_53051@yahoo.com

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• Packers September/October Meetups

  • Start
    13 Sep 2026
  •  
  • End
    11 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions

  

  Join us as we cheer on the Packers!  Below is the schedule for the meetups in September/October.  Please note that some sports bars or restaurants DO NOT take separate checks or credit cards for a group setting, so bring cash.  Come early to grab a seat, seats will not be saved! 

  Any questions, please call Lyle Strahota (414) 476-4761.

  SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHEDULE

  
  

  Sept 13 Sunday 12:00 pm vs Vikings

  Bullwinkles at the Galleria

  West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield

  (behind Kopp's Custard)
  

  Sept 20 Sunday 12:00 pm vs NY Jets

  Bullwinkles at the Galleria

  West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield

  (behind Kopp's Custard)

  Sept 24 Thursday 7:15 pm vs Atlanta Falcons

   The Bosch, 5871 S. 108th, Hales Corners

  October 4 Sunday 12:00 pm vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

   Aris Sports Bar, 1661 S 108th St, West Allis

  October 11 Sunday 7:20 pm vs Da Bears

   J&B's Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill, 5218 W Blue Mound Rd, Story Hill

  
  

  
  

  GO PACK GO!!

  
  

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• Badgers Game - UW Badgers vs. USC

  • When
    24 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
  • Spaces left
    25

  SAVE THE DATE!!

  
  

  WISCONSIN BADGER FOOTBALL GAME

  Saturday, October 24th Badgers vs USC

  Only 25 tickets 

  Price: approx. $130

  Game Time: TBA

  Details to follow

   Questions: Dave Wherry @414 530 2212

   

   

  
  

  Costs: $xx Check or $xx Credit Card Register on Club Website
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• Vail, Colorado 2026

  • Start
    06 Dec 2026
  •  
    5:00 AM
  • End
    10 Dec 2026
  •  
    10:00 PM
  • Location
    Vail, Colorado
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  
  

  Vail, CO

  SUNDAY DECEMBER 6, 2026
  

  to

  THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 2026

  

  Vail Powder

  
  

  Vail Ski Resort is the largest resort in the United States with some of the most diverse and expansive skiing in the world and blessed with over 300 days of sunshine a year. The Front Side of Vail is home to the most groomed terrain on the planet while the back side has the World Famous Legendary Back Bowls that offer wide open skiing and amazing views. There is also additional ski terrain in Blue Sky Bowl if it is open.

  Vail boasts 3 distinct areas of the mountain, each with their own features and fortes, including 3 terrain parks, 7 bowls spanning 7 miles and 5,289 acres of skiable terrain. There are 195 trails and a trail classification of 18%/29%/53% (beginner /intermediate/ advanced and expert). 

  Trip includes:

  • Base price $1120 Check only
  • Base price $1154 Credit card
  • Lift Tickets and airfare is not included in base price. See additional information below.
  • Round trip bus transportation from Denver to Vail (2 hours) with food stop
  • 4 nights lodging at the Landmark West Condominiums (3 Bdrm/3 Bath with 5 per unit). Room configurations is subject to change. We will do our best to configure rooming assignments to the best of our abilities. These are shared rooms. 
  • Welcome Party
  • Hot tub parties and beverages 
  • Amenities include outdoor heated pool and 3 hot tubs, fully equipped kitchen, balcony with scenic views, daily housekeeping and fireplace
  • 150 yards to Lionshead Gondola

  Round trip direct flights from Milwaukee to Denver on  United Airlines:  Additional $400 check, $412 Credit

  12/6/26 United Airlines #1204 8:39am-10:10am MKE/DEN

  12/10/26 United Airlines # #1728 6:00pm-9:23pm DEN/MKE

                  

       THIS TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDED BAGGAGE FEES

                            fees : $40.00 1st, & $45.00 2nd

  IMPORTANT NEWS ON LIFT TICKETS!!!

  Trip Does Not Include Lift Tickets:  Participants can obtain lift tickets from the epic pass web site or from the resort directly (the resort web site will also direct you to the epic pass site). Daily lifts can be purchased online at https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrFd_fqmS5qSgIA8dpXNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1782648554/RO=10/RU=https%253a%252f%252fwww.epicpass.com%252f/RK=2/RS=YtZnAL.Yr78FpdGR1SkXvFwDLKg- You do not need to purchase a season pass from Epic for individual lift tickets. Call the Western Trip Director Mary Beth Wild at (414)531-0930 or the trip leader if you have questions.

  Trip Leaders:

  
  

  Trip Leader : Laurie Barz

  262-844-5454

  lauriebarz@gmail.com

  
  

  Shawn Yakley

  303 547-7181

  shawn@zadarastorage.com

  
  

  Food & Liquor Delivery

  
  

  You can now order liquor, groceries or food and have them delivered to your Condominiums. Order liquor by calling West Vail Liquor Mart @ 970-476-2675. Order groceries or food at www.orderfoodvail.com or City Market www.citymarket.com or 970-476-1017.

   

  Landmark Condominiums

  The beautiful and friendly Lionshead Village is completely closed off to cars and buses, offering a short walk to the Eagle Bahn gondola, Chair 8 (Born Free Express), the Arrabelle Square outdoor ice rink (with skate rental), and numerous shops and restaurants. 

  Originally built in the late 60s, Lionshead was recently renovated in Austrian-inspired style. Long-time favorite restaurants Bart & Yeti’s and Garfinkel’s (Garf's to locals) anchor the diverse culinary scene. The Vail Chop House and Tavern at Vail Square offer more upscale dining options as well as a great place for slope-side cocktails.

  There is a mix of shopping, from luxury goods to much-loved outdoor lifestyle brands like Burton, Patagonia, Salomon and The North Face. Also, the walk between Lionshead and Vail Village only takes 10-15 minutes, or there is a complimentary In-Town bus that runs regularly, all day long and well into the evening. 

  Base price (includes, lodging, transportation, group party)

  Additional airfare: $400

  Paying by check: a $600 payment is due at sign up and must be received within 7 working days. If not received could be removed from registration. Balance to be paid in full by November 1, 2026. Pay by Credit Card: (Full Payment due at sign up )*

  Pay by check and receive the discounted price. Please send in a deposit of $600 upon registration. If paying using Credit Card, additional 3% fee is charged (club does not receive any part of this fee).

  Sign up here:  https://www.sitzmark.org/event-6722364

  Deadline for sign-up and final payment is

  October 15, 2026

   It is your responsibility to read and understand the clubSki Trip Policies

  before signing up for trips.

  Trip Insurance is highly recommended. 

  One option: Travel Protectors . LLC

  Send email to : Insurance Option Or call 1-703-443-9055

  Make check or money order for payment in full, payable to Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc., and Mail to Mary Beth Wild. 1004 Lou's Way. Slinger, WI 53086

                                                   OR:

  Pay online with a credit or debit card in full.

  Once your online payment is recorded or your check is received, your online registration will be confirmed via email.

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• Marquette Mountain Bus Trip with Snowmads

  • Start
    28 Jan 2027
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    31 Jan 2027
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Marquette, MI

  MARQUETTE MOUNTAIN Bus Trip

  January 28 - 31, 2027 
  

  
  

  The Racine Snomads and Sitzmark of Milwaukee are reviving a Midwestern skiing classic…

  
  

  A weekend bus trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! It’s been few years since either club has run a trip like this, and so we are bringing it back by popular demand. We chose these dates so that we can be at Marquette Mountain for their annual Winter Carnival!

  
  

  We’ll have Racine and Milwaukee bus stops, embarking on Thursday, skiing on Friday and Saturday, and riding home on Sunday. This looks to be a new ski club classic!! Whether you’re carving down groomed runs, navigating their 9 backcountry glades, or taking your first turns in the beginner area, Marquette’s diverse terrain offers something for every skill level.

  
  

  Located just minutes from downtown Marquette, the mountain provides

  acres of skiable terrain with breathtaking views of Lake Superior.

  
  

  Marquette Mountain Stats:  

  SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1,275 feet SKIABLE TERRAIN: 170 Acres

  
  

  TOTAL TRAILS: 29 Runs LONGEST RUN: 1.25 Miles, VERTICAL DROP: 540 feet

  
  

  TOTAL LIFTS: 3 Chairs & 1 Surface Lift ANNUAL SNOWFALL: 210 Inches BACKCOUNTRY GLADES: 9 Areas 

  
  

  Trip Includes:

  Round trip bus transportation on a Lamers Coach bus.

  • 3 nights lodging at the Ramada Inn in beautiful downtown Marquette, MI.

  • A dinner party.

  • 2-day lift tickets and endless fun!

  
  

  Price: About $500 Stay tuned to future newsletters for more details.

  
  

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• Sun Valley Idaho

  • Start
    06 Mar 2027
  •  
    5:00 AM
  • End
    13 Mar 2027
  •  
    10:00 PM
  • Location
    Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

                          

         March 6-March 13,2027         

               

  The Sitzmark Western Trip to Sun Valley ID will again be a joint trip with the Snowmads Ski Club of Racine. Sun Valley is a premier ski resort destination featuring 2,500 acres of skiable terrain across Bald and Dollar Mountains, with a 3,400-foot vertical drop and a 9,150-foot summit. Featuring an average of 250 sunny days a year, boundless, uncrowded runs for everyone, and an authentic ski town full of character, the sunny side of skiing is where you'll want to find yourself next season!

                               The Trip includes:

  • Roundtrip air from Milwaukee Salt Lake City /Sun Valley
  • Roundtrip airport transfers in Sun Valley
  • 7 – nights lodging at Sun Valley Village Apartments. All units have fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace and private balcony. - 3 Bedroom/3 Bath (King/King or Queen/2 Twins/Sleeper sofa).

  • Welcome party including appetizers & cocktail Sunday.
  • Midweek Dinner Party
  • Baggage Handling
  • All taxes and tips
  • Grocery and liquor store TBD closer to trip

  Flight Details:

  3/6/27   Delta Airlines # 2716 7:15 AM -9:49 AM  MKE / SLC

  3/6/27   Delta Airlines #3689 1:40 PM- 2:54 PM  SLC / SUN

  3/13/27 Delta Airlines # 3689 3:25 PM - 4:36 PM SUN /SLC

  3/13/27 Delta Airlines #2619 5:25PM - 9:25 PM SLC / MKE

             Air is additional cost $496 CHECK ONLY, $511 CREDIT 

  Lodging Only: 

  Base Price: 2 people per bedroom: $1738

  Base price single occupancy Private bedroom: $2938

  
  

  Base price includes Lodging, transportation and group party. 

  Additional 3% using credit

  
  

  Lift Tickets:

  The Full Ikon Pass includes 7 days of skiing at Sun Valley.  (The Ikon Base pass does not).

  Group lift ticket prices are as follows:

  • 3 of 4 Days $336.00 
  • 4 of 6 Days $438.00 
  • 5 of 7 Days $538.00
  • 6 of 8 Days $632.00

  Paying by check: a $1,000 payment is due at sign up and must be received within 7 working days. If not received could be removed from registration. Balance to be paid in full by December 30, 2026. Pay by Credit Card: (Full Payment due at sign up ).

  
  

  Sign up here:   https://www.sitzmark.org/event-6741725

  Deadline for sign-up  is November 1, 2026 and final payment is December 30th, 2026

         It is your responsibility to read and understand the club                                         Ski Trip Policies before signing up for trips.

  Trip Insurance is highly recommended. 

  One option: Travel Protectors . LLC

  Send email to : Insurance Option Or call 1-703-443-9055

  Make check or money order for payment in full, payable to Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc., and Mail to :

  Mary Beth Wild. 1004 Lou's Way. Slinger, WI 53086

                                                   OR:

  Pay online with a credit or debit card in full.

  Once your online payment is recorded or your check is received, your online registration will be confirmed via email.

  Trip leaders: TBD. If interested please email Western Trips Director

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• Bike & Barge, Mantua & Venice, Italy

  • Start
    04 Sep 2027
  • End
    11 Sep 2027
  • Location
    Mantua - Venice, Italy
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    14 registrants

  Register

  Bike and Barge

  Mantua to Venice, Italy

  September 4, 2027 to September 11, 2027

  
  

  
  

  Trip Leader John Graff 414-403-3478

  
  

  Make check payable to:

  Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.

  
  

  Mail to: Mark Harris N56W18741 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

  
  

  $800 deposit due on sign up, $1500 due March 1, 2027, and 

  Balance of trip cost due by June 1, 2027

  
  

  Barge Only- Lower Double Occupancy (B, C) 10' x 12' - $2,633

  Barge Only- Lower Single Occupancy (A) 8' x 10' - $3,102

  Barge Only- Upper Deck Double Occupancy (D) 10' x 12' - $2,936

  
  

  The above rooms require double occupancy unless expressly stated otherwise. 

  
  

  Special diets $50 USD   - Additional cost per person for (gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free and vegan diet). Non-contamination during the preparation of the meals cannot be guaranteed.

  
  

  Girolibero Rental Bikes - Personal bicycles are not allowed on board for logistical reasons and on-board space organization.

  • $140 USD touring bike
  • $340 USD e-bike

  Including Ortlieb rear side pannier (12,5 l), helmet (head 58-61 cm), insurance against theft and damage

  
  

  Highlights

  A fascinating journey by bike and boat across the Po Valley between Mantua, the pearl of the Renaissance, and Venice. Follow the course of the two important Italian rivers Mincio and Po, discovering unusual villages with rhythms now forgotten. After passing Ferrara, a bike-friendly city between Bologna and Venice, you can marvel at the sight of the Po Delta, where the roads are lost among reed beds and fishing valleys. The Venice lagoon begins in the little village of Chioggia: enjoy the view of the Serenissima (the traditional name of the ancient Republic of Venice) from your comfortable riverboat. The historic center of Mantua, a Renaissance jewel to be discovered. The fishing valleys of the Po Delta, where you can’t tell the water from the sky The thrill of arriving or departing from Venice by sea, like the ancient travelers 

  
  

  What awaits you

  The bike week takes place mainly on the Po River plains, on paved bike paths along rivers and canals, or on quiet country roads. The navigation is guaranteed all year round along the waterways parallel to the Po river.

  
  

  The boat is moored at night and usually moves after breakfast. Some parts of the route take place by boat, to allow easier access to the bike paths or simply to enjoy the sailing.

  
  

  This tour can either be self-guided or guided: choose to cycle at your own pace using our detailed App, or with the whole group following the tour leader.

  
  

  INCLUDED

  Accommodation

  • 8 days/7 nights, sheets and towels, hair dryers (one per cabin), courtesy kit with eco solid soaps (hand + body + shampoo) and shower cap, mid-week cabin cleaning, service and towel change, safe deposit box in cabin, air conditioning,  WiFi in common areas, board games, books and travel guides, harbour charges

  Meals

  • 7 breakfasts, 6 self-made packed lunches, 6 three-course dinners, welcome drink, afternoon snack, coffee and tea and other hot drinks on board, still and sparkling water dispenser (room temperature or cold water), ice dispenser

  Experiences

  • guided visit in Mantua, some short walking tours, visit of a cheese factory with tasting of typical Grana Padano, visit of Museum of Amusement rides and Popular Entertainment, grappa and spirits tasting in a typical distillery, visit of a historic glass factory on Murano island

  Cycling

  • daily briefings, APP including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks, digital tour information, bus transfer Ferrara-Adria, English speaking tour leader

  
  

  NOT INCLUDED

  1 dinner (day 2), drinks on board, public transportation in Venice (ACTV 48h- ticket suggested), Venice Access Fee https://cda.ve.it/en, transfers to/from first and last docking place, travel insurance, tips, everything not mentioned in the section “Included” 

  • Round trip air fare and transfers to and from barge • Transfers • Extra services not included in the package

  • Single Supplement -Roommate Request - if Non available a single supplement fee MAY apply.

  ITINERARY

  1. day: arrival in Mantova. Boarding after 5.00 PM. Overnight in Mantova

  2. day: Mantua round tour (35 km). Overnight in Mantua

  3. day: Mantua – Bergantino - Zelo (50 km). Overnight in Zelo

  4. day: Zelo – Ferrara – Adria (50 km by bike + bus transfer 1 hour 15 minutes). Overnight in Adria

  5. day: Adria – Po Delta Nature Reserve – Pellestrina island (40 km). Overnight in Pellestrina

  6. day: Pellestrina island – Lido - Venice (25 km). Overnight in Venice

  7. day: free day to enjoy the city at your own pace. Overnight in Venice

  8. day: check out by 9.00 AM

  
  

  Accommodation

  7 overnights aboard a riverboat: a real floating hotel ready to follow you during the biking stages and welcome you aboard in the evening. The atmosphere is comfortable and is designed down to the smallest detail to ensure you have an unforgettable stay. At dinner and in moments of relaxation, our chefs accompany you in a whirlwind of flavors and aromas, taking care of the preparation of traditional local dishes, while the crew, who live and work in the area, have in-depth knowledge of the territory and its customs. Cabins have private bathrooms and air conditioning.

  
  

  Features

  • Comfortable low beds (78 inches x 31 inches)
  • En-suite facilities
  • Large windows
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Safe deposit box
  • Ample space under the beds for the luggage: H36cm x W112cm x D80cm
  • Sheets and towels
  • Hair dryer
  • Courtesy kit with solid soap and shampoo, and shower cap
  • Mid-week cabin cleaning service and towel change
  • Schuko bipolar sockets (220V – 50Hz)

  
  

  BARGE

  The barge Ave Maria Italia is equipped with 17 cabins, capacity 31 guests in low beds 

  
  

  4 upper deck dbl/twin bed cabins 10'x12' (D) (2 person occupancy)

  10 lower deck dbl/twin bed cabins 10'x12' (B,C) (2 person occupancy) 

  3 lower deck single bed cabins 8'x10' (A) (1 person occupancy)

  
  

  The cabins are luminous, spacious, and functional, thanks to the carefully designed furnishings. most cabins can be arranged with either a double bed or two separate beds possible additional bunk beds in some cabins

  
  

  The charterer has the right to arrange the accommodation of passengers according to the above cabin allocation. 

  
  

  Panoramic saloon

  Breakfast and dinner are served in the cozy dining area with large panoramic windows.  Next to the dining area is a relaxation area with a coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate machine available any time of the day, a wide selection of board games, books, and travel guides, a 55″ multimedia screen, and free WiFi. The panoramic saloon is air-conditioned.

  
  

  Sundeck

  The sundeck with tables, chairs and deckchairs is the perfect spot to enjoy sailing, outdoor dining and chat with your new travel companions.

  
  

  About the barge

  “Ave Maria Italia” is a comfortable river cruise ship made in Italy, built with innovative solutions and where materials were chosen with aesthetics and comfort in mind. It is also a small barge capable of passing under low bridges and sailing on shallow water, typical of Italian waterways. 

  
  

  The barge was custom-built using the salvaged hull of a Po River dredge, all in strict compliance with new and stricter safety and eco-friendly standards. Ave Maria Italia is an “environmentally sustainable” boat due to energy conservation on board, purification of dark water, and navigation that does not damage the shores. 

  
  

  barge size: 41 m long and 7.5 m wide, air conditioning in the whole barge WiFi available in common areas, comfort Gold, Navigation guaranteed

  
  

  “Ave Maria Italia” has been specifically designed to sail along uncrowded waterways parallel to the Po river, not on the Po itself.

  Dry spells happen more and more often in large rivers (Po, Rhine, Danube…). However, since 2011 we have never had a day’s stop due to drought: the “Fissero-Tartaro-Canalbianco” canal that runs parallel to the Po River is regulated by a system of 6+3 locks, which guarantees a constant level of water, thus enabling navigation all year round, all the time.

  
  

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