Every year TGS Eurogroup organizes “Su e Zo per i Ponti”, a non competitive walk for everybody: young and old, school parties, families...

We are waiting for you again this year, so that we can spend a beautiful day together in friendship and solidarity.
Two routes are available through all the major sights and wonderful spots of Venice: you decide to run… or walk as you like, seeing all the beauties that Venice has to offer.
Come with us and bring your friends with you!
New for 2010: a Prelude to the Su e Zo the night before the walk!

Promoted by the Associations: TGS Eurogroup (Youth and Social Tourism) - A.Ge.S.C. (Catholic School Parent Association) - C.T.G. (Youth Tourist Centre) - Ex Allievi Don Bosco (Former Pupils of Salesian Schools) - FISM (Italian Federation of Nursery Schools) - NOI Associazione - F.I.A.S.P (Italian Federation Sports for Everyone).
Supported by Veneto Region, Province of Venice, Venice Municipality, Venice Port Authority and Veneto Region Education Department.
In collaboration with Sports councillorship, Tourism councillorship of Venice Municipality.

The March will take place on SUNDAY 18 APRIL 2010 in VENICE:

Programme:

SATURDAY 17 APRIL

8.30pm

PRELUDE to the SU E ZO PER I PONTI Piazza San Marco (front of Museo Correr) A special evening as a tribute to Venice and the Su e Zo, through choral singing and other surprises.

SUNDAY 18 APRIL

08.00 am	Holy Mass of “Su e zo per i ponti” in Basilica San Marco with "Improvvisando" Choir from Conegliano.
09.30 am	Gathering of all folk groups in Piazza San Marco Flag-raising ceremony in the presence of dignitaries
10.00 am	Lighting the beacon
10.00 am	1) Start of Su e Zo per i Ponti from Piazza San Marco (corner of Palazzo Ducale) 2) Start of Su e Zo per i Ponti from the Railway Station (school parties only)
12.30 pm	Folk groups parade in Piazza San Marco Special prizegiving to the groups
02.00 pm	End of the walk

Routes:
There are three routes available:
1) main route, which is about 13 km long (8 miles) and crosses 53 bridges (start and arrival at Piazza S. Marco);
2) shorter route for school parties only, which is about 6 km long (3,5 miles) and crosses 26 bridges (start at the Railway station, arrival at Piazza S. Marco);

Map:
Printable version [460k]

Fact sheet :
Printable version [English - 115k]

Brochure:
Printable version [Italian - 900k]

Refreshment points:
There are three official refreshment points.
Offered to all participants are:
“Goccia di Carnia” water, “Fraccaro” brioche, “Rigoni” honey and jam, "Milka" chocolate, "Tonon" biscuits, "Gatorade" drinks, other food and drinks provided by Venice Port Authority and APV Investimenti.

The event will take place in any weather.
The committee accepts no responsibility for accident or injury sustained whilst participating in this event.

USEFUL INFORMATION

How to get to Piazza San Marco

From Trochetto
ACTV waterbus line 2 (departures every 10 minutes)
Journey time: about 35 minutes

From Piazzale Roma - Ferrovia
ACTV waterbus line 2 (departures every 10 minutes)
Journey time: about 35 minutes

Public transport information
HELLO VENEZIA
+39.041.2424
www.hellovenezia.it - www.actv.it
Information and bookings related to public transport and all main events in Venice.

Hotel information

+39.041.5222264 - 199.173309
info@veneziasi.it
www.veneziasi.it
Hotel information and bookings.

Collaborating restaurants and hotels
(please show the ticket of the event)

Hotel:
Hotel "Casa Fontana" - tel. +39.041.5220579, fax +39.041.5231040, www.hotelfontana.it

Anyone who is interested is advised to contact these places personally.