Innsbruck to Lake Garda 8-days

Orchards and vineyards on the Adige cycle path

Say ‘ciao bella’ to an amazing eight day cycling tour! From Innsbruck you cycle comfortably to the largest lake in Italy – Lake Garda. Imposing mountain ranges, spectacular panoramic views and a culinary tour through the vineyards and orchards of South Tyrol. This is a cycle tour in the Mediterranean which leaves nothing to be desired.

Details of the cycle tour from Innsbruck to Lake Garda

It is 325 kilometres by bike from Innsbruck to Lake Garda. Orchards, vineyards, castles and palaces line your way. Your constant companion is the river valley of the Inn and Adige.Tip: Treat yourself to a glass of wine and a plate of pasta on a cosy terrace in the wine village of Auer.

Highlights of the cycle tour from Innsbruck to Lake Garda at a glance:

• Indulgent cycling holiday: Through orchards and vineyards along the South Tyrolean Wine Route, you cycle along the Eldorado of South Tyrol. Selected wines and fruits line your way, just waiting to be tasted!
• Trentino vineyards and landscapes: In Trento, a sightseeing tip for you: in addition to the lovely old town with the stately Cathedral in the centre, the castle Buonconsiglio is also worth a visit!
• Delicious pistachio ice cream by a beautiful lake: Admire Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, and experience ‘la Dolce Vita’ in the truest sense! Especially in the Gelateria Bologna in Mori!

Useful information about the cycle tour from Innsbruck to Lake Garda:

After your arrival in the capital of Tyrol Innsbruck, you cycle through the vineyards of South Tyrol over eight days. From Innsbruck you cycle to Imst. Then by bus over the Reschenpass to Landeck then by bike downhill. So it’s the ideal route for a casual cyclist. Along the Etsch Cycle Path, you continue down the Adige River to Bolzano, Ora, Trento and finally to the beautiful Lake Garda. The cycle tour runs on farm roads between orchards and vineyards and offers ample opportunity to have a rest and soak in the atmosphere. On average, you complete 50 kilometres per day.

Tour Character: Level 2

You will cycle on beautiful bike paths in the river valleys of the Inn and Adige and on numerous quiet side roads between orchards and vineyards. You will be taken from the Inntal valley to the mountain pass Reschenpass. From there, you can enjoy a descent of over 1,200 metres in altitude. Sometimes small climbs will be necessary.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 3* and 4* Hotels
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing (German, English)
• Luggage transfer between the hotels
• Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English with route maps, route description,local attractions, important telephone numbers)
• 1 Bus transfer from Landeck - Nauders, incl. your bike
• 1 Pistachio ice-cream on the way to Lake Garda
• GPS-data is available and app navigation 
• Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Return transfer by minibus to Innsbruck every Saturday morning, costs 95 EUR per person, plus 29 EUR extra for your bike, to be paid for at the time, reservation is necessary
• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
• Also bookable as a sportive tour

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Innsbruck train station
• Innsbruck and Munich airport
• Hotel car park costs EUR 17 per day, no reservation possible
• Public bus from Riva/Torbole to Rovereto, good train connections from Rovereto to Innsbruck
• Departure Wednesdays and Saturdays only

If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or e-bike (239 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected] 

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