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Adige River: Bolzano to Verona 5-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1
The best of the Adige cycling route in five days! Start cycling in South Tyrol, a crossroads of peoples and cultures. As you follow the course of the Adige River southward, vineyards and perched castles give way to olive groves, typical of the Lake Garda area. Grand finale with arrival in Verona, one of the most beautiful and important cities of art in the Veneto region: if you are passionate about history (and love legends) you will not be disappointed.
As a whole it is an easy to manage itinerary, riding on secondary streets with low traffic or paved bike paths. There are light hilly bits with short uphill sections. Leisure cycling in mostly flat areas, with only a few short ups and downs. Little effort required, suitable for everyone. The longest stage, from Bolzano to Trento, can be shortened by taking the train.
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Bolzano
Individual arrival. Bolzano is a famous commercial and tourist centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German-speaking world.
Bolzano – Trento 65/70 km
Today you will ride mostly along the Adige River, through orchards and vineyards passing the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. The dam pathways leads then to Trento. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.
Trento – Desenzano/Peschiera 50 km by bike + ferry
Always pedalling along the river Adige you reach Rovereto and Mori. From here westwards towards Lake Garda. After a short ascent, a refreshing descent will follow and lead you to Torbole and Riva. The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake.
Desenzano/Peschiera – Verona 60/35 km
Today you head to Verona. With the Adige crossing it, this is one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Juliet’s House.
Verona
Departure after breakfast.
Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen, in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Mar 30 2025 | Apr 03 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Apr 06 2025 | Apr 10 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Apr 13 2025 | Apr 17 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Apr 20 2025 | Apr 24 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Apr 27 2025 | May 01 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Apr 30 2025 | May 04 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
May 04 2025 | May 08 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
May 07 2025 | May 11 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
May 11 2025 | May 15 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
May 14 2025 | May 18 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
May 18 2025 | May 22 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
May 21 2025 | May 25 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
May 25 2025 | May 29 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
May 28 2025 | Jun 01 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 01 2025 | Jun 05 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 04 2025 | Jun 08 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 08 2025 | Jun 12 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 11 2025 | Jun 15 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 15 2025 | Jun 19 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 18 2025 | Jun 22 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 22 2025 | Jun 26 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 25 2025 | Jun 29 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jun 29 2025 | Jul 03 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 02 2025 | Jul 06 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 06 2025 | Jul 10 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 09 2025 | Jul 13 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 13 2025 | Jul 17 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 16 2025 | Jul 20 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 20 2025 | Jul 24 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 23 2025 | Jul 27 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 27 2025 | Jul 31 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 30 2025 | Aug 03 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 03 2025 | Aug 07 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 06 2025 | Aug 10 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 10 2025 | Aug 14 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 13 2025 | Aug 17 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 17 2025 | Aug 21 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 20 2025 | Aug 24 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 24 2025 | Aug 28 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 27 2025 | Aug 31 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Aug 31 2025 | Sep 04 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Sep 03 2025 | Sep 07 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,040€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Sep 07 2025 | Sep 11 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 10 2025 | Sep 14 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 14 2025 | Sep 18 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 17 2025 | Sep 21 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 21 2025 | Sep 25 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 24 2025 | Sep 28 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 28 2025 | Oct 02 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Oct 05 2025 | Oct 09 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ | |||||
Oct 12 2025 | Oct 16 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 890€ | ||
Double rooms | 640€ |
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The Adige River 5-day self-guided ride was our first ever organised bike ride. We loved every minute of it. The riding was amazing with great views and lovely villages at every pedal stroke. The towns chosen for overnight stops were really different from each other but all beautiful and interesting in their own right. The trip on Lake Garda was a highlight and really added another dimension to the ride. Bike tracks and small back roads felt safe at all times and the maps and guide were very accurate, easy to read and informative. The bikes were amazingly smooth to ride. We had an e-bike and a regular bike and both were in great condition with no problems over the journey. Tony and Mandy, Victoria, Australia, June 2019