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Italy's river Adige 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour (Level 1)

  • 8days
  • Italy

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River Adige Self-guided Cycling Tour Resia Pass to Verona

A bicycle journey along the Adige River Cycle Path, Italy's first bicycle path. Surrounded by an astonishing Dolomite Mountains landscape, set out to explore Trentino Alto Adige's most beautiful towns, including Bolzano, Merano, and Trento. Continue to Lake Garda and end the week's biking in romantic Verona, in the splendor of its medieval center or in Mantova, a Renaissance jewel to be discovered. 

Highlights:

  • The spa area of Merano, the elegant mountain town in South Tyrol
  • The ferry excursion on Lake Garda, the biggest lake in Italy
  • Verona's fascinating Arena, between Roman history and operas 

Tour Character: Level 1

A week on the pedals with easy stages suitable even for less experienced cyclists. The route is mostly flat, with a few short climbs, and runs on paved bike paths and low-traffic secondary roads. Always pay attention to the entrance and exit of cities, especially in Bolzano, Trento and Verona.

  • Total length: 285 km
  • Terrain: 95% tarmac, 5% unpaved
  • Train connection among the overnight stays: every day
  • Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: every day except day 7 

Included in the Tour:

  • 7 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
  • 7 Breakfast 
  • Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person)
  • Transfer from Bolzano to Resia Pass
  • App including Maps, Roadbook, GPS tracks
  • Digital information
  • 4-hour ferry cruise from Riva to Peschiera del Garda (bike included)
  • 7-days Hotline service

Not Included in the Tour:

  • Local taxes (approx 10-25 EUR)
  • Bike rental
  • Helmet - 15 EUR
  • Drinks and other meals
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned in 'included'

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Notes:

  • Extra nights:
    • Bolzano: From 85 EUR p.p (150 EUR single room)
    • Verona: From 85 EUR p.p (140 EUR single room)
    • Mantua: From 75 EUR p.p (130 EUR single room)
  • Departures Sundays and Wednesdays - Special departure dates on request for min 6 people
  • All rooms have en suite facilities. Most hotels have air conditioning while some smaller hotels and hotels located in mountain areas of northern Italy can be without air conditioning. 
  • Hybrid bike - 170 EUR

If you would like to rent a Touring bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (290 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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  • Day 1

    Bolzano

    Individual arrival. Bolzano is a famous commercial and tourist centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.

  • Day 2

    Resia pass – Silandro 50km

    We will drive you to Resia up to 1500 metres of height, where your cycling tour starts. The majestic cycle lane will take you past the lake Resia and the cluster of Montemaria near Silandro.

  • Day 3

    Silandro – Merano 40km

    The tour continues along the Adige, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing Castle Dornsberg. You arrive in the beautiful city of Merano.

  • Day 4

    Merano – Bolzano 35/40Km

    Cycling on cycle paths and secondary roads you will reach the confluence of the rivers Isarco and Adige. Along the way you will admire the biggest apple plantation in Europe and in Lana you can even visit the apple museum.

  • Day 5

    Bolzano – Trento 65/70Km

    Cycling along the lane you follow the Adige beside apple orchards, vineyards and through the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. Along the river banks you ride towards Trento. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.

  • Day 6

    Trento – Desenzano/Peschiera 50km by bike + ferry

    You’ll reach the Lake Garda. Before leaving for Riva, don’t miss the sight of the lake from above! The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake. The boat excursion alone makes the whole trip worthwhile.

  • Day 7

    Desenzano/Peschiera – Verona/ Mantua 60/70 km

    After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet again the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, 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. Alternatively you can follow one of the most famous Italian cycle paths, which runs parallel to the River Mincio ending the stage in Mantua. If you sleep in Desenzano, this stage is 60 km to Verona or 70 km to Mantua

  • Day 8

    Verona/ Mantua

    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.

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Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Apr 18 2027 Apr 25 2027 8 Single rooms 1,400€
Double rooms 970€
Apr 25 2027 May 02 2027 8 Single rooms 1,400€
Double rooms 970€
May 02 2027 May 09 2027 8 Single rooms 1,400€
Double rooms 970€
May 09 2027 May 16 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
May 12 2027 May 19 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
May 16 2027 May 23 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
May 19 2027 May 26 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
May 23 2027 May 30 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
May 26 2027 Jun 02 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
May 30 2027 Jun 06 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 02 2027 Jun 09 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 06 2027 Jun 13 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 09 2027 Jun 16 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 13 2027 Jun 20 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 16 2027 Jun 23 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 20 2027 Jun 27 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 23 2027 Jun 30 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 27 2027 Jul 04 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jun 30 2027 Jul 07 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 04 2027 Jul 11 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 07 2027 Jul 14 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 11 2027 Jul 18 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 14 2027 Jul 21 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 18 2027 Jul 25 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 21 2027 Jul 28 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 25 2027 Aug 01 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Jul 28 2027 Aug 04 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 01 2027 Aug 08 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 04 2027 Aug 11 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 08 2027 Aug 15 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 11 2027 Aug 18 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 15 2027 Aug 22 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 18 2027 Aug 25 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 22 2027 Aug 29 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 25 2027 Sep 01 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Aug 29 2027 Sep 05 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Sep 01 2027 Sep 08 2027 8 Single rooms 1,650€
Double rooms 1,220€
Sep 05 2027 Sep 12 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
Sep 08 2027 Sep 15 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
Sep 12 2027 Sep 19 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
Sep 15 2027 Sep 22 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
Sep 19 2027 Sep 26 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
Sep 22 2027 Sep 29 2027 8 Single rooms 1,600€
Double rooms 1,170€
Sep 26 2027 Oct 03 2027 8 Single rooms 1,400€
Double rooms 970€
Oct 03 2027 Oct 10 2027 8 Single rooms 1,400€
Double rooms 970€

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