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Italy's river to Garda Lake 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1
This beautiful tour offers you mountain scenery, green landscapes and gently flowing rivers. From the Austrian border through the Italian South Tyrol you will cycle along quiet routes, past peaceful villages and picturesque little castles and cloisters.
The route is mainly flat with only a few short climbs, on paved cycle paths or secondary roads. 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.
If you would like to book a Touring bike (110 EUR) or E-bike (270 EUR) or helmet (15 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
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Bolzano
Individual arrival. Located along the Isarco river, bilingual Bolzano has always been at the crossroads between the Mediterranean and central Europe. Today it is an important commercial and tourist city, whose charming centre is dotted with colourful houses in typical Tyrolean style.
Resia Pass – Silandro (50 km)
We will drive you to Resia up to 1,500 metres of height, where your cycling tour starts. The majestic cycle lane will take you past the lake Resia with its amazing church tower and the cloister of Montemaria. Further, you will pass through the hamlets Clusio, Glorenza (Italy’s smallest walled town) and Lasa (famous for its marble), until you reach Silandro.
Silandro – Merano (40 km)
The tour continues along the river Adige, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing castle Dornsberg. Finally, you will arrive in beautiful Merano, the second biggest town of South Tyrol: take a walk in its lovely city centre and don’t miss its famous thermal baths.
Merano – Bolzano/surroundings (35/40 Km)
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.
Bolzano/surroundings – Trento (70/65 Km)
You will start riding along the River Adige cycle path, through orchards and the vineyards of the renowned Wine Route. Half way between Bolzano and Trento you will reach Salorno, which represents the linguistic border between the German and the Italian world. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.
Trento – Garda Lake (50 km)
The river Adige will take you to Rovereto, famous for its museum of modern and contemporary art. After a short ascent to Passo di San Giovanni, you will enjoy a superb view over the Garda Lake, before starting your (well deserved) descent to the lake shore.
Garda Lake
Free day at Lake Garda, a unique location where mountain traditions meet the Mediterranean warmth. The perfect spot to end your cycling trip: you can unwind swimming in the lake or strolling along the lakeside promenades of the small towns at the northern tip of the lake, such as Limone or Malcesine. Don’t miss a visit to Riva del Garda, an enchanting town that climbs the rugged cliffs, and reach the fortress of ‘Il Bastione’ with a panoramic lift.
Garda Lake
After breakfast, end of services
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Apr 28 2024 | May 05 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,330€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
May 05 2024 | May 12 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,330€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
May 12 2024 | May 19 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,460€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,060€ | |||||
May 19 2024 | May 26 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,460€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,060€ | |||||
May 26 2024 | Jun 02 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jun 02 2024 | Jun 09 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jun 09 2024 | Jun 16 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jun 16 2024 | Jun 23 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jun 23 2024 | Jun 30 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jun 26 2024 | Jul 03 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jun 30 2024 | Jul 07 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 03 2024 | Jul 10 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 07 2024 | Jul 14 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 10 2024 | Jul 17 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 14 2024 | Jul 21 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 17 2024 | Jul 24 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 21 2024 | Jul 28 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 24 2024 | Jul 31 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 28 2024 | Aug 04 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Jul 31 2024 | Aug 07 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 04 2024 | Aug 11 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 07 2024 | Aug 14 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 11 2024 | Aug 18 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 14 2024 | Aug 21 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 18 2024 | Aug 25 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 21 2024 | Aug 28 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 25 2024 | Sep 01 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Aug 28 2024 | Sep 04 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Sep 01 2024 | Sep 08 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,500€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,100€ | |||||
Sep 08 2024 | Sep 15 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,460€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,060€ | |||||
Sep 15 2024 | Sep 22 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,460€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,060€ | |||||
Sep 22 2024 | Sep 29 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,460€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,060€ | |||||
Sep 29 2024 | Oct 06 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,330€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ |
If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.
Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote