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Lake Garda 6-Day Family Cycling Tour (Level 1)
Lake Garda and the surrounding hills provide the backdrop, while with your family you can look for medieval castles, visit fairy-tale villages, or spend a fun day among the colors at Sigurtà Park, an oasis of nature not far from the lake. The bike trails are kid-friendly, and there's even room to relax: the shores of the lake or the hotel's swimming pool are within easy reach!
Routes are devised with the younger travellers in mind and are predominantly on cycle ways and quiet roads. The itinerary is designed in loops and it’s mainly flat, with no significant climbs. Leisure cycling in mostly flat areas, with only a few short ups and downs. Little effort required, suitable for the entire family.
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Salionze
Individual arrival and overnight
Solferino
First day on bike among fruit plantations and vineyards of the eminent still white wine Lugana, characteristic of this region. You arrive in Solferino, the site of the famous battle that ended the Italian Second War of Independence, providing the basis for a united Italy. Along the way you can spot a few historic castles: in Monzambano, in Castellaro Lagusello, in Pozzolengo and in Ponti sul Mincio.
BIKE KM 45 / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 440 - 440
Mantua - Borghetto - Park Sigurtà
A private transfer will take you and your bikes to the enchanting Renaissance town of Mantua, a City State once ruled by the Gonzaga family, and now considered by many as Italy’s “Sleeping Beauty”. From there you start cycling along the Mincio river to the hamlet of Borghetto, listed among “Italy’s most beautiful villages” and renowned, along with neighbouring Valeggio, for its tortellini. The highlight of the day is Sigurtà Garden Park (www.sigurta.it). It covers a surface area of 600,000 sq. meters, with paths linking 18 ponds, meadows, a labyrinthine maze, a medicinal plants garden and large sundial, as well as an educational play farm.
TRANSFER minivan 40 minutes / BIKE KM 45 / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 270 - 220
Garda
After a short ride to Peschiera a ferry transfer takes you to Garda, the small town which gave its name to the lake. Once in Garda, get back on saddle and enjoy the route along the amazing lakeside towards Bardolino, famous for the red wine. You can choose to make a small detour and reach the enchanting Lazise, another fascinating historic hamlet. On the way back towards Peschiera, you pass through an area, which is well known for big amusement parks.
TRANSFER ferry 1 hour / BIKE KM 40 / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 340 -340
Sirmione
You start your day cycling through the rolling hills of the southern shore of Lake Garda, passing San Martino della Battaglia, which is remembered for the battles of the Italian War of Independence together with Solferino. Back to the lake one of the most picturesque places, Sirmione, welcomes you. A castle with battlements and fortified towers guards the entrance to this medieval town. Don’t miss a visit to the Grotte di Catullo, the remains of a Roman villa built between the end of the 1st century B.C. and the beginning of the 1st century A.D. with a wonderful view over the lake.
BIKE KM 45 / ELEVATION GAIN (M) + 310 - 310
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Departure after breakfast.
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Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Apr 06 2025 | Apr 11 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,090€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Apr 13 2025 | Apr 18 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
Apr 20 2025 | Apr 25 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
Apr 27 2025 | May 02 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
May 04 2025 | May 09 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,090€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
May 11 2025 | May 16 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
May 18 2025 | May 23 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
May 25 2025 | May 30 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
Jun 01 2025 | Jun 06 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Jun 08 2025 | Jun 13 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Jun 15 2025 | Jun 20 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Jun 22 2025 | Jun 27 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Jun 29 2025 | Jul 04 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Jul 06 2025 | Jul 11 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Jul 13 2025 | Jul 18 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Jul 20 2025 | Jul 25 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Jul 27 2025 | Aug 01 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Aug 03 2025 | Aug 08 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Aug 10 2025 | Aug 15 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Aug 17 2025 | Aug 22 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Aug 24 2025 | Aug 29 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Aug 31 2025 | Sep 05 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,390€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,090€ | |||||
Sep 07 2025 | Sep 12 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Sep 14 2025 | Sep 19 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,290€ | ||
Double rooms | 990€ | |||||
Sep 21 2025 | Sep 26 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
Sep 28 2025 | Oct 03 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,190€ | ||
Double rooms | 890€ | |||||
Oct 05 2025 | Oct 10 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,090€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Oct 12 2025 | Oct 17 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,090€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ |
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