Self-guided Lake Reschen to Lake Garda

Two lakes, as different as night and day: Reschensee and Lake Garda. What they do share is their breathtaking beauty—and they mark the start and finish of this timelessly popular cycling tour. The journey begins in northern South Tyrol, where the stunning view of Reschensee already sets the tone. Apple orchards, vineyards, castles, and palaces accompany you through the Vinschgau Valley. The lively streets and bustling piazzas of Merano and Bolzano await, before you follow the Adige River past the German-speaking border. At Lake Garda, Mediterranean charm and the spirit of “Dolce Vita” welcome you. Along the way, cultural highlights abound—be sure to visit Ötzi, the world-famous Iceman, in Bolzano

Highlights:

• Magnificent panorama of the Ortler
• South Tyrolean wine and fruit in the Venosta
• The spa town of Merano
• The Lake Garda towns of Torbole and Riva

Tour character: Level 1

You will cycle on beautiful bike paths mainly along the Adige River. The route will lead you from the Reschenpass (mountain pass) almost 1,500 metres in altitude downhill to Lake Garda. However, you will have to cycle some small climbs too. Overall, you will find yourself on beautiful bike paths and country lanes. Unfortunately, moderate traffic is unavoidable on some short connecting roads.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 6 nights in 3* and 4* hotel accommodation
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing 
• Luggage transfer
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• 1 pistachio ice-cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
• Service hotlin

Not Included in the Tour:

• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Return transfer from Riva or Torbole to Resia every Saturday, Monday and Tuesday morning, costs EUR 115 per person, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary
• Tourist tax, if due

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Arrival by train to Landeck and from there by bus to Reschen, duration approx. 1.5 hours. Or by train via Bolzano and Merano to Malles and from there by bus to Resia/Reschen, duration approx. 30 minutes
• Innsbruck or Bolzano airport
• Parking: Hotel parking spaces, costs EUR 6 to EUR 15 per day or EUR 70 per week. Public parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 70 per week
• Departure by bus and train from Lake Garda to Resia, duration approx. 6 hours with 3 changes in Rovereto, Bolzano and Merano and from Malles by bus to Resia

Notes:

• Extra Nights (price depends on date booked)
  • Resia: From 99 EUR p.p (+19 EUR single person)
  • Riva: From 79 EUR p.p (+79 EUR single person)
• This tour is also available in 8 days/ 7 nights
• Departures Friday to Monday (daily from 22/5 - 3/9)
• Rental bike PLUS - 179 EUR on request

If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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