8-days 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:

• The sunken church: The sunken church in the Reschensee is especially worth seeing. Tip: before leaving, take time to take a photo of the impressive natural landscape.
• South Tyrol: If you had to describe South Tyrol in three words, it would be: wine, charm and nature. No matter where, South Tyrol is impressive. From Meran to Bolzano it has a unique flair and incomparable hospitality.
• Lago di Garda: Lake Garda and its lovely towns and villages offers a special lifestyle. No place is like the other and so the lake offers the right spot for everyone. Just enjoy the good life and relax.

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:

• 7 nights accomodation 3* and 4* hotels
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing
• Luggage transfer
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Return transfer to Resia every SAT, MON and TUE morning, costs EUR 119 per person, EUR 49 for your own bike, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance
• Tourist tax, if due
• Printed route book, per person EUR 20
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

If you would like to rent a bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (299 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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Notes:

• In Season 1 and 2, some arrivals include a double overnight stay in Silandro (instead of staying in Resia or nearby) with a transfer to Resia for the start of the cycling stage.
• This tour is also available 7 days/ 6 nights
• Extra nights (price depends on date booked)
  • Resia: From 109 EUR p.p (+19 EUR single person)
  • Riva: From 85 EUR p.p (+85 EUR single person
• Rental bike PLUS - 189 EUR on request

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

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