Tour
Arrive early and use the time for a first short tour. Enjoy the evening on the lake shore or in the center of Desenzano or Sirmione.
Today you start you first tour through the Lugana wine-growing region to the banks of the Mincio. From here you follow the river to the historic fortress of Peschiera and back to Lake Garda. Enjoy the view of the lake for the next few kilometers as you cycle directly on the lake shore. Later you turn into the hinterland and cycle through apple orchards and the vineyards of Bardolino. The last kilometers run along the shore of the lake, which you follow to the wonderful town of Garda.
The tour starts in the direction of the Adige Valley. Enjoy the magnificent views of the lake as you cycle through olive groves and grape vines. In the Adige Valley, you follow the flat bike path to the north. In Mori you leave the Adige and cycle over the Passo San Giovanni to Torbole or to Riva. Be sure to stop before the fast descent, because a spectacular view of Lake Garda awaits you here!
You follow on a well-developed cycle path the Sarca, one of the largest rivers in Trentino, to Pietramurata. The village is surrounded by the highest rocks and offers a great view. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural park before visiting the Arco Fortress. Enjoy the evening on the shores of Lake Garda.
In the morning you take a transfer up to Lake Ledro. You follow the valley Ledro to the next alpine lake, Lake Idro. Vou follow the path along the lake for a while. You might even dare to take a bath in this lake with excellent water quality and a magnificent mountain panorama. The cycle path leads you slightly downhill through the Val Sabbia until you are back at Lake Garda. In the evening, stroll along the flower-bedecked promenade and enjoy a ice cream.
Your last cycling stage has a few hills for you. Today you cycle through the hinterland, where the Lugang, the Chiaretto and the Groppello - typical and historic wines of Lake Garda - are pressed. After returning to Lake Garda, enjoy a glass of one of these wines at your destination and toast your wonderful journey.
Today your trip around Lake Garda ends after breakfast at the hotel. We would be happy to book extra nights for you. On your journey home, you will take many beautiful memories with you.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- 6 nights with breakfast in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Room with shower/bath/WC
- Personal tour information
- Luggage transport
- 1 transfer Torbole/Riva - Lake Ledro incl. bike
- 1 pistachio ice cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Torbole/Riva
- Map of bike trails with marked route
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app
- Tips for tour preparation
- Touristic information
- 7 days hotline service
Below please find more information about your bike trip. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421-886890.
Arrival by train
The nearest train station is Desenzano train station. Desenzano is easily accessible by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to the hotel. Current schedule information and price information can be found at:
Arrival by plane
There are four airports near the Lake Garda. Verona, Venice, Treviso and Bergamo can be reached cheaply from many German and European airports.
Parking facilities at the starthing hote
There are paid parking spaces and car parks subject to availability, cost approx. 17 € per day, advance reservation is not possible. You will receive detailed information on parking facilities at the hotel you have booked with the detailed travel documents two weeks before the start of your trip.
Condition of the bike paths
The route is mostly gently hilly with several longer climbs. You ride on cycle paths and side roads with little traffic. More traffic must be expected at city entrances and exits and on short connecting sections.
Available rental bikes
You can choose between 21-speed gear shift and freewheel or electric bikes. You simply specify your wishes at time of booking.
Special dates
Special dates are bookable on request.
Cycling in italy
In Italy, warning vests are mandatory outside closed areas at night and at dusk.
Extra costs which are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 days hotline service
In case of chain breakdown, flooding or other bad surprises that makes a continuation of your tour impossible: no problem, we also work during weekends and you can reach us 7 days a week in case of emergency.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
For all those who want to combine comfort with sustainability and only require digital travel documents, we grant a discount of € 20.00 per room.
Please let us know at the time of booking whether you would like to use printed or digital travel documents.
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Christine Jockel