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Cycle break with a view of Riva del Garda

Around Lake Garda

Glistening lakes, green valleys, well-fortified castles

7 Days / 6 Nights
Challenging
Cycle break with a view of Riva del Garda

It will probably be a few more years before the cycle path around Italy’s largest lake is completed. With us you can already fulfill this dream of cycling around the entire Lake Garda. Ride on the shore, along flower-adorned promenades and let your eyes wander over the wide, sparkling surface of the water. Refresh yourself in the lesser known but no less enchanting Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. The views in the valleys are impressive. Wonderfully designed cycle paths lead you through the fertile Adige valley, the panoramic Valle del Sarca and the romantic Val Sabbia. In addition to the impressive scenery, the region around Lake Garda has also outstanding cuisine to offer. Taste the best olive oil, excellent wines, ripe citrus fruits and tasty freshwater fish on every daily stage of your holiday. So what are you waiting for, all is ready and served for you!

The circular tour starts at the southern part of Lake Garda in Desenzano/Sirmione. You then cycle counter-clockwise around the glistening lake and experience not only the fascination of the water, but also the beautiful regions that surround Lake Garda. Since the surrounding area can also be seen and, above all, tasted. Regional delicacies await you everywhere along the way.

  • Peschiera fortress complex: Already on the second day our cycle tour takes you to a historical highlight, the fortress of Peschiera. It used to be a stone gatehouse in the city wall, today it is a fascinating gateway to the old town. The star-shaped fortess, completely surrounded by water, impresses with its old and romantic charm.
  • Valle del Sarca: One of the largest rivers in the Trentino is the river Sarca. The Valle del Sarca valley of the same name runs north of Lake Garda to the Adamello-Brenta nature park. Our tour also offers you unique views of the valley.
  • The Alpine Lakes: Two other lakes almost steal the show from Lake Garda on this tour, we are talking about Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. Those two alpine lakes feature excellent water quality and are located in the picturesque mountain panorama.

After your arrival in Desenzano/Sirmione, you cycle in just eight days around Lake Garda. However, since there is unfortunately no cycle path that runs directly along the shore, this route often deviates inland. But that is not a disadvantage at all, since it gives you a great insight into the regions that surround Lake Garda.

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Itinerary at a glance

On Lake Garda, you can expect picturesque landscapes, charming villages and first-class cuisine. An insider tip is to visit Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. Visit the fortress of Peschiera and afterwards the old town.

Take a stroll through the historic centre and along the lakeside.

Hotel (example): Bonotto

 

You cycle on gently hilly terrain through the wine-growing area of Lugana to the shores of the river Mincio. This river takes you to the historic fortress complex of Peschiera and back to Lake Garda. For a few kilometres the cycle path runs directly along the lakeside and lateron slightly leads you into the hinterland. Through orchards and Bardolino vines you return to the shore, which you follow under shady pine trees all the way into the charming lake resort Garda.

Hotel (example): Poiano

 

You leave the shore towards the Etsch river valley. With this you once again enjnoy the marvellous views across the lake and follow the cycle route through olive groves and vines. At the Etsch-cycle path you then continue leisurely northward always accompanied by countless fruit trees. As early as Mori you leave the river again and continue across the Passo san Giovanni to Torbole or onwards to Riva. Shortly before you reach Lake Garda again, you enjoy once again a breathtaking view across the lake and the Sarcatal-valley.

Hotel (example): Caravel

 

One of the largest rivers in the Trentino is the river Sarca. You follow it along a best-designed cycle path from Torbole into the valley until Pietramurata. The village is surrounded by the highest Lake Garda mountainsides and offers a fantastic view. Enjoy the quiet in this nature park and visit the fortress in Arco before you reach the shores of Lake Garda again.

Hotel (example): Caravel

 

In the morning a transfer takes you up to Lake Ledro. You follow the same-named valley to the next picturesque alpine lake. Lake Idro is your companion for a while. You will be delighted by its outstanding water quality and its marvellous mountain panorama. Along the cycle path through the Val Sabbia-valley you then always cycle slightly downhill until the mighty Lake Garda opens up in front of you again. In Salò stroll along the flower-adorned promenade and enjoy a smooth Gelato.

Hotel (example): Rivalta

 

Sanft hüglig führt Sie die letzte Radetappe etwas ins Hinterland. Mit dem Lugana, dem Chiaretto und Groppello werden hier die typischen und historischen Weine des Gardasees gekeltert. Spätestens wenn Sie wieder den Ausgangspunkt Ihrer Reise erreicht haben, sollten Sie mit einer dieser Sorten auf eine erlebnisreiche und wunderschöne Radtour anstoßen.

Hotelbeispiel: Bonotto

 

Day
07
Departure or extra days

Itinerary at a glance

On Lake Garda, you can expect picturesque landscapes, charming villages and first-class cuisine. An insider tip is to visit Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. Visit the fortress of Peschiera and afterwards the old town.

Take a stroll through the historic centre and along the lakeside.

Hotel (example): Bonotto

 

You cycle on gently hilly terrain through the wine-growing area of Lugana to the shores of the river Mincio. This river takes you to the historic fortress complex of Peschiera and back to Lake Garda. For a few kilometres the cycle path runs directly along the lakeside and lateron slightly leads you into the hinterland. Through orchards and Bardolino vines you return to the shore, which you follow under shady pine trees all the way into the charming lake resort Garda.

Hotel (example): La Perla

 

You leave the shore towards the Adige river valley. With this you once again enjnoy the marvellous views across the lake and follow the cycle route through olive groves and vines. At the Adige-cycle path you then continue leisurely northward always accompanied by countless fruit trees. As early as Mori you leave the river again and continue across the Passo san Giovanni to Torbole or onwards to Riva. Shortly before you reach Lake Garda again, you enjoy once again a breathtaking view across the lake and the SValle del Sarca-valley.

Hotel (example): Canarino

 

One of the largest rivers in the Trentino is the river Sarca. You follow it along a best-designed cycle path from Torbole into the valley until Pietramurata. The village is surrounded by the highest Lake Garda mountainsides and offers a fantastic view. Enjoy the quiet in this nature park and visit the fortress in Arco before you reach the shores of Lake Garda again.

Hotel (example): Canarino

 

In the morning a transfer takes you up to Lake Ledro. You follow the same-named valley to the next picturesque alpine lake. Lake Idro is your companion for a while. You will be delighted by its outstanding water quality and its marvellous mountain panorama. Along the cycle path through the Val Sabbia-valley you then always cycle slightly downhill until the mighty Lake Garda opens up in front of you again. In Salò stroll along the flower-adorned promenade and enjoy a smooth Gelato.

Hotel (example): Rivalta

 

Sanft hüglig führt Sie die letzte Radetappe etwas ins Hinterland. Mit dem Lugana, dem Chiaretto und Groppello werden hier die typischen und historischen Weine des Gardasees gekeltert. Spätestens wenn Sie wieder den Ausgangspunkt Ihrer Reise erreicht haben, sollten Sie mit einer dieser Sorten auf eine erlebnisreiche und wunderschöne Radtour anstoßen.

Hotelbeispiel: Bonotto

 

Day
07
Departure or extra days

Route information

Challenging

You cycle on cycle paths and side roads with very little traffic. Overall gently hilly terrain with several also longer ascents. When entering and exiting a town as well as on short connecting sections expect slightly heavier traffic.

Prices & Dates

Category: 3***- and 4**** hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex bike 7-speed
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
50 cm |
51 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 transfer Torbole/Riva – Ledrosee, incl. your bike
  • 1 Fresh squeezed fruit juice en route to Torbole/Riva
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train station Desenzano del Garda
  • Verona, Venice and Bergamo airports
  • Public underground parking space, cost approx. EUR 12/day,
    Unguarded parking spaces free of charge outside the town centres

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 transfer Torbole/Riva – Ledrosee, incl. your bike
  • 1 pistachio ice-cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice en route to Torbole/Riva
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train station Desenzano del Garda
  • Verona, Venice and Bergamo airports
  • Public underground parking space, cost approx. EUR 12/day,
    Unguarded parking spaces free of charge outside the town centres

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Vanessa Bräumann

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