Around Lake Garda Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 6 nights
VISITING: Italy
Overview
Why we love this tour
Cycle around Lake Garda with stays in picturesque lakeside towns
Vineyards, fortified towns, lake swims and great local food
Five days of cycling on cycle paths and quiet roads with rolling hills and a few longer
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Circumnavigate the largest lake in Italy, starting and finishing in Desenzano or Sirmione on the southern edge of Lake Garda. Pedal on cycle paths and quiet roads, with some undulating hills and longer ascents which can be made easier with an electric bike if you’d like an extra boost. Staying in lakeside towns and villages you’ll really get into the swing of the Italian way of life. You’ll enjoy fresh food and see historic sites by bike and on foot, including an ancient UNESCO-listed fortress, Castello di Desenzano del Garda.
Following the lake’s dazzling shoreline, you’ll cycle through the Lugana wine region, passing world-renowned vineyards and an abundance of olive groves and lemon trees. Pedal along the Adige River into the Saca Valley to enjoy spectacular mountain landscapes in Pietramurata and vast valley views from 1000-year-old Acro Castle. Take a transfer to the smaller Lake Ledro then cycle to Lake Idro and swim in its pristine waters. See the magnificent Sabbia Valley then cycle back to Lake Garda where authentic Italian gelato awaits you on the Salo promenade. Cycle gentle hills to complete your loop of the lake and end the week with a glass of the region’s celebrated wine.
The Trip
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Accommodation
3 & 4* Hotels
We use a pool of 3* and 4* hotels to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
A mix of 3* and 4* hotels
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
6 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
Board Basis: Bed & breakfast
Luggage transportation
Maps and route information
Navigation App with GPS tracks
Welcome briefing
Local contact number for assistance
Transfer from Torbole/Riva to Lake Ledro (incl. bike)
Pistachio ice cream en route to Torbole/Riva
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Tourist taxes where applicable (payable locally)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, handlebar bag, comfortable gel saddle, repair kit, spare inner tube, pump and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike.
Hybrid bike
KTM Hybrid bike with 21/24 speed with freewheel
Superior hybrid bike
Hybrid crossbar bike with 20/27 speed with hydraulic break & Shimano XT/Deore rear derailleur
E-bike
8 Speed 550W Bosch Active Line Motor with hydraulic breaks
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Desenzano/Sirmione: Double room (Bed & Breakfast)
Desenzano/Sirmione: Single room (Bed & Breakfast)
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the bus from Sirmione to Desenzano train station to take the train (Trenitalia). Fly from Verona, Venice or Milan.
Moderate cycling holidays are ideal for regular cyclists as the bike routes require a moderate degree of fitness, which you should have acquired by regular cycling.
This tour has rolling hills with a few longer ascents.
We are always on hand to offer advice, as we have cycled this tour please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of hotels to maximise availability for you.