Around Lake Garda Bike Tour

Hotel & Bike 6 nights

VISITING: Italy

Why we love this tour

"It's really exciting for us to see more and more of Lake Garda travelable along cycle paths. All the better to enjoy the scenic lakeside towns, swimming in the lake, exquisite local food and breathtaking mountain views."

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

Guiding
Self-Guided
Distance
165miles/265km
Level
Moderate
Standard
Superior
Departs
Sun, Wed
Runs
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Code
IT064
Fly to
Verona
Good for
Return
Verona

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.

 

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

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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 

£89

Superior hybrid bike

Hybrid crossbar bike with 20/27 speed with hydraulic break & Shimano XT/Deore rear derailleur

£152

E-bike

8 Speed 550W Bosch Active Line Motor with hydraulic breaks

£240

Extras

(Extra night prices are per room)

Extra Nights

Desenzano/Sirmione: Double room (Bed & Breakfast)
£144
Desenzano/Sirmione: Single room (Bed & Breakfast)
£106

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.

How do I get there?

Fly to Verona, Venice or Milan. Take the train (Trenitalia) to Desenzano and if travelling on to Sirmione, change in Desenzano and take the 25 minute bus. 

How do I get back?

Take the bus from Sirmione to Desenzano train station to take the train (Trenitalia). Fly from Verona, Venice or Milan.

What is a ‘Moderate’ cycle holiday?

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.

Why are the hotels not listed in the itinerary?

We use a pool of hotels to maximise availability for you.

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