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Discover Italy's mountains and lakes on this 7-day self-guided cycling adventure
Cycle through the Dolomites before dropping to Lake Garda on this soothing cycling adventure through northern Italy.
Cycle through stunning villages, layered with history, including the fortified Glorenza, and the longstanding villages of Egna and Salorno.
Explore the history dotting the towns in which you’ll spend the night, such as Trento, home to the Buonconsiglio Castle Museum.
Enjoy relatively easy, relaxing bike rides, accompanied by vineyards, apple orchards, and an array of lakes and rivers.
Book this epic cycling holiday in Northern Italy, that takes you through the Dolomites and ends at Lake Garda. Cycle along paved, protected roads, dipping deep into the valleys stretching across South Tyrol and Trentino. Encounter a myriad of medieval wonders as you wind from alpine regions—Passo di Resia—to the postcard-painted Lake Garda in northern Italy.
Pass by vineyards and apple orchards, while the Dolomites and Alps stagger in the background. Amid the collection of enchanting views, you’ll encounter quaint villages stamped by magnificent, storied architectural pieces, such as ancient castles.
Enjoy incredible Italian food and wine, while marveling at the history and beauty of this wonderful part of Northern Italy. The thought of traversing Italian valleys by bicycle may sound daunting, but this self-guided tour offers calm routes that even children teenagers can enjoy.
Book this epic cycling holiday in Northern Italy, that takes you through the Dolomites and ends at Lake Garda. Cycle along paved, protected roads, dipping deep into the valleys stretching across South Tyrol and Trentino. Encounter a myriad of medieval wonders as you wind from alpine regions—Passo di Resia—to the postcard-painted Lake Garda in northern Italy.
Pass by vineyards and apple orchards, while the Dolomites and Alps stagger in the background. Amid the collection of enchanting views, you’ll encounter quaint villages stamped by magnificent, storied architectural pieces, such as ancient castles.
Enjoy incredible Italian food and wine, while marveling at the history and beauty of this wonderful part of Northern Italy. The thought of traversing Italian valleys by bicycle may sound daunting, but this self-guided tour offers calm routes that even children teenagers can enjoy.
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Dolomites to Lake Garda Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Silandro
Arrive in Silandro, located in the sprawling Venosta Valley, and spend the rest of your day meandering the mountain-tucked city. Check out the pointed, lofty church tower while you’re here.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Silandro
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Passo di Resia
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before embarking on your first cycling adventure of this tour. At 10 am, transfer to Passo di Resia. Undergo a short trip briefing and get your bike fitted before pedaling through the mountain pass, a paved pathway divided by green grass, with snow-capped mountain peaks blanketing your view in the near distance. Cycle along the stunning Lake Resia and pass by the half-sunken church tower peeking out of the glistening sheet of water. Twist by Burgusio and Clusio—two quaint villages—before reaching Glorenza. This town may be small, but it’s packed with history—which is evident in its fortification. Let the Adige River take you to Lasa, another village before you make the final stretch back to Silandro.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Silandro
Distance: 4 hours, 50 km, 350 ascent, 1300 m descent)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Ride to Merano
Today you’ll hop on your bike and ride to one of the most famous spa towns: Merano. En route, twist through pine forests and admire the snow-swept mountains towering in the backdrop. Stop in Naturno for a cappuccino and some people watching. Hop back on your bike and cycle through a narrow ravine until the scenery collapses into a wide valley. Spend the rest of the day strolling through Merano, where European-style buildings stand in front of snow-swept mountains.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Merano
Distance: 3 hours, 38 km, 150 m ascent, 470 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Ride to Caldaro
Cycle through a myriad of apple orchards before reaching the capital of South Tyrol, Bolzano. Trade in the view of apples and apple blossoms for grapes. Cycle south, where vineyards pepper the land until you reach Caldaro. Marvel at the shimmering hues blanketing Lake Caldaro.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Caldaro
Distance: 4 hours, 48 km, 340 m ascent, 475 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Ride to Trento
Enjoy breakfast before heading to Strada del Vino for a romantic ride through a collection of charming, cheerful wine villages. Eventually, you’ll dip into Adige Valley and pass by Egna and Salorno, two longstanding little towns. Once you arrive, drop off your bike at your hotel in the old part of town and check out some of the historical jewels dotting the city, such as the Buonconsiglio Castle Museum.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Trento
Distance: 4.5 hours, 53 km, 295 m ascent, 325 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Ride to Riva del Garda
Begin your ride along the sparkling Adige River until you reach the town of Rovereto. From here, you will embark on a gentle ascent. Encounter gorgeous views of Lake Garda. Go down the path until you arrive in Riva del Garda. Navigate through ancient alleys until you get to your hotel. Keep in mind that you have the option to extend your trip for another day. This additional day will take you past more medieval monuments, etched with rich tales, and through more breathtaking views. If you opt for this, you will stay in Riva del Garda for two nights rather than just one.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Riva del Garda
Distance: 4 hours, 48 km, 150 m ascent, 500 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Farewell
The tour ends after breakfast. Travel to Rovereto via bus or taxi, and then hop on a train to the airport with your scheduled departure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Departure on September 16th – 23rd, 2023:
- Solo traveller: EUR1236
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1011
- Sharing a double room: EUR851
- Sharing a triple room: EUR791
Departure on May 4th – May 22nd, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1285
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1060
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR908
- Sharing a triple room: EUR836
Departure on May 23rd – June 26th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1296
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1071
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR919
- Sharing a triple room: EUR846
Departure on June 27th – September 10th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1325
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1100
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR946
- Sharing a triple room: EUR871
Departure on September 11th – September 21st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1310
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1085
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR931
- Sharing a triple room: EUR858
Accommodation on Dolomites to Lake Garda Cycling Tour
Expect to stay in a combination of three and four-star hotels on this tour. They each offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay.
Please note that the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar places.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travelers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season and the size of the group (please check Dates and Prices for more info).
What’s included in the Dolomites to Lake Garda Cycling Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included. You are responsible for purchasing your own lunches and dinners.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights along the tour are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Your luggage will be transported throughout the tour, and you will receive a private transfer on day 2 (this also includes transfer for your bike). All other personal transfers are not included.
Also Included
- Detailed tour notes
- 24/7 phone support
- Accommodation
- Bike theft insurance
Not included
- Flights to get to Silandro or out of Riva del Garda
- Lunches, dinners, drinks, snacks
- Touristic city taxes
- Travel insurance
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Opt to stay for another night in Riva del Garda or Silandro
- Bike rental and additional features (for 5-day period):
- Trekking bike, including front bag, odometer, and map holder – EUR95 per person (+EUR10 per additional day)
- City e-bike, including front bag, odometer, and map holder – EUR125 per person (+EUR15 per additional day)
- Helmet – EUR15 (+EUR5 per additional day)
- Airport transfers
- One-way transfer between Bolzano Train Station and Silandro:
- 1-4 people – EUR120
- 5+ people – On request
- Additional fee for starting the tour on other day than Saturday:
- Solo traveler – EUR320
- Group of 2 – EUR160 per person
- Group of 3 – EUR55 per person
- Group of 4 and more – Free of charge
- How hard is the Passo Resia to Lake Garda Cycling Tour?
- Do I need a Visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the Passo Resia to Lake Garda Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Silandro to start this tour?
- Is the Passo Resia to Lake Garda Cycling Tour in English?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Where does the Passo Resia to Lake Garda Cycling Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as 2 / 5, although daily distances reach up to 50km daily, this tour is considered to be quite easy as you will be riding on well-paved roads with many downhill rides.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts are included. You are responsible for purchasing your own lunches and dinners.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly to Bolzano Airport and travel to Silandro by train, bus, or taxi.
This is a self-guided tour, therefore guide services are not included. However, the info package and tour notes are in English.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. You don’t need to carry lots of things with you and can only carry your daypack, as your luggage will be picked up from your hotel daily in the morning and delivered to your destination hotel.
The tour ends in Riva del Garda.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. If you bring your own bike, it should definitely be a road, electric, or a hybrid bike.
Yes, definitely. Please make sure it’s a road, hybrid, or electric bike.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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