Lake Garda & the Adige River

Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano.
Day 2: Resiapass - Silandro, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Silandro - Merano, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Merano - Bolzano/surroundings, 22/25 mi. (35/40 km)
Day 5: Bolzano/surroundings - Trento, 41/44 mi. (65/70 km)
Day 6: Trento - Desenzano/Peschiera, + boat ride, 32 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Desenzano/Peschiera - Verona, 37/22 mi. (60/35 km)
Day 8: Departure from Verona

Due to organizational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your tour. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations caused by roadwork, which cannot be foreseen in advance. In this case please follow the indications you will find on-site.

Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano.
If you arrive early in the morning you can take a stroll around the old market town of Bolzano. Bolzano has a famous commercial and tourist center and also has a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.

Day 2: Resiapass - Silandro, 31 mi. (50 km)
Enjoying the Italian countryside along the way, you will be transferred by vehicle to Resia up to 1500 meters in elevation, where you will start your bike tour. The majestic bike path will take you past the gorgeous lake. Passing through very small, unique villages including Montemaria, Clusio, and Glorenza, you will eventually end today's biking in Silandro.

Day 3: Silandro - Merano, 25 mi. (40 km)
The bike tour continues through a gently rolling countryside along the Etsch River, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing Dornsberg Castle. You bike to Merano, the second biggest city in South Tyrol, which lies in the center of a valley with stunning, endless mountains in the background.

Day 4: Merano - Bolzano/surroundings, 22/25 mi. (35/40 km)
Today you will bike along tranquil country roads and bike paths as far as the Adige River and the Isarco confluence. While the scenery is hard not to enjoy, you ride past quiet little towns like Nalles and Andriano. You continue to cycle until Bolzano. Take your time for a walk around this friendly and beautiful bilingual city, capital of South Tyrol.

Day 5: Bolzano/surroundings - Trento, 41/44 mi. (65/70 km)
Bike the Adige River pass the apple orchards, vineyards, and through the villages of Ora, Egna, and Salorno. Salorno is best known for the ruins of the medieval castle Castello dei Litigi, situated on a limestone rock high above the Adige Valley, You end the day in Trento. This city is hidden from tourists, so take your time to have a look behind the splendid walls of its painted buildings. You will discover something really worth seeing.

Day 6: Trento - Peschiera del Garda, 32 mi. (50 km) + ferry ride
Continuing along the Adige, you reach Rovereto and Mori. From here you continue on a gently rising slope west in the direction of Lake Garda. Upon arrival in Riva, you absolutely shouldn't miss the sight of the lake from above! After seeing the lake from above, you can enjoy the view from below on your boat cruise across the lake. Its scenery will really amaze you. The boat will take you all the way to Peschiera del Garda. The boat trip on Lake Garda alone will never be forgotten.

Day 7: Desenzano/Peschiera - Verona, 37/22 mi. (60/35 km)
Today you head to Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities of Italy.

Day 8: Departure from Verona
Your bike holiday in Italy ends after breakfast, individual departure.

Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano.
Day 2: Resia Pass - Silandro, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Silandro - Merano, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Merano - Bolzano/surroundings, 22/25 mi. (35/40 km)
Day 5: Bolzano/surroundings - Trento, 41/44 mi. (65/70 km)
Day 6: Trento – Garda Lake, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Departure from Garda Lake

All distances are approximate

Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano.
If you arrive early in the morning you can take a stroll around the old market town of Bolzano. Bolzano has a famous commercial and tourist centre and also has a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.

Day 2: Resia Pass - Silandro, 31 mi. (50 km)
Enjoying the Italian countryside along the way, you will be transferred by vehicle to Resia up to 1500 meters in elevation, where you will start your bike tour. The majestic bike path will take you past the gorgeous lake. Passing through very small, unique villages including Montemaria, Clusio, & Glorenza, you will eventually end today's biking in Silandro.

Day 3: Silandro - Merano, 25 mi. (40 km)
The bike tour continues through a gently rolling countryside along the Etsch River, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing Dornsberg Castle. You bike to Merano, the second biggest city in South Tyrol, which lies in the center of a valley with stunning, endless mountains in the background.

Day 4: Merano - Bolzano/surroundings, 22/25 mi. (35/40 km)
Today you will bike along tranquil country roads and bike paths as far as the Adige River and the Isarco confluence. While the scenery is hard not to enjoy, you ride past quiet little towns like Nalles and Andriano. You continue to cycle until Bolzano. Take your time for a walk around this friendly and beautiful bilingual city, capital of South Tyrol.

Day 5: Bolzano/surroundings - Trento, 41/44 mi. (65/70 km)
Bike the Adige River by the apple orchards and vineyards, and through the villages of Ora, Egna, and Salorno. Salorno is best known for the ruins of the medieval castle Castello dei Litigi, situated on a limestone rock high above the Adige Valley, You end the day in Trento. This city is hidden from tourists, so take your time to have a look behind the splendid walls of its painted buildings. You will discover something really worth seeing.

Day 6: Trento – Garda Lake, 31 mi. (50 km)
The river Adige will take you to Rovereto, famous for its museum of modern and contemporary art. After a short ascent to Passo di San Giovanni, you will enjoy a superb view over the Garda Lake, before starting your (well deserved) descent to the lakeshore.

Day 7: Departure from Garda Lake