Lake Garda

Each day, there are three daily rides to choose from, scaled for pace, distance, and level of climbing. You can feel free to change your ride level from day to day. However, we encourage you to know your abilities and think about how you ride at home when selecting a daily ride. Selecting a ride most suited to your abilities will make for a happier cycling holiday.

Classic ride: 

The Classic ride is for experienced cyclists who ride at a moderate pace, and are comfortable in various terrain, including longer hill climbs, riding in a group, and who are confident in traffic (though the routes take place mainly on quiet roads, cyclists do sometimes encounter some busier city and village streets).

The Classic ride will generally take the group on a 50-60 km (30-40 miles) rides with hills that might extend for 3 - 4 km (1.5-2.5 miles), and undulating terrain. 

Cyclists should expect to be on the bike between 3 to  5 hours, including stops

• Distance: max 50-70 km / 30-40 mi
• Elevation per Tour: 200-500 m
• Climb length: 5-6 km / 3-4 mi
• Max. grade climbs: max 5-6%
• Average speed on flat: 20-25 km/h / 12-15 mi/h

Enthusiastic ride:

The Enthusiastic ride adds just a little more riding challenge to the Classic Ride. The Enthusiasts will still ride the same roads as the classic ride, and see the same beautiful scenery, but they will get a few more opportunities to test out their cycling abilities on some longer and/or steeper climbs, ride at a faster pace, and take on a few longer loops to add more km/miles to their route. This is the most requested ride level.

• Distance: max 80-100 km / 50-60 mi
• Elevation per Tour: 800-1500 m
• Climb length: max 10 km /  6 mi
• Max. grade climbs: max 10/12 %
• Average speed on flat: 25-30 km/h / 15-18 mi/h

Epic ride:

The Epic ride is available for the most serious athletes, who will tackle the longest, toughest routes, with distances ranging from 90-130 km, and typically at a pace of around 25-35 kph, depending upon terrain

• Distance: 55 - 80 mi./90 - 130 km
• Elevation per Tour: 1000-2200 m 
• Climb length: max 15 km / 9 mi
• Max. grade climbs: max 15 %
• Average speed on flat: 25-35 km/h / 15-21 mi/h

The above are the minimum levels requested to take part in the guided group tours.

Sample of a touring day for each group:

• 7:30 - 8:00: A hearty breakfast to start your day, with delicious choices and variety to please everyone – from salame to a chocolate fountain, and everything in between!
• 8:30 - 9:00: Final bike preparation and ride briefing. Don’t forget to grab a sandwich and banana for your pocket!
• 9:00: Ride departure along the ride 2 or 3 coffee/gelato stops, and of course, several photo opportunities.
• Coffee Break before the start of the main climbs of the areas, meeting point at the top of each climb to regroup, and prepare for the descent
• Ride into Verona, and start with a short climb to a fortress overlooking the city; ride through the cobbled streets, and view the famous piazza’s, churches and statues in the city; photo Opportunities in front of the Arena, and gelato stop in the famous Piazza Bra; ride along the Adige River; Verona to Peschiera: Fun race of 35 km. First to arrive buys the beer for the group!
• 14:00 - 15:00: Return,  tired, but definitely exhilarated, to the hotel
• 15:00 - 17.00: Post-ride buffet, to rejuvenate and start to relive the ride with your new best friends
• 16:00 - 19:00: Relax by the pool, sightsee around beautiful Lake Garda or take a drive to Verona
• 19:00 - 21:00: 3-course dinner, al fresco as weather permits. Check the ride board - get excited for tomorrow’s adventure!

If your riding ability is slower and you are a beginner, we suggest you book the special DOLCE VITA package with the possibilities to rent a new Pinarello Nytro road e-bike.

The Dolce Vita package offers individuals the chance to ride at a more leisurely pace than the group rides,  and with a private guide. The guide can tailor each day's ride to your preferences for ride length, amount of climbing, etc.  Because you have a private guide exclusive to you, you'll have more flexibility to stop along the way for some sightseeing, picture taking, etc.  You can stop several times, including one lengthier stop for a full lunch in a local restaurant or vineyard during the ride, so you may be back later in the afternoon. The focus of the Dolce Vita package is on leisurely cycling to a destination, enjoying the local cuisine and relaxing in the Italian countryside and villages.

Looking for more?  View all our featured bike trips, specials, and news or look at our full list of bike tours in Europe.

There are choices for your accommodations in Peschiera del Garda, the ideal base from which to discover the beautiful Lake Garda region:
Enjoy Garda Hotel:
The hotel consists of 42 rooms and 2 suites and comes with a wide range of high-quality services in order to provide you with comfort and quality. Private balconies, large screen LCD TVs, free wi-fi, a safe for valuables, a large shower with a seat, premium bath toiletries, and much more. For your relaxation and entertainment, enjoy the beautiful garden with an open-air swimming pool, a common terrace with Jacuzzi, a modern fitness room, and free city bike rentals. Enjoy Garda Hotel also has a large private outdoor car park to keep your vehicle safe during your stay.
Hatelier Garda Home:
Much more than just suites, these accommodations are stylish and private, refined but simple, just like an atelier, but with a hotel twist. The fully serviced studio flats or two-room apartments are the ideal solution for guests who like to be pampered yet be independent. With the hotel services offered by the partner Enjoy Garda Hotel, just 100 meters away, the staff will be within easy reach to cater to your needs.

Bicycles

Pinarello Dogma F12

The top level of the Pinarello brand. The bike of the INEOS 2019 Tour de France winners.

Pinarello Nytro

This e-road bike is the perfect solution for those that prefer to have a little "help" on the harder climbs.

Pinarello Grevil

A versatile gravel and road bike with comfortable geometry for all kinds of terrain and tarmac.