Saint Moritz to Lake Garda E-Bike Tour

Day 1: Arrival at Morteratsch
Day 2: Morteratsch - Sils im Engadin - St. Moritz - Morteratsch, 15 mi. (24 km)
Day 3: Morteratsch - Pass Bernina (2330 m) - Diavolezza - Zuoz (Zernez), 20 mi. (32 km) with an optional 7.5 mi. (12 km) loop
Day 4: Zernez-Guarda-Scuol-Nauders, 17 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Nauders - Reschen - Schlanders, 27 mi. (43 km)
Day 6: Schlanders - Merano, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Merano - Bolzano- South Tirol Wine Road-Kalterersee-Ora/Auer
Day 8: Riva del Garda, 22 mi. (36 km)
Day 9: Riva del Garda boat trip to Bardolino
Day 10: Departure

Day 1: Arrival at Morteratsch
 You will want to book an extra night before your tour officially starts as this day, Day 1, already finds you traveling to the tour start location. A mountain train will take you from Sankt Moritz to Morteratsch. The hotel is located next to the station in Morteratsch., very remote at the foot of the Morteratsch Glacier. The water runs wild and gives you the perfect noise to sleep like a baby in your mountain lodge-style hotel. In the evening you will enjoy a great welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.

If you decide to arrive earlier, you will already receive a mountain pass, giving you free access to public transportation and all cable cars of the Engadin region!

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Morteratsch

Day 2: Morteratsch - Sils im Engadin - St. Moritz - Morteratsch, 15 mi. (24 km)
You start your day with a transfer to Sils im Engadin followed by bike fitting. Cycling begins along the lakes, leading to St. Moritz, city of style, elegance, and class. Home to two winter Olympic games, St. Moritz is the number one alpine holiday destination. You can get on the train back to the hotel from here or continue cycling back. Perhaps a cable car up to Muottas Muragl to enjoy the outstanding views over mountains, glaciers, and sea will appeal to you! The first 24 km of this day is quite easy biking on mainly gravel paths. If you cycle back, there is a slight uphill to Pontresina and Morteratsch.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Morteratsch

Day 3: Morteratsch - Pass Bernina (2330 m) - Diavolezza - Zuoz (Zernez), 20 mi. (32 km) with an optional 7.5 mi. (12 km) loop
Since this is an alpine setting, you may as well do an alpine climb. 12 km of slow but steady climbing is in store on a wide asphalt lane.  No big deal on an e-bike, but a challenge on a regular bike. The views and then the downhill await, 32 km from Bernina Pass to Zuoz.  Halfway down you stop to get on a cable car and have coffee at the viewing point of the Morteratsch Glacier. After another downhill, more relaxed cycling will follow along the Inn River in the direction of Zernez. For those of you who are ready to get off the bike,  the tour ends in Zuoz. You can hop on a train to your hotel in Zernez. Those who want a real challenge can do a mountain bike style ride,  along a forest path that goes up and down along the foot of the mountains. 

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Baer & Post

Day 4: Zernez-Guarda-Scuol-Nauders, 17 mi. (28 km)
One of the most challenging days of biking is on the agenda today. Remember that with an electric bike, the difficulty rating changes completely. There are climbs today, approximately 400 meters. Leaving Zernez, the route follows the river to Lavin, where you will start climbing on a quiet gravel road up to Guarda. For those who are not into climbing, an alternative shuttle will be offered from Zernez. Guarda is so gorgeous that it has to be included. It is known for its Engadiner-style houses and farms. During the second part of the day, you continue to cycle through Ardez and Ftan, both villages on hills, featuring cycling that is moderate, not easy. Your reward is not only to see these lovely villages and the great views, but also the 3.5 km descent down to Scuol. From Scuol you take a bus with one transfer to get to Nauders in Austria. (48 minutes)

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Tirolerhof

Day 5: Nauders - Reschen - Schlanders,  27 mi. (43 km) 
For those who love to climb, you can cycle to the Reschenpass, 7 km of steady moderate climbing (or take the bus). You can enjoy a coffee break at the lake site and start on this perfect bike path down into the Vinschgau (South Tirol). You are now in Italy, but you will not immediately notice this, as the language is still predominantly German. Apples are grown here as far as you can see and the tour leads right through the orchards. If you cycle all the way, it is approx. 50 km.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Goldener Loewe

Day 6: Schlanders - Merano, 19 mi. (30 km)
Today's itinerary seems like an endless gorgeous cycle path following the river, and crossing the orchards. You then can see the end of the valley, the town of Meran below. Hairpin curves on the cycle path will lead down, entering the South Tirol region. You will be in Meran rather early to enjoy an afternoon in this Italian city, with its old inner-city dating from the middle ages, showcasing belle epoque buildings. Perhaps you would like to visit the Meran Therme (Spa)? 

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Flora

Day 7: Merano - Bolzano- South Tirol Wine Road-Kalterersee-Ora/Auer, 31 mi. (50 km)
After the bustling city, you cycle along the Adige River down to Bolzano and enter the bike path along the vineyards. A lush scenery of apple orchards and vineyards is featured. All you need is a bit of sunshine and a bike and this is bike heaven. You have some ascents, but it is mostly downhill. In Neumarkt, you will find another historic village with scraffito and arches. Your hotel is part of it, yet a very modern and stylish twist. You will have 50 km of cycling today, on a river bike path and also on rails to trails, a section where there is some uphill, followed by a  beautiful descent to Lake Caldaro.

Preferred Accommodation: Hotel Tirol

Day 8: Riva del Garda,  22 mi. (36 km)
On your last day of biking, you head for your last stop on the tour in Riva del Garda. It’s gelato and pizza time! This is an area that is a favorite of tourists and has been for many decades already. For a lot of the Europeans, living in the more northern countries, this was one of the first holidays outside of their own country. 

Your hotel, at the lake, will be a perfect spot to relax. Farewell dinner in the evening.

Preferred Accommodation: Bellavista Hotel

Day 9: Riva del Garda
On this last day of your tour, you decide. Perhaps you would enjoy a boat trip to one of the other lovely villages and find a nice market. There is lots to explore!

As a post-trip, perhaps you would like to go to Verona?

Preferred Accommodation: Bellavista Hotel

Day 10: Departure

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You will stay in carefully selected three-star hotels and inns. On each day’s details you will find the preferred hotel listed. Please note that final hotel list will be based on availability.

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