Few landscapes in Europe match the unique beauty of the Dolomites, part of the UNESCO world heritage list since 2009. This beautiful tour offers you mountain scenery, green landscapes and gently flowing rivers. From the Austrian border through the Italian South Tyrol you will cycle along quiet and beautiful routes, past peaceful villages and picturesque little castles and cloisters.
The highlight of the tour is a boat excursion on the Lake Garda, where you will enjoy this impressive expanse of water from a really unique perspective. At the end of the tour you’ll reach the fascinating Verona, the town of Romeo & Juliet, with its imposing Roman arena.
Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, with only few short climbs and descents. Little effort required, suitable for most people.
This tour is also suitable for children. The longest stage, from Bolzano to Trento, can be shortened by taking the train.
Day 1: Bolzano
Individual arrival. Bolzano is a famous commercial and tourist centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world.
Day 2: Resia Pass – Silandro (50 km)
We will drive you to Resia up to 1500 metres of height, where your cycling tour starts. The majestic cycle lane will take you past the lake Resia and the cloister of Montemaria near Silandro.
Day 3: Silandro – Merano (40 km)
The tour continues along the river Adige, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing Castle Dornsberg. You arrive in the beautiful city of Merano.
Day 4: Merano – Bolzano/surroundings (35/40 km)
Cycling on cycle paths and secondary roads you will reach the confluence of the rivers Isarco and Adige. Along the way you will admire the biggest apple plantation in Europe and in Lana you can even visit the apple museum.
Day 5: Bolzano/surroundings – Trento (70/65 km)
Cycling along the lane you follow the river Adige beside apple orchards, vineyards and through the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. Along the river banks you ride towards Trento. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.
Day 6: Trento – Desenzano/Peschiera (50 km by bike + ferry)
You’ll reach the northern part of Lake Garda. Before leaving for Riva, don’t miss the sight of the lake from above! The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake. The boat excursion alone makes the whole trip worthwhile.
Day 7: Desenzano/Peschiera – Verona (60/35 km)
Today you head to Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities of Italy.
Day 8: Verona
Departure after breakfast.
Mainly along flat roads with only a few rolling parts. The region of South Tyrol is provided with an excellently built cycle lanes system. You can ride almost exclusively on well planned, traffic free cycle lanes, part of which run along the Adige river banks. Towards Lake Garda there are a few more challenging hills to face.
Total distance cycled: 310 km
Starting point of the cycling holiday: Bolzano
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Route Overview (For guidance only):
Brief itinerary: | Route Profile |
Day 2: Resiapass-Silandro (50 km, vertical up 120 m) | Easy itinerary mainly on paved cycling paths and secondary roads. There are some stretches of dirt roads in good condition. Transfer: about 150 minutes by private transfer from Bolzano to Resiapass. |
Day 3: Silandro-Merano (40 km, vertical up 60 m) | When you leave Silandro, the cycling route follows the Adige river along country roads. Easy route mainly on paved cycling lanes and secondary roads. |
Day 4: Merano – Bolzano/surrounding (35/40 km, vertical up 60 m) | The so called Ciclabile delle Mele (apple cycling path) continues along the Adige river which runs parallel to the railway line Bolzano-Merano. Easy itinerary mainly on paved cycling paths and secondary roads. |
Day 5: Bolzano/surroundings – Trento (70/65 km, vertical up 30/250 m) | The stage is almost completely flat, following the course of the river Adige, unless up 250 mt). you choose the more hilly variant through the lake Caldaro/Kalterer See (vertical |
DAY 6: TRENTO-DESENZANO/PESCHIERA (50 KM, VERTICAL UP 140 M) | The only difficulties are some short slopes uphill before reaching Riva del Garda where you catch the ferry. Navigation: about 4-5 hours by ferry from Riva del Garda to Peschiera or Desenzano. |
Day 7: Desenzano/Peschiera to Verona (60/35 km, vertical up 260/150 m) | From Desenzano to Peschiera there are some hilly stretches and near Peschiera you will cycle for some kilometres on a dirt road. |
We recommend flying to Verona, Innsbruck or Venice region airports to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
The Dolomites and Lake Garda cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.
Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
Not Included
About the bikes
Tough, stable and reliable, specially designed for you to saddle up for several days on the trot. Girolibero bikes are citybikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.
27-gear Unisex Citybike
A low entry unisex frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position. The number of gears varies by destination. In Italy, for instance, standard bikes have 27 gears, while in northern Europe they are generally fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).
27-gear Men's Citybike
Citybike with men's frame. The design and number of gears varies from country to country. As with unisex bikes, for example, bikes for our Italian tours have 21/24 gears, while in northern Europe they are usually fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).
Electric Bike Upgrades
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 703 8161.
Bosch Active Line
Low-entry frame
Bosch batteries Power Packs of top safety and long life (36 V - 13,4 Ah Capacity - 500 Wh available power).
Bosch motor Active Line, located centrally (250 Watt, engine torque 50 Nm).
Gears: Shimano Deore 9-speed.
Range: approx 90 km (flat terrain, average speed).
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
Dolomites and Lake Garda | Sample Hotel List |
Bolzano | Garden Hotel Premstaller |
Silandro | Pension Schweitzer |
Merano | Albergo Alla Torre |
Trento | Hotel Accademia |
Peschiera del Garda | Hotel Puccini |
Verona | Hotel San Marco Verona |
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
You can now book this cycling holiday online using our secure booking engine. Book online here >>
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 02.05. - 21.05.2021 | 22.09. - 02.10.2021 | Wednesdays / Saturdays |
Season 2: | 22.05 - 25.06 | 05.09 - 21.09.2021 | Wednesdays / Saturdays |
Season 3: | 21.04 - 01.05.2021 | 26.06 - 04.09.2021 | Wednesdays / Saturdays / Sundays |
Season: | Prices per person excluding bike hire |
Season 1: | £595 |
Season 2: | £703 |
Season 3: | £795 |
Single Room Supplement: | £200 |
Rental Bike: | £85 |
Childrens Rental Bike: | £85 |
Electric Bike Upgrade: | £195 |
Category Type | Accommodation Overview |
Category Information: | 3* and 4* hotels |
Location | Prices from (DBL/BB) | Single Supp |
Bolzano: | £75 per person per night | £100 per person per night |
Verona: | On Request |
Date From | Date To |
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21 April 2021 | 02 October 2021 |