Cycling Holidays - Lake Reschen to Verona

Lake Reschen to Verona

Italy

From £859 P/P

Cycle from Lake Reschen to Verona on this self-guided holiday in Italy’s Southern Alps. Following the Adige Cycle Path, you will ride the beautiful bike paths along the Adige River, passing impressive mountains and medieval towns.

After a short ascent (Passo San Giovanni), you will descend the 500m to Lake Garda. From here, a boat will take you down the entire length of the lake before you ride through the vine covered hills to the beautiful city of Verona.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Reschen

By car (free parking) or by train and bus to Reschenpass (mountain pass) and further to Reschen

Day 2: Reschen – Schlanders approx. 45km

Today you will cycle alongside Lake Reschen with a great view of the sunken church of Graun until you reach the medieval village of Glurns (perfectly preserved medieval city walls). Your destination is Schlanders, the capital of the famous Vinschgauer.

Day 3: Schlanders– Merano approx. 40 km

On your way you will come across some pretty castles (mountaineer Reinhold Messner’s castle Juval) and you will get marvellous views of the impressive mountain massif Ortlermassiv and the mountain pass Stilfserjoch whilst you are rolling down on your bike into the tranquil Merano with its Mediterranean vegetation.

Day 4: Merano – Bolzano approx. 30-45 km

Two paths lead to Bolzano: One along the Adige River and another through the impressive landscape of orchards via Lana and Eppan. Here you can find the Messner Mountain Museum in the well-restored ruin of Sigmundskron. Ötzi – the man from the ice – is worth a visit.

Day 5: Bolzano – Trento approx. 70 km

You will mainly cycle along the river Adige and partly through orchards to Salurn, where the German speaking South Tyrol ends. From here, you will continue to Trento with its interesting old town.

Day 6: Trento –Southern Lake Garda approx. 50 km

First, you will continue cycling along the Adige through Rovereto and on to Mori from where the route leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short ascent (Passo San Giovanni), you will descend down to the lake and to Torbole and further on to Riva. From here, a boat will take you down the entire length of the lake.

Day 7: Southern Lake Garda – Verona approx. 50 km

You will travel on partly flat, partly slightly hilly roads through the vine hills to Verona, a city full of attractions (festival arena, Julia’s house, old city walls).

Day 8: Departure or extension

Route Overview

Difficulty: Medium

You cycle to and from the bakery, but only when the sun is shining. Cycling has to be fun and is not a method of fitness in your eyes. Nevertheless, gentle hills or longer sections on gravel tracks don’t pose any problems for you. You pedal along enjoying the lovely views in the countryside as you go.

You will travel on beautiful bike paths mainly along the Adige River. The route will lead you from Reschenpass (mountain pass) almost 1,500 metres in altitude downhill to Lake Garda. However, you will have to cycle some small climbs too. Overall, you will find yourself on beautiful bike ways and asphalted country roads. Unfortunately, moderate traffic is unavoidable on some short connecting roads.

Total distance cycled: 300 km

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.

Starting point of the holiday: Lake Reschen

Route Overview (For guidance only):

Stage	Kilometres	Special notes regarding the route
Reschen – Schlanders	45 km	From Lake Reschen there are a few hills to cycle up, afterwards it is mainly downhill.
Schlanders - Merano	40 km	The route is mainly downhill (300m drop in altitude). You can shorten this stage to suit your own needs, by utilising the Vinschgaubahn (light railway).
Merano – Bolzano	30-45 km	After the 8.3km point you can also follow the cycle path towards Bolzano along river Etsch/Adige (the landscape is more beautiful on the described route). Between the 27 and the 35km points the route description doesn‘t match with the map, please follow the signs on the official cycle path.
Bolzano – Trento	70 km	Exclusively on cycle paths to Trento. Mostly flat route.
Trento – Lake Garda South	50 km	Almost always cycling on cycle paths to Riva del Garda. There is an ascent of approx. 100m altitude difference in Mori, afterwards a long descent follows to the Lake Garda. We recommend starting latest by 9am in Trento. Boat departure time in Riva del Garda is approx.. 3pm and takes approx. 4 hours. Please present your voucher for the boat tour at the ticket counter (directly at the jetty) to obtain tickets.
Lake Garda South - Verona	50 km	Cycling through slightly undulating and very pretty scenery. Cycling on light traffic back roads.

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Innsbruck or Verona airport 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.

By train:

By train you can travel to Landeck (North Tyrol) or to Bolzano and Merano (South Tyrol) and onwards via public bus. Mals train station is approx. 15km from the hotel, you can travel from here by bus or taxi to the hotel.
Landeck train station is approx. 50km from the hotel, you can travel by bus or taxi to the hotel.

By plane:

Bolzano Airport – approx. 80km. From here, please see arrival by train.
Innsbruck Airport – approx. 110km. From here, please see arrival by train.

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 0800 755 5385 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.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Lake Reschen to Verona cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Overnight stays in the selected category
- Breakfast buffet or ample breakfast
- Personal tour information
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Train journeys from Florence to Arezzo and from Poggio Mirteto to Rome
- Excellently planned routes
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- Route Signposting
- Service hotline
  
  Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Men's Bike (Colour may vary)

Electric Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

For 2020, there is an additional bike rental option available for a supplement. The PLUS hybrid bike now available on most cycling holidays is sportier with higher quality brakes (Magura HS 11) and better specification gears (Shimano Deore XT). The riding position is designed to have a slightly sportier sitting posture and a high quality Suntour suspension fork gives smooth riding on most surfaces. All accessories are compatible with the new PLUS bike rental option.

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals, but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gears

7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. 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!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

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 7555385.

Hotels

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 +44 (0) 800 7555385 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.

Lake Reschen to Verona	sample hotel LIST
Reschen	Hotel Panorama 2000 ***
	www.hotelpanorama2000.com
Schlanders	Goldene Rose ***
	www.hotel-goldenerose.it
Merano	Hotel Flora ***
	www.merano-flora.it
Bolzano	Stiegl Scala ****
	www.scalahot.com
Auer	Bio-Hotel&Residence Kaufmann***
	www.hotelkaufmann.at
Trento	Grand Hotel Trento ****
	www.grandhoteltrento.com
Lake Garda South	Hotel Suisse***
	www.suissehotelsirmione.com
Verona	Hotel Palace 4****
	www.hotelpalace.vr.it

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.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2020 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	25.04.-08.05.2020 \| 26.09.-10.10.2020	Fridays / Saturdays / Sundays and Mondays
Season 2:	09.05.-19.06.2020 \| 12.09.-25.09.2020	Fridays / Saturdays / Sundays and Mondays
Season 3:	20.06. to 11.09.2020	Daily

Category A:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£859
Season 2:	£899
Season 3:	£939
Single Room Supplement:	£179
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£99

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3* / 4* hotels.

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Room Supplement SGL/BB
Reschen:	£69	£10
Verona:	£69	£30

Reference: IT-ETRRV-08A

Date From	Date To
25 April 2020	10 October 2020

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