Night 1-2
Hotel in Salò
Spend your first two nights in Salò in a handpicked local hotel. Get familiar with the hospitality of this area, which will make you feel right at home.
Lake Garda Bike Tour
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Highlights
Lap Lake Garda on a stellar weeklong bike tour
Imagine: road biking for one perfect week, circling around the magnificent Lake Garda? Sold. This cycling tour in the wonderful Lake Garda region shows off Italy’s largest lake on an intermediate level adventure. The breathtaking landscape, the ideal climate, the unique towns that surround it make the lake a magnetic destination.
Each day of the tour, you’ll ride with the help of a technical biking guide and the assistance of a minibus should you need a rest. Each evening of the tour, you’ll retire to carefully chosen local accommodations after dining like royalty on Italy’s fine food and wine. This is about as dreamy as a week around Lake Garda can get.
Lake Garda Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
Welcome! Transfer from the airport or station to the hotel. You’ll get your bikes sorted and then enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.
- Overnight Location
- Hotel in Salò
- Distance
- None
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2 Three Lakes Tour
The Three Lakes Tour is a must in this area. Today, you will ride along Lake Valvestino and Lake Idro. Valvestino is an area of great naturalistic interest, defined by a picturesque lake. Next, you’ll then reach Idro Lake, another gorgeous alpine lake.
Later, you’ll return to Salò
- Overnight Location
- Hotel in Salò
- Distance
- 80km, 1000m of ascent
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 The Hills of the Western Shore
Leaving Salò, cycle towards Gargnano, then ascend to Gaino, enjoying the town’s spectacular panorama. Descend back to the Gardone Riviera, where you’ll face the climb towards San Michele, passing in front of the Vittoriale degli Italiani.
Descend from Seniga and arrive back in Salò.
- Overnight Location
- Hotel in Salò
- Distance
- 60km, 700m of ascent
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Lake Garda Tour
You can’t come to Lake Garda without appreciating the lake itself! This stage is longer than the others but is very flat. You’ll ride around the lake to appreciate it from every angle.
- Overnight Location
- Hotel in Brescia
- Distance
- 140km
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 The Lower Lake
Today you will cycle through the beautiful towns of the south coast, Manerba, Desenzano, Sirmione and Peschiera all await. You will then return through the hilly hinterland of Valtenesi, a very important territory for the production of high quality wine and oil.
- Overnight Location
- Hotel in Brescia
- Distance
- 80km
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Cycling to Belprato, the Painted Village
Today involves a mountain stage that will take you from the lake to Valsabbia and further up to Belprato, known as the “painted town.” Cycle along the road known as “The Road of Wonders,” climbing to the picturesque Bongi Lake, a pearl set in the mountains.
- Overnight Location
- Hotel in Brescia
- Distance
- 70km
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Departure
After a gorgeous week, it’s time to journey onwards. Safe travels!
- Overnight Location
- None
- Distance
- None
- Meals
- Breakfast
Lake Garda Bike Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour is always run as a group tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for groups of 4 and more (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
Prices below are per person:
| Start | Finish | Duration | Places Left | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-04-16 Verona, Italy 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-04-22 Verona, Italy | 7 | 5+ | $2,095USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-05-14 Verona, Italy 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-05-20 Verona, Italy | 7 | 5+ | $2,095USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-06-11 Verona, Italy 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-06-17 Verona, Italy | 7 | 5+ | $2,095USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-09-17 Verona, Italy 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-09-23 Verona, Italy | 7 | 5+ | $2,095USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-10-01 Verona, Italy 7 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-10-07 Verona, Italy | 7 | 5+ | $2,095USDBook Now | Book Now |
Accommodation on the Lake Garda Bike Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room for $395USD in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Night 1-2
Hotel in Brescia
Settle into Brescia as your home base for the rest of the tour. A comfortable, welcoming hotel will be chosen for you.
Hotels on Standard Tour
What’s Included in the Lake Garda Bike Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
All required minibus transfers are included, and the minibus will be available to you throughout the tour should you need a break. Luggage transfers are also included.
Also Included
- Minibus assistance
- Taxes
- Technical bike guide and assistance
- Technical bike shirt
- Transfer from/to stations
Not included
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks at dinner
- Medical insurance
- Lunches
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Bike rental:
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- Road bike: $225USD per bike
- E-road bike: $550USD per bike
Frequenty Asked Questions about Lake Garda Bike Tour
How hard is the Lake Garda Bike Tour?
We rate this tour as a 3/5. There will be an average of 70-80km of riding each day on mostly undulating terrain. While there are a couple of harder ascents required, this tour is generally suitable for intermediate riders.
Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Lake Garda Bike Tour?
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover road biking. Get your Travel Insurance.
How do I get to Verona to start this tour?
Fly into the airport in Verona (VRN), where you will be picked up by your guide.
Is the Lake Garda Bike Tour in English?
Yes, the tour guides are English-speaking.
Where does the Lake Garda Bike Tour end?
The tour ends in Verona. You will be taken to the airport to depart.
Can I rent a bike?
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Bikes available are the Giant TCR Advanced 2 model in all sizes. In addition, you can choose between road bikes, trek bikes, and E-road bikes.
Can I bring my own bike?
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour
Can I change the departure date?
Yes, if you are a group of at least 4 people we can adapt our departures to your needs.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we can. All of the included restaurants can provide a personalized menu.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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Tour Difficulty
We rate this tour as a 3/5. There will be an average of 70-80km of riding each day on mostly undulating terrain. While there are a couple of harder ascents required, this tour is generally suitable for intermediate riders.
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