Bicycle trips
Italy
Do you dream of a cycling holiday in Italy with spectacular scenery, charming small towns, and an authentic Italian atmosphere? On this 8-day cycling tour around Lake Garda, you will experience one of Northern Italy's most beautiful regions from the bicycle seat. Imagine sparkling blue lake waters, dramatic mountains rising along the shores, lush vineyards, and idyllic villages with narrow streets, small harbors, and cozy cafes.
This is an organized self-guided cycling holiday, with routes and accommodation planned in advance. You set the pace yourself and have the freedom to stop whenever you want, enjoy a lunch by the water, or explore one of the many charming small towns along the way. If you want a little extra help on the uphills, it is also possible to rent an e-bike.
On the tour, you will cycle through Limone sul Garda, Riva del Garda, Torbole, and Desenzano del Garda, among other places. Here, beautiful promenades, lively piazzas, and fantastic views of the lake await you. One of the major highlights is Monte Baldo, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Garda before a spectacular descent towards Garda.
In 8 days and 7 nights, you will cover approximately 310–350 kilometers through a landscape that constantly changes character. Here you get a wonderful combination of active days on the bike, Italian food culture, beautiful lake towns, and nature experiences you will not soon forget. A cycling holiday for those who want to experience Lake Garda up close, with the freedom of cycling on your own and the most important details arranged in advance.
Lake Garda is located in Northern Italy, between Milan and Venice, and is the country's largest lake. The mild climate provides good conditions for olive trees, grapevines, and citrus fruits, especially along the sunny shores. The landscape changes character from south to north, from open plains and rolling hills to dramatic mountains plunging into the water.
The area around Lake Garda is known for its relaxed lifestyle, high-quality ingredients, and long traditions of food and wine. Here you will find local olive oils, Italian wines, and classic dishes best enjoyed at a pleasant outdoor restaurant. The historic streets, small markets, and lakeside restaurants offer many opportunities to experience Italian food culture and enjoy life at a slower pace.
Lake Garda attracts nature lovers and active travelers all year round. In addition to cycling, the area offers hiking, sailing, windsurfing, and boat trips between the towns along the water. The combination of mountains, lake, and Mediterranean character makes this a destination where nature experiences and Italian joie de vivre go hand in hand.
Lake Garda is located in Northern Italy, between Milan and Venice, and is the country's largest lake. The mild climate provides good conditions for olive trees, grapevines, and citrus fruits, especially along the sunny shores. The landscape changes character from south to north, from open plains and rolling hills to dramatic mountains plunging into the water.
The area around Lake Garda is known for its relaxed lifestyle, high-quality ingredients, and long traditions of food and wine. Here you will find local olive oils, Italian wines, and classic dishes best enjoyed at a pleasant outdoor restaurant. The historic streets, small markets, and lakeside restaurants offer many opportunities to experience Italian food culture and enjoy life at a slower pace.
Lake Garda attracts nature lovers and active travelers all year round. In addition to cycling, the area offers hiking, sailing, windsurfing, and boat trips between the towns along the water. The combination of mountains, lake, and Mediterranean character makes this a destination where nature experiences and Italian joie de vivre go hand in hand.
The magnificent landscape around Lake Garda – like cycling in a painting
Charming small towns, idyllic harbors and beautiful promenades
The contrasts from vineyards and rolling hills in the south to dramatic mountains in the north
Italian food culture, local wines and pleasant outdoor restaurants
A bike ride to romantic Verona with historic streets and lively piazzas
The panoramic view from Monte Baldo – and the spectacular descent towards Garda
Well-deserved coffee and ice cream breaks along the way
May – October, optional date
The program is preliminary, and changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any typographical errors, as well as price and/or currency changes.
The program is preliminary, and changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any typographical errors, as well as price and/or currency changes.
The cycling holiday starts in Bussolengo, a pleasant Italian town located between Verona and Lake Garda. Here you are met by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and the Adige River, which winds its way through the region. Use the rest of the day to settle in and enjoy the relaxed Italian atmosphere before the cycling adventures begin.
Lunch & Dinner on your own (not included).
Today's bike ride goes along the Adige River to romantic Verona, a historical city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, beautiful piazzas, impressive architecture, and narrow streets full of Italian charm await you.
Take your time for a coffee at one of the pleasant outdoor cafés, and experience the city that is inextricably linked to the famous love story of Romeo and Juliet.
On the return trip, you cycle through the beautiful countryside of Sommacampagna, with rolling hills and vineyards that leave their mark on the region. A great combination of city life, culture, and relaxing cycling.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, the beautiful Lake Garda awaits!
You cycle through an idyllic landscape of lush vineyards, olive groves, and charming Italian villages on your way to the lake.
Along the way, we recommend taking a break in Desenzano, Padenghe, or Moniga. Here you can enjoy an Italian coffee, treat yourself to a gelato, or stroll around the pleasant streets. Take the time to enjoy the atmosphere – here, the cycling holiday is just as much about the experiences along the way as it is about the cycling itself.
Today's destination is Salò, beautifully situated in a sheltered bay on the western side of Lake Garda. The elegant lakeside promenade invites you for a stroll along the water, and in the pleasant streets, you will find cozy restaurants and outdoor dining.
Feel free to end the day with a good dinner and something refreshing in your glass while enjoying the view of the lake (not included). This is Italian holiday spirit at its best!
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, the cycling holiday continues along beautiful Lake Garda, with sparkling blue water, green hillsides, and mountains forming an impressive backdrop. Along the way, you can enjoy the Italian lakeside atmosphere before boarding the ferry to idyllic Limone sul Garda (ferry tickets not included).
Limone is one of Lake Garda's most charming small towns, known for its historic lemon gardens and terraces that climb up the mountainside. Stroll through the narrow streets, explore the small shops, or sit down at a café by the water. Here, it is easy to lower your shoulders and enjoy the sweet Italian lifestyle.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day offers one of the tour's most spectacular experiences! From Limone sul Garda, you can cycle along the impressive cycle path that winds along the mountainside, with unobstructed views of the sparkling water and the mountains surrounding Lake Garda. Here, just take your time to enjoy the view – this is a stretch that truly makes an impression.
The journey continues through Riva del Garda and Torbole, two lively places surrounded by dramatic mountains and known for their active outdoor life. Here, cyclists, climbers, and water sports enthusiasts meet in a landscape that is as beautiful as it is varied.
Today's destination is Malcesine, a charming Italian small town at the foot of Monte Baldo. Here, you can stroll through the narrow streets, explore the pleasant harbor, or enjoy a refreshment with a view of the lake.
If you prefer a shorter cycling stage, you can take the ferry to Malcesine and enjoy the beautiful views from the water instead (ferry tickets not included).
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Get ready for one of the absolute highlights of the trip!
The day starts with the cable car from Malcesine up to Monte Baldo, almost 1,800 meters above sea level. You buy tickets yourself (not included). Up here, a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountain landscape awaits. Then, you head down along winding mountain roads, through a landscape that changes from alpine mountainsides to lush Mediterranean vegetation. A fantastic cycling experience you will not soon forget!
After the mountain experiences, the tour continues to Garda, a pleasant small town on the lake's eastern coast. Here you can stroll along the lakeside promenade, explore the narrow streets of the old town, or sit down at a café and enjoy the Italian atmosphere. Perhaps some shopping is also tempting before the day draws to a close?
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Garda, you cycle along Lake Garda's beautiful eastern coast, heading towards Bardolino and Lazise. Both towns are worth a break, featuring pleasant lakeside promenades, charming narrow streets, and inviting outdoor cafés. Perhaps a cappuccino by the water, an Italian lunch, or a refreshing dip is tempting before the journey continues?
After a final dose of lakeside idyll, you turn inland, through a rolling landscape of vineyards and lush vegetation, back towards Bussolengo. Here, the final overnight stay of the trip awaits – a great opportunity to enjoy a good dinner (not included) and reminisce about the experiences from the cycling holiday.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
After eight eventful days on a bike, the adventure is over, and it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Italy – or perhaps not just yet?
If you want more Italian holiday idyll, you can extend your stay with a few extra days by Lake Garda.
If it is time to head home, Verona is the nearest airport.
The itinerary is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to correct any typing errors.
The cycling holiday starts in Bussolengo, a pleasant Italian town located between Verona and Lake Garda. Here you are met by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and the Adige River, which winds its way through the region. Use the rest of the day to settle in and enjoy the relaxed Italian atmosphere before the cycling adventures begin.
Lunch & Dinner on your own (not included).
Today's bike ride goes along the Adige River to romantic Verona, a historical city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, beautiful piazzas, impressive architecture, and narrow streets full of Italian charm await you.
Take your time for a coffee at one of the pleasant outdoor cafés, and experience the city that is inextricably linked to the famous love story of Romeo and Juliet.
On the return trip, you cycle through the beautiful countryside of Sommacampagna, with rolling hills and vineyards that leave their mark on the region. A great combination of city life, culture, and relaxing cycling.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, the beautiful Lake Garda awaits!
You cycle through an idyllic landscape of lush vineyards, olive groves, and charming Italian villages on your way to the lake.
Along the way, we recommend taking a break in Desenzano, Padenghe, or Moniga. Here you can enjoy an Italian coffee, treat yourself to a gelato, or stroll around the pleasant streets. Take the time to enjoy the atmosphere – here, the cycling holiday is just as much about the experiences along the way as it is about the cycling itself.
Today's destination is Salò, beautifully situated in a sheltered bay on the western side of Lake Garda. The elegant lakeside promenade invites you for a stroll along the water, and in the pleasant streets, you will find cozy restaurants and outdoor dining.
Feel free to end the day with a good dinner and something refreshing in your glass while enjoying the view of the lake (not included). This is Italian holiday spirit at its best!
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, the cycling holiday continues along beautiful Lake Garda, with sparkling blue water, green hillsides, and mountains forming an impressive backdrop. Along the way, you can enjoy the Italian lakeside atmosphere before boarding the ferry to idyllic Limone sul Garda (ferry tickets not included).
Limone is one of Lake Garda's most charming small towns, known for its historic lemon gardens and terraces that climb up the mountainside. Stroll through the narrow streets, explore the small shops, or sit down at a café by the water. Here, it is easy to lower your shoulders and enjoy the sweet Italian lifestyle.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day offers one of the tour's most spectacular experiences! From Limone sul Garda, you can cycle along the impressive cycle path that winds along the mountainside, with unobstructed views of the sparkling water and the mountains surrounding Lake Garda. Here, just take your time to enjoy the view – this is a stretch that truly makes an impression.
The journey continues through Riva del Garda and Torbole, two lively places surrounded by dramatic mountains and known for their active outdoor life. Here, cyclists, climbers, and water sports enthusiasts meet in a landscape that is as beautiful as it is varied.
Today's destination is Malcesine, a charming Italian small town at the foot of Monte Baldo. Here, you can stroll through the narrow streets, explore the pleasant harbor, or enjoy a refreshment with a view of the lake.
If you prefer a shorter cycling stage, you can take the ferry to Malcesine and enjoy the beautiful views from the water instead (ferry tickets not included).
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Get ready for one of the absolute highlights of the trip!
The day starts with the cable car from Malcesine up to Monte Baldo, almost 1,800 meters above sea level. You buy tickets yourself (not included). Up here, a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountain landscape awaits. Then, you head down along winding mountain roads, through a landscape that changes from alpine mountainsides to lush Mediterranean vegetation. A fantastic cycling experience you will not soon forget!
After the mountain experiences, the tour continues to Garda, a pleasant small town on the lake's eastern coast. Here you can stroll along the lakeside promenade, explore the narrow streets of the old town, or sit down at a café and enjoy the Italian atmosphere. Perhaps some shopping is also tempting before the day draws to a close?
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Garda, you cycle along Lake Garda's beautiful eastern coast, heading towards Bardolino and Lazise. Both towns are worth a break, featuring pleasant lakeside promenades, charming narrow streets, and inviting outdoor cafés. Perhaps a cappuccino by the water, an Italian lunch, or a refreshing dip is tempting before the journey continues?
After a final dose of lakeside idyll, you turn inland, through a rolling landscape of vineyards and lush vegetation, back towards Bussolengo. Here, the final overnight stay of the trip awaits – a great opportunity to enjoy a good dinner (not included) and reminisce about the experiences from the cycling holiday.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
After eight eventful days on a bike, the adventure is over, and it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Italy – or perhaps not just yet?
If you want more Italian holiday idyll, you can extend your stay with a few extra days by Lake Garda.
If it is time to head home, Verona is the nearest airport.
The itinerary is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to correct any typing errors.
The cycling holiday starts in Bussolengo, a pleasant Italian town located between Verona and Lake Garda. Here you are met by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and the Adige River, which winds its way through the region. Use the rest of the day to settle in and enjoy the relaxed Italian atmosphere before the cycling adventures begin.
Lunch & Dinner on your own (not included).
Today's bike ride goes along the Adige River to romantic Verona, a historical city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, beautiful piazzas, impressive architecture, and narrow streets full of Italian charm await you.
Take your time for a coffee at one of the pleasant outdoor cafés, and experience the city that is inextricably linked to the famous love story of Romeo and Juliet.
On the return trip, you cycle through the beautiful countryside of Sommacampagna, with rolling hills and vineyards that leave their mark on the region. A great combination of city life, culture, and relaxing cycling.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, the beautiful Lake Garda awaits!
You cycle through an idyllic landscape of lush vineyards, olive groves, and charming Italian villages on your way to the lake.
Along the way, we recommend taking a break in Desenzano, Padenghe, or Moniga. Here you can enjoy an Italian coffee, treat yourself to a gelato, or stroll around the pleasant streets. Take the time to enjoy the atmosphere – here, the cycling holiday is just as much about the experiences along the way as it is about the cycling itself.
Today's destination is Salò, beautifully situated in a sheltered bay on the western side of Lake Garda. The elegant lakeside promenade invites you for a stroll along the water, and in the pleasant streets, you will find cozy restaurants and outdoor dining.
Feel free to end the day with a good dinner and something refreshing in your glass while enjoying the view of the lake (not included). This is Italian holiday spirit at its best!
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, the cycling holiday continues along beautiful Lake Garda, with sparkling blue water, green hillsides, and mountains forming an impressive backdrop. Along the way, you can enjoy the Italian lakeside atmosphere before boarding the ferry to idyllic Limone sul Garda (ferry tickets not included).
Limone is one of Lake Garda's most charming small towns, known for its historic lemon gardens and terraces that climb up the mountainside. Stroll through the narrow streets, explore the small shops, or sit down at a café by the water. Here, it is easy to lower your shoulders and enjoy the sweet Italian lifestyle.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day offers one of the tour's most spectacular experiences! From Limone sul Garda, you can cycle along the impressive cycle path that winds along the mountainside, with unobstructed views of the sparkling water and the mountains surrounding Lake Garda. Here, just take your time to enjoy the view – this is a stretch that truly makes an impression.
The journey continues through Riva del Garda and Torbole, two lively places surrounded by dramatic mountains and known for their active outdoor life. Here, cyclists, climbers, and water sports enthusiasts meet in a landscape that is as beautiful as it is varied.
Today's destination is Malcesine, a charming Italian small town at the foot of Monte Baldo. Here, you can stroll through the narrow streets, explore the pleasant harbor, or enjoy a refreshment with a view of the lake.
If you prefer a shorter cycling stage, you can take the ferry to Malcesine and enjoy the beautiful views from the water instead (ferry tickets not included).
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Get ready for one of the absolute highlights of the trip!
The day starts with the cable car from Malcesine up to Monte Baldo, almost 1,800 meters above sea level. You buy tickets yourself (not included). Up here, a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountain landscape awaits. Then, you head down along winding mountain roads, through a landscape that changes from alpine mountainsides to lush Mediterranean vegetation. A fantastic cycling experience you will not soon forget!
After the mountain experiences, the tour continues to Garda, a pleasant small town on the lake's eastern coast. Here you can stroll along the lakeside promenade, explore the narrow streets of the old town, or sit down at a café and enjoy the Italian atmosphere. Perhaps some shopping is also tempting before the day draws to a close?
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Garda, you cycle along Lake Garda's beautiful eastern coast, heading towards Bardolino and Lazise. Both towns are worth a break, featuring pleasant lakeside promenades, charming narrow streets, and inviting outdoor cafés. Perhaps a cappuccino by the water, an Italian lunch, or a refreshing dip is tempting before the journey continues?
After a final dose of lakeside idyll, you turn inland, through a rolling landscape of vineyards and lush vegetation, back towards Bussolengo. Here, the final overnight stay of the trip awaits – a great opportunity to enjoy a good dinner (not included) and reminisce about the experiences from the cycling holiday.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
After eight eventful days on a bike, the adventure is over, and it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Italy – or perhaps not just yet?
If you want more Italian holiday idyll, you can extend your stay with a few extra days by Lake Garda.
If it is time to head home, Verona is the nearest airport.
The itinerary is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to correct any typing errors.
This is a self-guided tour. We at Expa Travel have planned the routes for you, and using GPS as a tool, you cycle / walk / drive the stages at your own pace.
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This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
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