Bicycle trips
Italy
Imagine cycling all the way around Lake Garda – from lively small towns and vineyards in the south, to dramatic mountains in the north. On this 8-day tour, Expa Travel ensures everything is arranged for you – from route planning to accommodation. This means you can cycle at your own pace and truly enjoy the experience.
Along the way, Verona, Desenzano, Limone, Riva del Garda, and Torbole await you. And the highlight? The lift up to Monte Baldo – with a descent to Garda you won't soon forget.
In total, you will cover 310–350 km over 8 days / 7 nights, experiencing fantastic views, beautiful small towns, and the Italian lifestyle - everything that makes this cycling trip truly special.
Lake Garda (Lago di Garda)
The lake is located in Northern Italy, between Brescia and Verona, and is the largest lake in Italy. It is 51.6 km long, with an area of 370 km² and a volume of approx. 50 km³.
South of the lake there is a rolling landscape, while it becomes more dramatic and narrow towards the north, with mountains like Monte Baldo and the Brenta Dolomites towering in the background. Here you will find both tranquility and action, with plenty of opportunities for activities on land, on water, and in the mountains – a perfect place for both active travelers and those who just want to relax.
Lake Garda (Lago di Garda)
The lake is located in Northern Italy, between Brescia and Verona, and is the largest lake in Italy. It is 51.6 km long, with an area of 370 km² and a volume of approx. 50 km³.
South of the lake there is a rolling landscape, while it becomes more dramatic and narrow towards the north, with mountains like Monte Baldo and the Brenta Dolomites towering in the background. Here you will find both tranquility and action, with plenty of opportunities for activities on land, on water, and in the mountains – a perfect place for both active travelers and those who just want to relax.
The mighty landscape around Lake Garda - like cycling in a painting
All the beautiful, small towns along Lake Garda
The contrasts between south and north
Delicious Italian food & drink
A whole day in Verona
The view from the top of Monte Baldo
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 typing errors, price and/or currency changes.
The program is preliminary, and changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any typing errors, price and/or currency changes.
The tour starts in the charming town of Bussolengo, beautifully situated between Lake Garda and Verona. Surrounded by rolling hills and the Adige River, this cozy Italian town provides a peaceful and authentic start to your cycling adventure. Here you have time to enjoy the atmosphere before the journey begins in earnest.
Dinner on your own (not included).
Today is a bike ride along the Adige River towards Verona – a romantic city with a historic center that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, culture, architecture, and a lively atmosphere meet. Feel free to take a break at one of the city's many pleasant cafes and enjoy the atmosphere of the city that inspired the story of Romeo and Juliet.
On the way back, you cycle through Sommacampagna, a charming village surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. A relaxing route through a beautiful landscape.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, beautiful Lake Garda awaits!
The route winds through lush vineyards and charming small towns. We recommend stopping in Desenzano, Padenghe, and Moniga – perfect places for a coffee, an ice cream, or just a short break. Here you will really get a feel for the relaxed atmosphere.
Today's destination is Salò, a gem on the western side of Lake Garda. The town is beautifully located in a sheltered bay and has a long, inviting promenade. Here you will find many cozy restaurants – perfect for a well-deserved "afterbike" with a view of the lake. You are going to love the Italian lifestyle!
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts with a wonderful bike ride along Lake Garda, before you take the ferry over to idyllic Limone del Garda. The town really lives up to its name – here lemons are grown in small stone terraces that climb up the mountainsides.
Perhaps it is the fresh mountain air and the good food that make the inhabitants here live exceptionally long lives?
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts on one of Europe's most spectacular cycle paths – an airy route that clings to the mountainside with fantastic views of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountains. Further on, you cycle through the northernmost towns, Riva del Garda and Torbole, a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, climbers, and cyclists who love the dramatic landscape.
The journey continues south to the charming village of Malcesine, beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Monte Baldo.
Would you prefer a shorter stage today? Then you can take the ferry over to Malcesine and enjoy the view from the deck instead.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts with a spectacular cable car ride up to almost 1700 meters above sea level, to the top of Monte Baldo. Here, a fantastic descent awaits along a scenic mountain road, where the view constantly shifts between dramatic mountains, lush Mediterranean nature, and the glittering Lake Garda in the distance. This stage is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the trip!
From the peaceful inland, you roll on towards the coast and the lively town of Garda. Here, a charming promenade, narrow streets, and a cozy old town perfect for a stroll await. And if you fancy some shopping, this could be the place to make some good finds.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Garda, you follow the beautiful coastal road to Bardolino and on to Lazise, two charming towns perfectly made for a short break. Sit down at a nice restaurant by the water's edge, stroll through the narrow streets – or perhaps a refreshing swim tempts you before pedaling on? After a quiet stop by the lake, the route goes inland into the rolling landscape towards Bussolengo, where the trip's final accommodation and dinner await.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The cycling trip around Lake Garda has now come to an end, and it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Italy – or perhaps not just yet?
You can choose to extend your stay with a few extra days by the lake, or head home with a suitcase full of memories. If you are traveling further, Verona is the nearest airport.
The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any spelling mistakes.
The tour starts in the charming town of Bussolengo, beautifully situated between Lake Garda and Verona. Surrounded by rolling hills and the Adige River, this cozy Italian town provides a peaceful and authentic start to your cycling adventure. Here you have time to enjoy the atmosphere before the journey begins in earnest.
Dinner on your own (not included).
Today is a bike ride along the Adige River towards Verona – a romantic city with a historic center that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, culture, architecture, and a lively atmosphere meet. Feel free to take a break at one of the city's many pleasant cafes and enjoy the atmosphere of the city that inspired the story of Romeo and Juliet.
On the way back, you cycle through Sommacampagna, a charming village surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. A relaxing route through a beautiful landscape.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, beautiful Lake Garda awaits!
The route winds through lush vineyards and charming small towns. We recommend stopping in Desenzano, Padenghe, and Moniga – perfect places for a coffee, an ice cream, or just a short break. Here you will really get a feel for the relaxed atmosphere.
Today's destination is Salò, a gem on the western side of Lake Garda. The town is beautifully located in a sheltered bay and has a long, inviting promenade. Here you will find many cozy restaurants – perfect for a well-deserved "afterbike" with a view of the lake. You are going to love the Italian lifestyle!
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts with a wonderful bike ride along Lake Garda, before you take the ferry over to idyllic Limone del Garda. The town really lives up to its name – here lemons are grown in small stone terraces that climb up the mountainsides.
Perhaps it is the fresh mountain air and the good food that make the inhabitants here live exceptionally long lives?
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts on one of Europe's most spectacular cycle paths – an airy route that clings to the mountainside with fantastic views of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountains. Further on, you cycle through the northernmost towns, Riva del Garda and Torbole, a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, climbers, and cyclists who love the dramatic landscape.
The journey continues south to the charming village of Malcesine, beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Monte Baldo.
Would you prefer a shorter stage today? Then you can take the ferry over to Malcesine and enjoy the view from the deck instead.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts with a spectacular cable car ride up to almost 1700 meters above sea level, to the top of Monte Baldo. Here, a fantastic descent awaits along a scenic mountain road, where the view constantly shifts between dramatic mountains, lush Mediterranean nature, and the glittering Lake Garda in the distance. This stage is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the trip!
From the peaceful inland, you roll on towards the coast and the lively town of Garda. Here, a charming promenade, narrow streets, and a cozy old town perfect for a stroll await. And if you fancy some shopping, this could be the place to make some good finds.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Garda, you follow the beautiful coastal road to Bardolino and on to Lazise, two charming towns perfectly made for a short break. Sit down at a nice restaurant by the water's edge, stroll through the narrow streets – or perhaps a refreshing swim tempts you before pedaling on? After a quiet stop by the lake, the route goes inland into the rolling landscape towards Bussolengo, where the trip's final accommodation and dinner await.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The cycling trip around Lake Garda has now come to an end, and it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Italy – or perhaps not just yet?
You can choose to extend your stay with a few extra days by the lake, or head home with a suitcase full of memories. If you are traveling further, Verona is the nearest airport.
The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any spelling mistakes.
The tour starts in the charming town of Bussolengo, beautifully situated between Lake Garda and Verona. Surrounded by rolling hills and the Adige River, this cozy Italian town provides a peaceful and authentic start to your cycling adventure. Here you have time to enjoy the atmosphere before the journey begins in earnest.
Dinner on your own (not included).
Today is a bike ride along the Adige River towards Verona – a romantic city with a historic center that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, culture, architecture, and a lively atmosphere meet. Feel free to take a break at one of the city's many pleasant cafes and enjoy the atmosphere of the city that inspired the story of Romeo and Juliet.
On the way back, you cycle through Sommacampagna, a charming village surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. A relaxing route through a beautiful landscape.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Today, beautiful Lake Garda awaits!
The route winds through lush vineyards and charming small towns. We recommend stopping in Desenzano, Padenghe, and Moniga – perfect places for a coffee, an ice cream, or just a short break. Here you will really get a feel for the relaxed atmosphere.
Today's destination is Salò, a gem on the western side of Lake Garda. The town is beautifully located in a sheltered bay and has a long, inviting promenade. Here you will find many cozy restaurants – perfect for a well-deserved "afterbike" with a view of the lake. You are going to love the Italian lifestyle!
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts with a wonderful bike ride along Lake Garda, before you take the ferry over to idyllic Limone del Garda. The town really lives up to its name – here lemons are grown in small stone terraces that climb up the mountainsides.
Perhaps it is the fresh mountain air and the good food that make the inhabitants here live exceptionally long lives?
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts on one of Europe's most spectacular cycle paths – an airy route that clings to the mountainside with fantastic views of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountains. Further on, you cycle through the northernmost towns, Riva del Garda and Torbole, a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, climbers, and cyclists who love the dramatic landscape.
The journey continues south to the charming village of Malcesine, beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Monte Baldo.
Would you prefer a shorter stage today? Then you can take the ferry over to Malcesine and enjoy the view from the deck instead.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The day starts with a spectacular cable car ride up to almost 1700 meters above sea level, to the top of Monte Baldo. Here, a fantastic descent awaits along a scenic mountain road, where the view constantly shifts between dramatic mountains, lush Mediterranean nature, and the glittering Lake Garda in the distance. This stage is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the trip!
From the peaceful inland, you roll on towards the coast and the lively town of Garda. Here, a charming promenade, narrow streets, and a cozy old town perfect for a stroll await. And if you fancy some shopping, this could be the place to make some good finds.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Garda, you follow the beautiful coastal road to Bardolino and on to Lazise, two charming towns perfectly made for a short break. Sit down at a nice restaurant by the water's edge, stroll through the narrow streets – or perhaps a refreshing swim tempts you before pedaling on? After a quiet stop by the lake, the route goes inland into the rolling landscape towards Bussolengo, where the trip's final accommodation and dinner await.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
The cycling trip around Lake Garda has now come to an end, and it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Italy – or perhaps not just yet?
You can choose to extend your stay with a few extra days by the lake, or head home with a suitcase full of memories. If you are traveling further, Verona is the nearest airport.
The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any spelling mistakes.
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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