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Fancy a week of exciting cycling trips combined with spectacular hiking in Via Ferratas in the Brenta Dolomites? This is a trip where you will challenge yourself!
There will be exciting climbing both in Riva del Garda and in the Brenta part of the Dolomites. And cycling in the Brenta Dolomites, through the valleys Val di Sole and Val Non, as well as over Monte Bondone (classic Giro d’Italia mountain stage). It doesn't get any better than this!
You start in Riva del Garda / Torbole. The towns are fantastically beautiful, located at the northern end of Lake Garda. There will be spectacular and exciting climbing both at Riva del Garda and in the unique Brenta part of the Dolomites – the latter of which is on Unesco’s World Heritage List!
On the first day, climbing the Via Ferrata Cime Capi is on the agenda. This first trip will be a small test run to get a feel for climbing and what Via Ferrata entails before the journey continues to the Dolomites and the Brenta Mountains.
What is Via Ferrata?
During the First World War, iron paths were first built in the mountains of Italy, and these iron paths were then called Via Ferrata, hence the name. The routes in these rock faces are equipped with permanent safety cables like steel wires, brackets, ladders, and bridges along the entire route or parts of the stage. With the help of helmets and harnesses, we can climb the mountain in the safest and most predictable way possible, without needing to possess significant climbing skills or climbing knowledge. Normallly being in good shape and having decent motor skills is usually enough to hike a via ferrata.
A guided tour in a Via Ferrata with climbing harnesses offers the opportunity to experience a fantastic, airy experience on the rock face.
The cycling section starts from Riva del Garda and goes north to the classic ski village of Madonna del Campiglio. Here you will stop for two days and take a truly unique hike in unforgettable surroundings – like walking in a painting!
The trip then continues around the Brenta part of the Dolomites, through the valleys of Val di Sole and Val Non, which are known for their many apple trees, among other things. You then continue over Monte Bondone – a classic mountain stage in the history of the Giro d’Italia - before you again have the beautiful Lake Garda in sight. A round trip with fantastic experiences in spectacular nature. A partly demanding, but also incredibly exciting trip both in the mountains and by the lake.
On the first day, climbing the Via Ferrata Cime Capi is on the agenda. This first trip will be a small test run to get a feel for climbing and what Via Ferrata entails before the journey continues to the Dolomites and the Brenta Mountains.
What is Via Ferrata?
During the First World War, iron paths were first built in the mountains of Italy, and these iron paths were then called Via Ferrata, hence the name. The routes in these rock faces are equipped with permanent safety cables like steel wires, brackets, ladders, and bridges along the entire route or parts of the stage. With the help of helmets and harnesses, we can climb the mountain in the safest and most predictable way possible, without needing to possess significant climbing skills or climbing knowledge. Normallly being in good shape and having decent motor skills is usually enough to hike a via ferrata.
A guided tour in a Via Ferrata with climbing harnesses offers the opportunity to experience a fantastic, airy experience on the rock face.
The cycling section starts from Riva del Garda and goes north to the classic ski village of Madonna del Campiglio. Here you will stop for two days and take a truly unique hike in unforgettable surroundings – like walking in a painting!
The trip then continues around the Brenta part of the Dolomites, through the valleys of Val di Sole and Val Non, which are known for their many apple trees, among other things. You then continue over Monte Bondone – a classic mountain stage in the history of the Giro d’Italia - before you again have the beautiful Lake Garda in sight. A round trip with fantastic experiences in spectacular nature. A partly demanding, but also incredibly exciting trip both in the mountains and by the lake.
Climbing the Via Ferrata on Cime Capi, Lake Garda
Cycling up the classic mountain passes Passo Carlo Magno and Monte Bondone
Spectacular hike with Via Ferrata in the Brenta Dolomites
Cycling through Val di Sole and Val di Non
The sparkling Lake Garda with all its beautiful small towns
Jun – Sep, flexible date
The program is preliminary, and changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any typographical errors, price- and currency changes.
The program is preliminary, and changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make corrections for any typographical errors, price- and currency changes.
Arrival Riva del Garda / Torbole. Check-in at the hotel.
Meeting with a local English-speaking guide for a briefing and review of the week's program in the afternoon / evening. Perhaps there will also be time for a test ride on the bike before enjoying dinner in a cozy, local restaurant.
This first trip will be a small test run to get a feel for climbing and what Via Ferrata entails before the journey continues to the Brenta Dolomites.
Today's activity starts with a short bus transfer to the starting point of Via Ferrata Cima Capi. Here you put on your climbing harnesses and start with an approx. 1-hour hike before a brief technical review of equipment and technique. On the way up to the summit, you will eventually get a mighty view of the Sarca Valley, Lake Garda, and the Dolomites. Fantastic to stand at the top and look out over the completely unique landscape. Pack lunch is consumed with a wonderful view.
The climb up is not technically difficult, but relatively "airy". You secure yourself with the climbing equipment and cables at all times on the way up. Along the way, you will see several old passages and defensive positions from the First World War. It is easy to imagine the soldiers who fought a hard battle to survive. The tour goes in a loop with a lot of climbing upwards, and a slightly easier way back down. Throughout the day, you will have a local, certified guide with you.
There will likely be time for a few hours of relaxation on your own before it is time for a good dinner at a local pizzeria.
First cycling day!
Relatively early morning which starts with packing luggage before breakfast.
During today's activity, you will pass Lago Tenno and the Di Fiave high plateau, among other places. Mighty views all the way towards the completely unique Brenta Dolomites. It goes mostly uphill from the start. This is a relatively demanding day with approx. 2800 meters of elevation gain and a stage length of approx. 75 kilometers.
Parts of the route are on traffic-free cycle paths. However, you must also expect some traffic where the stage is along the main road. Normally, though, traffic is limited on the smaller roads we have chosen.
At a suitable pace, you cycle up the valley. We expect you to arrive at the classic alpine destination in the late afternoon. You eat lunch along the route during the stage (lunch is not included in the price).
Once you arrive in the town of Madonna di Campiglio, you check in and relax a little before it is time for a well-deserved dinner in the hotel restaurant.
A fantastic cycling day in magical surroundings – if somewhat demanding.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478904
On this day, you hike / climb right in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites. The tour starts with the mountain lift all the way up to the Graffer mountain hut. Here you decide which route you want. Those who may not wish to climb the spectacular Via Ferrata route can choose another route that is "less airy".
Those who choose Via Ferrata are given their climbing equipment and head towards the enormously mighty mountain peaks. This is a route that is simple technically speaking, but is very airy and has spectacular views whichever way you look. If you do not feel confident with heights or do not want to challenge yourself, you can choose another route on this day.
Those who choose to hike without climbing equipment on this day take a beautiful route on a less airy trail, or stay behind at the mountain hut and enjoy themselves by the mountain wall with magical views of the mountains and valleys below.
You eat your own packed lunch during the day/trip (not included).
Back at Rifugio Graffer, you take a short break in the bar before continuing down on the lift and back to the hotel down in the town.
A good dinner awaits in the hotel restaurant at 20:00.
The day starts with a good breakfast before you get back on the bike to take on the final kilometer up towards Passo Campo Carlo Magno. From here, a long descent begins towards Val di Sole and the town of Dimaro. The stage then continues through the valley all the way to Mostizzolo and Val Non, famous for its apple growing. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
The first 30 km go downhill or on flat terrain. Along the way, you eat lunch (not included) in some of the small towns you pass through, before taking on the climb up towards Andalo. Once in Andalo, you see the Brenta Dolomites again, but this time from the other side!
Check-in and some relaxation to gather all the impressions after today's stage.
Dinner in the hotel restaurant around 20:00.
This day offers several surprises. After just a few kilometers from Andalo, you see the idyllic lake Lago Molveno. The lake is squeezed between the mountain peaks of the Brenta mountains. You follow the lakeside towards the towns of San Lorenzo, Villa Banale, and Stenico. From here, it goes downhill all the way to Pergolese, where you stop at the Pisoni winery for a light lunch and a guided tour.
The afternoon will be challenging with a long climb of approx. 25 km up the legendary Giro d'Italia route, Monte Bondone. Here you get to test yourself on the same route as the riders in this legendary race. Once at the top of the mountain pass, you check into the hotel for rest and recovery before dinner.
An exciting day with spectacular nature, great cycle paths, a winery visit, and challenging climbing.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478947
The last stage of the trip. On this day, you cycle through one of the most important landmarks of the Trento region – Val L'Adige. The valley is famous for its wine production and apple growing.
The day starts with a descent that is relatively demanding. Once down, you follow the cycle path that runs along the river all the way down towards Verona. Impressive vineyards all the way south towards Affi.
A final climb north of the Valpolicella area before you see Lake Garda sparkling at you again as you roll the last kilometers down towards the lake to the town of Bardolino. The final overnight stay will be in this cozy town located right on the lakeshore.
After an eventful week of both hiking and cycling tours in fantastic surroundings, a worthy farewell dinner awaits.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478996
Breakfast at the hotel before departure home. Thanks for the trip!
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make changes in the event of minor spelling mistakes / currency variations.
Arrival Riva del Garda / Torbole. Check-in at the hotel.
Meeting with a local English-speaking guide for a briefing and review of the week's program in the afternoon / evening. Perhaps there will also be time for a test ride on the bike before enjoying dinner in a cozy, local restaurant.
This first trip will be a small test run to get a feel for climbing and what Via Ferrata entails before the journey continues to the Brenta Dolomites.
Today's activity starts with a short bus transfer to the starting point of Via Ferrata Cima Capi. Here you put on your climbing harnesses and start with an approx. 1-hour hike before a brief technical review of equipment and technique. On the way up to the summit, you will eventually get a mighty view of the Sarca Valley, Lake Garda, and the Dolomites. Fantastic to stand at the top and look out over the completely unique landscape. Pack lunch is consumed with a wonderful view.
The climb up is not technically difficult, but relatively "airy". You secure yourself with the climbing equipment and cables at all times on the way up. Along the way, you will see several old passages and defensive positions from the First World War. It is easy to imagine the soldiers who fought a hard battle to survive. The tour goes in a loop with a lot of climbing upwards, and a slightly easier way back down. Throughout the day, you will have a local, certified guide with you.
There will likely be time for a few hours of relaxation on your own before it is time for a good dinner at a local pizzeria.
First cycling day!
Relatively early morning which starts with packing luggage before breakfast.
During today's activity, you will pass Lago Tenno and the Di Fiave high plateau, among other places. Mighty views all the way towards the completely unique Brenta Dolomites. It goes mostly uphill from the start. This is a relatively demanding day with approx. 2800 meters of elevation gain and a stage length of approx. 75 kilometers.
Parts of the route are on traffic-free cycle paths. However, you must also expect some traffic where the stage is along the main road. Normally, though, traffic is limited on the smaller roads we have chosen.
At a suitable pace, you cycle up the valley. We expect you to arrive at the classic alpine destination in the late afternoon. You eat lunch along the route during the stage (lunch is not included in the price).
Once you arrive in the town of Madonna di Campiglio, you check in and relax a little before it is time for a well-deserved dinner in the hotel restaurant.
A fantastic cycling day in magical surroundings – if somewhat demanding.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478904
On this day, you hike / climb right in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites. The tour starts with the mountain lift all the way up to the Graffer mountain hut. Here you decide which route you want. Those who may not wish to climb the spectacular Via Ferrata route can choose another route that is "less airy".
Those who choose Via Ferrata are given their climbing equipment and head towards the enormously mighty mountain peaks. This is a route that is simple technically speaking, but is very airy and has spectacular views whichever way you look. If you do not feel confident with heights or do not want to challenge yourself, you can choose another route on this day.
Those who choose to hike without climbing equipment on this day take a beautiful route on a less airy trail, or stay behind at the mountain hut and enjoy themselves by the mountain wall with magical views of the mountains and valleys below.
You eat your own packed lunch during the day/trip (not included).
Back at Rifugio Graffer, you take a short break in the bar before continuing down on the lift and back to the hotel down in the town.
A good dinner awaits in the hotel restaurant at 20:00.
The day starts with a good breakfast before you get back on the bike to take on the final kilometer up towards Passo Campo Carlo Magno. From here, a long descent begins towards Val di Sole and the town of Dimaro. The stage then continues through the valley all the way to Mostizzolo and Val Non, famous for its apple growing. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
The first 30 km go downhill or on flat terrain. Along the way, you eat lunch (not included) in some of the small towns you pass through, before taking on the climb up towards Andalo. Once in Andalo, you see the Brenta Dolomites again, but this time from the other side!
Check-in and some relaxation to gather all the impressions after today's stage.
Dinner in the hotel restaurant around 20:00.
This day offers several surprises. After just a few kilometers from Andalo, you see the idyllic lake Lago Molveno. The lake is squeezed between the mountain peaks of the Brenta mountains. You follow the lakeside towards the towns of San Lorenzo, Villa Banale, and Stenico. From here, it goes downhill all the way to Pergolese, where you stop at the Pisoni winery for a light lunch and a guided tour.
The afternoon will be challenging with a long climb of approx. 25 km up the legendary Giro d'Italia route, Monte Bondone. Here you get to test yourself on the same route as the riders in this legendary race. Once at the top of the mountain pass, you check into the hotel for rest and recovery before dinner.
An exciting day with spectacular nature, great cycle paths, a winery visit, and challenging climbing.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478947
The last stage of the trip. On this day, you cycle through one of the most important landmarks of the Trento region – Val L'Adige. The valley is famous for its wine production and apple growing.
The day starts with a descent that is relatively demanding. Once down, you follow the cycle path that runs along the river all the way down towards Verona. Impressive vineyards all the way south towards Affi.
A final climb north of the Valpolicella area before you see Lake Garda sparkling at you again as you roll the last kilometers down towards the lake to the town of Bardolino. The final overnight stay will be in this cozy town located right on the lakeshore.
After an eventful week of both hiking and cycling tours in fantastic surroundings, a worthy farewell dinner awaits.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478996
Breakfast at the hotel before departure home. Thanks for the trip!
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make changes in the event of minor spelling mistakes / currency variations.
Arrival Riva del Garda / Torbole. Check-in at the hotel.
Meeting with a local English-speaking guide for a briefing and review of the week's program in the afternoon / evening. Perhaps there will also be time for a test ride on the bike before enjoying dinner in a cozy, local restaurant.
This first trip will be a small test run to get a feel for climbing and what Via Ferrata entails before the journey continues to the Brenta Dolomites.
Today's activity starts with a short bus transfer to the starting point of Via Ferrata Cima Capi. Here you put on your climbing harnesses and start with an approx. 1-hour hike before a brief technical review of equipment and technique. On the way up to the summit, you will eventually get a mighty view of the Sarca Valley, Lake Garda, and the Dolomites. Fantastic to stand at the top and look out over the completely unique landscape. Pack lunch is consumed with a wonderful view.
The climb up is not technically difficult, but relatively "airy". You secure yourself with the climbing equipment and cables at all times on the way up. Along the way, you will see several old passages and defensive positions from the First World War. It is easy to imagine the soldiers who fought a hard battle to survive. The tour goes in a loop with a lot of climbing upwards, and a slightly easier way back down. Throughout the day, you will have a local, certified guide with you.
There will likely be time for a few hours of relaxation on your own before it is time for a good dinner at a local pizzeria.
First cycling day!
Relatively early morning which starts with packing luggage before breakfast.
During today's activity, you will pass Lago Tenno and the Di Fiave high plateau, among other places. Mighty views all the way towards the completely unique Brenta Dolomites. It goes mostly uphill from the start. This is a relatively demanding day with approx. 2800 meters of elevation gain and a stage length of approx. 75 kilometers.
Parts of the route are on traffic-free cycle paths. However, you must also expect some traffic where the stage is along the main road. Normally, though, traffic is limited on the smaller roads we have chosen.
At a suitable pace, you cycle up the valley. We expect you to arrive at the classic alpine destination in the late afternoon. You eat lunch along the route during the stage (lunch is not included in the price).
Once you arrive in the town of Madonna di Campiglio, you check in and relax a little before it is time for a well-deserved dinner in the hotel restaurant.
A fantastic cycling day in magical surroundings – if somewhat demanding.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478904
On this day, you hike / climb right in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites. The tour starts with the mountain lift all the way up to the Graffer mountain hut. Here you decide which route you want. Those who may not wish to climb the spectacular Via Ferrata route can choose another route that is "less airy".
Those who choose Via Ferrata are given their climbing equipment and head towards the enormously mighty mountain peaks. This is a route that is simple technically speaking, but is very airy and has spectacular views whichever way you look. If you do not feel confident with heights or do not want to challenge yourself, you can choose another route on this day.
Those who choose to hike without climbing equipment on this day take a beautiful route on a less airy trail, or stay behind at the mountain hut and enjoy themselves by the mountain wall with magical views of the mountains and valleys below.
You eat your own packed lunch during the day/trip (not included).
Back at Rifugio Graffer, you take a short break in the bar before continuing down on the lift and back to the hotel down in the town.
A good dinner awaits in the hotel restaurant at 20:00.
The day starts with a good breakfast before you get back on the bike to take on the final kilometer up towards Passo Campo Carlo Magno. From here, a long descent begins towards Val di Sole and the town of Dimaro. The stage then continues through the valley all the way to Mostizzolo and Val Non, famous for its apple growing. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
The first 30 km go downhill or on flat terrain. Along the way, you eat lunch (not included) in some of the small towns you pass through, before taking on the climb up towards Andalo. Once in Andalo, you see the Brenta Dolomites again, but this time from the other side!
Check-in and some relaxation to gather all the impressions after today's stage.
Dinner in the hotel restaurant around 20:00.
This day offers several surprises. After just a few kilometers from Andalo, you see the idyllic lake Lago Molveno. The lake is squeezed between the mountain peaks of the Brenta mountains. You follow the lakeside towards the towns of San Lorenzo, Villa Banale, and Stenico. From here, it goes downhill all the way to Pergolese, where you stop at the Pisoni winery for a light lunch and a guided tour.
The afternoon will be challenging with a long climb of approx. 25 km up the legendary Giro d'Italia route, Monte Bondone. Here you get to test yourself on the same route as the riders in this legendary race. Once at the top of the mountain pass, you check into the hotel for rest and recovery before dinner.
An exciting day with spectacular nature, great cycle paths, a winery visit, and challenging climbing.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478947
The last stage of the trip. On this day, you cycle through one of the most important landmarks of the Trento region – Val L'Adige. The valley is famous for its wine production and apple growing.
The day starts with a descent that is relatively demanding. Once down, you follow the cycle path that runs along the river all the way down towards Verona. Impressive vineyards all the way south towards Affi.
A final climb north of the Valpolicella area before you see Lake Garda sparkling at you again as you roll the last kilometers down towards the lake to the town of Bardolino. The final overnight stay will be in this cozy town located right on the lakeshore.
After an eventful week of both hiking and cycling tours in fantastic surroundings, a worthy farewell dinner awaits.
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/478996
Breakfast at the hotel before departure home. Thanks for the trip!
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make changes in the event of minor spelling mistakes / currency variations.
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