Bicycle trips
Italy
A week of truly great cycling and nature experiences. The trip starts in Bormio, the town located at the foot of some of the most famous mountain passes in the world: Passo Stelvio, Passo Gavia, and Passo Mortirolo.
After a few days in Bormio, you cycle onwards on legendary cycle paths heading towards Lake Garda, constantly surrounded by majestic mountains.
The daily stages are between 60 and 90 kilometers, featuring magical mountain passes along the way. This is a trip filled with great cycling experiences, unique landscapes, and charming, handpicked hotels.
You fly to Milan Malpensa (flight tickets not included), and from there transport awaits directly north to Bormio, where you will spend two nights.
Already on the first cycling day, you get the opportunity to cycle up one of the world's most legendary mountain passes – Passo Stelvio! Over the next few days, you continue south, including over Passo Gavia, and further down to the idyllic Lake Garda. There will be two overnight stays along the way on the journey to Lake Garda and colorful Torbole.
The stages go on both cycle paths and less busy roads.
Although there is no support vehicle on the trip, your luggage is transported between the hotels.
The stages go over some of the highest mountain passes in Europe. In addition to the long climbs, you will also notice the altitude. If you have prepared with several long rides and hill training, we recommend a standard road bike. If you are unsure of your fitness level, we recommend an E-road or e-gravel bike. Previous participants on e-bikes have given very positive feedback.
You must expect that you will probably spend the whole day getting over the highest mountain passes, such as Passo Stelvio and Passo Gavia.
You fly to Milan Malpensa (flight tickets not included), and from there transport awaits directly north to Bormio, where you will spend two nights.
Already on the first cycling day, you get the opportunity to cycle up one of the world's most legendary mountain passes – Passo Stelvio! Over the next few days, you continue south, including over Passo Gavia, and further down to the idyllic Lake Garda. There will be two overnight stays along the way on the journey to Lake Garda and colorful Torbole.
The stages go on both cycle paths and less busy roads.
Although there is no support vehicle on the trip, your luggage is transported between the hotels.
The stages go over some of the highest mountain passes in Europe. In addition to the long climbs, you will also notice the altitude. If you have prepared with several long rides and hill training, we recommend a standard road bike. If you are unsure of your fitness level, we recommend an E-road or e-gravel bike. Previous participants on e-bikes have given very positive feedback.
You must expect that you will probably spend the whole day getting over the highest mountain passes, such as Passo Stelvio and Passo Gavia.
The opportunity to cycle Passo Stelvio / Passo Gavia!!!!
The contrasts from high mountains to idyllic Lake Garda
Cycle paths surrounded by apple trees and vineyards
The nature experiences and the sense of achievement along the way
The final days in colorful Torbole by beautiful Lake Garda
The daily program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make adjustments for any spelling errors / currency fluctuations.
The daily program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make adjustments for any spelling errors / currency fluctuations.
Arrival at Milan Malpensa airport (flight tickets not included). Direct transfer to Bormio, approx. 3 hours bus ride.
After check-in there is time for individual adjustment of the bikes. Opportunity for a short trip to town for sightseeing.
Joint welcome dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).
First full cycling day!
You decide the number of kilometers and altimeters yourself.
We hope the weather gods are in a good mood.
These are some of the world's most famous stages in the cycling world, and a mountain pass that is on many people's bucket list.
Passo Stelvio is located at 2700 m above sea level. In other words, you have to expect many meters of elevation. But, you decide this entirely yourself – and you cycle at your own pace.
At the top, there is the opportunity to celebrate with a well-deserved lunch (not included).
For the really fit, there is the opportunity to continue the trip down the other side of the mountain, through the 48 world-famous hairpin turns and then back home via another road slightly further down the valley – Passo Umbrail. In other words, you get the opportunity to cycle Passo Stelvio from both sides!
Exactly the same stage as in the Giro d'Italia 2017, when the Italian cycling hero Nibali won the stage. Today is your turn!
In the evening, there will be a gathering in the bar before it's time for a joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).
This will be an eventful day, with many impressions. Today the route goes over the legendary mountain pass Passo Gavia and the lesser known Passo Tonale. And you cycle through, among other things, the cozy town of Santa Caterina.
It is approx. 25 km uphill to the top at 2648 m above sea level. Here, lunch (not included) and a break probably fit in before you continue down the other side of the mountain towards Ponte di Legno. A coffee break (not included) and a rest might be a good idea before the route continues up towards the next mountain pass – Passo Tonale at 1800 m above sea level.
The pleasant family hotel in the middle of Passo Tonale will be tonight's stop, here you will have a wonderful dinner (included) before a good night's sleep.
After a good breakfast, the course is set towards Dimaro and the beautiful valley we call 'the apple valley'. The many kilometers downhill offer fantastic surroundings.
For large parts of the day you follow the river and the water reservoirs in the area before you start today's climb up towards the town of Andalo, and then on to Molveno. This will be a long and eventful day!
Even though you spend many kilometers on the bike seat, there is only one slightly more demanding hill up towards Andalo.
Lunch not included.
Dinner is served at the hotel (included) before accommodation in idyllic surroundings in Molveno.
After a few days of cycling over the mountain passes, a magical stage awaits today that is almost purely downhill and through flat terrain. Today's stage goes from Molveno to Lake Garda and the colorful town of Torbole.
The tour starts along the gorgeous mountain lake Molveno. From there, the route goes down towards the ravine that leads you to the town of Sarche. Furthermore, you cycle south along the river, on nice bike paths towards Lake Garda. Along the way you pass several great vineyards.
Arrival in Torbole at lunchtime. Lunch on your own (not included).
After check-in at the hotel, a refreshing swim in Lake Garda is recommended, and perhaps some relaxation on the beach.
Dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
This day you have several options. If you want a fantastic hike, the trip to Monte Baldo is magical. Then, if desired, you take the boat from Torbole to Malcesine. In Malcesine you take the cable car up to Monte Baldo, and go hiking right up on the mountain ridge – with a wonderful view. Then, if desired, you take the cable car back down. We recommend a couple of hours in the beautiful, small town of Malcesine before you take the boat back to Torbole. A really great trip with both boat, cable car and panoramic hike.
Any boat tickets, cable car tickets and lunch etc. are not included.
Some might prefer a day off with relaxing sun and swimming on the beach.
For those who want a bike ride, there are many opportunities. Perhaps a long trip in flat landscape – around Lake Garda, approx. 150 km.
Or the trip around Monte Baldo, one of the most beautiful trips we at Expa Travel have cycled, with many altimeters and approx. 150 km.
Dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
You also have several options for activities this day (not included).
One of the most famous mountain bike rides in the area is down Monte Tremalzo. The trip starts with a shuttle bus up to approx. 1800 m above sea level, from there it is constantly downhill on old cart tracks all the way down to Lake Garda. This is one of the most beautiful mountain bike trips we have ever done.
You must book this trip in advance if desired. Price approx. Euro 80,- per person, this includes rental of a full-suspension e-bike mountain bike and shuttle bus up to the top of Monte Tremalzo at approx. 1800 m above sea level.
Another suggestion is canyoning in Rio Negro – an incredibly fun activity where, wearing a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, you make your way down the river by rappelling, floating and sliding through the waterfalls / river. Guaranteed adrenaline kick!
This excursion must be booked in advance. Price approx. Euro 90,- per person. This includes transport, all equipment and a mountain guide.
For those who want yet another exciting cycling day, the possibilities are many.
Alternatively, there will be sun & swimming by beautiful Lake Garda for those who wish for this.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
After a good breakfast, there will be departure to the airport in Milan.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of spelling mistakes / currency changes.
Arrival at Milan Malpensa airport (flight tickets not included). Direct transfer to Bormio, approx. 3 hours bus ride.
After check-in there is time for individual adjustment of the bikes. Opportunity for a short trip to town for sightseeing.
Joint welcome dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).
First full cycling day!
You decide the number of kilometers and altimeters yourself.
We hope the weather gods are in a good mood.
These are some of the world's most famous stages in the cycling world, and a mountain pass that is on many people's bucket list.
Passo Stelvio is located at 2700 m above sea level. In other words, you have to expect many meters of elevation. But, you decide this entirely yourself – and you cycle at your own pace.
At the top, there is the opportunity to celebrate with a well-deserved lunch (not included).
For the really fit, there is the opportunity to continue the trip down the other side of the mountain, through the 48 world-famous hairpin turns and then back home via another road slightly further down the valley – Passo Umbrail. In other words, you get the opportunity to cycle Passo Stelvio from both sides!
Exactly the same stage as in the Giro d'Italia 2017, when the Italian cycling hero Nibali won the stage. Today is your turn!
In the evening, there will be a gathering in the bar before it's time for a joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).
This will be an eventful day, with many impressions. Today the route goes over the legendary mountain pass Passo Gavia and the lesser known Passo Tonale. And you cycle through, among other things, the cozy town of Santa Caterina.
It is approx. 25 km uphill to the top at 2648 m above sea level. Here, lunch (not included) and a break probably fit in before you continue down the other side of the mountain towards Ponte di Legno. A coffee break (not included) and a rest might be a good idea before the route continues up towards the next mountain pass – Passo Tonale at 1800 m above sea level.
The pleasant family hotel in the middle of Passo Tonale will be tonight's stop, here you will have a wonderful dinner (included) before a good night's sleep.
After a good breakfast, the course is set towards Dimaro and the beautiful valley we call 'the apple valley'. The many kilometers downhill offer fantastic surroundings.
For large parts of the day you follow the river and the water reservoirs in the area before you start today's climb up towards the town of Andalo, and then on to Molveno. This will be a long and eventful day!
Even though you spend many kilometers on the bike seat, there is only one slightly more demanding hill up towards Andalo.
Lunch not included.
Dinner is served at the hotel (included) before accommodation in idyllic surroundings in Molveno.
After a few days of cycling over the mountain passes, a magical stage awaits today that is almost purely downhill and through flat terrain. Today's stage goes from Molveno to Lake Garda and the colorful town of Torbole.
The tour starts along the gorgeous mountain lake Molveno. From there, the route goes down towards the ravine that leads you to the town of Sarche. Furthermore, you cycle south along the river, on nice bike paths towards Lake Garda. Along the way you pass several great vineyards.
Arrival in Torbole at lunchtime. Lunch on your own (not included).
After check-in at the hotel, a refreshing swim in Lake Garda is recommended, and perhaps some relaxation on the beach.
Dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
This day you have several options. If you want a fantastic hike, the trip to Monte Baldo is magical. Then, if desired, you take the boat from Torbole to Malcesine. In Malcesine you take the cable car up to Monte Baldo, and go hiking right up on the mountain ridge – with a wonderful view. Then, if desired, you take the cable car back down. We recommend a couple of hours in the beautiful, small town of Malcesine before you take the boat back to Torbole. A really great trip with both boat, cable car and panoramic hike.
Any boat tickets, cable car tickets and lunch etc. are not included.
Some might prefer a day off with relaxing sun and swimming on the beach.
For those who want a bike ride, there are many opportunities. Perhaps a long trip in flat landscape – around Lake Garda, approx. 150 km.
Or the trip around Monte Baldo, one of the most beautiful trips we at Expa Travel have cycled, with many altimeters and approx. 150 km.
Dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
You also have several options for activities this day (not included).
One of the most famous mountain bike rides in the area is down Monte Tremalzo. The trip starts with a shuttle bus up to approx. 1800 m above sea level, from there it is constantly downhill on old cart tracks all the way down to Lake Garda. This is one of the most beautiful mountain bike trips we have ever done.
You must book this trip in advance if desired. Price approx. Euro 80,- per person, this includes rental of a full-suspension e-bike mountain bike and shuttle bus up to the top of Monte Tremalzo at approx. 1800 m above sea level.
Another suggestion is canyoning in Rio Negro – an incredibly fun activity where, wearing a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, you make your way down the river by rappelling, floating and sliding through the waterfalls / river. Guaranteed adrenaline kick!
This excursion must be booked in advance. Price approx. Euro 90,- per person. This includes transport, all equipment and a mountain guide.
For those who want yet another exciting cycling day, the possibilities are many.
Alternatively, there will be sun & swimming by beautiful Lake Garda for those who wish for this.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
After a good breakfast, there will be departure to the airport in Milan.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of spelling mistakes / currency changes.
Arrival at Milan Malpensa airport (flight tickets not included). Direct transfer to Bormio, approx. 3 hours bus ride.
After check-in there is time for individual adjustment of the bikes. Opportunity for a short trip to town for sightseeing.
Joint welcome dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).
First full cycling day!
You decide the number of kilometers and altimeters yourself.
We hope the weather gods are in a good mood.
These are some of the world's most famous stages in the cycling world, and a mountain pass that is on many people's bucket list.
Passo Stelvio is located at 2700 m above sea level. In other words, you have to expect many meters of elevation. But, you decide this entirely yourself – and you cycle at your own pace.
At the top, there is the opportunity to celebrate with a well-deserved lunch (not included).
For the really fit, there is the opportunity to continue the trip down the other side of the mountain, through the 48 world-famous hairpin turns and then back home via another road slightly further down the valley – Passo Umbrail. In other words, you get the opportunity to cycle Passo Stelvio from both sides!
Exactly the same stage as in the Giro d'Italia 2017, when the Italian cycling hero Nibali won the stage. Today is your turn!
In the evening, there will be a gathering in the bar before it's time for a joint dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).
This will be an eventful day, with many impressions. Today the route goes over the legendary mountain pass Passo Gavia and the lesser known Passo Tonale. And you cycle through, among other things, the cozy town of Santa Caterina.
It is approx. 25 km uphill to the top at 2648 m above sea level. Here, lunch (not included) and a break probably fit in before you continue down the other side of the mountain towards Ponte di Legno. A coffee break (not included) and a rest might be a good idea before the route continues up towards the next mountain pass – Passo Tonale at 1800 m above sea level.
The pleasant family hotel in the middle of Passo Tonale will be tonight's stop, here you will have a wonderful dinner (included) before a good night's sleep.
After a good breakfast, the course is set towards Dimaro and the beautiful valley we call 'the apple valley'. The many kilometers downhill offer fantastic surroundings.
For large parts of the day you follow the river and the water reservoirs in the area before you start today's climb up towards the town of Andalo, and then on to Molveno. This will be a long and eventful day!
Even though you spend many kilometers on the bike seat, there is only one slightly more demanding hill up towards Andalo.
Lunch not included.
Dinner is served at the hotel (included) before accommodation in idyllic surroundings in Molveno.
After a few days of cycling over the mountain passes, a magical stage awaits today that is almost purely downhill and through flat terrain. Today's stage goes from Molveno to Lake Garda and the colorful town of Torbole.
The tour starts along the gorgeous mountain lake Molveno. From there, the route goes down towards the ravine that leads you to the town of Sarche. Furthermore, you cycle south along the river, on nice bike paths towards Lake Garda. Along the way you pass several great vineyards.
Arrival in Torbole at lunchtime. Lunch on your own (not included).
After check-in at the hotel, a refreshing swim in Lake Garda is recommended, and perhaps some relaxation on the beach.
Dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
This day you have several options. If you want a fantastic hike, the trip to Monte Baldo is magical. Then, if desired, you take the boat from Torbole to Malcesine. In Malcesine you take the cable car up to Monte Baldo, and go hiking right up on the mountain ridge – with a wonderful view. Then, if desired, you take the cable car back down. We recommend a couple of hours in the beautiful, small town of Malcesine before you take the boat back to Torbole. A really great trip with both boat, cable car and panoramic hike.
Any boat tickets, cable car tickets and lunch etc. are not included.
Some might prefer a day off with relaxing sun and swimming on the beach.
For those who want a bike ride, there are many opportunities. Perhaps a long trip in flat landscape – around Lake Garda, approx. 150 km.
Or the trip around Monte Baldo, one of the most beautiful trips we at Expa Travel have cycled, with many altimeters and approx. 150 km.
Dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
You also have several options for activities this day (not included).
One of the most famous mountain bike rides in the area is down Monte Tremalzo. The trip starts with a shuttle bus up to approx. 1800 m above sea level, from there it is constantly downhill on old cart tracks all the way down to Lake Garda. This is one of the most beautiful mountain bike trips we have ever done.
You must book this trip in advance if desired. Price approx. Euro 80,- per person, this includes rental of a full-suspension e-bike mountain bike and shuttle bus up to the top of Monte Tremalzo at approx. 1800 m above sea level.
Another suggestion is canyoning in Rio Negro – an incredibly fun activity where, wearing a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, you make your way down the river by rappelling, floating and sliding through the waterfalls / river. Guaranteed adrenaline kick!
This excursion must be booked in advance. Price approx. Euro 90,- per person. This includes transport, all equipment and a mountain guide.
For those who want yet another exciting cycling day, the possibilities are many.
Alternatively, there will be sun & swimming by beautiful Lake Garda for those who wish for this.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant (Not included).
After a good breakfast, there will be departure to the airport in Milan.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of spelling mistakes / currency changes.
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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