Around Lake Garda

Glittering lakes, green valleys and fortified castles

It will probably be a few more years before the cycle path around Italy's largest lake is completed. With us, you can already fulfil this dream of cycling around the entire Lake Garda. Drive right on the shore, along flower-bedecked promenades and let your eyes wander over the wide, sparkling surface of the water. Refresh yourself in the lesser-known but no less enchanting Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. 

The views in the valleys are impressive. Wonderfully designed bike paths lead you through the fertile Adige Valley, the panoramic Sarca Valley and the romantic Val Sabbia. In addition to the impressive landscape, the region around Lake Garda also has outstanding cuisine to offer. Try the best olive oil, excellent wines, ripe citrus fruits and tasty freshwater fish at every stage of your journey.

Details about the cycling holiday around Lake Garda

The round tour starts at the southern Lake Garda in Desenzano/Sirmione. You then cycle counter-clockwise around the sparkling lake and experience not only the fascination of the water but also the beautiful regions that surround Lake Garda. Because the surrounding area can also be seen and, above all, tasted. Regional delicacies await you everywhere along the way.

The highlights of the Lake Garda cycling holiday at a glance:

  • Fortress of Peschiera: Already on the second day our cycle tour takes you to a historical highlight, the fortress of Peschiera. It used to be a stone gatehouse in the city wall, today it is a fascinating gateway to the old town. The star-shaped fortress, surrounded by water, impresses with its old and romantic charm.

  • Sarca Valley: One of the largest rivers in Trentino is the Sarca. The Saractal of the same name runs north of Lake Garda to the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park. Our tour also offers you unique views of the valley.

  • The Alpine lakes: Two other lakes almost steal the show from Lake Garda on this tour, we are talking about Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. The alpine lakes have excellent water quality and are located in a picturesque mountain panorama.

Worth knowing about the cycle tour in Lake Garda

After you arrive in Desenzano/Sirmione, cycle around Lake Garda in just eight days. However, since there is unfortunately no cycle path that runs directly along the shore, this route often deviates inland. But that's not a disadvantage at all, because it gives you a great insight into the regions that surround Lake Garda.

Tour information
Challenging
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Self-Guided
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Total cycling distance: approx. 270 km
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Itinerary

Stroll through the historic town centres and along the lake shore.

You cycle gently undulating through the Lugana wine-growing region to the banks of the Mincio. This river takes you to the historic fortifications of Peschiera and back to Lake Garda. The cycle path runs along the lake shore for a few kilometres and later takes you a bit into the hinterland. Through apple orchards and the Bardolino vineyards, you return to the shore, which you follow under shady pine trees to the charming lakeside town of Garda.

You leave the shore in the direction of the Adige Valley. You can once again enjoy wonderful views over the lake and follow the cycle route through olive groves and vineyards. On the Adige cycle path, you then roll leisurely to the north, always accompanied by countless fruit trees. Already in Mori, you leave the river again and drive over the Passo San Giovanni to Torbole or on to Riva. Shortly before you reach Lake Garda again, you have another breathtaking view over the lake and the Sarca Valley.

One of the largest rivers in Trentino is the Sarca. You follow it on a well-developed cycle path from Torbole into the valley to Pietramurata. The village is surrounded by the highest cliffs of the Lake Garda mountains and offers a fantastic view. Enjoy the tranquillity of this natural park and pay a visit to the Arco Fortress before returning to the shores of Lake Garda.

In the morning our transfer will take you up to Lake Ledro. Follow the valley of the same name to the next picturesque alpine lake. Lake Idro is now your companion for a while. Its excellent water quality and its magnificent mountain panorama will inspire you. On the cycle path through the Val Sabbia, it's always slightly downhill until the mighty Lake Garda opens up in front of you again. In Salò, stroll leisurely along the flower-decked promenade and treat yourself to a creamy gelato.

Gently hilly, the last cycling stage takes you into the hinterland. With the Lugana, the Chiaretto and the Groppello, the typical and historic wines of Lake Garda are pressed here. At the latest when you have reached the starting point of your journey again, you should toast an eventful and wonderful bike tour with one of these varieties.

Route information

You cycle on cycle paths and side streets with little traffic. Overall, a gently hilly route with several long climbs. A little more traffic must be expected at city entrances and exits as well as on short connecting sections.

Prices and dates

All information for 2023 at a glance

For alternative durations and itineraries on this tour, please contact us.

Place of arrival: Desenzano/Sirmione
  Season 1
02.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
01.10.2023 - 08.10.2023

Sunday
Season 2
16.04.2023 - 13.05.2023
10.09.2023 - 30.09.2023

Sunday
Season 3
14.05.2023 - 09.09.2023

Sunday
Around Lake Garda, IT-GARDD-07X
Base price
789.00
859.00
959.00
Single room surcharge 299.00 299.00 299.00

Category: 3*** and 4**** Hotels

Season 1
Apr 2, 2023 - Apr 15, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Sunday
Season 2
Apr 16, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Sep 10, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
Sunday
Season 3
May 14, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023
Sunday
Around Lake Garda, IT-GARDD-07X
Base price
Single room surcharge
789.00
299.00
859.00
299.00
959.00
299.00

Category: 3*** and 4**** Hotels

Season 1
Apr 2, 2023 - Apr 15, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Season 2
Apr 16, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Sep 10, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
Season 3
May 14, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023
Desenzano/Sirmione
Double room p.p
Single room surcharge
75.00
35.00
75.00
35.00
75.00
35.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Desenzano/Sirmione
  Season 1
Apr 2, 2023 - Apr 15, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023

Sunday
Season 2
Apr 16, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Sep 10, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023

Sunday
Season 3
May 14, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023

Sunday
Desenzano/Sirmione
Double room p.p 75.00 75.00 75.00
Single room surcharge 35.00 35.00 35.00
Filter
21-Speed Unisex Bike
21-Speed Men's Bike
27-Speed Bike PLUS
Unisex E-Bike
99.00
99.00
159.00
239.00
Prices per person in GBP

Our rental bikes

Services and information

Services

Included:

  • Overnight stays as stated
  • Breakfast
  • Personal tour information (DE, EN)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Well-planned route guidance
  • Detailed travel documents 1 x per room (DE, EN)
  • 1 transfer Torbole/Riva – Ledrosee incl. bike
  • 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Torbole/Riva
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • Service hotline

Optional:

  • Rental bikes including rental bike insurance
Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • Desenzano del Garda railway station
  • Verona, Venice and Bergamo airports
  • Public garage/parking lot approx. €12/day,
    free, unguarded parking lots outside of the town centres

Important information:

  • Visitor's tax, if due, not included in the travel price!

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