Italy - Lake Garda to Venice

by Discover France
Region
Dolomites
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

A wonderful self-guided cycling holiday in Italy, taking you from the southern shores of Lake Garda to the charming city of Venice. Full to the brim with great riding, you'll be able to check out some wonderful areas of Italy as you ride, including Sirmione, Verona and Chioggia. This is your chance to enjoy a fantastic cycling holiday, giving you an insight into the natural wonders of northern Italy. The trip has been set up to give you the chance to visit the hidden renaissance gems of the “Belpaese”. The first couple of days of your holiday will be spent exploring the stunning countryside and charming lake-side towns that surround the southern shores of Lake Garda. Leaving the lake behind, you will ride through beautiful countryside on your way to Verona. You'll follow the Adige River, alongside canals, through fields cultivated with fruit and vines, and over hills with plenty of time in between to stop and see the sights along the way. Visiting Italy offers a chance to explore its rich culinary history, featuring flavorful dishes, smoked cured meats, fresh vegetables, and salads. The territory of the Lake Garda Wine and Flavor Route includes the production area for DOC Lugana, Garda Classico, San Martino della Battaglia and D.O. Valtènesi red and chiaretto (rosé) wines.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Garda

Arrival in Garda

Day 2: Vineyards and Lake LOOP Ride

41 km 547 m

D1

Vineyards and Lake LOOP Ride

Day 3: Lake Garda Mini Cruise - Cycle Sirmione to Peschiera

24 km 167 m

D1

Lake Garda Mini Cruise - Cycle Sirmione to Peschiera

Day 4: From Peschiera to Verona

33 km 218 m

D1

From Peschiera to Verona

Day 5: From Verona to Montagnana

59 km 138 m

D1

From Verona to Montagnana

Day 6: From Montagnana to Padova

61 km 260 m

D1

From Montagnana to Padova

Day 7: Padova to Chioggia (via Venice)

73 km 110 m

D2

Padova to Chioggia (via Venice)

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Dolomites

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