Italy's Alpine Valleys: Sud Tyrol, Lake Garda and Verona - new 2026 itinerary!

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

Overview

Discover North Italy traversing verdant valleys beneath Alpine peaks and mountain glaciers, cycling some of the country's best bike paths and backroads while exploring charming small towns and vibrant historic cities. This low-difficulty itinerary also offers alternative, more challenging rides reachable from the main route, up to epic mountain climbs and passes. This is a great tour for couples, friends or families of mixed cycling abilities blending the culturally unique Austro-Italian north with everything that can be expected from an Italian bike tour – great food, cycling and scenery combine in this highlight-packed itinerary.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Tour begins in Silandro

Tour begins in Silandro

Day 2: Cycling the Val Venosta

50 km 391 m

D1

Cycling the Val Venosta

Day 3: Cycling Silandro to Merano

36 km 105 m

D1

Cycling Silandro to Merano

Day 4: Cycling Merano to Bolzano via Caldaro

50 km 415 m

D1

Cycling Merano to Bolzano via Caldaro

Day 5: Cycling Bolzano to Trento

74 km 334 m

D2

Cycling Bolzano to Trento

Day 6: Cycling Trento to Riva del Garda

45 km 294 m

D1

Cycling Trento to Riva del Garda

Day 7: By boat across Lake Garda: Riva to Valeggio

38 km 274 m

D1

By boat across Lake Garda: Riva to Valeggio

Day 8: Tour ends

Tour ends

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Dolomites

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