Italy's river Adige 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour (Level 1)

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

A bicycle journey along the Adige River Cycle Path, Italy's first bicycle path. Surrounded by an astonishing Dolomite Mountains landscape, set out to explore Trentino Alto Adige's most beautiful towns, including Bolzano, Merano, and Trento. Continue to Lake Garda and end the week's biking in romantic Verona, in the splendor of its medieval center or in Mantova, a Renaissance jewel to be discovered. A week on the pedals with easy stages suitable even for less experienced cyclists. The route is mostly flat, with a few short climbs, and runs on paved bike paths and low-traffic secondary roads. Always pay attention to the entrance and exit of cities, especially in Bolzano, Trento and Verona. 7 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels, 7 Breakfast, Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person), Transfer from Bolzano to Resia Pass, App including Maps, Roadbook, GPS tracks, Digital information, 4-hour ferry cruise from Riva to Peschiera del Garda (bike included), 7-days Hotline service. Extra nights: Bolzano: From 85 EUR p.p (150 EUR single room), Verona: From 85 EUR p.p (140 EUR single room), Mantua: From 75 EUR p.p (130 EUR single room). Hybrid bike - 170 EUR. If you would like to rent a Touring bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (290 EUR), please contact our office when booking. Individual arrival. Bolzano is a famous commercial and tourist centre and also a historical and cultural connection between the Italian and the German world. We will drive you to Resia up to 1500 metres of height, where your cycling tour starts. The majestic cycle lane will take you past the lake Resia and the cluster of Montemaria near Silandro. The tour continues along the Adige, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing Castle Dornsberg. You arrive in the beautiful city of Merano. Cycling on cycle paths and secondary roads you will reach the confluence of the rivers Isarco and Adige. Along the way you will admire the biggest apple plantation in Europe and in Lana you can even visit the apple museum. Cycling along the lane you follow the Adige beside apple orchards, vineyards and through the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. Along the river banks you ride towards Trento. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way. You’ll reach the Lake Garda. Before leaving for Riva, don’t miss the sight of the lake from above! The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part of the lake. The boat excursion alone makes the whole trip worthwhile. After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet again the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Juliet’s House. Alternatively you can follow one of the most famous Italian cycle paths, which runs parallel to the River Mincio ending the stage in Mantua. If you sleep in Desenzano, this stage is 60 km to Verona or 70 km to Mantua

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About the Adige River

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.