Northern Italy's Alpine Valleys Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
Italian Lakes
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Cycle through Italy's bike-friendly regions! Start in the Venosta Valley, surrounded by alpine peaks and glaciers. Follow scenic bicycle paths past castles, vineyards, and apple orchards, leading you through charming towns and historic cities like Merano, Bolzano, Trento, and Bassano del Grappa. The cycling is on paved bike paths (with a total of about 10-15 miles of packed gravel surfaces on the tour).

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Transfer to the tour start for bike setup, a test ride, some sightseeing, and a welcome dinner.

Transfer to the tour start for bike setup, a test ride, some sightseeing, and a welcome dinner.

Day 2: Ride around spectacular Lake Resia with its submerged bell tower.

19 km 756 m

D1

Ride around spectacular Lake Resia with its submerged bell tower.

Day 3: Follow Adige River bike paths past Traumannsdorf Castle to the mountain resort town of Merano.

40 km 887 m

D1

Follow Adige River bike paths past Traumannsdorf Castle to the mountain resort town of Merano.

Day 4: Continue cycling the bike path along the river past vineyards and orchards to the old city of Bolzano.

23 km 655 m

D1

Continue cycling the bike path along the river past vineyards and orchards to the old city of Bolzano.

Day 5: Two bike routes, a cable car ride, a pair of sparkling lakes, and a bike path down the Valsugana Valley.

30 km 888 m

D1

Two bike routes, a cable car ride, a pair of sparkling lakes, and a bike path down the Valsugana Valley.

Day 6: Layover Day. Visit the “Arte Sella” outdoor gallery and explore or relax in Borgo Valsugana.

Layover Day. Visit the “Arte Sella” outdoor gallery and explore or relax in Borgo Valsugana.

Day 7: Cruise down a Roman Road route which is now a bike path to Bassano, famous for grappa.

34 km 747 m

D1

Cruise down a Roman Road route which is now a bike path to Bassano, famous for grappa.

Day 8: Departure Day. Breakfast included.

Departure Day. Breakfast included.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Italian Lakes

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