Self-guided: Italy's Alpine Valleys - Sud Tyrol and Lake Garda

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Region
South Tyrol
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Discover Northern Italy's verdant valleys and explore small towns and vibrant historic cities. The tour begins close on the Austrian border, deep in the heart of the Sud Tyrol. You’ll glide down towards the Trentino region through fascinating cities like Merano and Bolzano, eventually crossing into wine country as the climate becomes more Mediterranean near enchanting Lake Garda and its colorful waterfront towns. This itinerary also offers the possibility to challenge yourself with epic mountain climbs and passes with options easily reachable from the main route. Making it a great tour for couples, friends or families of mixed cycling abilities (and even for kids!)

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

34 km 121 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

39 km 274 m

D1

By boat across Lake Garda: Riva to Valeggio

Day 9: Tour ends

Tour ends

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the South Tyrol

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