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Italy: Italian Lakes

Cycling Lake Garda by e-bike

Trip code: C06LG

Average customer rating 4.7 / 5(6 verified reviews)

Self-Guided Cycling
6 nights single centre
Moderate
CO₂ rating 1/5
Headwater Navigation app

Trip highlights

Ride past the glistening clear waters of Lake Garda and Mincio River on your e-bike

Visit the picturesque peninsula of Sirmione and sample the fine wines of Valpolicella

Discover the history and outstanding beauty of medieval towns and UNESCO Heritage sites

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Trip details

It’s no surprise that Lake Garda is northern Italy’s most popular destination. Full of beauty and history, lush green hills frame the clear waters as each point around the lake has its own unique character and charm.

What's included

Included

  • 6 nights in 4-star accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Bike fitting at the start of your holiday
  • Headwater navigation app
  • Bike hire included

Not included

  • Flights
  • Local taxes/fees
  • Travel insurance

Your bike

Hand-picked for the route, hire included

Kalkhoff, Image 1.B Move or equivalent. Your bike hire is included in the price of your holiday and comes equipped with the relevant essentials, plus rear pannier and phone holder.

Kalkhoff Image 1.B Move

Travel options

Our travel specialists can arrange flights, rail and transfers to this holiday from wherever you are. Call us to plan your journey. +44 1606 720099

Itinerary

Route map, with each night's stop marked
The full route, night by night. Select the map to view it full screen.

Day 1 · —Arrive Lake Garda

Arrive Lake Garda

After arriving on Lake Garda, enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring the shores of Mincio River or Lake Garda.

You stay at Borgo Stazione Bike Inn

Borgo Stazione
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Borgo Stazione Bike Inn

Lake Garda

  • Safe
  • Shops
  • Swimming pool
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Wifi access

This unique hotel has been transformed from an old rail station and is separated into several buildings, or ‘wagons’, with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool in the middle. Guests can also enjoy the sauna and Turkish baths with a relaxation area offering aromatised water. There is a lovely garden, meditation terrace, bike room, and laundry room available to all guests. The Littorina del Mincio restaurant serves delicious local dishes to enjoy inside or on their terrace; they also provide takeaways should you want to enjoy your meal on the waterfront.

Day 2 · 60km/37.3miLazise & Bardolino

Lazise & Bardolino

Beginning along the Mincio River, your ride takes you around the Veneto side of Lake Garda to Lazise. One of the most picturesque towns of Lake Garda, we recommend exploring the medieval historical centre and colourful harbour before continuing your ride to Bardolino. Nestled at the foot of the Morainic Hill, Bardolino is celebrated for its oil and wine production. You can arrange a local wine tasting before following the waters edge into Garda. Here, you take the ferry to Sirmione and continue on back to your hotel.

Elevation

Lazise & Bardolino elevation profile

Day 3 · 71km/44.1miValpolicella Vineyards

Valpolicella Vineyards

A lovely ride which takes you to the beautiful Valpolicella Vineyards. There are more opportunities for you to arrange a local tasting here to sample the Valpolicella Classico, regarded as some of the country’s finest reds. Circle around the vineyards before returning back to your hotel along the same route.

Elevation

Valpolicella Vineyards elevation profile

Day 4 · 29km/18.0miBorghetto & Valeggio

Borghetto & Valeggio

Today is a circular route, first in the Lombardy region before crossing into Veneto and reaching Borghetto. This is a delightful village with ancient mills and beautiful waterside paths. You’ll soon arrive in Valeggio, a peaceful town surrounded by the green Morainic hills with stunning views. Take some time here to visit the magnificent hilltop castle and public park ‘Parco Sigurta’, recognised as one of Italy’s best parks with a rich variety of fauna.

Elevation

Borghetto & Valeggio elevation profile

Day 5 · 39km/24.2miSirmione & Lugana Vineyards

Sirmione & Lugana Vineyards

Begin your ride crossing over Mincio River, following the riverside path up to Peschiera del Garda. This historic town is full of UNESCO Heritage sites, canals, bridges and Roman ruins – certainly worth exploring! Continue to Sirmione, one of the most popular areas of Lake Garda with thousands of visitors attracted by the picturesque peninsula and its aquamarine water. Discover the ancient Scaligero castle, tour historical sites, and wander the colourful alleyways before returning to your hotel.

Elevation

Sirmione & Lugana Vineyards elevation profile

Day 6 · 45km/28.0mi or 84km/52.2miLake Garda to Mantua

Lake Garda to Mantua

Heading south, today takes you through lovely landscapes past Valeggio and to the impressive Scaligero castle (another one!). Join the path alongside the Mincio River, crossing over the landmark bridge Ponte dei Mulini. Then continue alongside the opposite side of the river back to your hotel or shorten the ride with a private transfer (payable locally) back to Lake Garda.

Mantua is a fascinating city protected by lakes and anchored by UNESCO listed Renaissance architecture. Visit the 15th century Basilica di Sant’Andrea which took over 300 years to complete! The Rotonda di San Lorenzo is the most ancient church in Mantua. This unique rotunda was originally dedicated to the Goddess Venus – we highly recommend a visit.

Elevation

Lake Garda to Mantua elevation profile

Day 7 · —Depart Lake Garda

Depart Lake Garda

After breakfast, leave the beautiful Lake Garda behind.

What our travellers say

Great experience, the routes were good and whilst we wouldn’t have activity holidays every year, we will probably look at another location in Italy in future.

Kevin Dadds

Very pleased with the experience

Trevor Cave

Good service, good communication. Good cycle.routes Holiday was as expected.

Possible improvements – manual.bike option

A Valued Customer

We loved the range of rides and the hotel was very friendly and accomodating.

Ms Kenrick

Luke McEnaney was extremely helpful every step of the way when I was booking my stay. All of his advice really made my travels and vacation successful. The hotel Borgo Stazione Inn is a unique and very nice boutique hotel. The staff are extremely welcoming. I would highly recommend this vacation to Lake Garda to everyone.

Ms Thompson

Your headwater App made following the route so easy. The hotel was excellent,

Ms Merrifield
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Positive impact

Carbon score for this trip

11.0

Kg CO₂e

per person, per night

Relative to other Headwater trips

We measure emissions from the parts of the holiday we organise — including accommodation, in-trip transport, meals and activities — and express them as CO₂e per person, per night. Our label doesn’t include your travel to and from the start of the trip. As a Certified B Corp, Headwater is committed to reducing this figure and to positively impacting local communities, the local environment and our staff. Learn more

From the journal

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