Explore the stunning Italian lakes
Italian Lakes Cycling Holiday: Como, Garda & Maggiore
Ride from Lake Garda to Lake Como and Lake Maggiore on a self guided cycling holiday through the Italian Lakes, with Franciacorta wine country, Bergamo and luggage transfers included.
From
£1895
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Franciacorta Wine Country. Ride between Brescia and Lake Iseo, through rolling vineyards, Benedictine abbeys and hilltop castles in Italy's sparkling wine heartland.
- Bergamo's Upper Town. Take the funicular up to Città Alta, a perfectly preserved medieval old town wrapped in Venetian walls.
- Leonardo's Ferry. Cross the Adda river on a cable drawn ferry, a design inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and still pulled across the water today.
- Lake Como's Grand Villas. Cycle past Villa Olmo and the elegant shoreline of Cernobbio, where the lake's most famous gardens meet the water.
- Lake to Lake Finale. Finish with a swim in tiny Lake Monate, before rolling on to Ranco on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
This is a trip that goes from place to place
You will stay in curated, cycling friendly hotels.
We have the best bikes in the Italian Lakes Garda including lightweight leisure bikes and e-bikes.
We will provide luggage transfers to take your belongings from hotel to hotel as you ride between the lakes.
As part of your cycling adventure, we will provide you with a set of digital routes accessible through a dedicated app.
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Arrive & Depart on Saturdays
Your Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Peschiera del Garda
Welcome to your cycling holiday in the Italian Lakes. Settle into Peschiera del Garda, a fortress town wrapped in mighty Venetian walls and the waters of the Mincio river. Collect your route notes at your briefing, stroll the old town and toast the trip ahead with a lakeside aperitivo as the sun drops over the water.
Day 2 - Peschiera del Garda to Brescia
63km total distance
Ride the peaceful Mincio cycle path, then head up to the tower of San Martino della Battaglia for big views over the southern shore of Lake Garda, before rolling on to Brescia's Roman ruins and hilltop castle. Fancy staying by the water? A shorter 53km (33 miles) option runs along the lakeshore through Desenzano and Sirmione.
Today's ride is 63km (39 miles)Day 3 - Brescia to Sarnico
35km total distance
A short day through the heart of Franciacorta, Italy's sparkling wine country. Wind between vineyards to the abbey at Rodengo Saiano, past the castles of Passirano and Clusane and the wetlands of the Sebino Nature Reserve, to pretty Sarnico on the shores of Lake Iseo. A glass of Franciacorta on the waterfront is compulsory.
Today's ride is 35km (22 miles)Day 4 - Sarnico to Bergamo
35km total distance
Follow the Oglio river away from Lake Iseo, through Grumello del Monte and the medieval hamlet of Montello, to Bergamo. Explore the lively lower town, then hop on the funicular up to Città Alta, the cobbled upper town, for dinner within the Venetian walls.
Today's ride is 35km (22 miles)Day 5 - Bergamo to Garlate
45km total distance
Pass the sanctuary at Mapello and Sotto il Monte, birthplace of Pope John XXIII, to the Adda river. Here you'll cross on a cable drawn ferry inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, before cruising the Adda cycle path upstream to Garlate, gateway to the Lecco branch of Lake Como.
Today's ride is 45km (28 miles)Day 6 - Garlate to Como
40km total distance
Your Lake Como bike tour begins in earnest. Roll through the green hills of Brianza past the little lakes of Annone, Pusiano and Alserio, with a few short sections on unpaved tracks. Follow the Passeggiata Voltiana at Solzago, honouring battery inventor Alessandro Volta, then enjoy a rewarding descent into Como and its lakefront promenade.
Today's ride is 40km (25 miles)Day 7 - Como to Ranco
60km total distance
Lake Como cycling at its finest. Glide past Villa Olmo and elegant Cernobbio, nip briefly into Switzerland (pack your passport), then on through Varese to a swim in tiny Lake Monate. The Quassa cycle path carries you to Ranco for a taste of Lake Maggiore cycling at its most peaceful. Five lakes, done.
Today's ride is 60km (37 miles)Day 8 - Departure from Ranco
Enjoy a final breakfast overlooking Lake Maggiore before heading home, or stay on a few nights to explore the Borromean Islands and ride more of the lake.
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I booked through Love Velo because the reviews were so good. I wasn't disappointed. Right from my first contact with LV they were easy to talk to and although I dithered (my first cycling trip abroad) they didn't press me. When I eventually confirmed my booking they took care of everything.
Read full reviewStephen Foster
Everything about Love Velo has been faultless. From the initial notification of them teaming up with Le Col and to the pricing being unbelievable and then the customer service, top class. James, if all the staff are as attentive to every detail as you are then everyone will be as lucky as I have been. 100% at some point, hopefully in the near future I will be booking again with you guys. Thank you again
Read full reviewIan Robertson
Very friendly and helpful team, knowledgeable and helpful advice to offer with podcasts and professional advice go that extra mile. The team are always on hand and positive - no matter how trivial your question. I’ve organised and completed plenty of trips doing it all myself, but never again.
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