Explore Lake Garda's Shoreline
Lake Garda Cycling Holiday
The ultimate Lake Garda cycling holiday. Circle Italy's largest lake past vineyards, castles and alpine lakes, with your bags waiting at every hotel.
From
£945
- The Full Loop. Ride all the way around Italy's largest lake, from the vineyards of the south to the mountain walls of the north.
- Passo San Giovanni. Climb out of the Adige Valley and earn your first jaw dropping view over Torbole and Riva.
- The Sarca Valley. Spin along a smooth valley cycle path beneath limestone cliffs to the castle town of Arco.
- Lakes Ledro and Idro. Swap the big lake for two hidden alpine gems, then freewheel down the Val Sabbia to Salò.
- Lugana and Chiaretto. Finish each day in style with crisp Lugana whites and the pale pink Chiaretto of the Valtènesi.
This is a trip that finishes where it started
You will stay in curated, cycling friendly hotels.
We have the best bikes in Lake Garda including lightweight leisure bikes and e-bikes
We will provide luggage transfers to take your belongings from hotel to hotel.
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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Whether you're a keen road cyclist, enjoy riding an e-bike or hybrid bike, or want to get your family more active, we have the perfect cycling holiday for you.
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Your Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Desenzano del Garda
Welcome to your Lake Garda bike holiday. Make your way to the southern shore, an easy hop by train from Verona airport. Check in, get your bike set up at the welcome briefing, then stroll down to the harbour for an aperitivo as the sun sinks over the water.
Day 2 - Desenzano del Garda to Garda
48km total distance
This is easy cycling, Lake Garda style. Ease in through the Lugana vineyards and along the Mincio river to the mighty Venetian walls of Peschiera, then cruise beneath the pines through Lazise and Bardolino to Garda. Fancy a gentler start? A shorter 20km (12 miles) option is available.
Today's ride is 48km/350m (30 miles / 1,148ft)Day 3 - Garda to Riva del Garda
70km total distance
Climb away from the shore through olive groves and vines, then drop into the broad Adige Valley. The big moment is Passo San Giovanni, rewarding you with a stunning first look at the lake's northern tip before you sweep down to Torbole and Riva. Riding an e-bike? Lake Garda's biggest climbing day becomes pure joy.
Today's ride is 70km/540m (43 miles / 1,772ft)Day 4 - Sarca Valley Loop
50km total distance
A day to explore from base. Follow the Sarca Valley cycle path north between towering limestone walls to Pietramurata, then head back via Arco, where a castle perched on a rocky crag is well worth the detour. Back in Riva in time for a swim?
Today's ride is 50km/300m (31 miles / 984ft)Day 5 - Riva del Garda to Salò
67km total distance
This morning a transfer whisks you and your bike up to the glassy waters of Lake Ledro. From here, gravity is your friend, with over 800m (2,600ft) of descending past the alpine shores of Lake Idro and down the green Val Sabbia to Salò for a well earned spritz.
Today's ride is 67km/230m (42 miles / 755ft)Day 6 - Salò to Desenzano del Garda
70km total distance
Your final ride heads inland across the rolling Valtènesi hills, home to rosé Chiaretto and the local red Groppello. Close the loop back in Desenzano and raise a glass to a lap well ridden. A shorter 42km (26 miles) route is available if you'd like to save your legs.
Today's ride is 70km/530m (43 miles / 1,739ft)Day 7 - Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast and one last look at the lake before heading home. Not ready to leave? We can easily extend your Lake Garda cycling holiday with extra nights so you can ride further.
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What our Cyclists Say
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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