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7 Days Lake Garda Cycling, incl. Desenzano and Salò
Lake Garda's shores guide this 7-day cycling route from Desenzano del Garda. Riders pass Peschiera fortress, pedal through Bardolino's vineyards, and venture into the Sarca Valley, visiting Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. Daily 50km rides feature stays at quality hotels like Hotel Bonotto and La Perla.
- Day 1
Arrival in Desenzano/Sirmione
- Day 2
Desenzano to Garda (45 km)
Start your counterclockwise lake circuit through the Lugana wine region. The route to Peschiera's star-shaped fortress stays mostly flat but becomes hillier later. You'll need extra water since the Bardolino vineyard stretch has few refill spots. A pine-shaded lakeside path leads into Garda town offering cool relief from the afternoon sun.
- Day 3
Garda to Torbole/Riva (65 km)
- Day 4
Sarca Valley Circuit (50 km)
- Day 5
Torbole to Salò (65 km + transfer)
Begin with a transfer to Lake Ledro before tackling rolling terrain. The route passes Lake Idro with its crystal waters and mountain views. Enjoy the mostly downhill ride through Val Sabbia but watch for loose gravel. As one cyclist shared: "The lakefront gelaterias are a perfect reward after a long ride - try the local pistachio flavor while watching the sunset over the water."
- Day 6
Salò to Desenzano (45 km)
- Day 7
Departure from Desenzano
7 Day Italian Alps Cycling Itinerary, incl. Bormio and Stelvio Pass
Cyclists tackle five major passes over 7 days, from Bormio to Tirano. The route conquers historic Mortirolo (1850m) and Gavia (2621m). Daily rides average 105km with 3000m elevation gain, supported by minibus and fueled by authentic Valtellina cuisine.
- Day 1
Bormio Introduction
Arrive in Bormio (2,739 ft), your base for the week. Get fitted for bikes and meet your guides for a briefing. Plan to arrive by early afternoon to adjust to the altitude before tomorrow's first climb. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Valtellina dinner and try the local buckwheat pasta (pizzoccheri).
- Day 2
Gavia Pass Challenge
Your first major climb takes you up Gavia Pass (8,599 ft). This 15.4-mile ascent averages 5.4% gradient with some sections reaching 15%. The support van follows with dry clothes for the descent. After the pass, head down to Ponte di Legno and continue to Edolo. Total distance: 64 miles with 10,433 ft elevation gain. Bring arm warmers and a windbreaker, as mountain weather changes quickly.
- Day 3
Bernina Pass Adventure
Start in Tirano and climb to Lake Poschiavo, then continue to Bernina Pass (7,638 ft). The route averages 5.5% gradient with some 12% sections. Take photo breaks at the glacier viewpoints to catch your breath. After descending to St. Moritz, tackle Maloja Pass. Distance: 65 miles. Start early to avoid the common afternoon thunderstorms.
- Day 4
Recovery Ride to Lake Cancano
- Day 5
Mortirolo Pass Challenge
- Day 6
Ultimate Stelvio Pass
End strong on Stelvio Pass (9,045 ft), Italy's highest paved mountain pass. The climb maintains a 7% average gradient with 15% sections over 48 hairpin turns. Start early to avoid dangerous afternoon winds. Descend to Prato dello Stelvio and visit medieval Glorenza before returning to Bormio. Distance: 65 miles with 10,170 ft elevation gain.
- Day 7
Departure
- Day 1
Milan
- Day 2
Lake Como & Bellagio
Travel to Como city (1 hour from Milan) to visit the Gothic Cathedral and Piazza Cavour. When in Bellagio, you'll find steep cobblestone streets. Wear sturdy shoes, especially from October to March when steps get slippery. Walk along the lake to Villa Melzi gardens. Late morning offers the best photo opportunities.
- Day 3
St. Moritz & Bernina Express
- Day 4
Brescia & Lake Garda
- Day 5
Verona & Padua
- Day 6
Venice
Take a boat to Venice. The Grand Canal looks beautiful in morning light. Be ready for potential flooding in St. Mark's Square from October to March. Bring waterproof footwear. A recent visitor shared: "The secret was exploring the quiet streets of Dorsoduro in late afternoon—we found amazing cicchetti bars where locals eat, away from the tourist crowds."
- Day 7
Departure from Venice
What people love about 7-day Northern Italy tours
- Great Alps- Luxury/Small Group Bike Tour
Road Bike Tours Italy is amazing!!! My mom and I set out for a 5-day bike trip through the Italian Alps with guides Luca and Michela. From the moment we started planning the trip via email with the guides, they were accommodating, on top of it, informative and friendly. On the first day of the trip, Luca and Michela picked us up in their support van in a city 2 hours away from our base site (Bormio). The first thing we loved about Luca and Michela was their incredibly warm and bright personalities - we clicked with them right away and felt right at home with them in Bormio. Luca led us on on the bike through different Giro d'Italia routes each day, which were challenging and breathtaking, while Michela drove the support van behind us, taking awesome photos and providing us with everything we needed- snacks, water, changes of clothes, bike mechanics. Not only were they amazing bike guides, but amazing tour guides of the Alps region in general, full of historical and cultural knowledge and providing lots of laughter throughout the trip. Road Bike Tours Italy provided the most incredible cycling and cultural experience - we came away with not only amazing cycling memories, but also new dear friends Luca and Michela who we will be sure to bike again with!
- 7 Days Northern Lakes and Dolomites Tour - from Milan
Very interesting itinerary. Hotels centrally situated but a bit old. A lot a free time. Tour leader very helpful and conscious about the passengers. .A little Morel informations should have be given about the stops, the Time and the things to be seen. Very nice tour.