Around Lake Garda
Cycling holidays around Lake Garda offer an unforgettable blend of stunning scenery, diverse terrain, and rich culture. Surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque villages, Lake Garda’s cycling routes cater to all levels, from leisurely lakeside paths to more challenging mountain trails. Cyclists can explore charming towns such as Riva del Garda and Sirmione while enjoying breathtaking views of the crystal-clear lake and lush vineyards. The region’s mild climate makes it ideal for year-round cycling, and with plenty of opportunities to stop at local cafes or visit historic landmarks, a cycling holiday around Lake Garda is both relaxing and adventurous.
Although this cycle path isn’t quite finished, this route around Italy’s biggest lake is truly dreamy and more than worth a visit. Cycle lakeside on promenades decorated with flowers while your eyes feast on extensive views of the glimmering lake. Swim in the lesser-known lakes Ledro and Idro, which are just as beautiful. Head through the luscious Etsch valley with its gorgeous views and varied landscapes.
Of course, it also wouldn’t be a trip to Italy without trying some incredible cuisine characterised by local olive oil, wine, citrus fruits, and freshwater fish.
£70 per person off all September and October dates!
Itinerary
After making your way to your start point, enjoy an afternoon/evening stroll through the old town or by the shores of the lake.
It’s time to get on the saddle and start cycling, the first bit of the route will be on some rolling hills in the wine-growing part of Lugana until you get to the river Mincio. Along the shores of this river, you will cycle to Peschiera – a picturesque, fortressed town. From here, the cycle route goes parallel to the lakeside for a short time and then back inland slightly. This inland area is distinctive due to its orchards and Bardolino vines, until you return to shore and head through pine trees back to Garda.
Firstly, you will head towards the Etsch river valley, from here, there are some beautiful views of the lake to be seen as you head through olive groves and vines. Join the Etsch cycle path, where your route northwards will take you through copious fruit trees. Once you get to Mori, you will say goodbye to the river and go across the Passo San Giovanni to Torbole or Riva. Just before you arrive back lakeside, enjoy the stunning views of the upcoming lake and Sarcatal Valley.
Today you will follow the river Sarca, which is one of the biggest rivers in Trentino. You will be on a cycle path from Torbole to Pietramurata. This village is shadowed by Lake Garda’s highest peaks and of course, has wonderful views. Here is a peaceful nature park, and Arco is home to a fortress worth visiting. Enjoy them before heading back to Lake Garda again.
You will start off day 5 with a transfer to Lake Ledro, from here you will follow a valley with the same name to Lake Idro, which you will be closely following for a time. The view is breathtaking with its clear waters and amazing mountain scenery. Continue along this cycle route in the Val Sabbia valley, which is mostly downhill, until you are once again greeted by the majestic Lake Garda. Your stop for the night is Salò; take a sunset walk along the promenade, which is lined with beautiful flowers. Why not end a day of cycling with a smooth Gelato?
Time for your day of cycling, here you will head through some small hills inland. You will be in the area where famous Lake Garda wines are made, for example, the Lugana, Chiaretto, and Groppello. You will eventually get back to the starting/ending point of the tour. By this point, you have earned a last meal and a delicious glass of local wine.
Either the trip ends here in Desenzano / Sirmione, or you can add on more days to visit the local area.
Arrival: Desenzano / Sirmione Departure: Desenzano / Sirmione
Nearest arrival airport(s): Milan Bergamo or Linate
Nearest departure airport(s): Milan Bergamo or Linate
We also recommend travelling by train to all of our cycling holiday starting and departure points. We can help you plan your journey to Desenzano / Sirmione by rail. Car parking is available on all tours at the first hotel or a nearby public parking location. Full details are available on request.
Please do not book travel until an official invoice confirms the cycling holiday.
Route overview
Difficulty: Challenging
Starting point: Desenzano / Sirmione
End point: Desenzano / Sirmione
Total cycling distance: approx. 265 km
Most of the route will be on cycle lanes, stony paths, forest paths and side roads with low traffic. On some of the islands, we cannot guarantee a little more traffic. Much of the route is flat with a few hills. When entering and exiting a town as well as on short connecting sections expect slightly heavier traffic.
Bike hire options
This cycling holiday benefits from high-quality bike hire options carefully selected for the tour. Each well-maintained bike has modern V-brakes, aluminium wheels and puncture-proof tyres based around a KTM frame. Dynamo lights, small panniers, repair accessories, a handlebar bag and a comfortable saddle ensure that you have everything you need for an enjoyable cycle tour. Rental bike insurance is included in every booking.
Standard Unisex Bike 21/24-gears
Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm (heights approx. 148 cm to 190 cm)
Standard Men’s Bike 21-gears with crossbar
Sizes: 63 / 60 / 56-51 cm (heights approx. 165 cm to 205 cm)
Rental Bike PLUS
Rental Bike PLUS is designed for a slightly sportier sitting position and finely tuned gears offer excellent riding flexibility. The KTM aluminium frame has a high-quality Suntour suspension fork and puncture-proof tyres.
Sizes: 63 / 60 / 55 / 51 / 50 / 46 cm (heights approx. 155 cm to 205 cm)
Unisex Electric Bike
The electric bikes available on this tour assist up to 25 km/h whilst pedalling. The pedalec motor is in the bottom bracket of the frame and the detachable batteries last for approximately 120 km. Each bike has an illuminated LCD and 8-speed internal hub gears. They weigh 23 kg and have a back-pedal brake. Only limited numbers are available.
Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 46 ‘xs’ cm (heights approx. 148 cm to 195 cm)
What’s included
- Accommodation in 3* hotels and guesthouses
- Breakfast
- Welcome briefing
- Luggage transfers
- Well-developed route
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (English)
- 1 transfer Torbole/Riva – Ledrosee, incl. your bike
- 1 pistachio ice cream en route to Torbole/Riva
- App for Navigation and GPS data available
- Service Hotline (Local support number)
Not included
- Travel to/from the start and finish (Flights/Trains)
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets (Please bring your own cycle helmet with you)
- Water bottles
- Travel insurance
- Bike hire (Rental bike insurance included)
- Bike insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: £299 PER PERSON
- EXTRA NIGHT(S) – Desenzano/Sirmione: £79 PER PERSON PER NIGHT INC. BREAKFAST
-
Bike Hire Options
- 21/24/27-gear unisex/men’s inc. rental bike insurance: £99
- 21/24/27-gear unisex/men’s inc. rental bike insurance: £99
- Rental bike PLUS inc. rental bike insurance: £179
- Gravel bike inc. rental bike insurance: £189
- Electric bike inc. rental bike insurance: £279
You can select your bike hire options in the ‘Book Now’ section.
Check Availability
2026/27 cycling holidays
All prices shown are per person, sharing a double/twin room and exclude flights/bike hire.
Special Offer: £70 per person off all September AND ocTOBER prices!
Contact us for more information, a price match, or call 017687 71700. Offer valid on new bookings only and until the 31st August 2026.
NEW FOR 2027
To make a booking, simply use the filter and select the day of the week that the tour operates on. You’ll then see all of the tour dates and prices easily. No payment is taken at this stage. For all bookings, we take a 20% deposit, and the final balance is due 56 days before arrival. An invoice and online payment link are generated after the tour is confirmed.
Search results are loading
Wed 19 Aug 2026 - Tue 25 Aug 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Thu 20 Aug 2026 - Wed 26 Aug 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Fri 21 Aug 2026 - Thu 27 Aug 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Sat 22 Aug 2026 - Fri 28 Aug 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Sun 23 Aug 2026 - Sat 29 Aug 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Mon 24 Aug 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Tue 25 Aug 2026 - Mon 31 Aug 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Wed 26 Aug 2026 - Tue 01 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Thu 27 Aug 2026 - Wed 02 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Fri 28 Aug 2026 - Thu 03 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Sat 29 Aug 2026 - Fri 04 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Sun 30 Aug 2026 - Sat 05 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Mon 31 Aug 2026 - Sun 06 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Tue 01 Sep 2026 - Mon 07 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Wed 02 Sep 2026 - Tue 08 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Thu 03 Sep 2026 - Wed 09 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Fri 04 Sep 2026 - Thu 10 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Sat 05 Sep 2026 - Fri 11 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1269 P/P
Sun 06 Sep 2026 - Sat 12 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Mon 07 Sep 2026 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Tue 08 Sep 2026 - Mon 14 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Wed 09 Sep 2026 - Tue 15 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Thu 10 Sep 2026 - Wed 16 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Fri 11 Sep 2026 - Thu 17 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Sat 12 Sep 2026 - Fri 18 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Sun 13 Sep 2026 - Sat 19 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Mon 21 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Wed 16 Sep 2026 - Tue 22 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Thu 17 Sep 2026 - Wed 23 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Fri 18 Sep 2026 - Thu 24 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Sat 19 Sep 2026 - Fri 25 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Sun 20 Sep 2026 - Sat 26 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Mon 21 Sep 2026 - Sun 27 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Mon 28 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Tue 29 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Thu 24 Sep 2026 - Wed 30 Sep 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Fri 25 Sep 2026 - Thu 01 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Sat 26 Sep 2026 - Fri 02 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1149 P/P
Sun 27 Sep 2026 - Sat 03 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Mon 28 Sep 2026 - Sun 04 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Tue 29 Sep 2026 - Mon 05 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Wed 30 Sep 2026 - Tue 06 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Thu 01 Oct 2026 - Wed 07 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Fri 02 Oct 2026 - Thu 08 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sat 03 Oct 2026 - Fri 09 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sun 04 Oct 2026 - Sat 10 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Mon 05 Oct 2026 - Sun 11 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Tue 06 Oct 2026 - Mon 12 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Wed 07 Oct 2026 - Tue 13 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Thu 08 Oct 2026 - Wed 14 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Fri 09 Oct 2026 - Thu 15 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sat 10 Oct 2026 - Fri 16 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sun 11 Oct 2026 - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Sun 18 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Tue 13 Oct 2026 - Mon 19 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Wed 14 Oct 2026 - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Thu 15 Oct 2026 - Wed 21 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Fri 16 Oct 2026 - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sat 17 Oct 2026 - Fri 23 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 24 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Mon 19 Oct 2026 - Sun 25 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Mon 26 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Tue 27 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Thu 22 Oct 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Fri 23 Oct 2026 - Thu 29 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sun 25 Oct 2026 - Sat 31 Oct 2026
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1049 P/P
Sun 28 Mar 2027 - Sat 03 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Wed 31 Mar 2027 - Tue 06 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Sun 04 Apr 2027 - Sat 10 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Wed 07 Apr 2027 - Tue 13 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Sun 11 Apr 2027 - Sat 17 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Wed 14 Apr 2027 - Tue 20 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Sun 18 Apr 2027 - Sat 24 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Wed 21 Apr 2027 - Tue 27 Apr 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Sun 25 Apr 2027 - Sat 01 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Wed 28 Apr 2027 - Tue 04 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Sun 02 May 2027 - Sat 08 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Wed 05 May 2027 - Tue 11 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 09 May 2027 - Sat 15 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 12 May 2027 - Tue 18 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 16 May 2027 - Sat 22 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 19 May 2027 - Tue 25 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 23 May 2027 - Sat 29 May 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 26 May 2027 - Tue 01 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 30 May 2027 - Sat 05 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 02 Jun 2027 - Tue 08 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 06 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 09 Jun 2027 - Tue 15 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 13 Jun 2027 - Sat 19 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 16 Jun 2027 - Tue 22 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 20 Jun 2027 - Sat 26 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 23 Jun 2027 - Tue 29 Jun 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 27 Jun 2027 - Sat 03 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 30 Jun 2027 - Tue 06 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 04 Jul 2027 - Sat 10 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 07 Jul 2027 - Tue 13 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 11 Jul 2027 - Sat 17 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 14 Jul 2027 - Tue 20 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 18 Jul 2027 - Sat 24 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 21 Jul 2027 - Tue 27 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 25 Jul 2027 - Sat 31 Jul 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 28 Jul 2027 - Tue 03 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 01 Aug 2027 - Sat 07 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 04 Aug 2027 - Tue 10 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 08 Aug 2027 - Sat 14 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 11 Aug 2027 - Tue 17 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 15 Aug 2027 - Sat 21 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 18 Aug 2027 - Tue 24 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 22 Aug 2027 - Sat 28 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 25 Aug 2027 - Tue 31 Aug 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 29 Aug 2027 - Sat 04 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 01 Sep 2027 - Tue 07 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Sun 05 Sep 2027 - Sat 11 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1319 P/P
Wed 08 Sep 2027 - Tue 14 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Sun 12 Sep 2027 - Sat 18 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Wed 15 Sep 2027 - Tue 21 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Sun 19 Sep 2027 - Sat 25 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Wed 22 Sep 2027 - Tue 28 Sep 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Sun 26 Sep 2027 - Sat 02 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1199 P/P
Wed 29 Sep 2027 - Tue 05 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Sun 03 Oct 2027 - Sat 09 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Wed 06 Oct 2027 - Tue 12 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Sun 10 Oct 2027 - Sat 16 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Wed 13 Oct 2027 - Tue 19 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Sun 17 Oct 2027 - Sat 23 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
Sun 24 Oct 2027 - Sat 30 Oct 2027
Wednesdays and Sundays only
FROM £1089 P/P
