LAKE GARDA, ITALY
Discover Lake Garda with Velo Europe. Ride panoramic lakeside roads, olive groves, vineyards and beautiful Italian towns from our Sirmione base.
Three days of relaxed guided cycling, coffee stops, support, bike hire included and time to enjoy one of Italy’s most spectacular cycling destinations.
- ADVENTURE CODE
SI03LG
- START
SIRMIONE, LAKE GARDA
- END
SIRMIONE, LAKE GARDA
- EXPERIENCE TYPE
GROUP
AGE RANGE18 - 75
- LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
PAYMENTSPAY LATER
DEPOSIT£225.00
Lake Garda Cycling Experience
Ride the easy way.
Spend three days cycling in and around Lake Garda on guided routes, with five days including travel. This experience combines classic Italian scenery, relaxed group riding and time to enjoy the lake.
Ride planned routes of around 100–140km with a steady group pace and time for coffee, photos and lunch stops.
Expect panoramic lakeside roads, dramatic cliffs, olive groves, vineyards and views across one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes.
Explore places such as Sirmione, Gardone Riviera and Malcesine, with history, cafés, food and wine all part of the experience.
Bike hire is included in the trip, with full-carbon bikes available. Di2 upgrade is available for £75, or bring your own bike for £100 off.
What to expect
This is not about speed. It is about chilled cycling, good roads, stunning surroundings and enjoying a few days holiday at the same time.
We will usually ride for around two hours before stopping for coffee or lunch, then enjoy a relaxed late afternoon followed by evenings of food, wine and good company.
Lake Garda offers flat sections along the lakeshore, rolling roads, spectacular views and the kind of scenery that makes every ride feel like a proper European cycling escape.
Photos
A few snapshots from Lake Garda. Click any image to open the gallery.
PHOTOS
Daily ride plan
Below you'll find a brief overview of each day's ride.
TRAVEL DAY
Transfer to the hotel, then the day is yours until approximately 17:00, when we will have an informal briefing and collect bikes at around 17:30. Other than the briefing, the day and evening are yours. We meet at 08:45 the following morning for the first ride.
RIDE TO GARDONE RIVIERA
We ride around the lake to beautiful Gardone Riviera, with rolling roads opening up to stunning views across Lake Garda. We’ll take our time, stopping for coffee or photos before arriving in Gardone’s elegant lakeside setting.
RIDE TO MALCESINE
We’ll ride north along the shores of Lake Garda to Malcesine, one of the lake’s most picturesque towns. The route follows the water almost the entire way, with incredible views of the turquoise lake and surrounding mountains.
THE LAP
We’ll set off from Sirmione for a stunning loop around Lake Garda, returning to where we began. With the whole day to enjoy it, we’ll take plenty of stops along the way, soak in the views, grab plenty of coffee and enjoy this iconic ride.
ONWARD TRAVEL
Today is a relaxed affair, dependent on your flight times. We will arrange transfers back to the airport so that you can return home, subject to our own flights.
What's included
Guides for all planned rides.
Accommodation for the whole trip.
Breakfasts included during the stay.
Airport pickups and drop-offs included, based on the group transfer schedule.
Bike hire included for the trip. Full-carbon bikes available, Di2 upgrade +£75. Reduced price by £100 if you bring your own bike.
Important details
Excluded
International flights, lunches, dinners, snacks, drinks, personal expenses, souvenirs and travel insurance are not included.
Other terms
To book, a deposit is required, with the balance due 60 days before departure. Cancellations made over 60 days in advance are refundable minus a fee, while those within 60 days are non-refundable.
Travel insurance is recommended but not included. Itineraries may change due to unforeseen circumstances, and travellers must follow guide instructions at all times.
Luggage includes one main bag and one small bag. Excess baggage may incur extra fees. Respectful behaviour is required and special requests should be made at booking, subject to availability.
