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Lake Garda's shores

Round trip starting in Desenzano

Cycling holiday
7 Days / 6 Nights
Loop tour
Individual tour

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Glistening lakes, green valleys, well-fortified castles

Ride on the shore, along flower-adorned promenades and let your eyes wander over the wide, sparkling surface of the water. Refresh yourself in the lesser known but no less enchanting Lake Ledro and Lake Idro. The views in the valleys are impressive. Wonderfully designed cycle paths lead you through the fertile Adige valley, the panoramic Valle del Sarca and the romantic Val Sabbia. In addition to the impressive scenery, the region around Lake Garda has also outstanding cuisine to offer. Taste the best olive oil, excellent wines, ripe citrus fruits and tasty freshwater fish on every daily stage of your holiday. So what are you waiting for, all is ready and served for you!

The itinerary
at a glance

For your 7-day round trip in the Desenzano area

Take a stroll through the historic centre and along the lakeside.

You cycle on gently hilly terrain through the wine-growing area of Lugana to the shores of the river Mincio. This river takes you to the historic fortress complex of Peschiera and back to Lake Garda. For a few kilometres the cycle path runs directly along the lakeside and lateron slightly leads you into the hinterland. Through orchards and Bardolino vines you return to the shore, which you follow under shady pine trees all the way into the charming lake resort Garda.

You leave the shore towards the Adige river valley. With this you once again enjnoy the marvellous views across the lake and follow the cycle route through olive groves and vines. At the Adige-cycle path you then continue leisurely northward always accompanied by countless fruit trees. As early as Mori you leave the river again and continue across the Passo san Giovanni to Torbole or onwards to Riva. Shortly before you reach Lake Garda again, you enjoy once again a breathtaking view across the lake and the SValle del Sarca-valley.

One of the largest rivers in the Trentino is the river Sarca. You follow it along a best-designed cycle path from Torbole into the valley until Pietramurata. The village is surrounded by the highest Lake Garda mountainsides and offers a fantastic view. Enjoy the quiet in this nature park and visit the fortress in Arco before you reach the shores of Lake Garda again.

In the morning a transfer takes you up to Lake Ledro. You follow the same-named valley to the next picturesque alpine lake. Lake Idro is your companion for a while. You will be delighted by its outstanding water quality and its marvellous mountain panorama. Along the cycle path through the Val Sabbia-valley you then always cycle slightly downhill until the mighty Lake Garda opens up in front of you again. In Salò stroll along the flower-adorned promenade and enjoy a smooth Gelato.

The final cycle stage leads you on gently hilly terrain slightly into the hinterland. Here the characteristic and historic wines of Lake Garda such as the Lugana, Chiaretto and Groppello are pressed here. Once you have reached the starting point of your holiday at the latest, we recommend you raise a glass of one of these types of wines and toast to a wonderful and eventful cycling holiday.

Day
07
Departure from Desenzano (organised by the traveller)

Level

Leisure cyclists

A tough little climb every now and again or an exciting stage with some hilly sections: that’s what you’re all about! Your legs are ready to conquer the occasional challenge. But there should always be time for a stroll around the city or a nice beer. Even with an average level of fitness and stamina, these routes will be a real treat for you.

Topography 

An overall gently undulating topography with some steeper climbs.

Road conditions

You will mostly ride on cycle paths and low-traffic side roads.

Route-finding & navigation

You will navigate by yourself using maps and/or GPS data.

Services & Info
Trip details

  • 6 x national 3*/4* level overnight stay
  • 6 x reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Transfer Torbole/Riva - Ledrosee incl. bike (day 5)
  • 1 x pistachio ice cream or freshly-squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
  • Carefully designed routes

  • Detailed cycling map with route information in English
  • PEDALO app and/or GPS data
  • Detailed info package per room in English
  • Personal welcome and briefing in English
  • 7-day service hotline in English

If you choose not to receive a printed copy of the detailed itinerary, you will receive a discount of € 20,- per room. In this case, we will email you the digital version of the itinerary and hotel list in advance. On arrival you will also receive a tour folder with luggage tags, up-to-date information and various city maps.

In section 4 of the booking form, you can choose between the printed itinerary and the digital bonus.

Taxes & Fees

Local/resort tax: according to tariff

If applicable, these are to be paid directly to the hotel and are not included in the holiday price.

Prices & Dates
at a glance

Arrival: Every Wednesday and Sunday from 06.04. to 12.10.2025

Special arrival dates can be booked on request; if you are interested, you can send us your desired travel dates via the contact form.

Prices per person in EUR

Frequently asked
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Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.

The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.

Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.

The transport of your luggage from hotel to hotel is included as part of the basic service package for all staged tours and round trips in the PEDALO programme. You simply leave your luggage out for our courier in the morning before you set off on your cycling stage. When you arrive at your next accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening, it will be there waiting for you.

Just in case, we recommend always packing a change of clothes in your saddle bag, especially for short stages which you may cover more quickly than the luggage driver.

Depending on how the logistics are organised on site, there may be restrictions on the maximum weight and/or number of pieces of luggage. You will receive more detailed information on this with the travel documents well before the start of your trip.

Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!

Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.

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