Italian Alps the Easy Way

Italian and German cultures blend on a spectacular roll along the Adige River and the western Dolomites. Cyclists of all abilities will enjoy this scenically diverse tour that also features a spin along the famous Strada del Vino, stops in tiny villages, winetastings and a downhill cruise to medieval Lazise.

Day 1-2 – Burgusio
In Bolzano, board a group shuttle to our mountain hotel. Then, join our warm-up ride to the open fields below Ortles Mountain. On day 2, we'll bike along the picturesque eastern shore of Lake Resia.

Day 3 – Rablà
Ride along pastures, forests and apple orchards at the feet of the spectacular Gruppo Tessa, the highest peaks in the region. We'll visit a perfectly preserved 16th century town before arriving in Rablà. We'll then sample wines and local cuisine while listening to live sounds of the tirolean accordion.

Day 4-5 – Bolzano
Follow the Adige River back to Bolzano, a charming town rich with medieval architecture. We'll pass through many small villages along the way. Day 5 is sure to be unforgettable. We take a cable car from Bolzano to reach the Renon Plateau, which we then traverse through wide fields and splendid forests. We'll picnic in the company of beautiful Avelignesi horses and... Tibetan llamas. In the afternoon, we'll visit Otzi, the 5600 year old mummy, now housed in an Archaeological Museum. Cap off this wonderful day with our first winetasting!

Day 6 – Trento
Ride past vineyards, orchards, rivers and the lovely Lake Caldaro on the Ciclopista del Sole (meaning "bike path of the sun"). Following a trip to a bicycle factory, we'll then enter Trento, an ancient Roman city.

Day 7-8 – Lazise
Pedal along the Adige River through a sea of vineyards, to Italy's Lake District. We'll stop in culturally diverse Rovereto, built around a Venetian castle. A boat ride on the crystal-blue Lago di Garda and our stay in the Venetian-inspired town of Lazise provide a grand finale to our journey. Day 8, relax by the lake, visit an olive-oil museum or cycle along a scenic ridge: pedal through vineyards, olive trees and kiwi fruit orchards on the back roads of Italy’s Lake District. We'll stop in some small towns, and visit one of the best stocked bike jersey shops you'll ever see!

Day 9 – Arrivederci!
We bid you a fond farewell and shuttle you to the Pescheria del Garda train station. Why not spend a couple of days in the fair city of Verona, or head to Venezia for complete sensory immersion?