Italian Alps & Sud Tyrol
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The Italian Alps the Easy Way
Upcoming Dates
- September 3, 2010
- September 14, 2010 Sold Out
- June 17, 2011
- July 9, 2011
- September 2, 2011
- September 13, 2011
Accommodations
Premier
Ability Level
Easy
Terrain
Mostly flat, some hills
Distance
Total Mileage: 192 Daily Average: 27
Arriving
Bolzano
Departing
Peschiera del Garda
Price
- $4,295
Single Supplement
$800
Bike Rental
Included!
A Leisurely Spin through the Alps to Lake Garda
Highlights
- Stunning Alpine valley cycling
- Delicious mountain cuisine
- Exclusive wine tastings and beer fests
- Walking tours of historic Bolzano and medieval Glorenza
- Overnights in romantic hotels and elegant mountain lodges
- Quiet routes along the "Ciclopista del Sole" bike path
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.
Itinerary
Day 1—2 – Glorenza
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 – Merano
With high mountains and ancient castles watching over us, we ride in the valley along the Adige River in a magic alpine atmosphere. Most of the itinerary is on country roads, often closed to traffic, winding through apple orchards, pastures and forests.
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 – Riva del Garda
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. 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 Rovereto train station. Why not spend a couple of days in the fair city of Verona, or head to Venezia for complete sensory immersion?