Itinerary

By car or by train and bus to Reschenpass (mountain pass) and further to Resia.

From April to mid-May there is a double overnight stay in Silandro, transfer from Silandro to Resia is organized.

Today you will cycle alongside Lake Resia with a great view of the sunken church of Graun until you reach the medieval village of Glurns (perfectly preserved medieval city walls). Your destination is Schlanders (Silandro), the capital of the famous Venosta..

On your way you will come across some pretty castles (mountaineer Reinhold Messner’s castle Juval) and you will get marvellous views of the impressive mountain massif Ortlermassiv and the mountain pass Stilfserjoch whilst you are rolling down on your bike into the tranquil Merano with its Mediterranean vegetation.

Two paths lead to Bolzano: One along the Adige River and another through the impressive landscape of orchards via Lana and Eppan. Here you can find the Messner Mountain Museum in the well-restored ruin of Sigmundskron. Ötzi – the man from the ice – is worth a visit.

You will mainly cycle along the river Adige and partly through orchards to Salurn, where the German speaking South Tyrol ends. From here, you will continue to Trento with its interesting old town.

First, you will continue cycling along the Adige through Rovereto and on to Mori from where the route leads westwards towards Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short ascent (Passo San Giovanni), you will descend down to the lake and to Torbole and further on to Riva. From here, a boat will take you down the entire length of the lake.

You will travel on partly flat, partly slightly hilly roads through the vine hills to Verona, a city full of attractions (festival arena, Julia’s house, old city walls).

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Charakteristik

Easy to moderate

You will ride on beautiful bike paths mainly along the Adige River. The route will lead you from Reschenpass (mountain pass) almost 1,500 metres in altitude downhill to Lake Garda. However, you will have to cycle up some small climbs too. Overall, you will find yourself on beautiful bike paths and asphalted country roads. Unfortunately, moderate traffic is unavoidable on some short connecting roads.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included Services

Accommodation as already mentioned
Breakfast
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Luggage transfer
Developed route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
1 Boat ride on Lake Garda incl. your bike
1 Pistachio ice-cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
Rental bike insurance
App for navigation and GPS-data
Service hotline

Not included Services

Arrival and departure
costs for parking
city tax
transfers
optional sightseeing’s
city maps
Travel Insurance
costs of the private requirements

Extras

Arrival/Parking

Merano train station
Verona airport
Parking costs approx. € 70 /week
Train connections from Verona via Bolzano and Merano to Malles, public bus to Resia/San Valentino

Please note

Where visitor's tax is due, it is not included in the tour price
From April to mid-May there is a double overnight stay in Silandro, transfer from Silandro to Resia is organized.

Hotels

St. Valentin: Villa Waldkönigin 4****

Surrounded by mountains, woods and meadows and in the middle of a park on the edge of the picturesque larch forest of St. Valentin, lies the beautiful Villa Waldkönigin. The newly renovated main building in Art Nouveau style and the new building offer you all the comforts of a modern wellness hotel. In the dining room you can savour exquisite cuisine and enjoy exquisite regional wines.
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Schlanders: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten 4*****S

The Gourmet and Wellness Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten offers you that special something in the heart of Schlanders. The spacious rooms are stylishly and very comfortably furnished. After a day of cycling, a spacious wellness centre with pools and saunas invites you to relax. You will also get your money's worth in culinary terms: you can expect the finest gourmet delights using the freshest natural products, thematically adapted to the seasons.
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Meran: Hotel Pienzenau am Schlosspark 4****S

The Hotel Pienzenau is in a wonderfully quiet location in the villa neighbourhood of Merano and offers its guests every comfort: Indoor and outdoor pool with wellness area, roof terrace with magnificent views of Merano and the vineyards as well as a dignified restaurant with exquisite cuisine. The cosy rooms are elegantly furnished in South Tyrolean style.
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Bozen: Parkhotel Laurin 4****

The hotel, affectionately called Laurin by the people of Bolzano, was built in 1910 and was undoubtedly the first hotel on the square. The hotel masters the balancing act between tradition and modernity perfectly. The rooms are comfortable and elegant, the public areas sophisticated. The historic hotel bar is a meeting point for locals and guests, who all stroll through the spacious park. However, the beautifully designed pool is reserved for hotel guests only. Overnight stays are also possible in the sister hotel Greif with all the services of the Laurin.
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Trient: Hotel Accademia 4****

A former monastery from the 15th century has been converted into this very charming hotel. The unique blend of modern furniture and historical architecture creates a special flair. When the weather is fine, breakfast is served in the former monastery courtyard. The famous cathedral square is just a few steps away.
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Gardasee: Hotel Lido International Desenzano 4****

The hotel is particularly notable for its impressive location directly on the lake and the historic centre of Desenzano is just a few minutes away. The rooms we booked have a view of the lake and there is a beautifully designed pool to cool off in. The host family Ferrari and their staff are particularly friendly.
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Verona: Hotel San Marco 4****

The Hotel San Marco is located just outside the city walls and only a few steps away from the San Zeno church. It is the only hotel in Verona with an outdoor pool, making it the perfect place to relax after a day of cycling. You can only book the spacious superior rooms. The spa area is available for a fee.
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Important notes

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!