Lake Garda Home-based

Lake Garda Home-based

From/to Salionze

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Exploration tours

Formed as a stunning result of the last glaciation, the enchanting attractiveness of Lake Garda has enraptured all its visitors even beginning in 1786 with Wolfgang Goethe, its first illustrious tourist and promoter. An exceptional place for an enjoyable cycling tour close to the beaches of Lake Garda, little villages famous for wine and tasty dishes.Families with kids will love this holiday as if one day you don’t feel like cycling, you can relax on the lake or in the hotel’s swimming pool!

Dates 2025:

Arrival: Sunday
Duration: 6 Days

Dates:
Season 1: April 06., May 04., Oct 05./12.
Season 2: April 13./20./27., May 11./18./25., Sept 21./28.
Season 3: Jun 01./08./15./22./29., Jul 06., Sept 07./14.
Season 4: July 13./20./27., Aug 03./10./17./24./31.

1st Day: Salionze

Individual arrival and overnight.

2nd Day: Solferino (45 km)

First day on bike among fruit plantations and vineyards of the eminent still white wine Lugana, characteristic of this region. You arrive in Solferino, the site of the famous battle that ended the Italian Second War of Independence, providing the basis for a united Italy. Along the way you can spot a few historic castles: in Monzambano, in Castellaro Lagusello, in Pozzolengo and in Ponti sul Mincio.

3rd Day: Mantua – Borghetto – Park Sigurtà (transfer + 45 km by bike)

A private transfer will take you and your bikes to the enchanting Renaissance town of Mantua, a City State once ruled by the Gonzaga family, and now considered by many as Italy’s “Sleeping Beauty”. From there you start cycling along the Mincio river to the hamlet of Borghetto, listed among “Italy’s most beautiful villages” and renowned, along with neighbouring Valeggio, for its tortellini. The highlight of the day is Sigurtà Garden Park (www.sigurta.it). It covers a surface area of 600,000 sq. meters, with paths linking 18 ponds, meadows, a labyrinthine maze, a medicinal plants garden and large sundial, as well as an educational play farm.

4th Day: Garda (ferry + 40 km by bike)

After a short ride to Peschiera a ferry transfer takes you to Garda, the small town which gave its name to the lake. Once in Garda, get back on saddle and enjoy the route along the amazing lakeside towards Bardolino, famous for the red wine. You can choose to make a small detour and reach the enchanting Lazise, another fascinating historic hamlet. On the way back towards Peschiera, you pass through an area, which is well known for big amusement parks.

5th Day: Sirmione (45 km)

You start your day cycling through the rolling hills of the southern shore of Lake Garda, passing San Martino della Battaglia, which is remembered for the battles of the Italian War of Independence together with Solferino. Back to the lake one of the most picturesque places, Sirmione, welcomes you. A castle with battlements and fortified towers guards the entrance to this medieval town. Don’t miss a visit to the Grotte di Catullo, the remains of a Roman villa built between the end of the 1st century B.C. and the beginning of the 1st century A.D. with a wonderful view over the lake.

6th Day: Salionze

Individual departure after breakfast.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

We have chosen for you an unique bike hotel recovered from an old disused train station, nestled in Mincio natural park, a few kilometres from Peschiera del Garda.

BORGO STAZIONE (https://www.borgostazione.com)
Accomodation with inner restaurant, swimming pool and wellness area.

Please note, that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection depends on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.

If the mentioned hotel is fully booked, we will take care of an alternative.

YOUR BICYCLES:

24-speed Trekkingbikes
E-Bikes
Child equipment upon request

  • aluminium frame
  • mudguard
  • rear rack
  • comfort gel saddle
  • anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
  • ergonomic bicycle grips
  • 1 cycle computer
  • 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
  • 1 front bar bag per room
  • 1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers
  • 1 combination bike lock

Please note: At the moment of booking you can also rent helmets against surcharge, suitable for head circumferences from 58 to 61. All helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

  • at the arrival hotel or in public parking areas – details will follow within the travel documents after booking

Train station

  • Station: Verona – onwards by bus to Salionze

Airport

  • Next airport: Verona (VRN)
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation incl. breakfast
  • 4 dinner (except Tuesday)
  • App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks
  • Digital tour information
  • Transfer Salionze-Mantua on day 3 (bike included)
  • Ferry ticket Peschiera-Garda on day 4 (bike included)
  • Hotline service
Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4
Double room790,-890,-990,-1.090,-
3rd/4th child 3-14y. in room300,-300,-300,-300,-

Local taxes (approx. € 5,-) payable on site.

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
Trekkingbike90,-
E-Bike220,-
Child bike (20″/24″)80,-
Child bike with follow-me Tandem (20″)90,-
Family Tandem180,-
Child trailer (max.35kg/1-4yrs./2seats)90,-
Child seat (max.22kg)20,-
Rental-helmet15,-
Additional nights incl. breakfast (min. 2 nights)upon request

Operator: Girolibero

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