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The Bilingual Greenway: From Bolzano to Verona

Suivre les pistes cyclables de Bolzano à Verona 4
Most of the riding is done on traffic-free bikeways, making for an easy-going and carefree trip in the Dolomites and Veneto The trip includes a cruise across stunning Lake Garda Starting from Bolzano in the mountains, you'll end your journey in Verona You'll experience the beautiful Dolomites landscape (without the climbs!)

Cyclomundo offers guided and self-guided cycling trips in the Dolomites, click here to see the Dolomites regional page.

  • Self-guided tour: Starts any Sunday from April 7th through September 29th, 2024; any Wednesday or Sunday from April 17th through September 25th, 2024
    Special departure dates may be possible for groups of 6 or more (on request)
  • 4 nights/5 days 
  • Daily mileage: From 34 km (25 miles) to 71 km (44 miles)
  • Trip starts in Bolzano and ends in Verona. Bolzano is about 2 ½ hours from Verona airport and served from Innsbruck airport by public transport
  • Accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels
  • Level 2 (easy)
Suivre les pistes cyclables de Bolzano à Verona

The Bilingual Greenway: From Bolzano to Verona

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  • PriceFrom 660 euros
  • DAY4 nights / 5 days

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Description

Looking for a trip that combines a sense of achievement, safe biking on easy terrain, extraordinary landscapesdiverse culturegreat gastronomy, and more? This Italian cycling tour delivers it all in a mere five days! 

Starting from Bolzano in the mountains, you’ll end your journey in Verona. In between, you’ll experience the beautiful Dolomites landscape (without the climbs!), cruise across Lake Garda, and immerse yourself in history in the Roman city of Verona. Most of the riding is done on traffic-free bikeways, making for an easy-going and carefree trip.

 

Itinerary

D1 Sunday or Wednesday: Arrival in Bolzano

 

Our trip starts from Bolzano, the capital and largest city of South Tyrol, which is well serviced by train from all the major gateways of the area such as Verona and Innsbruck. Bolzano is a stone’s throw from the Austrian border, in fact! Once arrived, you will soon notice that your German phrasebook is a lot more useful than your Italian one — German is the prominent language in Bolzano and in the province of South Tyrol! We recommend an early arrival to explore Bolzano and its historic quarters. You can do so by bike or on foot, a real delight in this very pedestrian- and bike-friendly town.

Among other things, you can go visit the famous iceman "Ötzi" in the Museum of Archaeology, a very well-preserved mummy of a man who lived in the Alps 5,300 years ago.

D2Monday or Thursday: Bolzano — Trento 71 km/44 miles, 380 meters/1,245 ft of climbing

 

Our detailed itinerary will take you along the peaceful Adige River through farmlandsvineyards, and orchards. On your way, you may choose to climb to the Firmian Castle where Reinhold Messner’s fascinating, thought-provoking, and spiritual Mountain Museum is located. Reinhold Messner — known to be the first person to climb Mount Everest solo without supplemental oxygen — has gathered there an amazing collection of mountain-related artifacts.

Your day’s destination is Trento and its Renaissance and Germanic architecture. Some of the main sights include the Cathedral of Saint Vigilius (Duomo), Palazzo Pretorio and Palazzo Geremia.

D3Tuesday or Friday: Trento — Peschiera/Desenzano (Ride + 4-hour cruise) 50 km/31 miles, 220 meters/720 ft of climbing

 

Today you will be biking towards Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda. On your way, you will cycle past Torbole, a city visited and written about by the famous German writer Goethe. As you ride down towards Riva del Garda where you will board the ferry, make sure you stop and take pictures of the stunning panoramic views. Once in beautiful Riva, you can enjoy lunch and gelato al fresco by the lakeshore.

Your 4-hour scenic cruise across Lake Garda will take you to Desenzano del Garda, a few pedal strokes from your hotel.

D4Wednesday or Saturday: Peschiera/Desenzano — Verona 35 km/22 miles, 200 meters/655 ft of climbing

 

On this final leg, our detailed itinerary will take you on countryside roads to Verona, a Roman city filled with historical and architectural sights. The riding has been kept to a minimum to allow you to spend time in Verona. However, if you wish to skip the whole ride altogether to see and experience more of Verona, you can choose to take a train from Peschiera. Trains run regularly and the ride takes only 20 minutes! As a self-guided cyclist, you have the choice to follow your whim.

Once in Verona, don’t miss the Roman arena. Another remarkable Roman Theatre is the Teatro Romano, where the Shakespeare Festival is held every July and August. Outside these dates, Shakespeare enthusiasts will find solace by visiting Juliet’s House and balcony, Verona’s most visited site.

Note: If your hotel is in Peschiera, you will first ride to Desenzano which adds approx. 25km/16 miles.

D5Thursday or Sunday: Departure

 

After breakfast, depart at the time of your choice.

Booking & Prices

  • Price details
  • 4 nights' accommodation in 3- and 4- star hotels

  • 660 euros per person in April. Single supplement is 255 euros
  • 740 euros per person in May, June and September. Single supplement is 265 euros
  • 790 euros per person in July and August. Single supplement is 275 euros

These prices include:

  • 4 nights' accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Luggage transfers
  • Ferry cruise on Lake Garda
  • Route information provided as an App. (Android and iPhone) with downloadable directions/roadbook (no data is necessary) – Cell phone holder not provided (bring your own)
  • Tourist information
  • Assistance if necessary (you will be provided with our local rep's mobile number)
  • Service charges and most taxes

These prices do not include:

  • Nominal city taxes, to be paid in cash directly at each hotel (total of approx. 9 euros)
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Bicycle rentals. Hybrid bikes are available at the rate of 120 euros per bike. E-bikes are also available at the rate of 195 euros per bike. These prices include the drop off fee for the bike's return to Bolzano.

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