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| DOLOMITES TO LAKE GARDA LEISURE CYCLING TOUR | price from 556 € | | Italy - Leisure cycling - Family holiday - 7 days |
| This is a fascinating trip, taking you from the Dolomites, in an area of exceptional natural beauty, across the autonomous province of Bolzano-Bolzen, also known as South Tyrol, where the majority of the population speak an Austro-Bavarian dialect of German and consider themselves ethnically Tyrolean. The province is located in the northern most part of Italy, and is bordered by Austria and Switzerland. In the capital of the region, Bolzano, you will be able to go and visit Otzi, the ice man. From there you will progress to Lake Garda, the largest and most charming lake in Italy, located half-way between Venice and Milan. |
Day 1 Arrival and installation at your hotel
Arrive at your hotel and settle in. A private car park is available for the duration of your holiday. Briefing and handing-over of your route notes and other information will take place at 1800 hours.
Night in either Villabassa or Dobbiaco |
Day 2 Hochpustertal - Bressanone
Today, you will cross the splendid Pragser valley, famous for its black woods, its white cliffs and its turquoise waters. While skirting the river you will reach Brunico, and will carry on your way until Bressano, the old seat of a vast principality of bishops.
Approximately 55km.
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Day 3 Bressanone – Bolzano
Riding through the valley of Isarco, you will cross the charming little village of Ponte Gardena, before discovering the splendid Trostburg castle. Continue on your way to the capital of the region, Bolzano.
Approximately 45km.
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Day 4 Bolzano - Merano - Bolzano
Transfer in the morning to Merano, a splendid thermal city. You will then pedal your way back to Bolzano, whilst passing through numerous colourful orchards.
Approximately 40km.
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Day 5 Bolzano - Trento
You will have the possibility of choosing two different routes to take you to Trento. Follow the ancient railroad along which you will discover several beautiful lakes or take the cycle track which crosses the valley of Adige. You will leave the German-speaking province of South Tyrol to arrive in the viticultural area of Trento.
Approximately 65km.
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Day 6 Trento - Riva/Lake Garda
After having passed through the frontier city of the old Tyrol, Rovereto, you will leave the valley of Adige and start climbing until you reach col San Giovanni, after which you will discover Lake Garda.
Approximately 45 km.
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Day 7 End of your holiday
After breakfast. Options for returning to your car or leaving Italy from here by other means of transport can be discussed with us.
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| Details | Starting point
At your hotel in Villabassa or Dobbiaco.
End
On day 7, after breakfast in your hotel at Riva
Accommodation
In 3 and 4 star hotels
Number of people
From 2 participants
Level of difficulty
Easy riding, between 20 and 55 km per day on easy, mostly flat routes, often following along the banks of rivers.
Carrying
You have only to carry with you the items that you need for the day (picnic, camera etc). Your luggage is transferred to each hotel.
Options
- Bike rental : 60€
- Single room : 125€
- Additional night per person in Riva or in Hochpustertal in a hotel 3* with a double room : 58€
- Additional night in Riva or in Hochpustertal in a single room : 70€
- Supplement July/August per person : 35€
Included
All nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel, based on a double room, all breakfasts, daily luggage transfer, route notes and maps created for your trip (only available in English, German or Italian), local assistance, transfer by train from Bolzano to Merano, car park for your car with Hochpustertal.
Not included
Transport to the starting point, or from the end point of your holiday, any other transfers not envisaged in the programme, insurance, meals (except breakfast) and drinks, the bicycle, possible repairs, the visits of tourist sites, any optional activities within the program and personal expenses.
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