Touring Bike
£64 for 4 days
Explore the very best of the Adige River cycling route in just five days, riding from the alpine charm of Bolzano to the romantic heart of Verona. Follow a gentle, mostly flat path through South Tyrol’s vineyards and medieval villages, past Lake Garda’s shimmering shoreline, and into the art-rich Veneto region. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or a first-time tourer, this compact journey balances natural beauty, cultural heritage, and flexible stages - with train options for those who prefer a lighter ride.
Trip Highlights
What to Expect
The route is largely flat with a few short climbs and follows bike paths or low-traffic country roads. Some care is needed when entering or leaving larger towns like Verona. The first day includes the longest ride, though it can be shortened by train. This tour is ideal for travellers short on time but big on adventure.
Welcome to Bolzano, South Tyrol’s bilingual capital at the foot of the Dolomites. Explore the bustling old town, visit the Archaeological Museum to see Ötzi the Iceman, or delve into cutting-edge exhibitions at the Museion.
Example hotel: **** Hotel Magdalener Hof
Begin your ride along the Adige River bike path, surrounded by South Tyrol’s renowned vineyards. Choose between a flat riverside route or a scenic hilly variant via Lake Kaltern. Finish in Trento, a historic alpine city guarded by the Buonconsiglio Castle.
Optional: Shorten via train from Ora, Egna, Salorno, Mezzocorona, or Grumo-San Michele
Example hotel: **** Grand Hotel Trento
Cycle through Rovereto, known for its contemporary art scene, and ascend gently to Passo di San Giovanni. From here, enjoy a thrilling descent to Lake Garda and ferry south from Riva to Peschiera, soaking in lakeside views along the way.
Optional: Shorten via train from Trento to Rovereto or Mori
Example hotel: *** Hotel Clarin 14
Pass through gently rolling hills and rejoin the Adige River en route to Verona. Rich in art, architecture, and romance, the city invites exploration — from Roman amphitheaters and medieval castles to Juliet’s legendary balcony.
Example Hotel: **** Hotel San Marco Verona
Your journey ends after breakfast. Take the train back to Bolzano or extend your stay to enjoy more of Verona’s historic charm.
We recommend flying to Verona and returning from Verona.
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Getting to Verona (start and end of tour)
By plane: Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) has direct flights from several UK airports, with Ryanair from London Stansted, easyJet from London Gatwick, and Jet2 from various UK regional airports. The flight takes around 2 hours. The airport is around 12km from Verona city centre, with a bus service to the main station taking around 15 minutes.
By train: Verona Porta Nuova station is a major Italian rail hub on the Milan–Venice high-speed line, with fast connections to Venice (around 1 hour 10 minutes), Milan (around 1 hour 15 minutes) and Bologna. Flying into Milan or Venice and taking the train to Verona is a convenient option.
By car: Verona sits at the intersection of the A4 (Milan–Venice) and A22 (Brenner Pass) motorways, making it easy to reach from the north via Innsbruck or from Milan and Venice to the west and east.
Susan Williams
22 July 2026
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
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