Touring Bike (EB)
£78 for 6 days
An easy-going adventure through alpine valleys, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Snow-dusted peaks, sparkling lakes, and peaceful riverside paths—welcome to South Tyrol’s most family-friendly cycling adventure. Starting at Lake Resia and gently descending through alpine meadows, fruit orchards, and storybook villages, this route follows the scenic Adige Cycle Path all the way to Bolzano.
Along the way, you’ll pedal past medieval castles, visit hands-on museums, and cool off in outdoor pools and splash parks. Well-maintained, mostly downhill paths and short daily distances make this an ideal introduction to cycle touring with kids.
From lakeside picnics to gelato stops and even a knight’s castle, every day offers something fun for the whole family.
Tour Highlights
Settle in and soak up the fresh mountain air and lake views. The iconic submerged church tower of Lake Resia sets the scene for the week ahead.
An easy first ride takes you past two sparkling lakes: Resia and Haidersee. Stop for a paddle or picnic before cruising gently downhill past snowy peaks and mountain pastures. In Glurns - South Tyrol’s smallest town - take a break before finishing in Sluderno.
Don’t miss Churburg Castle, home to the world’s largest private armoury!
Today’s ride follows the river and crosses meadows and orchards. Stop in Laas, famous for its gleaming white marble and its juicy apricots. End the day in Silandro, where the family-friendly outdoor pool awaits.
A gentle ride through fruit orchards and colourful villages brings you to Latsch and the AquaForum - a water park complete with tube slides and kids' splash zone. Finish in Naturno, home to another fun pool and even a mini adventure train station.
Cruise along the flat valley trail to Merano, passing scenic picnic spots like the Rabland habitat pond. In Merano, stroll through palm-lined promenades or visit the famous botanical gardens.
Fancy more riding? Head further into the Passiria Valley, then loop back (+13 miles)
The final stretch rolls gently through apple orchards and past castle ruins. Stop in Lana for a snack or short hike before rolling into Bolzano, where Ötzi the Iceman awaits at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. You’ve earned your last gelato!
Stay longer to explore Bolzano’s museums, cable cars, or surrounding mountains - or continue your adventure further south.
We recommend flying to Innsbruck, Munich or Verona and returning from Innsbruck, Munich or Verona .
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South Tyrol, Italy • Adige River, Italy • Lake Garda, Italy • Merano, Italy
Getting to the Lake Resia area (start of tour)
By train: to Landeck (Austria) then bus to Reschen, around 1.5 hours (www.tlbus.at); or to Mals then bus to Reschen, around 30 minutes (www.suedtirolmobil.info).
By plane: Innsbruck Airport (INN), then train to Landeck and bus to Reschen, around 2.5 hours total (www.oebb.at, www.tlbus.at). Verona Airport (VRN) also connects, via bus to Verona Porta Nuova station and train to Mals with 2 changes (in Bolzano and Merano), around 5.5 hours total (www.atv.verona.it, www.trenitalia.com, www.suedtirolmobil.info) — a longer journey, so better suited to an early start or an overnight before the tour.
Parking: hotel parking spaces cost approx. EUR 6 to EUR 15 per day or EUR 70 per week; public parking spaces cost approx. EUR 70 per week.
Getting home from Bolzano (end of tour)
By train: from Bolzano to Mals then bus to Reschen, around 2 hours total with 2 changes (in Merano and Mals) (www.trenitalia.com, www.suedtirolmobil.info) — useful if you left a car at the start of the tour.
Bolzano also has direct rail links south to Verona (for Verona Airport) and north towards Innsbruck, so onward travel is straightforward whichever airport you originally flew into.
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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