The Dolomites to Lake Garda

Cycle from the Resia Pass in the Dolomites to Lake Garda

Between the high-alpine Resia Pass at 1455m, right down to the shores of Lake Garda, you will experience magnificent views of the Dolomites, superb vineyards and apple orchards. Visit charming villages like Silandro, and enjoy a creamy cappuccino in Bolzano while enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding hills and its vineyards. Be sure to visit Piazza Duomo, in Trento, with its beautiful fountain and the impressive Buonconsiglio Castle. The journey ends on the northern shore of Lake Garda, in Riva del Garda.
You cycle almost the entire time on a separate, paved cycle paths.

Highlights

  • Beautiful landscape with rocky peaks, mirror-like lakes and alpine meadows
  • Visit cosy wineries along the way
  • Cycle along the azure waters of Lake Garda and visit Arco Castle
  • Taste the typical local dishes

Quick facts

Travel duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
Travel period: 2/5 - 19/9
Grade:
Very easy. Average 15-25 km/ 0-200 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip.
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Accommodations:
Trip type: Self guided cycling holidays
Price example: From 890
Meals: Breakfast

Prices per person in EUR

This trip is available from 2/5 – 19/9, with arrival day on Saturdays.

7 days/ 6 nights From 890 Book your trip

Period TRP - Triple Room Double Room - shared bed Twin Room - separate beds SGL - Single Room
2026-05-02 2026-05-16 890 980 980 1,190
2026-05-17 2026-05-27 900 990 990 1,200
2026-05-28 2026-06-26 920 1,020 1,020 1,230
2026-06-27 2026-08-21 930 1,030 1,030 1,250
2026-08-22 2026-09-19 920 1,020 1,020 1,230
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Prices are per person and include
  • Accommodation incl. breakfast
  • Luggage transport for hotel changes
  • Transport from the hotel in Silandro to the Resia pass
  • Mobile app in English that includes:
    • Digital maps for navigation
    • Detailed descriptions day by day
    • Practical information
  • 24 h emergency phone in case of emergencies
Not included
  • Transport to/from the destination
  • Transfer to/from the airport
  • Local ‘City Tax’, called ‘Tassa di Soggiorno’ in Silandro, Merano, Caldaro and Riva del Garda. The tax is paid on the spot and the cost varies, about 2-3 EUR per person per night.
  • Bike hire
* Single room rates
  • Single room rates apply when travelling in the company of others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Please contact us for prices.
Optional extras
  • Bike hire: 110 Euro. 21-speed hybrid bike includes repair kit, lock and rear pannier.
  • Electric bike: 170 Euro. A so-called City e-bike includes repair kit, lock and rear pannier.
  • Helmet: 10 Euro.
  • Printed maps & tour descriptions: 30 Euro. Picked up at check-in at first accommodation
  • Private transfers. Prices can be found under the tab ‘Getting here’.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Silandro

You arrive in Silandro and check into the cosy family-run hotel. Take a stroll around the village and enjoy its sights.

Day 2 Cycle from the Resia Pass to Silandro - 50 km

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you up to the starting point at the Resia pass (about 1 hour journey). You will cycle along the Resia lake and pass e.g. the sunken church whose steeple looks up above the surface. Continue downhill, along alpine meadows with marvellous panoramic views. You cycle through beautiful villages like Burgusio and Glorenza. Finally you will cycle along endless apple orchards to Silandro, where you once again will spend the night.
50 km, +350 m, -1300 m

Day 3 Cycle from Silandro to Merano – 38 km

You’ll start the day by cycling down the Venosta Valley, through snow-capped mountains and endless pine forests. Enjoy an espresso in Naturno while witnessing the bustle of the streets. Then, the road winds its way through a narrow gorge, before emerging into a large valley. Soon after, you’ll arrive in the beautiful town of Merano. After checking in at your hotel, take the opportunity to visit the promenade and small alleys of this magical place.
38 km, +105, -470 m

Day 4 Cycle from Merano to Caldaro – 48 km

From Merano, you will cycle to the majestic capital of the South Tyrol, Bolzano. From here, the cycle path winds south, through a rolling landscape of vineyards, past the village of Caldaro to your hotel. 48 km, +340 m, -475 m

Day 5 Cycle from Caldaro to Trento – 53 km

From the crystal-clear waters of Lake Caldaro, you will follow the beautiful ‘Strada del Vino’ (Wine Road) that leads you through small villages and vineyards. From here, descend into the Adige Valley on a cycle path that takes you all the way to Trento. Along the way you can stop at a ‘Bici Grill’ (‘cyclist’s restaurant’) and visit the old villages of Egna and Salorno. Once in Trento, you will stay in the old part of the village.
53 km, +295 m, -325 m

Day 6 Cycle from Trento to Riva del Garda – 48 km

The first part of the route follows a cycle path along the blue-green waters of the Adige River, to reach Rovereto (30 km). Then head west through a small pass. From here, you will cycle a short section with stunning views of Lake Garda! Through narrow medieval alleys, you will enter Riva del Garda and arrive at your hotel.
48 km, +150 m, -500 m

Day 7 Departure day

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.

Accommodations

During this trip you will stay in 3-star hotels.

7 days/ 6 nights

Night PlaceAccommodation
Night 1SilandroHotel ***
Night 2SilandroHotel ***
Night 3MeranoHotel ***
Night 4CaldaroHotel ***
Night 5TrentoHotel ***
Night 6Riva del GardaHotel ***

Route map

Getting to the destination

Plane

The nearest airports to fly to are Verona (VRN) and Innsbruck (INN).
You can also fly to Venice (VCE), Milan (MXP) or Bergamo (BGY).

Train

Train from Verona to Marlengo Marling, about 2 h 50 min.
Train from Innsbruck to Marlengo Marling , about 4 h 10 min.
Trains from Venice to Marlengo Marling, about 4 h 50 min.
Trains from Milan to Marlengo Marling, about 5 hrs.
Train from Bergamo to Marlengo Marling, about 5 h 25 min.

Bus

Bus from Verona to Silandro, about 5 h 25 min.
Bus from Innsbruck to Silandro, about 4 h 30 min.
Bus from Bergamo to Marlengo Marling, about 5 h 40 min.

Taxi

Taxi from Verona to Silandro, about 2 h 10 min.
Taxi from Innsbruck to Silandro, about 2 hrs.
Taxi from Venice to Silandro, about 3 h 15 min.
Taxi from Milan to Silandro, about 3 h 30 min.
Taxi from Bergamo to Silandro, about 3 hrs.
Taxi from Marlengi Marling to Silandro, about 35 min.

Transfer

We recommend you to take the train to Bolzano, and from here a private transfer.
Private transfer from Bolzano train station to Silandro: 180 Euro (car 1-4 people)
It is possible to book private transfers from the airports. Please contact us for prices.

Local transport

We recommend you take the train to Bolzano, and from there private transfer.
For local transport all the way to Silandro:
From Verona, you can take the airport bus to the train station ‘Verona porta Nuova’ and from there train to Silandro. For more info, see Trenitalia. From Innsbruck airport you can take the train to ‘Innsbruck HPF’. From there you take the train to Silandro, via Brenner and Merano. For more info, see Trenitalia.
For the return journey, you can take a local bus from Riva del Garda to the train station in Rovereto.
From there, take the train to any of the airports, for more info, see Trenitalia.

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