South Tyrol to Lake Garda Northern Italy Italy Special Offer Available!! From the north east of the Dolomites the bike path takes you through the valley Pustertal to Brunico and then on to the bishop’s town of Bressanone. From here you cycle to the capital town of South Tyrol, Bolzano, to visit the oldest Tyrolean, the Ice Man. After a short visit to the spa town of Merano with its Mediterranean flair you cycle along the river Etsch through orchards and fields to Lake Garda, the most popular lake in Italy. Easy tour for connoisseurs; you cycle alongside rivers on a slight descent – mostly on cycling paths. Between the valley Etschtal and Lake Garda there is only one long ascent. There is plenty of time to look at cultural places of interest or relax along the way. Biking Tour Meeting: Brixen/Bressanone Airport:   Innsbruck (Austria) Transfer: Trip Brochure (PDF)

Special Offer: 100 euros off (approx. 120 usd) April 18th & October 3rd departures

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Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival at Brixen/Bressanone
Individual arrival at the hotel in Bressanone.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Brixen/Bressanone

Day 2: Toblach/Dobbiaco to Bruneck/Brunico
In the morning transfer from Bressanone to Dobbiaco. Personal tour information and bike delivery. The bike path takes you past the famous Pragser valley, which extends towards south. Once you have passed the barrier lake Olanger Stausee, always along the river Rienz, you reach the Michael-Pacher-city Brunico.
Biking approx. 30 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bruneck/Brunico

Day 3: Bruneck/Brunico to Klausen/Chiusa
Today you cycle through the Unterpustertal and the ruin of Mühlbacher Klause into the Eisacktal Valley. Just shortly before reaching your final destination for the day, you can visit the monastery Neustift. The old town centre is well worth visiting with its arcades, alleys and Cathedral. The cycling path leads you along the river Eisack to Chiusa.
Biking approx. 50-55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Klausen/Chiusa

Day 4: Klausen/Chiusa to Bozen/Bolzano
The tour continues along the Eisacktal valley past the city of Ponte Gardena with a view of the castle Trostburg. From here the valley gets narrower and narrower and in the Bolzano basin it opens again. The town itself has much to offer, the arcades, the lawns by the river, a visit to the Ice Man in the Archaeological Museum or sitting and drinking a coffee in one of the many cafes in the town.
Biking approx. 30 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bozen/Bolzano

Day 5: Meran/Merano to Bozen/Bolzano (approx. 40 km)
Transfer by train from Bolzano to the spa town Merano with its Mediterranean flair. Merano is well worth seeing. From middle aged buildings in the Old Town, museums and the botanical gardens, to the Kurhaus of Merano, with the gorgeously decorated promenades, the city has a lot to offer. From Merano you cycle through the orchards along the Etsch Valley to Bolzano. Enjoy your afternoon in Bolzano and wander through the arcades, visit the fruit market or just enjoy the flair of a town immersed in two cultures.
Biking approx. 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bozen/Bolzano

Day 6: Bozen/Bolzano to Trento
From Bolzano there are two ways to get to Salorno. Either along the old railway track to Überetsch and then on further to Caldaro and lake Kalterer See, or through the wide Etsch Valley along the bike path. At Salorno you leave the German speaking province of South Tyrol and enter the famous Trento wine growing region and the Diocese town of Trento.
Biking approx. 65-70 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Trento

Day 7: Trento to Riva del Garda or Torbole
After passing the old Tyrolean border town of Rovereto you leave the Etschtal valley and go over the San Giovanni Pass rising to 287 m in altitude above sea level on the route to Lake Garda.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Riva del Garda or Torbole

Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

                                                Bolzano area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	44	49	59	66	75	81	85	84	76	65	52	44
Average Low Temperature (°F)	25	29	37	43	51	57	61	60	54	45	34	26
Average High Temperature (°C)	7	10	15	19	24	27	30	29	24	18	11	7
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-4	-1	3	6	11	14	16	16	12	7	1	-3

Source: NOAA


Seasons

Spring
The image of the landscape in the province of Bolzano is rather diversified in the spring season. While in the Alpine areas snow might fall, the fruit orchards in the valleys prepare for the spring blossom. From the end of March, there are more and more sunny days, making you get out to experience the landscape and make the first hiking and cycling tours. Even in April precipitations are quite rare.
The temperatures differ from area to area. In southern parts, in the surroundings of Bolzano (Bassa Atesina, Oltradige and Strada del Vino), May is already a rather mild month.

Summer
In the valleys of the southern areas it is getting hot. The southern municipalities of the valley basin, located between 200 and 500 m asl, are similar to the city of Bolzano as far as temperatures are concerned.

Autumn
Autumn is the period that is ideal for making walks in lower mountain ranges and high-plateaus. But what about the temperatures? Also in autumn lower located areas such as the valley basin of Bolzano, Merano and the Wine Route differ from higher realms, where already in late autumn the first snowflakes provide a foretaste on winter.

Winter
Snow falls regularly in the province of South Tyrol, but good weather and sunshine prevails. The reason for this constellation is the main Alpine divide and further mountain chains, paring South Tyrol from too heavy precipitations. Of course also in winter, there are regional differences.
The amount of snow in the valley basins round Bolzano and the Bassa Atesina for example are rather meagre. But the temperatures around zero make Lake Caldaro freeze, enabling you to experience ice skating. Larger amounts of snow fall in higher located areas such as the Val Venosta, Valgardena and Val Pusteria, ideal for skiing. In those areas, winter season lasts longer than in the south of South Tyrol.

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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

Tack:		--
Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(2 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Age:		Min 14

Approx. 260-270km total.

Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No