
Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano and Lake Garda
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 3 - 32 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$5,395
7-day Bike Tour Only
$4,395
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano and Lake Garda
Majestic mountain ranges and cascading waterfalls surround you on this spectacular trip cycling the Dolomites. Gaze up at snow-covered mountain slopes, traverse emerald valleys, slice through dramatic ravines, and explore history-rich villages and traditions. A paradise unfolds before you in Lake Garda where the temperate climate provides fertile soil for olive and fruit trees, vineyards, exotic flowers and palms. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a true taste of the region, including its famed wines, cheeses, and farm-fresh produce. This area is renowned for its hospitality so be sure to take the time to step off your bike and meet the friendly locals. Lakeshore promenades, historic castles, and glacier-coated mountain pinnacles frame your journey mile after beautiful mile.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a wine tasting at a mountain hamlet famous for its Gewürztraminer.
- Savor house-made specialties from the gourmet restaurant of your 5-star hotel in a ski-resort town beloved by celebrities.
- See spectacular mountains rising around you as you ride through dramatic canyons and ravines.
- Cycle a Mediterranean-like paradise on the shores of Lake Garda.
- Explore the old town of Bolzano, where you can marvel at the museum’s renowned glacier mummy, Oetzi the Iceman.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for both beginner and experienced cyclists. About 70% follows bike paths. All the roads are paved. One ride starts at 4,500 feet elevation in a mountain environment, gradually loosing elevation. On two days, both easy and moderate options are given. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance with the hills.
- Daily Mileage: 3 - 32 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May74º/49º
Jun80º/55º
Jul85º/59º
Aug82º/59º
Sep77º/52º
Oct66º/42º
Average
Precipitation:
May3.2 in
Jun3.2 in
Jul3.2 in
Aug3.6 in
Sep2.6 in
Oct2.2 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Innsbruck and one night in Milan in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in luxurious hotels and a 5-star mountain chalet | ||
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners |

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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2023 Pre-Trip Extension - Innsbruck
2 Nights From $395 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the Hotel Schwarzer Adler
- Airport car service for arrival
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Innsbruck right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, meet your VBT representative at 9:00 AM at the reception. Your local guide will be available to answer questions and take you on an included two hour private guided walk to help you make the most of the city.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2023 Post-Trip Extension - Milan
2 Nights From $395 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the UnaHotels Cusani or Hotel Cavour
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After your included breakfast* this morning, complimentary transportation to Malpensa Airport (an approximately 60 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight**. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time. (If you have customized your itinerary and don’t have a flight departing on this day, VBT has not arranged your transportation.)
*For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
**VBT transportation times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Unbelievably beautiful countryside. Not a difficult ride but a few challenging hills by choice. Great accommodations, activities and food. The guides were great leaders and very fun to tag along with.
Gateway to the Dolomites: Biking Bolzano to Lake Garda
This was our second trip with VBT and while the scenery was very different, the experience was the same--excellent. Our guides were personable, informative, and helpful, the accommodations were great and the scenery couldn't be beat. Bike paths in this area were plentiful and took you through beautiful areas. As expected, there were a few hills to climb, but they just made the ride a bit more challenging. If anything, the quality of the bike paths made us wish we could have ridden longer in order to take in the scenery around us. We highly recommend this trip.
Gateway to the Dolomites: Biking Bolzano to Lake Garda
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