from INNSBRUCK to RIVA del GARDA

Variation "classic"

IN A NUTSHELL | DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

Mostly paved cycling paths and rural roads as well as less travelled back roads and village roads; enjoyable daily stages between 40 to 65 kilometres; short incline from Nauders to Lake Reschen; some longer descents from Lake Reschen to Merano
Shuttle transfer to conveniently manage Reschen Pass starting from Landeck
Suitable for children from the age of 12 (high amount of cycling enthusiasm required)
Bookable as individual tour – 8 Days | 7 Nights, approx. 330 km

Arrival | Duration

Every Saturday and Tuesday from May 1^st to September 15^th 2019
Special dates available on request
8 Days | 7 Nights

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from € 798,00 8 Days Classic

Itinerary

Day 1

Individual journey to Innsbruck

Welcome to 3-time Olympic City of Innsbruck. The city in the heart of the Alps is best known as a winter sport destination with special flair but you’ll be surprised about the colourful ambience awaiting you in the warmer seasons. So please make sure to take your time to enjoy the cultural variety of Innsbruck.

Day 2

Innsbruck - Imst (approx. 60 km)

InnCycle Path measures some 500 kilometres from St. Moritz in Switzerland to Passau in Germany. Some of those kilometres you’ll ride through the Inn Valley, surrounded by imposing mountain chains. The more or less flat bicycle path leads the way to the famous Cistercian monastery of Stams and then on to the Rafting and Canyoning centre of Haiming. A romantic and slightly hilly ride through a beautiful pine forest will bring you to Imst. Just before Imst, by Roppen you reach a Kneipp water-treading basin Römerbad, where you can cool off your legs on hot days.

Day 3

Imst – Burgusio/Malles/Glorenza (approx. 55 km | without Transfer approx. 105 km)

After a hearty breakfast you cycle from Imst to Landeck. From there we take the shuttle up to Nauders. Soon afterwards you cross the border to Italy at Reschen pass and with it the main Alpine ridge. You cycle downwards towards Malles past Reschenstausee reservoir with the sunken church tower of Altgraun, one of the most famous photo motifs of Italy. Enjoy the first evening on South Tyrolean soil and enjoy strolling through the old alleyways of the town.

Day 4

Burgusio/Malles/Glorenza – Merano (approx. 65 km)

Today you cross the entire Val Venosta. The route leads from an altitude of more than 1,000m down to the town of Merano that is located at an altitude of 350m. Most of the route follows the course of River Adige.
From your starting place this pleasant cycling stretch leads down to the smallest town of the Alps, the town of Glorenza. Past the marble town of Laas you get to Naturns and eventually – past the impressive Kastellbell castle – to the spa town of Merano. Enjoy an evening walk through town along the “Passer” promenade surrounded by subtropical flora.

Day 6

Merano – Lake Caldaro Region/Ora (approx. 50 km)

There is plenty to see along this route: Niederlana’s famous Schnatterpeckaltar, the largest Gothic wing altar in the Alpine area, the highest church tower of the South Tyrol in Terlan and a great number of fortresses and ruins on both valley slopes. And - after the optional visit of Bolzano you’ll have the wonderful opportunity to refresh your legs at Lake Caldaro.

Day 6

Lake Caldaro Region/Ora – Trento (approx. 50 km)

Today you cycle along River Adige that is lined by orchards until you get to Salorno. The German-speaking part of the South Tyrol ends here. The stage finishes in the town of Trento which features an old town worth seeing with historic buildings like the cathedral and Buonconsiglio castle.

Day 7

Trento – Riva del Garda (approx. 50 km)

The last stage leads past Rovereto and Mori to Lake Garda. After a brief ascent up Passo S. Giovanni (150m) you can enjoy a fantastic view while riding downhill to the lake and Riva/Torbole.

Day 8

Individual Return Journey or Extension