Lombardy offers famous views of nature marvels but it has also played a crucial role in the history of Europe. Here you will ride through villages lost in time, by key castles and monasteries, and superb villas. Each place with a story to tell with unforgettable backdrops.
A relaxing, low traffic tour which follows international tourist cycling routes, where cyclists will generally find little car traffic with many sections where cars are not allowed.
Tour Route
Day
1
Arrival
to
Peschiera del Garda
arrival to Peschiera del Garda
Day
2
Peschiera del Garda
to
Brescia
From the harbour-fortress of Peschiera on Lake Garda, we descend upon the Mincio River up to
Monzambano, with its nice castle. Then we heads north-west until we reach again the Garda
lake at Desenzano. A rolling landscape leads us to Brescia
45km
70km
Day
3
Brescia
to
Sarnico / Lake Iseo
Rural castles marks the landscape, remembering the middle age era, when this region was
raided by many enemies. Lake Iseo heralds the Torbiere (peat moss) of Sebino, a natural
reserve which is watched over by the impressive monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa. The fish
in the lake have a particular taste exalted by a long gastronomic tradition.
35km
Day
4
Sarnico / Lake Iseo
to
Bergamo
The Oglio River passes by Sarnico, after which we enter the Bergamo region cycling along a
part of the river bank. The flat country of Bergamo brings to mind, with its towers and castles
that rise above the emerging hills, the real splendor of the feudal ages
35km
Day
5
Bergamo
to
Lake Garlate
Leaving Bergamo we cross the Brembo River in Ponte San Pietro and go uphill very near Mount
Cavo, where lies the village that gave birth to Pope Giovanni XXIII, whose house we can visit,
Sotto il Monte. We meet the Adda River, that leads us to the lake of Garlate
40km
Day
6
Lake Garlate
to
Como
We cross the Brianza region, between the lakes of Annone, Pusiano and Alserio. We travel
through a large hilly area studded with noble residences. Finally, we go down to Como. The
splendor of Broletto and the cathedral testify the ancient strength of this city, made lively by
the pedestrian streets in the centre and in piazza Cavour facing the lake.
40km
Day
7
Como
to
Ranco / Lake Maggiore
You leave Como going up a hill, soon you have lovely views of the city. A rolling landscape
bring us to Varese, where we enjoy a visit to the town centre and a recuperative break in the
grandiose park of Palazzo Estense. We pass the small lake of Monate before reaching the final
goal of this week, the Maggiore lake, framed by Alpine peaks.
60km
Day
8
Ranco
to
Departure
End of the tour after breakfast
FAQs
7 nights in 3* & 4* hotels
7 x breakfast,
luggage transport (1 piece of luggage per person),
detailed travel documents (maps, route description, places of
interest, hotline telephone numbers)
7-day Service Hotline
Transfer from origin to starting point and return
Meals and beverages
Entrance fees to churches, museums etc..
Tips and personal expenses
Everything not listed under item “Included in the tour price”
Prices
28
Mar
12
Sep
Self Guided / per person
Standard
Adult Double
€915
Adult Single
€1170
Notes
minimum 2 people | Other dates available for a group of 4 people or more | contact regarding e-bike rental and extra nights availability
