girolibero - tel. 0039 0444 330724 - booking@girolibero.it - www.girolibero.com 43

Day by Day

1. Bolzano. Arrival.2. Resiapass–Silandro (50 km, eleva-tion up 120 m). We will drive you to Resia up to 1500 metres of height, where your cycling tour starts. The majestic cycle lane will take you past the lake Resia and the closter of Montemaria as far as Silandro.3. Silandro–Merano (40 km, elevation up 60 m). The tour continues along the

Adige, passing through orchards and nice landmarks like the imposing Castle Dornsberg. You arrive in the beautiful city of Merano.4. Merano–Bolzano (35 Km, elevation up 60 m). Still cycling along the cycle lane you reach little towns like Nalles and Andriano and your destination, Bolzano. Take your time for a walk around the capital of the South Tyrol.5. Bolzano–Trento (65/70 Km, elevation up 370 m). Cycling along the lane you follow the Adige beside apple orchards, vineyards and through the villages of Ora, Egna and Salorno. Along the river banks you ride towards Trento. Possibility to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.6. Trento–Peschiera/Desenzano (50 km by bike + ferry, elevation up 200 m). You’ll reach the Lake Garda. Before leaving for Riva, don’t miss the sight of the lake from above! The ferry cruise takes you to the southern part ofthe lake. The boat excursion alone makes the whole trip worthwhile. 7. Peschiera/Desenzano–Verona(35/60 km, elevation up 150/330 m). Today you head to Verona, one of the

most important and beautiful cities of Italy. 8. Verona. Departure after breakfast.

VaRIaTION

7. Peschiera/Desenzano-Mantova (45/70 km, elevation up 20/200 m). Today you will follow one of the most famous Italian cycle paths, passing through the villages of Borghetto and Valeggio sul Mincio. The trip ends in Mantova, wonderful art city.8. Mantova. Departure after breakfast. Possibility either to book extra nights or to combine with following tours: Mantova–Venice/Venice–Mantova (pp. 30-31), Veneto (p. 38).

ROUTE PROFILE

- Total Length: 275/315 km- Total vertical up: 830/1,040 m- Terrain: 97% asphalt, 3% unpaved- Train connection among the overnight stays: every day- Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: every day except day 7

Mainly along flat roads with only a few rolling parts. The region of South Tyrol is provided with an excellently-built cycle-

lanes system. You can ride almost exclusively on well-planned, traffic-free cycle lanes, part of which run along the Adige banks.Towards Lake Garda there is a bit more challenging climb to face.

PaRKING

In Bolzano: from 60 € per week (no reservation possible, to be paid on-site).

by PLaNE

Bolzano is very well connected to the following airports (90–120 min): Verona (VRN), Innsbruck (INN).

Italy

| | | 275 km | 8 Days/7 Nights

Adige Cycle RouteFrom Resiapass to Verona

SHORT bREaK

| | 115 km | 5 Days |

Day by Day1. Bolzano. Arrival. 2. Resiapass–Silandro Transfer up to Resiapass, then cycle to Silandro.3. Silandro–Merano Along the river Adige you will reach Merano.4. Merano–Bolzano Ride past little towns like Nalles and Andri-ano until you reach Bolzano. 5. Bolzano. Departure.

PRICE PER PERSON415 € DBL110 € SGL supplement45/95 € Girolibero bike/Electro-bike30 € high season suppl. (from June 28th to September 5th 2014)

INCLUDED IN ThE PRICE4 nights in 3/4* Hotel, 4 breakfast buffets, welcome briefing in English, luggage transportation, route description and maps, Hotline service.

DEPaRTURES Every Saturday from May 10th to September 13th 2014. Additionally every Sunday from June 29th to August 24th, 2014.

SEaSONSStandard season: from May 10th to June 27th 2014 and from September 6th to September 13th 2014.High season: from June 28th to September 5th 2014.

SELF GUIDED TOUR3/4* Hotels682 € DBL+ 198 € SGL+ 40 € High season

bICyCLE RENT65 € Girolibero bike 145 € Electro-bike15 € Helmet

ExTRa NIGhTSIn Bolzano65/85 € DBL/SGLIn Verona65/85 € DBL/SGLIn Mantova45/75 € DBL/SGL

TRaNSFERTo be confirmed when booking the tour Mantova/Verona–Bolzano

60 € per person - bike included (min. 4 persons)Available on Saturday (other days only on request).REDUCTIONS3rd/4th person in room: 130 €Until the age of 2: 90% From 3 to 5 years: 50% From 6 to 8 years: 30%

INCLUDED IN ThE PRICE7 nights hotel accom-modation, buffet breakfast, welcome briefing in English, luggage transportation, transfer from Bolzano to

Resiapass, 4-hour ferry cruise through Lake Garda, route descriptions & maps, 7-days Hotline service.

NOT INCLUDED IN ThE PRICELocal taxes (approx 10-15 €)

DEPaRTURESEvery Saturday from May 10th to September 13th 2014. Additionally every Sunday from June 29th to August 24th 2014.Special departure dates for at least 6 persons!

PRICE PER PERSON

Cycle paths 90 % of the itinerary is along the longest cycle route in Italy. South Tyrol Italy’s

northernmost region, imbued with both Italian and Tyrolean spirit. Bolzano, Trento, Mantova, Verona

Stylish historic centres also great for shopping.

Vicenza

Padova

Chioggia

Trento

Rovereto

Etsch

Adi

ge

Mincio

Brenta

Po

Lago di Caldaro

Peschieradel Garda

Desenzano

Lago diGarda

Riva del Garda

Passo Resia/Reschen Pass

Silandro/Schlanders

Bolzano/Bozen

Mantova

A

I

VeronaVenezia MAR

ADRIATICO

Merano