Freedom on two wheels with gravel biking
Gravel biking is more than just a cycling discipline – it’s a lifestyle that allows you to discover your surroundings in a new way: true cycling enjoyment with an Italian attitude to life.
The AktivHotel SantaLucia awaits you between the shores of Lake Garda and the mountains of Trentino – the perfect location for your gravel adventures. Gravel paths with panoramic views, old military roads, low-traffic paths, picturesque villages and soothing tranquillity all await you here. You can explore all of this by setting out straight from the AktivHotel SantaLucia, and benefiting from our services perfectly tailored to gravel bikers.
The perfect place for your gravel adventures
3 reasons why our region is perfect for gravel biking
From the lake to the mountains, from the valley to challenging trails
for cycling: mild temperatures, even in October and November
Treat yourself on your bike tours with traditional dishes to refuel on your rides – that’s true dolce vita at Lake Garda!
This is what we offer gravel bikers at the AktivHotel SantaLucia.
- Hearty breakfast and snacks for athletes
- Express laundry service for your sportswear
- Maps, GPS tracks and personalised tips
- Washing station and workshop for your gravel bike
- Massages and wellness treatments for relaxation
- Secure bike room and Bike Groovy® wash station
The 5 most beautiful gravel bike tours at northern Lake Garda
Val di Cavedine: nature, vineyards and a breeze
Do you like cycling away from the chaos and traffic? Then this route is perfect for you. It leads through gentle landscapes, vineyards and rugged rock formations. The terrain is flat and has low traffic, the tour leads from Lake Garda into the Val di Cavedine and to the slopes of Monte Bondone.
Lago di Tenno and Canale di Tenno: a scene from bygone times
Cycling without haste, but with great enjoyment: this tour takes you to the turquoise-blue Lago di Tenno and the stone alleyways in the village of Canale di Tenno – one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The route offers you steady gradients, white gravel stretches and spectacular views.
Limarò and Comano: gorges and plateaus
Between Lake Garda and the Brenta Dolomites, this route leads through the impressive Limarò Gorge, to the thermal baths of Comano and to the green plateaus featuring farms and pastures. A tour with the perfect mix of white gravel routes, cycle paths and asphalt.
Valle di Ledro and Ponale: the icon of Lake Garda
The ascent to the Ponale is legendary: the road has been carved into the rock, and the hairpin bends seem to float above the lake – the ideal thrill combined with stunning views! If you continue, you will reach the green Valle di Ledro, with mountain lakes and well-marked gravel paths. This route is a real classic!
Anello Alto Garda: between olive groves and single trails
This loop offers spectacular panoramic views of the Alto Garda region. Centuries-old olive groves, paths with lake views, small villages and well-balanced technical passes characterise the route. It is perfect for anyone who is looking for variety and wants to improve their technique and stamina.
