7-12 September 2027
Deposit €299
Bring a non-cycling companion for €599
To stay for a shorter or longer amount of time, please contact us
Yes, a paradise — just not the one most cyclists know. There is no better place than Lake Garda for cyclists looking to trade tarmac for gravel. Based in Moniga del Garda, this trip trades the busy lakeside roads for quiet vineyard tracks, glacial hills and wine country most visitors never see.
07/09
14:00pm from BGY Airport (Milan Bergamo) to accommodation
12/09
14:00pm from accommodation to BGY Airport (Milan Bergamo)
START & FINISH LOCATION: Moniga Del Garda
DAYS RIDING: 6 days
TOTAL DISTANCE: 340 km
GROUP SIZE: 6/10 max
LEVEL: Intermediate, Expert
LONGEST DAY: Day 4 – Borghetto sul Mincio & the Mincio Valley
75km | 900m | 65% gravel
The longest day radiating from base. We ride south through Padenghe and Lonato into the glacial moraine hills — Solferino, Castiglione delle Stiviere, Cavriana — historic battlefield terrain, now rolling farm gravel through vineyards and cypress-lined lanes.
40km | 300m | 45% gravel
On the last day, before catching the flight back, we head along the shore toward Sirmione’s peninsula views — a low-key send-off rather than another hard effort, with a stop for a final coffee and lunch on the waterfront.
Located on a wide green area, and surrounded by big olive trees. It is just 200 metres from the shores of Lake Garda, and each apartment has a lake-view patio or balcony. The resort is made up of numerous self-catering apartments, located in different buildings. Common facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a garden with children’s playground. Parking is free. Every apartment has a comfortable living room, and a kitchen. All accommodation comes with air conditioning, a satellite TV with DVD player, and a private bathroom with bath or shower. The new tourist harbour and the beach, are about a 2-minute walk away. The town’s historic centre is a 5-minute walk.
There are many options available, depending on your measures and budget we work with you to find the best bike for you. From standard mechanical groupset and alloy wheels to electric shifting and carbon wheels.
Gravel E-Bikes are also available.
FRAMESET Bianchi, Ktm
GRUPPO: Sram Rival/Force AXS, Shimano Grx Di2 and Mechnical
PEDALS: Bring your own
SADDLE: Selle Itala
WHEELSET: Alloy, Carbon
Professionals, with many years of experience.
Founder & Head Coach
Since founding Cigala Cycling Tours in 2015, Matteo has been leading over 10 tours per year. A former pro and current amateur racer, Matteo is the 2022 European Champion Gran Fondo.
Tour Guide Leader
A former pro cyclist, Amedeo is a cycling tour guide for a decade. It is one of the most experience guides that you will ever find, counting almost over 1000 days on tours.
Finally, Amedeo is a qualified massage therapist.
Tour Guide, Nutritionist, Massage Therapist & Yoga Teacher
You’re welcome to bring your own bike, or rent one for the week. After booking, you will receive a form to fill out via email. You can let us know there and in the case you want to rent, you will see an option to fill up details for your measurements.
This trip suits Intermediate and Expert riders. You should have not only appropriate fitness level but also good bike handling skills to join the Lake Garda Gravel Tour.
On the Lake Gravel Garda tour, we offer the van only as a transfer for the Valpolicella day, where will bring the group to the Valpolicella area and back to Lake Garda.
Yes, a single room supplement applies if you want a private room in a shared two bedroom apartment. There is also the option to have your own apartment.
The Stelvio day trip is a highlight for many guests, but it’s not compulsory — if you’d rather have a rest day or ride a shorter route around Lake Garda instead, just let your guide know.
Yes our Lake Garda & Gravel tour will be running at the same time. And of course, you can join also join any of the gravel rides, just let your guide during the trip. If you need to rent a gravel bike for the day, we can organise it for you. Just let us know when booking.
If you’re planning to ride the Stelvio day, some dedicated climbing preparation makes a real difference — sustained gradients like this reward riders who’ve built specific climbing endurance rather than just general fitness. If you’d like a structured plan built around this trip, visit our cycling coaching page and Matteo can help you put together a plan based on your current level and the time you have before you travel.
Beyond your usual riding kit, bring layers for the Stelvio day — temperatures at the summit can be significantly cooler than down at lake level, even in summer. Our full guide to packing for a European cycling holiday covers everything else you’ll need for the week.
