Transalp Trentino – From Landeck to Lake Garda 6 stages – 335 km – 7500 m elevation gain – Level 3 – 4

A lot of single tracks The classic route to Lake Garda on tricky trails
Perfect panorama Amazing views of the Ortler massif from the Plamort plain
Flow-Country Tyrolean single trails, riding pleasure at its finest

This arrival at Lake Garda is one you will never forget. Almost like on an airplane, we will float 2000 meters downhill from the wild peaks of the Paganella. Next to us, the rugged white peaks of the Brenta Dolomites comprise a beautiful, almost unreal scenery. Mountain biking can't be any more spectacular than this. However, that is only the last highlight of a dream route that everyone should have ridden once. Start at Landeck makes keeps the daily stages from becoming too long or too difficult. That way, we won't have to leave out any beautiful trails.

Itinerary

First day – Arriving at Landeck/Zams, Austria

You'll receive all travel documents about 14 days before departure. They contain the exact hotel address and further information. Please arrive by about 6:00 p.m. You'll meet your group and the guide. After discussing the tour, the group will go to dinner together.

Second day – From Landeck to Nauders – 42 km, 1100 m elevation gain

We will quickly leave Landeck behind us and bike into the upper Inn Valley. The Via Claudia Augusta and hidden trails lead us to Pfunds. Via an old fortress, we'll climb up to Nauders and a 4-star wellness hotel.

Third day – From Nauders to Vinschgau – 77 km, 1450 m elevation gain

Vinschgau trail highlights are on the agenda today. But first we climb the main ridge of the Alps. The natural paths to Plamort are in a class of their own, the view of the Ortler and Lake Reschen legendary. Then we continue to Vinschgau with narrow paths and built trails. Of course we drive "Holy Hansen" and other things. The knighthood for every Trailfan.

Fourth day – From Vinschgau to Nals – 55 km, 850 m elevation gain

A cable car will assist us to aschbach high above Merano. We'll take a capital pasta break with a panoramic view. Fast descent to Lana, then we'll continue at a comfortable pace to our hotel. It features a panoramic pool and is situated in the middle of the Nals vineyards.

Fifth day – From Nals to Coredo – 61 km, 1200 m elevation gain

From the wine village of Girlan, an ascent over the art trail leads on to the emerald Montiggler Lakes. Over trails and narrow paths, we'll ride through vineyards to Kaltern and then up to the Mendel Pass. Then a sensational descent over wonderful trails to the monastery S. Romedio and its brown bears. A nice hotel awaits us in Coredo.

Sixth day – From Coredo to Fai della Paganella – 52 km, 1780 m elevation gain

On lonely cart tracks, we’ll ride steeply uphill. We'll be rewarded with a glorious view down into the wild Brenta Dolomites. With its vineyards and apple orchards, the Valle di Non has all sorts of treats requiring technical riding in store for us. In the evening, we'll relax in the hotel overlooking the Paganella mountain.

Seventh day – From Fai della Paganella to Riva / Torbole – 60 km, 1150 m elevation gain

We can still amp it up one more notch. The summits of the Paganella and the Monte Gazza want to be conquered today. We will be rewarded with an awe-inspiring descent down to Lake Garda. Farewell dinner.

Eighth day – Departure

After breakfast, the bikes are loaded onto the bus. Return trip by bus back to Landeck. Upon arrival, everyone travels home individually.

My tip for Transalp Trentino

„On the second day, we will already conquer the main Alpine ridge. The view from the Plamort plain of the 3000 meter peaks of the Ortler Range is exhilarating. As an additional reward, nice lunch accommodations and often fine hotels beckon. It is vacation, after all. What I especially like about Trentino is the great mix of trails and unforgettable landscapes. The descent down to Lake Garda is pretty outrageous: 2000 meters elevation, all of it downhill!“
Kurt Salhofer, ALPS bike guide for the Transalp Trentino, Transalp Adreatic Sea and Trekking Via Claudia.

Travel information

Level 3 – 4: Physical fitness Riding technique

Arrival: Arrival by car or by train to Landeck/Austria.

Type of route: Gravel paths, paved secondary roads, trails.

Daily distance: 850-1780 m elevation gain, 42-77 kilometers

Total distance: 7500 m elevation gain, 335 kilometers

Included in the price: Guided tour with 7 overnight stays and half board (breakfast buffet, multi-course dinner menus) in good 3- or 4-star hotels in a double room, often with wellness areas. Luggage transport, cable car tickets, return transfer in a comfortable bus.

Minimum number of participants: 8 people

Price: from € 1.495

Single Room Supplement: optional € 190

Single room note: On selected dates (12.08.2023 & 19.08.2023) there are no single rooms available for an overnight stay in Morter – Hotel Krone. Here you will be accommodated in a double room.

Detailed Itinerary

Travel dates 2023

08.07. to 15.07.2023
29.07. to 05.08.2023 *
19.08. to 26.08.2023

* E-Mountainbikers also welcome in the partner-mixed

E-MTB only

22.07. to 29.07.2023
12.08. to 19.08.2023

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