Valtenesi Cycle Path – Valtenesi Cycle Path loop from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

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Valtenesi Cycle Path – Valtenesi Cycle Path loop from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

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Valtenesi Cycle Path – Valtenesi Cycle Path loop from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

03:19

49.9km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

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Parco alto Garda bresciano

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.29 km

Pratello village

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A nice tree-lined avenue you have to stop and take a nice photo

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Valtenesi Cycle Path

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the Valtenesi cycle path (Lonato - Salò) connects the lower lake to Salò on very beautiful roads and often dedicated to the hills of the lake offering wonderful views.

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17.1 km

I would not recommend taking this path with a race bike. The concrete hasn't been maintained in a while, and is in very bad condition at multiple places. Lots of potholes, debries and loose grit are found here.
I was unfortunate enough to crash rather badly in one of the corners because of this, so I hope this tip can prevent anyone else from having the same bad experience.
Especially when travelling from north to south, I would recommend taking the slightly bigger roads a bit more to the east.

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17.9 km

Valtenesi Cycle Path

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The Valtenesi cycle path is a relaxing 24 km ride from Lonato to Salò through the morainic hills of lower Garda, offering breathtaking views of the lake and passing through olive groves, vineyards and ancient farmhouses. Along the way, it is worth stopping at the Padenghe Castle, the historic centre of Polpenazze and the lakeside of Salò. A quiet and well-marked route, ideal for immersing yourself in nature.

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18.8 km

Vineyard on Via Cima Semonte

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20.9 km

View of the lake from Monte Luzzago

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From this panoramic point near Mount Luzzago you can enjoy an excellent perspective on Lake Garda and the surrounding hills, on which vineyards and woods rise. The area between Gavardo and San Felice del Benaco is in fact known for being among the most enchanting around the lake.

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22.1 km

Cycle Path to Salò

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a wonderful cycle path halfway up the hill, always immersed in the woods or olive groves, almost always paved except for a few sections with potholes. A cycling marvel for gravel.

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45.3 km

View of Lake Garda

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View of Lake Garda

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49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

13.2 km

9.18 km

7.04 km

738 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

12.4 km

3.87 km

2.89 km

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

22°C

16°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2025,Radwegerunde um Gardasee Südwest

We combined a few more bike paths in the area between Desenzano and Salo for a short morning ride. Four hours and 25 minutes later, we were finally back at our accommodation with lots of new impressions and exhausted from the heat...although some of the bike paths here provide some really nice shade...

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