Ballino - Durone - Stenico

Starting from Riva del Garda cycle up towards Pranzo, pass trough the village of Deva, until reaching the magnificent Lake Tenno.

Continue the uphill road to the Ballino Pass (750m) and then go downhill turning left at Fiavè and from here onwards take the direction of Bleggio Superiore. Once past the town of Cavrasto, start the uphill road to the Durone Pass (1000 mt). Take a fast downhill in the direction of Zuclo, from where you can admire the Brenta Massif. Turn right and lead for a short stretch into the provincial street.

At the first crossroad turn left passing the bridge over the river Sarca and afterwards turn right passing through Preore, Ragoli and Stenico. Continue in direction of Sclemo, Andogno and turn right descending until Villa Banale. Turn left, pass over the “Serbi” bridge and again take a left along the Limarò gorges up to Sarche.

Do not miss the amazing view over the wineyards, Lake Toblino with its fairy-like castle and Lake S. Massenza. Turn right, at the roundabout take toward Pergolese passing by Lake Cavedine, through the “Marocche” up to Dro where turning left you will reach Arco and afterwards the starting point Riva del Garda.

Riding your bike requires specific clothing and equipment, even for relatively short and easy trips. It is always better to be prepared… e.g. for bad weather or a drop your energy levels. The unexpected things also make up a part of the fun!

Do not compare a road bike with a mountain bike. They are very different, especially in technical terms, and facing a hill with a road bike could be much more difficult than facing the same hill with a MTB. Therefore, remember to throughly evaluate the type of route you plan to do and the locations you plan to cross. Do not forget to consider the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: the paint of the crosswalk could be very slick.

What do I need to bring on my bike tour?

It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.

Emergency telephone number 112.

Give your bike a regular checkup, especially if you've had it for years.

Be seen: you must wear a high vis jacket (or sash) in tunnels and on country roads after sunset.

Always wear your helmet.

Make sure your front and rear lights are working.

Put out your arm to give advance warning of your intention to change position and before you do anything, check there are no vehicles coming up behind you.

Don't use headphones or your mobile phone handsfree kit: you need all your concentration on the road!

Obey the road signs: stop at traffic lights and don't ride on the wrong side of the road.

If you are cycling in a group, always go in single file.

You've got a bell: use it to let pedestrians know you're there. Don't ride on footpaths. If you have to then get off and push your bike.

If there are cycle paths use them. It's your safety that's at stake and the rules of the road say you must.

Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino 

The towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Torbole sul Garda and Arco – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point or in the immediate surroundings.

For up-to-the-minute information on timetables and routes

You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.

Free parking near the former hospital (Via Rosmini).

Paid parking: Terme Romane (Viale Roma), Vecchia stazione (Largo Medaglie d’Oro), Ex-agraria (Via Lutti).

This loop can also be ridden in the opposite direction. But be warned: the gradients are more demanding, and the entire route will prove tougher.