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From Verona to Lake Garda

Wine hiking in Valpolicella.

Verona, with its rich history, ancient Arena, Romeo and Juliet and bustling squares is the starting point for your week of hiking. Stroll through the famous wine producing region of Valpolicella, characterised by fine wines and an enchanting atmosphere. Here, nature shows itself in spring with delicately blossoming cherry and peach orchards and in autumn with shining vine leaves and juicy grapes. You will encounter historic villas, castles and wine cellars before finally approaching Lake Garda, whose shores are dotted with beautiful little towns. Enjoy the charm of the unique landscape in a relaxed way, paired with Roman culture and Italian joie de vivre.

Details about the hiking holiday From Verona to Lake Garda

Whether on a hiking holiday in spring, summer, autumn or winter – this active holiday ensures Italian joie de vivre all year round. Enjoy the fantastic hiking paths, picturesque landscapes and wonderful vineyards between Verona and Bardolino at your own pace. The hilly Valpolicella region not only scores with an enchanting environment, but the area is a true Eldorado for wine lovers. You stay in traditional hotels, Italian country houses and cosy inns.

Highlights of the hiking tour From Verona to Lake Garda

  • In the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet: Have you always wanted to visit the famous balcony of Romeo and Juliet? Right at the beginning of this hiking holiday you have the opportunity to do so. Where is the balcony located? At number 23 Via Cappello about 150 metres South of the Piazza delle Erbe and 750 metres East of the Verona Arena.
  • Culture in Valpolicella: There are many historical sights to discover en route. The Castel San Piedro in Verona, the Villa della Torre in Fumane or the Church of San Zeno in Bardolino are particularly worth seeing.
  • Wine pleasure between Verona and Lake Garda: On this hiking holiday you hike through the Valpolicella region, which is known for excellent wines. You can taste the fine wines in one of the wineries along the route. Also worth seeing is the wine museum ‘Museo dell’Vino’ in Bardolino, your final destination.
  • Even more adventures on Lake Garda: Extend your journey at the end of your trip - if you fancy even more impressions and experiences, an excursion to Sirmione on Lake Garda is definitely a fabulous option.

Things to know about the hiking From Verona to Lake Garda

This seven-day hiking holiday is assigned our level of hiking ‘Moderate Walking’. With a basic fitness level, the daily stages of three to around six hours become an enjoyable experience. Well-developed hiking trails lead you through the picturesque landscape in the Valpolicella region.

Moderate Walking
Moderate Walking
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Self-guided Tour
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Itinerary

Take a walk to explore Verona’s many worth-seeing sights such as the Arena and the balcony of Romeo and Juliet.

Hotel example: San Marco

 

To start your hike, we recommend a detour to Castel San Pietro, where you have a wonderful view of the whole city, the Valpolicella area and also Lake Garda. Along the Adige river past the seven bridges that connect the two river banks in the old town. As a former river port, Parona is the gateway to the wine region.

Hotel example: Corte Rondinella

 

approx. 3.5 to 4 hours
13 km
100 m
100 m

To start your hike, we recommend a detour to Castel San Pietro, where you have a wonderful view of the whole city, the Valpolicella area and also Lake Garda. Along the Adige river past the seven bridges that connect the two river banks in the old town. As a former river port, Parona is the gateway to the wine region.

Hotel example: Azienda Agrituristica Corteforte

 

approx. 4 to 4.5 hours
16 km
200 m
100 m

Relax to your heart's content and stroll through the tranquil village. Visit the Molina waterfall park or hike to the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Valverde and on to the small village of San Rocco. Afterwards, you should taste the best Amarone and Valpolicella in one of the countless wine cellars.

Hotel example: Azienda Agrituristica Corteforte

 

approx. 4 hours
12 km
450 m
450 m

After a visit to the village of Gargagnago you hike to San Giorgio di Valpolicella, which towers over the landscape on a hill. When you visit the Pieve, a view of the Valpolicella vineyards awaits you on one side and a view of Lake Garda on the other. Via Ponton, the centre of marble processing, to Cavaion Veronese, very close to Lake Garda.

Hotel example: Borgo Romantico Relais

 

approx. 5 hours
16 km
450 m
450 m

Take a leisurely hike in the direction of Lake Garda, where you will meet the picturesque village of Bardolino, a pearl on the sea, with the historic church of San Zeno and a harbour basin where it is lovely to linger over a glass of wine. For the overnight stay you will go to the famous Garda, one of the typical towns on the lake, perfect for relaxation and as a starting point for walks and excursions on the lake.

Hotel example: Poiano Resort

 

approx. 3.5 to 4 hours
10 km
150 m
200 m

Tour character

You walk leisurely on hiking, meadow and forest paths, as well as on asphalted sections through the hilly wine region. A basic level of fitness is recommended to be able to complete the daily hiking stages.

Prices and events

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Verona
  Season 1
30.03.2024 - 12.04.2024
28.09.2024 - 12.10.2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
13.04.2024 - 10.05.2024
07.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

Arrival daily
Season 3
11.05.2024 - 06.09.2024

Arrival daily
From Verona to Lake Garda, 7 days, IT-GAWVG-07X
Base price
699.00
779.00
839.00
Surcharge single room 399.00 399.00 399.00

Category: beautiful 3***-hotels and agriturismi (italian country houses and wineries)

You can book extra nights for any day of your tour. Prices upon request!

Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024
Arrival daily
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Arrival daily
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Arrival daily
From Verona to Lake Garda, 7 days, IT-GAWVG-07X
Base price
Surcharge single room
699.00
399.00
779.00
399.00
839.00
399.00

Category: beautiful 3***-hotels and agriturismi (italian country houses and wineries)

You can book extra nights for any day of your tour. Prices upon request!

Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Verona
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
Garda
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
85.00
39.00
79.00
65.00
85.00
39.00
99.00
65.00
85.00
39.00
109.00
65.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Verona
  Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

Arrival daily
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024

Arrival daily
Verona
Double room p. P. 85.00 85.00 85.00
Surcharge single room 39.00 39.00 39.00
Garda
Double room p. P. 79.00 99.00 109.00
Surcharge single room 65.00 65.00 65.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services and infos

Services

Included:

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Boat ride on Lake Garda

 

  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline
Infos

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • Train journey to Verona.
  • Verona airport and by bus to Porta Nuova train station. Duration approx. 20 minutes.
  • Parking: limited number of free public parking spaces or public parking spaces near the hotel approx. EUR 15 per day. Payable on site, no pre-booking possible.
  • Return journey from Garda by bus to Verona in approx. 1 hour.

Things to note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Contact & booking
Do you still have questions about the tour? We are happy to help and look forward to your inquiry.
Verena Winkler
"I will help you with the planning of your holidays with advice and action"
Verena Winkler, Travel specialist
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