Early Spring Sunshine

The perfect early season cycling holiday just got better. Extra dates added!

We are delighted to invite you to join us for a week of early season cycling on beautiful Lake Iseo. Great food, fabulous riding and a quintessential Italian welcome awaits those that pedal with us in April. Make the most of the warm sunshine and beautiful roads that make our early spring sunshine tour perfect for those wishing to ride themselves happy. Our daily rides are designed to be enjoyed rather than endured. Those wishing for more challenge will have km’s added to the end of each day. With so many highlights both on and off the bike this is a holiday to be enjoyed with friends. After all ‘we only live once but if we do it right then once is enough’.

  • START LINE: Lake Iseo
  • FINISH LINE: Lake Iseo
  • TOTAL DISTANCE: 242km
  • TOTAL ASCENT: 1490m
Boat Trip
Wine Tasting
Guided Rides
Bergamo Citta Alta Visit
Transfers
Mechanical Support
  • Activity level:         LEVEL 2 – Gentilissimo
    - I ride my bike most weeks back home. - I enjoy chatting and stoping to take in the view when riding. - The best part of my ride is the coffee stop. - I can’t do a wheelie yet.
  • Duration: 6 days | 5 nights
  • Dates 2025: April 12 - 17 | April 19 - 24 | April 26 - May 01 | May 03 - 08
  • Can't see the perfect one? Request dates here.
  • Price from: €2499
  • Single supplement €499
  • Room upgrade available: Yes
  • What's included?
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The Perfect Cycling Holiday

Is this what I’m looking for?  

  • Beautiful lake and vineyard scenery.
  • I like to ride every few days with friends.
  • I can ride 50km at my own pace, earning my gelato.
  • I love stopping for coffee or two.......
  • I love to relax with a spectacular glass of wine.
  • A great start to the cycling season in Italy.

Magical & Unforgettable

What to look forward to……

  • Cycling on the most beautiful northern lake in Italy.
  • Boat trip to Monte Isola and a dinner over-looking the lake.
  • Vineyard tour and wine tasting in the famous Franciacorta.
  • Discover the skill of making homemade Casoncelli.
  • Sharing an apperitivo with new friends before wonderful dinners.

Stages of your Tour

  1. Benvenuto and Leg Loosener

    27km, 220m climb

    Welcome to Italy! As is customary with an Italy Bike Tours’ holidays, you will be met by one of our friendly team at the airport or designated meeting point, who will transfer you to La Pieve Lake Hotel. On arrival we will assist with bags and check-in before we ready your bikes for an afternoon ride to stretch the legs and check bikes are perfect for you. Dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant with views over Lake Iseo.


    Lake Iseo

  2. franciacorta

    68km, 250m climb

    After a sumptuous breakfast served al fresco style by the side of the pool, we will hop on the bikes after a quick safety talk, and the ride will commence with a gentle ride to the west of Lake Iseo. Much of the ride is on the cycle path and the 9km from Velo to Toline is nothing short of sensational. Our destination is Franciacorta wine region and the beautiful vineyard Bersi Serlini. On arrival we have planned a tour, wine tasting and of course some cheese and local hams to enjoy. We will transfer you back to the hotel for an aperitivo and then this evening you are free to explore Pisogne’s historic centre.

    Franciacorta

  3. Val Camonica

    62km, 350m climb

    After the obligatory brioche and great coffee, we are off on the bikes heading north on the cycle path that takes us through Val Camonica. A valley blessed with crystal clear rivers and majestic mountains that rise high above and soar in the blue sky. Today’s ride is largely flat, and our destination is the alpine town of Capo di Ponte. Here we will stop to explore the town and start our organised tour of the UNESCO tourist site learning the history behind the world-famous rock drawings. A journey back to pre-iron age and life before bikes! We will ride back enjoying the scenery and taking some photos on the way. This evening dinner will be enjoyed on Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe. In the spring it is a beautiful place to visit with very few tourists.

    Val Camonica

  4. Lake iseo loop 

    51km, 340m climb.

    No trip to Lake Iseo is complete without a ride around the lake itself. This is simply cycling paradise and to ride this road is to enjoy the very best of Italy. An Italy not yet spoilt by mass tourism of any sort. With the lake to our right-hand side, we start from the hotel and go through Iseo, Sarnico, Riva di Solto, Castro, and Lovere and of course we will enjoy coffee and lunch on-route. This evening you are free to explore Pisogne’s historic centre.

    Lake Iseo

  5. Bergamo

    40km, 180m climb.

    This morning we transfer you via van the short distance (but uphill!) to Clusone in the next Valley. This charming town is well worth a visit, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy a coffee before we hop on the bikes and enjoy the ride through Val Seriana to Bergamo Città Alta. The capital of the province, Bergamo Città Alta is now one of the most visited cities for those visiting Italy wanting to discover ‘unspoilt Italy’. The ride is primarily on cycle paths which allows you to chat, take photos and marvel at the beautiful surroundings. On arrival at Città Alta we will of course enjoy ice cream (before or after lunch!) and enjoy making the local Casoncelli dish! This evening, dinner will be enjoyed in the hotel restaurant, a chance to reflect on your holiday and think about your next cycling adventure with Italy Bike Tours. 


    Bergamo Citta Alta

  6. Arrivederci!

    Sadly, all good things must come to an end and we will be delighted to assist you with your onward travel, or should you wish we would be happy to arrange more days of beautiful cycling in Italy.

    Home

BIKE HIRE

The perfect cycling holiday requires pedaling on the perfect bike. So should you not wish to bring your own bike with you we have a number of beautiful bikes that you can hire at very reasonable prices. If you are not sure what is the perfect bike for you then fire us an email and we will be delighted give you some expert advice. You can find more information about our bikes below. And yes, you can buy our bikes if you fall in love with them!

Colnago V3 - the perfect road bike to hire on our more challenging cycling holidays. As you’d expect it’s lightweight, aerodynamic with great handling.

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COLNAGO V3

COMPONENTS:

  • Shimano 105 12 Speed Di2 Drivetrain (50/34 Chainset and 11-34 Cassette)
  • Fulcrum Racing 600 Wheelset
  • Pirelli P7 Sport 28mm Tyres
  • Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
  • Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Flow saddle
  • (Sizes: XXS(42S), XS(45S), S(48S), M(50S), L(52S), XL(54S), XXL(56S), XXXL(58S))

Colnago G4-X - one of the finest gravel bikes in the world from one of the most famous and respected brands in the world. A dream to ride on the gravel and the road!

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COLNAGO G4-X

COMPONENTS:

  • Shimano GRX 822 1x - 42T 1x Chainset, 12 Speed 10-51T Cassette
  • Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 Wheelset
  • Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
  • Prologo Kappa BK saddle
  • Sizes: 46s - 58s

Guerciotti Brera Touring ION - the ideal bike for guests looking for a little assistance when riding. The flat handle bars are perfect for clients looking for maximum comfort.

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GUERCIOTTI BRERA TOURING ION

COMPONENTS:

  • SRAM NX Mechanical 1 x 11 Speed Drivetrain (40T Chainset and 11-42T Cassette) URSUS Orion Disc Wheelset
  • Challenge Gravel Grinder 42mm Tyres
  • SRAM Guide Rival Hydraulic Levers and SRAM Rival Caliper Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
  • Electric Polini E-P3 250 watt motor, with 70 N/m maximum torque
  • 500 wh battery with 220 km range in assist mode
  • DPV Touring saddle
  • (Sizes: S, M)

Guerciotti Navir ION - loved by clients that enjoy the challenge of riding some of our more challenging tours. Assistant road bikes are a real ‘game changer’.

What’s included?

  • 5-nights' superb accommodation
  • All breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • Transfers (from specified airport/train location)
  • Tour of vineyard and wine tasting
  • Bergamo Citta Alta visit
  • Boat trip to Monte Isola
  • Experienced team of local professionals
  • IBT cycling jersey
  • IBT water bottle
  • Mechanical and vehicle support
  • City taxes

What’s not included?

  • Travel Insurance
  • Flights
  • Bike hire
  • All beverages at mealtimes (water and coffee are complimentary during meals that are included in the package)
  • Lunches
  • Tips and gratuities
 
 

The nuts and Bolts

Useful information about your holiday

Still Undecided?

Here is what our clients say about this tour………

Went on a trip of a lifetime to Italy with my two best friends. We experienced an incredible 5 day “Early Spring Sunshine” tour hosted by Italy Bike Tours. Christian, our lead tour guide, was fully competent and so much fun. In addition, we were supported by Carlo and Marco who were also fantastic. From beautiful scenic rides, great dining, wine tour/tasting they had it all covered to enhance our experience. We felt safe and secure with their riding support and any issue, like a flat tire, was dealt with in moments. This was my first bike tour but definitely not the last. I will use and recommend Italy Bike Tours in future.

amber | EARLY SPRING SUNSHINE

Where to meet

Please arrange to meet us at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) at 14:00. 24 hours before meeting we will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the name of staff meeting you. Alternative transfers can be arranged but will incur a cost.

Drop off location

Following the conclusion of the tour we will assist you with planning and booking of onward travel. We will run one transfer to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) leaving in the late morning.

Transfer Time

The transfer time from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) to the lake hotel is about 1 hour.
Riding around the lakes and vineyards

The general road conditions in the area are good, but can be affected by weather events. This tour features riding on public roads and cycle paths, the roads are shared with car owners and bikers.
Cuisine

The food is excellent in the region of Lombardia. Restaurants now cater for both vegan and vegetarians. Homemade local wines and beer are a must to try.

Hotel facilities

The hotel on this tour has a spa and swimming pool so we recommend bringing your swimming costume. The hotel also has a laundry service, good WIFI and bar service. The hotel may charge extra for the use of these facilities.
Private tours & groups

We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you a private tour should you be in a group of more than six people. The private tour allows you to choose dates and personalise the itinerary according to your requirements.

Weather

Spring is a fantastic time to ride on Lake Iseo, the cooler temperatures and pleasant sunshine make it an amazing time and place. In the unlikely event of poor weather, our experienced guides will tailor the days' activities to ensure great riding.

What happens next?

Are you thinking about joining us? You probably have some questions! There are a number of ways to contact us, email is best, we will reply within 24 hours. You can also find a contact form at the bottom of this page.

 

Hotels

Lake Hotel La Pieve

 
 

Get In Touch

If you would prefer to give us a call and talk cycling and Italy please WhatsApp us on the number below and we will arrange a call back.

ITA: +39 320 638 4713

Or you can chat to us online also by clicking the button at bottom right of this page.

Drop us a direct email to: info@italybiketours.com