Private MTB Ride to Passo Nota and Bocca dei Fortini

Lake Garda, Italy
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Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A private tour from Riva del Garda over the old WWI military roads of the Ledro Alps — with Lake Garda below you for half the ride and a stop at Lake Ledro along the way.

We warm up on the legendary Ponale road, carved into the cliffs above Lake Garda, climb past Lake Ledro (optional swim or coffee stop on the shore) and continue up to the ridge at Bocca dei Fortini, where Lake Garda glitters on one side and the green Ledro valley unfolds on the other. At Passo Nota (1,207 m) we rest at an alpine refuge, traverse the military road to Passo Guil, then descend into the valley at Pré di Ledro. The finale: the Ponale again — this time rolling gently down towards the lake, with the water rising to meet you all the way back to Riva.

Private means private: just your group and a certified local guide who plans the route, watches the weather, sets a calm pace and adapts every section to your level — while capturing photos and videos of your ride. Around 6 hours with stops.

What's included

  • Photos and videos of your ride, taken by the guide
  • E-MTB rental
  • Route planning, navigation and pace management
  • Certified MTB guide (English, Italian, Russian)
  • Lunch is not included. We stop at a mountain refuge at Passo Nota, where you can buy coffee, drinks and simple alpine dishes at your own expense (in season).
  • Bottled water is not included — please bring your own, about 1.5 liters per person. There are free refill points along the route and places to buy more if needed.
  • Outside the season, bring your own snacks

What to expect

  1. Old Ponale Road Path
    45m
    We ride up the legendary Ponale road — a 19th-century route blasted into the sheer cliffs above Lake Garda, now one of the most scenic bike climbs in the Alps. The lake stays below you the whole way, and we stop at the best viewpoints for photos.
  2. Lago di Ledro
    45m
    After climbing about 400 m up from the Ponale road, we reach Lake Ledro — a clear alpine lake sitting at 650 m in a green valley. An optional stop on the shore: a quick swim in the warm months, a coffee with a view, or we simply roll on if the group prefers to keep riding.
  3. 45m
    Passo Nota (1,207 m) — a quiet mountain pass where old WWI military roads meet, and our main rest stop of the day. The Rifugio Alpini serves coffee, drinks and simple mountain food on its terrace. Time to refuel, enjoy the silence and hear how these roads were carved during the war — before the long, scenic descent back towards Riva del Garda begins right from this point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the entrance of Bar One, Viale Giuseppe Canella 27, Riva del Garda. Your guide will be waiting outside the bar — look for the rider with the bike. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

End point

We meet at the entrance of Bar One, Viale Giuseppe Canella 27, Riva del Garda. Your guide will be waiting outside the bar — look for the rider with the bike. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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