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Lake Garda Verona Valpolicella Northern Italy

Road or gravel, guided tours or custom adventures — ride stunning routes, discover hidden spots, meet local culture, and experience northern Italy far from the crowds.

 

What’s Your Ride?

Explore the Lake Garda and Verona region — and beyond — with personalized cycling experiences, tailored for road or gravel riders. Whether you’re into scenic day tours, multi-day getaways, flexible self-guided holidays, every route is crafted to match your pace and passion.

Guided Tours

Road or gravel, day or multi-day — ride with us through scenic routes and hidden gems, tailored to your level and pace. Ideal for solo riders, couples, or small groups.

Camps & Events

Join one of our cycling camps or group events — from women-only gravel weekends to mixed adventures. Great rides, great company, and local flavor guaranteed.

Custom Tours & Itinerary Design

Want something unique? We will design a personalized cycling experience — guided or self-guided — built around your goals, location, and style. Write us a message and we can start planning!

Top Camps

Spring Ladies Garda Gravel Camp
29. April – 3. May 2026
Language: German

Performance Garda Gravel Camp m/w
3. – 7. June 2026, mixed m/w
Language: English

Summer Ladies Garda Gravel Camp
2. – 6. September 2026
Language: German

About ciaocycling.

Ciao, we’re Carolina and Carola — two German-Italian bike guides who turned their love for cycling, landscapes, and authentic Italian experiences into ciaocycling.cc.

We’re both based near Lake Garda and Verona, and between us, we’ve spent decades riding and discovering the best of this region — from the vineyards of Valpolicella to the climbs of Monte Baldo and beyond. What began as solo journeys eventually brought us together, united by a shared passion for cycling and creating meaningful connections through sport and travel.

As certified guides with backgrounds in bike guiding, sport nutrition, design, marketing, and user experience, we offer experiences that are local, personal, and thoughtfully crafted. We’re multilingual (German, Italian, English), which helps us connect with riders from all over Europe and beyond.

Whether you’re after a laid-back loop around the lake, a big climbing day in the Dolomites, or a fully designed cycling vacation, we’re here to help you explore northern Italy — your way.

With ciaocycling.cc, you can join one of our guided day tours, take part in a cycling camp or event, or request a custom self-guided itinerary backed by local insight and a personal touch.

Let’s ride Italy together — with purpose, passion, and a touch of espresso.

Make it memorable

Featured Tours

Join the next

Lake Garda Gravel Camps

Castelnuovo del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy

  • 29. April – 3 May 2026: Women’s Camp
  • 3. – 7. June 2026: Mixed Camp, Performance oriented
  • 2. – 6. Septemeber 2026: Women’s Camp

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Top Attractions

From lakeside views to vineyard climbs — explore the highlights of northern Italy, one ride at a time.

 

Lake-Iseo
Lake Iseo

The quiet alternative

Verona ciaocycling
Verona & Valpolicella

The land of wine and hills

Lake-Como-2
Lake Como, Lugano & Varese

The northern lakes triangle

Lessinia
Lessinia

The alpine Plateau - Coming soon

Sellaronda
Dolomites

The legendary mountains

Why choose ciaocycling?

Certified Guides

Combined we have different german and italian qualifications for professional cycling guidance.

Cycling Network

Connected with trusted local bike shops, accommodations, coffee roasteries and service providers to support your ride seamlessly.

Small Business

Small, women-led business that values quality over quantity — offering personal attention, flexible service, and thoughtfully crafted cycling experiences.

Trust & Safety

Fully insured bike guides, prioritizing your security and peace of mind on every ride — so you can focus on enjoying the experience, worry-free.

Multilingual

Native in German and Italian, fluent in English, and some basic Spanish and French — clear communication, wherever you're from.

Local Expertise

Deep knowledge of the region — uncover hidden routes and authentic experiences.

What they say about us

Anne B.
Google Review
"Caro's "Ladies Garda Gravel Camp" was simply brilliant. Caro lives and loves cycling in this region and her passion is infectious. The routes were planned in detail and were adapted to our needs even at short notice. We rode routes that aren't marked on any map and are known only to locals. Caro thinks of everything, from coffee stops at unusual locations and dinners with local specialties to uncomplicated, quick visits to the workshop in case of technical problems. I simply enjoyed the four days in a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!"
Marlene L.
Google Review
"I was part of the Ladies Garda Gravel Camp. The camp lasted a total of four days. Caro organized it with great care and, as a guide, showed us some very special routes and spots. The camp was very well organized overall, whether it was bike rentals, dinner, wine tasting, or something similar. Caro created a great group atmosphere with great attention to detail and had fantastic partners on hand. It was a wonderful experience!"
Tina M.
Google Review
"I participated in Caro's "Ladies Garda Gravel Camp" – and it was simply unforgettable! 4 days full of diverse tours that took us to trails and viewpoints we would never have found on our own. Caro was with us the whole time, guiding us safely and showing us her favorite spots – from hidden gems to traditional, tourist-free cafés. The insights into her life on the ground were also particularly nice, making the whole experience even more personal. You can feel Caro's loving and cool demeanor and her eye for detail in everything – that's exactly what made this camp so special. I felt completely at home and am taking home many great memories. Highly recommended! 🚴‍♀️✨"
Dirk T.
Dirk T.
Google Review
"While on vacation in Lazise, ​​we found Caro on Instagram and went on a guided gravel tour – a dream! It started right at the B&B, with great paths through the vineyards and plenty of hidden corners. Caro speaks German and had great tips for the rest of our vacation, including food and other things. We'd love to go again, maybe with a road bike!"
Kris M.
Google Review
"Absolute amazing experience! Very helpful and thought of everything you could possibly need. I had routes and local recommendations from ciaocycling which made my trip better than I could have imagined. I would certainly recommend and will be back next year for sure."

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