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Hiking couple on the trail near Cavaion Veronese with a view of Lake Garda

From Verona to Lake Garda

Wine hiking in Valpolicella

Spring tour
7 Days / 6 Nights
Moderate Walking
151  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
151  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hiking couple on the trail near Cavaion Veronese with a view of Lake Garda

The essentials at a glance

This self-guided walking tour leads from Verona through the Valpolicella wine region to Lake Garda. The route passes through vineyards, historic villas, and charming villages like Fumane and Bardolino. Daily walks range from 11-16 km on hiking paths and forest trails with moderate elevation changes. Highlights include Verona's Arena, wine tasting, Romanesque architecture, and the Mediterranean atmosphere of Lake Garda. Accommodation in 3-star hotels and agriturismi with breakfast and luggage transfer included.

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.

Female hiker with backpack sitting on stone wall overlooking Verona's old town, Adige River, and historic bridge, framed by cypress trees.
Hiker with blue backpack sitting on grassy hillside overlooking green vineyards near Crocetta, with rolling hills and Lake Garda in distance.
Castel San Pietro on a hilltop in Verona with cypress trees, historic buildings, and the Adige River flowing below under a clear blue sky.
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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.

  • 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.

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.

Female hiker with backpack sitting on stone wall overlooking Verona's old town, Adige River, and historic bridge, framed by cypress trees.
Hiker with blue backpack sitting on grassy hillside overlooking green vineyards near Crocetta, with rolling hills and Lake Garda in distance.
Castel San Pietro on a hilltop in Verona with cypress trees, historic buildings, and the Adige River flowing below under a clear blue sky.

Itinerary at a glance

From the impressive Piazza delle Erbe in Verona you hike through Valpolicella wine terraces, past beautiful gardens and historic Villas. To end you can enjoy the Mediterranean flair of Lake Garda.

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

Today's hike takes you into the heart of Valpolicella. Enjoy the scenic route through the vineyards and past numerous monuments of Romanesque architecture. You will pass through small villages such as Pedemonte, San Floriano and San Pietro in Cariano before arriving in Fumane.

Hotel example: Azienda Agrituristica Corteforte

Relax to your heart's content and stroll through the tranquil village. Visit the panoramic balcony of the mountain church 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

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

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: Conca D'Oro

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Three hikers walking on a gravel path through Valpolicella vineyards with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a sunny sky.
Three hikers walking on a gravel path through terraced vineyards in Valpolicella near Verona, with panoramic views of the Venetian plains.
Ancient Roman amphitheater Arena di Verona framed by pink oleander flowers. The stone structure features two levels of arches under blue sky.
Female hiker with blue backpack reaching for dark grapes in Valpolicella vineyard rows under sunny sky near Verona and Lake Garda.
Two hikers with backpacks viewing Lake Garda from Cavaion Veronese. Panoramic view shows green vineyards, fields, and the lake under blue sky.
Three hikers walking on a wooden pier at Lake Garda near Bardolino. Mountains and blue sky visible in background, flags on pole at pier end.

Difficulty level

Moderate Walking

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.

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Included

  • Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels and agriturismi (Italian country houses and wineries)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Wine tasting
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus to Verona (daily, min. 2 people), costs EUR 55 per person, EUR 39 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

 

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Verona.
  • Verona airport and by bus to Porta Nuova train station. Duration approx. 20 minutes.
  • Parking: hotel parking garage approx. EUR 10 to EUR 20 per day, public parking spaces approx. EUR 15 per day
  • 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!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels and agriturismi (Italian country houses and wineries)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Wine tasting
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Return transfer by minibus to Verona (daily, min. 2 people), costs EUR 65 per person, EUR 45 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

 

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Verona
  • Verona airport
  • Parking: Hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 10 to EUR 20 per day, public parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 15 to 20 per day
  • Departure by bus from Garda to Verona, duration 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!

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Travel story from Verona to Lake Garda
Two of our team members set out to explore the Mediterranean wine region, hiking from the romantic city of Verona to Lake Garda. Along the way, they took in breathtaking landscapes, wandered through charming villages, and indulged in local culinary delights. Discover their firsthand experiences and favorite moments from this unforgettable gourmet adventure.
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Our contribution to climate protection

151 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
151 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.

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