OUR GRAVEL PROGRAM
IS GROWING
We want to share the best of Garda gravel with experienced riders who are comfortable leaving the tarmac. Our off road rides go beyond flat, straight out-and-backs. A typical GBH gravel ride connects vineyard paths, follow single track along a river, climb a steep trail to a panoramic vista, and descends paved roads home. Along the way, we explore off-road treasures, including castle towns, forts, vineyards and the region’s extensive nature parks.
GARDA GRAVEL REGIONS
Our experienced gravel guides have created unique gravel routes that prioritize fun, access to unbeatable scenery, and an escape into the quiet countryside. The terrain varies, but mainly incorporates hard-packed farm roads and designated gravel paths, with occasional sections of double track or single track. Our Pinarello Grevil bicycles are equipped with tires that our guides have specifically chosen for performance, control, and comfort in this area.
COLLINE MORENICHE AREA
The glaciers that gouged Lake Garda left behind the rocky moraine that forms these hills, or colline, making this area number one for gravel. The colline offer short, pitchy climbs, with plenty of zigs and zags through woods, orchards, and the vineyards that grow some of the world’s best wines. Our guide Michele says his heart beats “colline moreniche, colline moreniche.”
LAKE GARDA
AREA
Rolling foothills embrace farms, vineyards, and river plains around the southern part of Garda. Pedal through pretty lakeside towns, then escape tourists and tarmac to meander up to castles and villages few people get to see. Follow the paths of Napoleon to panoramas that show why this area has been fought over for centuries.
VALPOLICELLA
WINE AREA
The Adige River carves through marble canyons and sweeps through the Valpolicella valley, making the region exceptional for wine making and gravel riding. Weave up the Adige as cliffs rise white on both sides. High above, stone forts stand guard. Climb to the forts and stunning views, or explore the forested foothills that surround the valley. From any direction, paths flow fast through world class vineyards all the way back to the hotel.
LESSINIA
MOUNTAIN AREA
Lessinia is a pre-Alpine geographical area that extends mainly in the province of Verona, partially touching those of Trento and Vicenza. Without going into too much detail about the geographical conformation, worthy of note, for those who practice gravel, is the high gravel road which, first climbing, then remaining at fairly constant altitudes, transversally connects the westernmost part (Passo Fittanze) with one of the most eastern parts (Malga San Giorgio) and vice versa obviously: Translessinia.
PINARELLO RENTAL
BIKES
GREVIL F
Our all-purpose bike that will provide you with comfort and performance on any of our daily rides.
- Sizes available: from 44cm to 60cm
- Group set: Campagnolo EKAR 1×13 speeds 40 // 9 – 42
- Saddle: MOST Selle Italia Bobcat
- Handlebar & Stem: Most Jaguar XC
- Wheels: Fulcrum 500DB C17 disk
- Tires: Vittoria 37mm
- Garmin Mount: Most iTALON Cockpit for Garmin VIRB, GoPro, Shimano o TomTom Bandit
Who should rent this bike
The Grevil is our all-purpose bike that is perfect for most cyclists, and what most of our guests use. The bike has a market price of 6.000€
It has relaxed geometry making it a comfortable bike, wider tires and longer wheel base, perfect to handle the cobblestone and rough pavement that we often encounter and lower gearing to tackle our bigger hills.
It’s a versatile bike designed for multiple terrains, from road rides to the white (gravel) roads in our area.
For most people, the Grevil is the perfect bike for our rides.
NYTRO
E-GRAVEL
A Pinarello road e-bike. For all the guests that need a little “help”.
- Size available: from 44 to 60
- Group set: Shimano GRX Di2 1/ – 11 speed – Chainrings 42 – Cassette 11 / 42
- Engine & battery: TQ MOTOR-HPR50 Drive Unit – 360 Watt Integrated Battery
- Tires: Voittoria 37mm
The Nytro eBike is great for experienced riders who just need a little assistance going up some of our hills. The Nytro is a proper pedal assisted road bike (not a scooter). The motor has a maximum 300 watts, with 3 levels of pedal assist, The battery life depends on how the motor is used. (from 40km to more than 80km depending on elevetion)
RIDE GRAVEL
WITH US !
We offer two ways for you to enjoy our varied terrain:
GRAVEL WEEKS
Each day of Gravel Week, we offer a shorter, easier Classic ride and a longer, more challenging Enthusiastic ride.
PRIVATE GRAVEL TOURS
If your group would like us to craft a gravel week that meets your unique skills and interests, you can also arrange for a Private Guide.
