E-bike tour Lake Garda: Ponale Road and wine tasting

Climb to the vineyards without the strain, taste the lake's own wines

An e-bike tour from Lake Garda that climbs the Ponale Road, a rock ledge overlooking turquoise water, to Valle di Ledro, then descends to Sartori Organic Farm for a guided wine tasting with local products. The e-bike motor handles the elevation gain, so the ride stays about the views and the stop at the farm. Six to seven hours total; live guide in English, Italian or Romanian; minimum age 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour and tasting experience

• Start at Lake Garda shore
• Ride E-bike along Strada del Ponale
• Climb to Valle di Ledro with views
• Stop at Sartori Organic Farm
• Guided tasting of organic wines
• Taste local products platter

The experience

You start at the shore of Lake Garda and head straight into the Ponale Road, a single-track ledge carved into the cliff face that overlooks the water for most of the climb. The e-bike does the work of the elevation (you pedal, but the motor carries the weight), so your legs stay fresh enough to notice the Ora del Garda wind, the smell of wild rosemary, and the view that stretches from Monte Baldo across to Torbole. The road was built in 1851 and closed to cars over a century ago. Now it belongs to hikers and bikers. You'll ride it as the bikers do, watching the lake drop away beneath you.

The climb ends at Valle di Ledro, a lake at 650 meters that sits in its own pocket of the mountains, so clear and cold that most of the shore is open for swimming, though you won't stop there. Instead you descend to Sartori Organic Farm, a small vineyard operation that grows PIWI grapes, varieties bred to resist fungal disease without pesticides. A guide walks you through the rows overlooking the lake, then brings you inside for a tasting of their wines paired with a board of local cheeses, cold cuts from the valley, their own Garda Extra Virgin Olive Oil and olive pâté. The farm is not a commercial tasting room. The welcome is familiar and the pace is slow.

The tour includes the e-bike with helmet, lights and a backpack with padlock and emergency kit; a water bottle to refill along the way; and everything at the farm: the guided vineyard tour, the wine tasting, the food board, and a soft drink. A live guide leads the whole day in English, Italian or Romanian. The route is six to seven hours door to door, with the physical demand front-loaded in the climb. The farm stop is the reward where you sit.

What’s included

• E-bike with helmet, lights and emergency kit.
• water bottle.
• guided tour of the vineyard and winery at Sartori Farm.
• wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts.
• Garda Extra Virgin Olive Oil and olive pâté.
• soft drink.
• backpack with padlock.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Romanian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Le bici di Eric & Paul

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to climb without the burn. The e-bike motor lets you ride the Ponale Road's exposure and views without arriving at the farm exhausted. It suits a half-day or afternoon slot in a Lake Garda visit, and works best for riders comfortable on a narrow, exposed path with a guide who speaks your language.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Romanian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Ponale Road like to ride on an e-bike?

The Ponale Road is a narrow ledge cut into the cliff above Lake Garda, with views across the water for most of the climb to Valle di Ledro. The e-bike motor handles the elevation gain, so you can focus on the scenery and the exposure rather than the effort of climbing.

How difficult is this e-bike tour if I haven't ridden in years?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness because of the climb and the six to seven hour duration, even with the e-bike motor assisting. The e-bike removes the strain of the elevation, but you'll still be pedaling and balancing on a narrow road with exposure.

What happens at Sartori Organic Farm?

A guide takes you through the vineyard rows overlooking the lake, then brings you inside for a tasting of their organic wines paired with a board of local cheeses, cold cuts, their Garda Extra Virgin Olive Oil and olive pâté. The farm grows PIWI grapes, varieties that resist fungal disease without pesticides.

Is this tour suitable for someone with back or heart concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health because of the climbing and the duration. If you have either condition, a different activity would be safer.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The e-bike, helmet, lights, backpack with emergency kit and water bottle are all included, as is the guided vineyard tour, wine tasting, food board and a soft drink at the farm. Bring comfortable cycling clothes, sunscreen and a camera. The guide will have you covered for the rest.