E-bike night tour Lake Garda: Riva del Garda to Punta Larici

Ride the Ponale ledge under the moon to a viewpoint where Lake Garda fills the night sky.

A five-hour guided e-bike night tour from Riva del Garda climbs the Ponale path to Punta Larici, a high scenic overlook of Lake Garda. You ride on an e-bike with headlamps and moonlight, meeting at sunset and returning after dark; the route follows a rock ledge above turquoise water with views across the northern lake to Malcesine and Sirmione. A live guide leads the group in English, Italian or Romanian, and the tour includes the e-bike, helmet, lights, water and a soda.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night e-bike tour to Punta Larici

• Meet in Riva del Garda at sunset
• Start climb along scenic Ponale path
• Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Garda
• Stop at Punta Larici viewpoint
• Admire Lake Garda under stars
• Take photos and enjoy silence
• Return to Riva del Garda by headlamp

The Experience

Five hours takes you from Riva del Garda at sunset up the Ponale path, a panoramic rock ledge that has been closed to cars for over a century and reserved for hikers and bikers. The climb is easy and scenic, winding through wild rosemary and holm oaks while the Ora del Garda wind accompanies you upward. Your e-bike handles the grade, and headlamps plus moonlight illuminate the way as the sky darkens.

Punta Larici sits high enough that Lake Garda spreads below you under stars — the northern tip with Riva del Garda and Torbole visible across the water, then Malcesine and the distant Sirmione peninsula. The group stops here to take in the silence and the view, far enough from city lights that the sky opens up. This is where the photos happen, and where the moment holds.

The descent back to Riva del Garda follows the same path, lit by your headlamps and the moon. You'll have ridden a route that every serious biker in the region considers an initiation — the exposure is real, the views are constant, and the night changes how the landscape reads. The tour includes the e-bike, helmet, backpack with padlock and emergency kit, lights, water bottle and a soda.

What’s included

• E-bike with lights and headlamp.
• helmet and safety backpack with emergency kit.
• water bottle and soda.
• live guide in English, Italian or Romanian.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Le bici di Eric & Paul

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour on an e-bike, so you follow the group's pace and the guide's route rather than setting your own. Choose it if you want the Ponale path at night — the exposure and the stars — without navigating the ledge yourself or managing the descent in the dark, and if you're comfortable with five hours of riding and a moderate climb on an electric bike.

Top questions

What is the Ponale path and why do bikers ride it at night?

The Ponale is a rock ledge road built in 1851 that runs along Lake Garda's edge, closed to cars since the early 1900s and now reserved for hikers and bikers. At night, the moonlit exposure — the sheer drop above turquoise water — and the stars overhead make it a singular route; by day it is iconic for the same reason, but the night version removes the crowds and the heat.

How difficult is the climb from Riva del Garda to Punta Larici?

The climb is described as easy and scenic, and you ride an e-bike, which handles the grade. The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.

What will I see from Punta Larici?

Punta Larici overlooks Lake Garda from the north, with views across to Riva del Garda, Torbole, Monte Brione, Malcesine and the Sirmione peninsula. At night under stars and moonlight, the lake sparkles below you, and the distance from city lights means the sky is dark enough for clear stargazing and photography.

When does the tour start and end?

The group meets in Riva del Garda at sunset, when the sky colors blend with the lake. The five-hour tour includes the climb, the stop at Punta Larici and the descent back to Riva del Garda after dark, lit by headlamps and moonlight.

What equipment and safety gear are provided?

The tour includes an e-bike, helmet, backpack with padlock and emergency kit, headlamps, water bottle and a soda. You'll need to be at least 18 years old and have a valid level of fitness for the ride.