For this section you can choose between the lower Valtenesi that is closer to the shore and the higher Valtenesi, which has a couple slopes along the moraine hills.

If you take the latter, a snack break at the lakes of Sovenigo is a must. Once there, at the top of a hill you can see the remains of a medieval castle in Padenghe. The view of the lake from the fortification is unforgettable. The road at Desenzano del Garda will take you away from the lake and into the places where the battles of the Italian Unification period took place: San Martino della Battaglia and the Unification Memorial are essential for whoever is interested in the history of our country. The town of Monzambano will introduce you to your next travel companion for the rest of the way: the Mincio river.
Desenzano del Garda can be reached directly from Brescia as well.
If you choose to take a detour towards Sirmione or Peschiera del Garda, go with the bike lane along the Mincio in order to go to Monzambano anyway.

Route details
Roadbed: 60% asphalt, 40% dirt road
Total elevation: 180 m
Difficulty level: for everybody