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Lake Garda, Italy

Best season: April–June, September–November Visa: Schengen ✈ VRN · 60 min

Lake Garda is a rare combination: Alpine peaks rise straight out of the water while the lakeside course stays flat and fast. The finish has moved to the Porta Orientale gardens by the La Rocca fortress, and in the evening PalaFiere hosts the NovemBeer party — already a tradition for everyone who made it to the line.

Where to eat

PalaFiere, NovemBeer
finish area, race-day evening · included
Villa Giara / Madonna delle Vittorie (Arco)
regional cuisine — local options rather than an official tradition · €€

What to see

Walking
Apponale Tower and Piazza III Novembrethe historic centre of Riva
La Rocca fortressnext to the finish area
30 minutes
Torbolea windsurfers’ town
Lake Tennoturquoise water
2 hours
Veronathe nearest big city and airport
The DolomitesVal di Fassa and Val di Fiemme

Tips

There is no official pre-race pasta party — worth factoring in when planning your dinner the night before. Bibs can be collected on Friday and Saturday, and early on Sunday morning before the start.