The route departs from the Riva del Garda information office in Largo Medaglie d'Oro. From here, follow the signs for Limone sul Garda, taking the Gardesana Occidentale, the very panoramic road that runs along the western shore of Lake Garda. In the summer, this road is very busy so remember to ride in single file, being careful of the vehicles that catch you up. 

There are many tunnels, in which wearing a high-vis jacket (or braces) and front and rear lights are compulsory to ensure better visibility.

Pedalling carefully, we arrive in Limone sul Garda, a stunning lakeside town. About 4 kilometres after Limone, on the right, there is a crossroads where the Strada della Forra begins. And this is also where the ascent that leads into the town of Tremosine and its areas begins. We pass through a small tunnel, then ride up the side of the mountain, before tackling a bend on the right, in a tunnel with openings that allow the light to flood in. Another 200 metres further on and we encounter another tunnel, this time longer and much darker. Before it starts, the old, abandoned road can be found on the right, and we turn onto it. Along this route we are treated to a truly unique, breathtaking panorama of Benaco below.

We return on the Provinciale 38, in a very beautiful, striking setting: here, the sight of the tiny space between the two walls of the gorge makes the hair on the back of our necks stand up. In Pieve di Tremosine, at the roundabout, we turn right and continue climbing, following the road signs for Vesio. After Vesio, we run into the small district of Fucine, where a beautiful, fun-to-ride descent begins, to be completed with care. We pass through a number of characteristic villages, such as Voltino, Ustecchio and Bassanega. Riding down through the olive groves, we again reach Limone sul Garda.

We take the SS45bis again, to return to Riva del Garda.