"Valeggio sul Mincio & Borghetto" Valeggio sul Mincio by rubbersoul75

Valeggio sul Mincio Travel Guide: 575 reviews and 1,753 photos

A Jewel on and above the Mincio river

The Mincio river runs from Lake Garda, at Peschiera Del Garda, south to Mantova. Shortly after Mantova the river empties into the Po River.

About 10 miles/ 18 KM south of Lake Garda on this river you'll find Valeggio and it's imposing Castle looming above the river, while the even more picturesque Borghetto is situated right on the River.

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to get there

feeding the fish

A great way to reach the town is via Bicycle, as there is a wonderful well cared for bike path along the river from Lake Garda to Mantova. We rode from Peschiera to Valeggio/Borghetto - it is a great level ride along the river with cornfields, vineyards, and some fruit farms.

The best Tortellini in all of Italy...

mangia Tortellini

That is what a few of our Italian friends told us. We had to try for ourselves... no complaints

Most of our time was spent in Borghetto, a very small but perfect little village situated above and on either side of the river.

Last visit to Valeggio sul Mincio: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Jun 15, 2006
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Reviews (4)

Bike from Lago DI Garda Off The Beaten Path (1)

One of the best biking paths we've encountered in Italy lies along the Mincio river, between Peschiera at Lake Garda,... more travel advice

Eat Tortellini Things to Do (2)

This is the food that Valeggio is famous for. What we tasted was great, though we haven’t had Tortollini everywhere in... more travel advice

view from our cafe - Valeggio sul Mincio

Around Borghetto Things to Do (2)

There's not a whole lot to do in the Borghetto area. Just walk the streets of this unique village. Situated above the... more travel advice

Good eats in Borghetto Restaurants (1)

After talking a bit with the folks running this Osteria, they told us that all their pastas were made on site. And when... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jun 15, 2006

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deecat Dec 19, 2006 at 7:44 PM

Another "gem" in your arsenal of Italian gems! I identify with your passion for Italy. You do such great work with enthusiasm, love, and hard work. Thanks!
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Maurizioago Nov 25, 2006 at 6:06 AM

Valeggio sul Mincio ha ospitato il primo VT meeting europeo. Ciao!
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MM212 Jun 22, 2006 at 10:03 AM

The tortellini look delicious!