Valtenesi Cycle Path

I would not recommend taking this path with a race bike. The concrete hasn't been maintained in a while, and is in very bad condition at multiple places. Lots of potholes, debries and loose grit are found here.
I was unfortunate enough to crash rather badly in one of the corners because of this, so I hope this tip can prevent anyone else from having the same bad experience.
Especially when travelling from north to south, I would recommend taking the slightly bigger roads a bit more to the east.

A stunning bike path halfway up the hillside, always immersed in woods or olive groves, almost entirely paved except for a few potholed sections. A cycling marvel for gravel or mountain bikes, though. Not for racing bikes!

From Lonato to Salò the Valtenesi cycle path allows you to enjoy cycling amidst the greenery. Even if a good part of the route is on mixed roads, traffic is almost zero even if you pay attention to the possible vehicles, mostly agricultural vehicles, circulating in the area.