Day 02

We take the footpath to Varone, where a somewhat challenging trail begins, but which leads us through olive groves to Tenno Castle. We stop at the medieval village of Frapporta and enjoy the view from Grom over Riva and the upper part of Lake Garda. We visit the medieval village of Canale di Tenno, recently included among the most beautiful villages in Italy. A beautiful scenic trail takes us to Lake Tenno, where we will be captivated by the incredible colours of the water reflecting the Alps. A bus will take us to the Varone Waterfall, a magical and exciting place. We return to Riva del Garda by bus. Free afternoon, we meet up for dinner!

Route info: 10 km – 5 hours of walking, including breaks Elevation gain: 550+

SECONDO GIORNO
Prendiamo la strada pedonale per Varone, dove inizia un sentiero un po’ impegnativo ma che tra gli ulivi ci porta al castello di Tenno. Tappa al borgo medievale di Frapporta e ci godiamo il panorama da Grom su Riva e sulla parte superiore del Lago di Garda. Visita al Borgo medievale di Canale di Tenno, da poco inserito tra i Borghi più belli d’Italia. Su un bel sentiero panoramico giungiamo al lago di Tenno dove saremo rapiti dagli incredibili colori delle acque che riflettono le Alpi. Un bus di linea ci porterà alla Cascata del Varone, un luogo magico e emozionante. Rientriamo a Riva del Garda con il bus di linea. Pomeriggio libero, ci ritroviamo per cena!

Day 03
We start a new day with a scenic walk along the lakefront of Riva del Garda towards Torbole, a charming village overlooking the lake. Here we will visit the historic centre and pass by the famous house that once hosted Goethe. From Torbole, we take a scenic path towards the Busatte Park.
A quick stop at the bar and then we’re off: the real show begins with the hike along the Busatte-Tempesta Trail, one of the most beautiful scenic routes on Lake Garda. The trail runs along a balcony overlooking the lake and takes us through woods, panoramic views and the famous 400 suspended iron steps attached to the rock, up to the village of Tempesta. From here, the bus will take us back to the hotel in 10 minutes. In the afternoon, for those who want to continue exploring, the guide suggests a ferry trip on Lake Garda to the charming village of Limone sul Garda, famous for its cycle and footpath suspended above the lake. An experience not to be missed before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Route info: 11 km – 4 hours of walking, including breaks Elevation gain +/-: D+ 400
Afternoon 7 km without elevation gain.

TERZO GIORNO

Day 04
Today we’re cycling! When booking, you can choose between renting a standard bike or an e-bike. We set off for Lake Toblino. The route is almost entirely on cycle paths, making it completely safe: we are on the Sarca River cycle path. Along the way, we will pass through the historic centre of Arco with its castle overlooking the valley, the Fies power station, a site of industrial archaeology that has been given a new lease of life thanks to contemporary art, and the lunar landscape of the Marocche di Dro, the largest landslide in the entire Alpine arc. Once we arrive at Lake Toblino, we will stop at the castle café. Before returning, a stop for a glass of local wine is a must at the Bike & Wine Bar in Dro, surrounded by vineyards. An easy return journey on a slight downhill slope and we are back in Riva!

Route info: 57.00 km – 7 hours of cycling, including breaks Elevation gain +/-: D+ 400

GIORNO GIORNO

Day 05
Heading for Lake Ledro! We walk along a stretch of the Ponale Road, reopened in 2004 for pedestrians and cyclists only, then take the old path that connected Lake Garda to the Ledro Valley. Halfway along the route, we stop for lunch in Prè di Ledro, a village famous for the fact that the sun does not shine here for 86 days (from 11 November to 5 February) every year. After passing the villages of Ledro and Molina di Ledro, we reach Lake Ledro, an alpine lake 650 metres above sea level with incredible colours and famous for its pile dwellings. Here, before taking the bus back to Riva del Garda, there is time for an aperitif by the lake and, if we wish, a visit to the Pile Dwelling Museum.

Route info: Distance: 10.00 km – 5 hours of walking, including breaks Elevation gain/loss: D+ 600

QUINTO GIORNO
Direzione Lago di Ledro! Camminiamo su un tratto sulla Strada del Ponale, riaperta nel 2004 solamente per pedoni e bike, poi prendiamo il vecchio sentiero che collegava il Lago di Garda alla Valle di Ledro. A metà percorso, pausa pranzo a Prè di Ledro, borgo famoso perché qui per 86 giorni (dall’11 novembre al 5 febbraio) ogni anno non si vede il sole. Passati i borghi di Ledro e Molina di Ledro, giungiamo al Lago di Ledro, lago alpino a 650 metri sul livello del mare con dei colori incredibili e famoso per le sue palafitte. Qui prima di prendere il bus di linea per il rientro a Riva del Garda, c’è il tempo per un aperitivo in riva al lago e, se ci va, per visitare il Museo delle palafitte.

Day 06
Departure by bus to Pregasina. We head along an easy forest road to Punta Larici, at 907 metres above sea level. We are at the most breathtaking viewpoint on Lake Garda: from here, you can see Italy’s largest lake in all its 52 km of length! On the long descent back to Riva del Garda, passing through the village of Pregasina, a stop at the Panorama restaurant and hotel is a must to sample its generous home-style dishes. After refreshments and passing the tall Regina Mundi statue, we enter the Ponale Trail. Arriving in Riva del Garda in the mid-afternoon, an aperitif with friends to say goodbye is a must. See you on our next holiday!

Route info: 15.00 km – 7 hours of walking including breaks Elevation gain/loss: 550 m and 850 m

SESTO GIORNO