Basic Climb Course Lake Garda
Basis in a comfortable mountain inn at 2,295 m
No other period is better than the early spring and late autumn to climb the lovely mountains of the Lago di Garda. Wonderful views from the peaks down to the Lago di Garda will please not only your eyes, but also your heart and soul. This area guarantees a lot of climbing-trips with variations in length and difficulty in the middle of a fantastic landscape combined with a southern flair. After climbing, your guide will lead you to one of the typical inns with specialities from Trento, where you can taste varied kinds of local wines!
HIGHLIGHTS: "vie ferrate" with fantastic views to the Lago di Garda (Lake Garda); Tours with a well-selected programme; Contrasts: Alpine and Mediterranean landscape; Climbing in the rays of sunshine
ITINERARY:
(subject to change without prior notice)
What an ideal climbing place!
Day 1: Arrival
We meet in Arco (3 km northwards from the Lake Garda) in our hotel at 6 PM. Over welcome drinks our guide will brief you the procedure of the week, check and distribute missing equipment.
Day 2: Basic course and "via ferrata"
At the training walls of Arco you will be taught special climbing and "vie ferrate" techniques (security, climbing, tying knots, roping down). Afterwards ascent over the "via ferrata" to Monte Colodri.
Days 3-7: "Vie ferrate"
The area of Lago di Garda and Arco offer a huge variety of "vie ferrate" which differ in difficulty and guarantee you sunny and steep climbing tours as well as fantastic impressions and views.
Only to mention some of them:
"F. Susatti" to the Cima Capi. Easy / intermediate - difference in altitude: 180 m / walking hours: approx. 5
"Castel Drena". Intermediate - difference in altitude: 500 m / walking hours: approx. 5
"Via dell'Amicizia" (steep ladders lead you above the Lago di Garda). Intermediate - difference in altitude: 650 m / walking hours: approx. 6-7
"Monte Albano". Difficult - difference in altitude: 450 m / walking hours: approx. 5
"R. Pisetta" at the Monte Dain. Steep climb above the Lake of Toblino. Very difficult - difference in altitude: 500 m / walking hours: 6-7
"Che Guevara" - a long tour to the impressive massif of Monte Casale. Intermediate - difference in altitude: 1,200 m / walking hours: 8
In the middle of the week there will also be a climbing course at the training walls of Arco.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast the tour is at its end.
Services included
- Mountain guide
- 7 Overnights including breakfast and dinner
- Hotel in Arco at the Lago di Garda. Double and single rooms with facilities
- Transfers from / to hotel
- Transfer from train station and airport
- 3-5 people each group
Services not included
- Beverages and lunches
- Cable cars and chairlifts
Optional Services
- Supplement for single room per day: 35.00 EUR
- "Vie ferrate" equipment for hire
Hints
- Changes of the program are left up to the mountain-walking leader.
- For dinner nearby local restaurants (osteria) will be chosen to taste typical food of Trento and Italian cuisine.
- A prepayment of 200.00 EUR has to be paid directly after reconfirmation. Final payment becomes due 30 days before starting date of the tour.
RATING
minimum: 3
maximum: 5
DATES
Duration: 8 Days
Our programme is currently under review. We ask for your patience ... 
