Spring at Lake Garda: 25-27 April

Day 1 – Ancient road Valletta di S. Lucia – Castel Penede – Marmitte dei Giganti

Length: 7 km
Height difference: 300 m

After arriving and settling into the hotel in Nago, to oxygenate ourselves a little from the journey we will take a walk along the Valletta di S. Lucia, the ancient road that connected Nago to Torbole, for a first, close contact with the majestic Lake Garda. Crossing a small, silent valley and an ancient olive grove, we will walk along a path with one of the most beautiful views of the lake, a view that can reach as far as Sirmione on the opposite shore. We will pass under the Penede Castle of Nago, a medieval fortress now in ruins that once controlled the transit route between the Lagarina Valley and Lake Garda, to arrive on the shores of the lake and enjoy some relaxation. Finally we ascend to Nago along the path leading to the Marmitte dei Giganti, a fascinating place consisting of large glacial pits created by the erosion of stone. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 – Monte Brento – Panoramic Ridge Circuit – Ruins of S. Martino

Length: 15 km
Height difference: 700 m

On the second day we will explore Monte Brento and its ridges with a fascinating loop tour. It is a mountain that is still little known and appreciated despite the extraordinary panorama it offers from the summit over the whole of Lake Garda and the Brenta Dolomites. To reach the summit of Monte Brento at an altitude of 1545 m and its panoramic ridges, we will walk among pastures and dense forests of spruce and beech, and with a little luck we will have the extraordinary opportunity to spot roe deer, eagles and chamois. We will then have lunch at the Malga San Giovanni. On the way back, we will visit the archaeological area of San Martino: considered one of the oldest and most important fortified settlements in the Alps, it was set up by the Romans to stop the incursions of the ‘barbarians’. In fact, it is located on a rocky spur straddling the Upper Garda and the Giudicarie, and covers more than 15,000 square metres!

Day 3 – Lake Tenno – Canale – San Pietro Mountain Hut

Length: 12 km
Height difference: 600 m

Our day will begin with the discovery of a true natural beauty of Trentino, Lake Tenno. Situated at an altitude of 500 m and nestled in an untouched alpine landscape, it is a true oasis of peace, an enchanted place that, thanks to its turquoise and transparent waters, is also called the “Blue Lake”, and if the weather permits, we will even swim! We will then continue towards the medieval village of Canale, listed among the “most beautiful villages in Italy”, until we reach, through a magnificent forest, the San Pietro mountain hut, at 1000 m above sea level. Here we will have the opportunity to taste some delicious local dishes but above all, we will enjoy a superb view of Lake Garda. On the way back, to end on a high note, we will visit the Varone Waterfall where the water from Lake Tenno precipitates thunderously for 90 meters! Return to the cars and departure.

Registration for one-day trekking experiences with an Environmental Hiking Guide and booking for accommodation and meals take place via separate channels and at separate times. To participate in the event, you must register through the WeHike website.

Participation fee:

• € 145.00 to be paid to WeHike upon registration
• € 150.00 to be paid to the accommodation for the 2 overnight stays, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
• double room available at an extra charge of €35.00 per night

The fee includes:

• Professional English speaking Hiking Guide for the duration of the entire hiking trip (environmental hiking guide qualified in accordance with L.R. 42 of 23/03/2000 and subsequent amendments).
• 2-night stay in 3* hotel in Nago in double rooms with single beds.
• Half-board service with 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (excluding drinks).
• Parking space at the hotel
• Accident insurance

The fee does not include

• Travel costs to reach Nago and return (fuel and tolls) to be made by own car
• Tourist tax of € 2,00 per/day
• Lunches at the mountain huts
• Anything not specified under “The fee include”.

Registrants will receive all booking and travel details by email. The event has a limited number of participants.

Important

• Report any food intolerances at the time of booking
• Optional trip cancellation insurance available upon request

Cancellation policy

The following applies in case of cancellation:

• Cancellations made up to 61 days from the date of departure: penalty 0%.
• The cancellation of the reservation from 60 to 31 days from the date of departure: penalty of 30% of the booked services.
• The cancellation of the reservation from 30 to 15 days from the date of departure: penalty of 40% of the booked services.
• The cancellation of the reservation from 14 to 8 days from the date of departure: penalty of 70% of the booked services.
• The cancellation of the reservation within 7 days from the date of departure penalty of 100% of the booked services.

Read the Terms and Conditions for participation in the guided trekking trip.