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A day without a car
Garda Trentino

Discovering Alto Garda

The beauty of a lakeside view

The day begins in Riva del Garda, with a pleasant stroll through the centre. You can visit the MAG - Museo Alto Garda in the town’s fort, climb up the Torre Apponale or take the panoramic lift to the Bastione: either way, you can feast your eyes on the panorama of Garda at your feet.

Then hop on the boat and sail to Torbole sul Garda. The small town is popular with windsurfers from all over Europe, because here the wind is truly at home.

After the stop, you can take the bus and head towards Arco: this takes about 15 minutes.  With a pleasant walk among the olive trees (about 20 minutes) you reach the castle that towers over the town from above. Its ruins are really impressive and conceal frescoes depicting court life in the 14th century. 

If you have time for one last stop, it is easy to get to the Varone waterfall, one of the most popular (and most spectacular) attractions of Garda Trentino, by bus (or with the Bus&Go service).

Like our route and wonder if you could also do it by bike?  Take to the saddle because the answer is yes. Riva del Garda, Torbole and Arco are connected by cycle paths and minor roads on which you can pedal carefree.

Did you know that...?
With the Garda Guest Card all public transport (including Bus&Go) and many attractions of Garda Trentino are free!
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A few more ideas for your visit
 
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Chiesetta di Santa Barbara
always open
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Parco Fluviale della Sarca
aria.poi_location_prefix Loc. Caneve
Chiesa di San Rocco
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closed
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aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
La Torre Apponale
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closed
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Porta Stranfora
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Arboreto di Arco
open
closed
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Palazzo Martini
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closed
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aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Castello di Arco
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closed
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Il porticciolo di Torbole
BIKE
Using your bike to get around? Cycle paths and back roads are the best way to move around. And when tiredness sets in, you can always take a bus back to base.
CYCLE PATHS
TRANSPORT & BIKe
bike rental
CYCLE PATHS
TRANSPORT & BIKe
bike rental
Love walking and fancy trying one of the many paths through Alto Garda?
 
View from Punta Larici | © Garda Trentino Trail , Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Ledro, Riva del Garda
Ponale - Larici - Rocchetta
Distance 21,8 km
Duration 5 h 40 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.384 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.384 m
Status
open
View from the Bastione: Riva del Garda | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco, Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - Low Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Arco
Distance 13,9 km
Duration 5 h 55 min
Altitude difference (+) 596 m
Altitude difference (-) 588 m
Status
open
Monte Biaina | © visit trentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco
Monte Biaina
Distance 7,3 km
Duration 3 h 35 min
Altitude difference (+) 627 m
Altitude difference (-) 627 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino Trail 2018 - la Ponale | © Galvagni Foto - Archivio Garda Trentino Trail, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Tenno, Arco, Riva del Garda, Ledro
Garda Trentino Trail
Distance 69,3 km
Duration 16 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 4.519 m
Altitude difference (-) 4.529 m
Status
open
Chiesetta S. Maria Maddalena | © Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Bastione - S. Maria Maddalena - Foci San Giacomo
Distance 4,3 km
Duration 1 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 215 m
Altitude difference (-) 219 m
Status
open
Dosso Alto | © A. Pizzato - montagnadiviaggi.it, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Val di Gresta, Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Surroundings
Great War: Doss Casina and Dosso Alto
Distance 7,2 km
Duration 3 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 448 m
Altitude difference (-) 452 m
Status
partially open
Lake Tenno | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - Top Loop 2: descent to Lake Tenno
Distance 11,6 km
Duration 5 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 678 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.305 m
Status
closed
© Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Comano, Tenno, Riva del Garda, Ledro
Giro delle cime - Half tour
Distance 17,5 km
Duration 8 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.200 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.200 m
Status
open
The trail "del Berghem" | © B. Angelini, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Along the equipped trail "del Berghem" to San Martino and Malga Grassi
Distance 17,3 km
Duration 6 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.111 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.110 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
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5.0
Excellent
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“Little cheesemakers” experience

Cheese-making workshop for kids with a tasty farm snack included.

Ticket from 5,00 €
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Guest Card Special
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SMART MOVE – Inclusive Tour Sarca Valley and Valle dei Laghi (Long Route)

Accessible cycling experience between Sarca Valley and Valle dei Laghi

Ticket from 65,00 €
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Guest Card Special
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4.8
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Mondo Ponale

Guided tour of the Ponale Fort

Ticket from 40,00 €
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FSA Bike Festival - Sunset Ride

Guided late-afternoon ride from Riva del Garda to Laghel via Baone and Padaro

Ticket from 45,00 €
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aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Bike Festival - Sunrise Ride

Guided sunrise ride on the Strada del Ponale to Pregasina

Ticket from 45,00 €
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aria.rating_prefix:
4.7
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Gourmet aperitivo on board a sail boat

Sunset sailing with gourmet aperitif.

Ticket from 90,00 €
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aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Bike Festival - Gravel Ride

Gravel tour from Lake Garda through the Sarca and Comano valleys

Ticket from 65,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Sport
aria.rating_prefix:
4.9
Excellent
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aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
MTB School: Ride Like a Pro!

MTB skills training at the MTB SKILL PARK BUSATTE

Ticket from 45,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Sport
aria.rating_prefix:
5.0
Excellent
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aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
eMTB Guided Tour – Mega Marocche

eMTB tour through the Marocche, Lake Cavedine and the Sarca cycle path

Ticket from 65,00 €
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