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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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Bus&GO
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A few more ideas for your visit
 
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Chiesa di Sant’ Apollinare
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Eremo di San Paolo
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Galleria Civica Segantini
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Chiesa di San Rocco
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Il porto vecchio di Riva del Garda
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Forte Batteria di Mezzo
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Casinò Municipale
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Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta
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Reptiland
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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?
 
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
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Dosso Alto | © A. Pizzato - montagnadiviaggi.it, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Surroundings, Torbole sul Garda - Nago
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
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On the top of Monte Brento | © Archivio Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco, Comano, Dro & Drena
The summit of Monte Brento
Distance 11,1 km
Duration 4 h 31 min
Altitude difference (+) 470 m
Altitude difference (-) 467 m
Status
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Cross below Pichea | © Daniele Mosna, Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Galleria Riccabona
Distance 2,2 km
Duration 1 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 223 m
Altitude difference (-) 7 m
Status
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Let's go! Along the river Sarca | © Archivio Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco, Riva del Garda
GardaTrek - Low Loop 2: from Arco to Riva del Garda
Distance 19,2 km
Duration 7 h 10 min
Altitude difference (+) 543 m
Altitude difference (-) 569 m
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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
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Monte Stivo - Visitrovereto | © ApT Rovereto Vallagarina Monte Baldo - Prodotto Outdoor, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco, Val di Gresta
Ascent to Monte Stivo
Distance 14,5 km
Duration 6 h 21 min
Altitude difference (+) 890 m
Altitude difference (-) 892 m
Status
open
The village Campi | © Archivio Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda
The Old Pinza Road
Distance 10,5 km
Duration 4 h 32 min
Altitude difference (+) 8 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.512 m
Status
open
Ponale | © Archivio APT Garda Dolomiti - Watchsome, Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Ponale Path (from Riva del Garda)
Distance 6,4 km
Duration 3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 736 m
Altitude difference (-) 272 m
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Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
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Discover Wingfoil!
Ticket from 99,00 €
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Comai Wine Experience - Vineyard, Cellar and Tasting
Ticket from 29,00 €
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Guest Card Special
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Breakfast and tour of the farm
Ticket from 25,00 €
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Gourmet Aperitif with Local Wines and Flavours
Ticket from 25,00 €
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Discover Windsurfing!
Ticket from 72,00 €
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IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE
Ticket from 19,00 €
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Pom’s Creative Workshop: Christmas Decorations
Ticket from 4,00 €
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Lido Cooking Class: Master of Ravioli
Ticket from 120,00 €
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Pom’s Creative Workshop: Snow in Motion
Ticket from 4,00 €
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