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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!
Garda Guest Card
Bus&GO
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A few more ideas for your visit
 
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Casinò Municipale
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aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Bastione scenic lift
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closed
aria.poi_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda
Il porticciolo di Torbole
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aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
La Torre Apponale
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closed
aria.poi_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda
Strada di Santa Lucia
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Vecchia Stazione
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Bastione
always open
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Monte Brione Nature Reserve
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Parco Fluviale della Sarca
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 of Malga Grassi | © Alessandro de Guelmi, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - TopLoop 2: descent to Lake Tenno (Alternative route)
Distance 12,3 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 590 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.215 m
Status
open
© Massimo Novali, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Ledro Alps Trek Alpiedi - Leg 3: from Bivacco Arcioni to Rifugio Pernici
Distance 11,1 km
Duration 5 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.156 m
Altitude difference (-) 372 m
Status
open
The view from the Bastione | © Patrizia N. Matteotti (Archivio Garda Trentino) , Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Bastione and Santa Barbara, the lords of Riva del Garda
Distance 2,8 km
Duration 1 h 45 min
Altitude difference (+) 590 m
Altitude difference (-) 60 m
Status
open
At the top of Monte Stivo | © Archivio Garda Trentino (Ph. Jennifer Doohan), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Val di Gresta, Arco
From Malga Campo to Monte Stivo
Distance 8,4 km
Duration 4 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 690 m
Altitude difference (-) 690 m
Status
open
The Ponale Road | © Staff Outdoor Garda Trentino AC, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Ponale Path (from Ledro)
Distance 10,5 km
Duration 4 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 785 m
Altitude difference (-) 785 m
Status
open
The castle of Arco and the Olivaia (olive grove) | © Archivio Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco
Rilke Promenade
Distance 7,1 km
Duration 2 h 15 min
Altitude difference (+) 221 m
Altitude difference (-) 221 m
Status
open
Open-air gallery near Drena | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Marco Giacomello), Garda Trentino
Easy
Dro & Drena, Arco
Open Air Gallery: art in the open air in Drena
Distance 0,8 km
Duration 21 min
Altitude difference (+) 54 m
Altitude difference (-) 53 m
Status
open
The forts of Monte Brione | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda, Arco
The forts of Monte Brione
Distance 6,1 km
Duration 3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 375 m
Altitude difference (-) 375 m
Status
open
Flower meadows | © Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Monte Tomeabrù
Distance 9,7 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 455 m
Altitude difference (-) 461 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
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4.9
Excellent
  • aria.logo Bike festival Riva
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.price_from_prefix 108,00
Guest Card Special
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Lido Cooking Class: Master of Ravioli

Private cooking lesson with lakeside lunch and the Chef of Lido Palace.

Ticket from 120,00 €
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4.9
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Gourmet Aperitif with Local Wines and Flavours

Three wines, three gourmet bites: a tasting journey through Garda Trentino flavours

Ticket from 35,00 €
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4.9
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE

Guided tour and tasting at Impavida craft brewery in Arco.

Ticket from 19,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Behind Every Trail

Guided MTB tour exploring trails and ITRS signage

Ticket from 45,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Sport
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.price_from_prefix 67,50
Guest Card Special
aria.experience_location_prefix Varignano
Just Like a Beekeeper

Step into (quite literally!) the role of a beekeeper and uncover the secrets of the bee world.

Ticket from 75,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
Between Mill and Cellar: the Flavours of Madonna delle Vittorie

Guided tour of the oil mill and winery with tasting of selected oils and wines

Ticket from 20,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.rating_prefix:
4.7
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Comai Wine Experience - Vineyard, Cellar and Tasting
Ticket from 29,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine