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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
 
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Arboreto di Arco
open
closed
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Capanna Santa Barbara
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Porta Stranfora
Ponale mountain bike - Lake Garda
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
La strada del Ponale
Temporary closed
aria.poi_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda
Il porticciolo di Torbole
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Parco Fluviale della Sarca
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Rione Stranforio
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Porto San Nicolò
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Eremo San Giacomo
Temporary closed
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?
 
Sentiero Busatte - Tempesta | © Archivio APT Garda Dolomiti - A. Galvagni , Garda Trentino
Easy
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Sentiero Busatte Tempesta
Distance 7,9 km
Duration 2 h 40 min
Altitude difference (+) 305 m
Altitude difference (-) 295 m
Status
open
The mountain hut Rifugio San Pietro | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino (ph. Promovideo), North Lake Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek Medium Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Rifugio San Pietro
Distance 17,2 km
Duration 7 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.356 m
Altitude difference (-) 489 m
Status
open
Cima Al Bal | © Fabrizio Novali, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Ledro, Riva del Garda
Cima Bal and Cima Nara
Distance 14,2 km
Duration 8 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.195 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.195 m
Status
open
© Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Bocca Trat - Cima Parì
Distance 9,7 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 580 m
Altitude difference (-) 580 m
Status
open
Bunker from WWII - Dos Tenim (Nago - Torbole) | © Staff Outdoor GardaTrentino MM, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco, Riva del Garda
The "Blue Line" of Garda Trentino
Distance 15,2 km
Duration 5 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 291 m
Altitude difference (-) 293 m
Status
open
Lake Ledro from Dromaè | © Alice Russolo, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Dromaé - Cima d'Oro
Distance 11,5 km
Duration 6 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.128 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.128 m
Status
partially open
Punta Larici | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Punta Larici
Distance 8,6 km
Duration 4 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 640 m
Altitude difference (-) 637 m
Status
partially open
The view from Punta Larici | © M. Giacomello, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Loop around Pregasina: Punta Larici and Malga Palaer
Distance 6,5 km
Duration 3 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 478 m
Altitude difference (-) 477 m
Status
partially open
Trekking Cima Nara | © VisitTrentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Trekking to Cima Bal and Cima Nara
Distance 10,2 km
Duration 4 h 55 min
Altitude difference (+) 915 m
Altitude difference (-) 900 m
Status
partially open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
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Bike Festival - Gravel Ride

Gravel tour from Lake Garda through the Sarca and Comano valleys

Ticket from 65,00 €
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5.0
Excellent
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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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Open Day Garda Trentino
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5.0
Excellent
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Guided tour of the farm and cheese tasting (adults)

Discover Agrisalus: animals, farm values and the true taste of the territory.

Ticket from 30,00 €
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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 €
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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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aria.rating_prefix:
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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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 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Sport
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
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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