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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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Parco Fluviale della Sarca
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aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Convento dell'Inviolata
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closed
aria.poi_category_prefix culture
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Sito archeologico di Monte San Martino
always open
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Vela Garda Trentino
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Lago di Garda
aria.poi_category_prefix nature
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Spiaggia degli Olivi
aria.poi_category_prefix culture
  • aria.logo Garda Guest Card
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Galleria Civica Segantini
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closed
aria.poi_category_prefix museum
aria.poi_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Casa del Dazio
aria.poi_category_prefix culture
aria.poi_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Il porticciolo di Torbole
aria.poi_category_prefix culture
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Palazzo Marchetti o di San Pietro
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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?
 
© 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
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
On 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
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
© Fabrizio Novali, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Ledro Sky - Senter de le greste
Distance 18,7 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.650 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.650 m
Status
open
On the trail around Cima Giochello | © G.P. Calzà ©APT Garda Trentino , Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Garda Trek - Top Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Rifugio Pernici
Distance 13,7 km
Duration 7 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.822 m
Altitude difference (-) 317 m
Status
open
Cima Giochello | © Garda Trentino Trail , Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda
Vertical Crazidei
Distance 11,7 km
Duration 3 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.501 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.501 m
Status
closed
Monte Corno | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Tommaso Prugnola), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco, Surroundings
WWI: Monte Corno
Distance 6,9 km
Duration 3 h 10 min
Altitude difference (+) 560 m
Altitude difference (-) 560 m
Status
open
To Tenno | © Garda Trentino Trail , Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda, Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Tenno, Arco
Garda Trentino Xmas Trail
Distance 30,7 km
Duration 6 h 25 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.311 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.313 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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Gourmet Aperitif with Local Wines and Flavours
Ticket from 25,00 €
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aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
Between lake and olive groves
Ticket from 20,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.price_from_prefix 21,60
Guest Card Special
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Breakfast @ Luise
Ticket from 24,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.rating_prefix:
4.6
Excellent
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Santa's House
Ticket from 8,00 €
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aria.price_from_prefix 31,50
Guest Card Special
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5.0
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Yoga & Vegan Breakfast
Ticket from 35,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Wellbeing
aria.experience_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda - Nago
MTB Skill Park Busatte - Get your skills
Ticket from 80,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Sport
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
Crag Calling
Ticket from 75,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Sport
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
Climbing with the Champ
Ticket from 75,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Sport
aria.price_from_prefix 18,00
Guest Card Special
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
THE ITALIAN RITUAL
Ticket from 20,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine