Travel with your dog: During your stay Arco you’re spoiled for choice. On this page we've put together suggestions for numerous dog-friendly excursions, leisure activities, restaurants and accommodation as well as a couple of other insider tips for dog owners:
Maps and trails
Dog-friendly hiking in Arco
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Walk in the Bosco Caproni of Arco to the Vastè trenches
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.7 km
2:00 h
202 m
201 m
An easy hike in Arco in the Caproni forest with many historical and naturalistic sights - ideal for a few hours of walking in nature.
Hiking Trail
· Trento, Monte Bondone e Altopiano di Pinè
Cornetto - Stivo traverse
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
19.9 km
8:35 h
1,400 m
1,751 m
Departure from the Viote parking lot, with an initial climb towards Cornetto del Bondone / Monte Cornetto. From here the route continues along a long and scenic ridge, passing through Campo Fiorito, La Becca, Carbonil, Rocchetta, Palon, Cima Alta and the Bassa / Madonnina area.
After this ridge section, the final ascent to the cross of Monte Stivo is tackled, the main point of the tour. From there begins the final descent to Santa Barbara di Ronzo-Chienis, up to the Bar Mountain K2 parking lot.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Cima Baone near Arco | Relaxed family hike in rainy weather |T3-
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
8.5 km
3:10 h
450 m
450 m
In this video, I take you on a relaxed family hike above Arco at Lake Garda. More precisely, despite not-so-good weather, we head to the 480 meter high Cima Baone. On this day, we took the normal route, but there are also more demanding trails and climbing routes to the beautiful panoramic summit.
Long Distance Hiking
· Rovereto, Vallagarina, Altopiano di Brentonico
The San Rocco Path
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
67.4 km
23:25 h
3,157 m
3,156 m
A journey made of people and encounters, where history, culture, and nature intertwine along ancient paths and small welcoming inhabited centers.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Stivo-Bondone (TN) Crossing
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
20.7 km
8:45 h
1,917 m
1,589 m
A classic—one of the most scenic crossings in Trentino.
Breathtaking views of Trentino’s major mountain ranges and beyond.
In this version, the route starts in Santa Barbara in the Val di Gresta and ends at Le Viote on Mount Bondone.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
To Monte Brione
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.3 km
2:02 h
292 m
292 m
A beautiful hike to the lookout mountain between Riva and Torbole
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Dreamlike: Circular hike Rifugio San Pietro
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
17.4 km
6:40 h
1,093 m
1,093 m
Varied circular hike from the village of Vigne via Tenno and Canale to Rifugio San Pietro – with panoramic views of Lake Garda & Monte Baldo.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Monte Stivo from Malga Campo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
3:50 h
690 m
690 m
The summit of Monte Stivo, passing by the “Prospero Marchetti” Refuge, in its shortest, easiest, and most suitable variant for everyone.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Monte Brione
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.5 km
2:40 h
366 m
365 m
Today I want to take you on a family hike at Lake Garda. We are heading to the youngest and lowest mountain in Trentino, Monte Brione (365 m). This route is not particularly challenging and can be managed by almost anyone. Additionally, the route can be shortened or extended accordingly.
Winter Hiking
· Garda Trentino
2026 Lomaso, Lundo to San Giovanni al Monte Feb. 28, 2026
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.6 km
5:05 h
638 m
662 m
Short but intense winter hike on the Lomaso to overlook upper Garda, towards Arco and the Valle dei Laghi

