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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountaineering routes at Lake Garda
Mountain Hike
· Garda Mountains
4-Day, 3-Lake Hike on Lake Garda: Day 3 Rifugio Nino Pernici – Monte Tofino – Lake Tenno – Rifugio San Pietro
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
22.8 km
8:00 h
1,340 m
1,990 m
From the long mountain ridge to the turquoise-blue Lake TennoThe highlight of the 4-day tour leads from Rifugio Nino Pernici up to the scenic ridge of the Ledro Alps. Passing the Corno di Pichea and Monte Tofino, the route follows a mountain trail—partly exposed and briefly secured—as it crosses the 2,000-meter mark. This is followed by a long descent to the turquoise-blue Lake Tenno, before the final climb of about 400 meters in elevation to Rifugio San Pietro.
Mountain Hike
· Garda Mountains
4-Day, 3-Lakes Tour on Lake Garda: Day 2 Lake Ledro – Cima Pari – Rifugio Nino Pernici
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Open
12.7 km
5:30 h
1,385 m
440 m
The Scenic Mountains of Lake Garda On the second day of our four-day hike, we set out from Lake Ledro and make our way through the tranquil Val di Dromaè up into the Ledro Alps. Above Malga Dromaè, the most spectacular section of the stage begins: via the scenic ridge featuring Cima Sclapa and Cima Parì, we reach the Rifugio Nino Pernici.
Mountain Hike
· Garda Mountains
4-Day, 3-Lake Tour on Lake Garda: Day 1 Riva del Garda – Lake Ledro
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
10.7 km
3:30 h
800 m
200 m
Up the Old Trails to Lake TennoFrom Riva del Garda, the Ponaleweg trail climbs steeply into the mountains above Lake Garda.
Alpine Climbing
· Garda Trentino
Lo Scivolo delle Marocche, Via dell'Ora (II+)
recommended route
Difficulty
II+T1
easy
2.6 km
2:10 h
165 m
165 m
From Parco delle Busatte, it’s just a few minutes to the start of one of the four routes on the slab face known as Lo Scivolo delle Marocche.
Via Ferrata
· Brenta Dolomites
Italy - Brenta Dolomites: Via Ferrata delle Aquile
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Difficulty
C/DT2
moderate
3.1 km
2:30 h
295 m
295 m
Via ferrata from an eagle's perspective
The Via Ferrata delle Aquile offers everything that makes a modern via ferrata: good protection, breathtaking views and an easy approach.
Alpine Climbing
· Dro
Il profondo rispetto dell’Indria, Costa dell’Angelo, Dolomites (Sarca Valley)
recommended route
Difficulty
VIA/BT3
moderate
3.5 km
5:40 h
394 m
387 m
Off-width cracks and fissures give the route an alpine character; the additional placement of mobile protection increases the appeal, and with the off-width pushing out in the penultimate pitch, an exciting finale awaits us.
Alpine Climbing
· Dro
Il mercurio serpeggiante, Cima alle Costa Sud, Dolomites (Sarca Valley)
recommended route
Difficulty
VI-A/BT3
moderate
2.1 km
5:20 h
359 m
359 m
A moderately difficult route with beautiful traverses and a logical line through the easiest passages in this part of the wall.
Via Ferrata
· Garda Mountains
Via ferrata via the Via dell' Amicizia to the Cima SAT
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Difficulty
B/C
difficult
7.3 km
6:00 h
1,150 m
1,150 m
Deep views guaranteed!
The Via Ferrata dell' Amicizia ("Way of Friendship") is one of the oldest and best-known via ferrata routes on the northern shore of Lake Garda in the Trentino-Alto Adige region and a classic among Italian via ferratas.
Mountain Hike
· Garda Mountains
Cima Palon 1915m crossing
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
10.5 km
6:00 h
950 m
950 m
Enjoyable and scenic ridge hike between Monte Cornetto and Monte Stivo.
Mountain Hike
· Brenta Dolomites
Val di Nardis - La Via delle Valli
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
15.4 km
7:00 h
1,180 m
1,180 m
Challenging and scenic hike leading from Valagola to the welcoming Rifugio XII Apostoli, across scree slopes, equipped sections, and stunning views of the Brenta Dolomites and the Adamello.


