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In the area around the Garda Lake you can find about ten "vie
ferrate" which are accessible within a few minutes by car from the center. The lenght vary from 200 up to
1200m. While some are for beginners and children others are very difficult. One thing all of them have in
common: the possible access throughout the whole year and the wonderful panorama.
Via
ferrata "Rio Sallagoni" Castel Drena
A very special via ferrata of its own kind: situated in a
canyon which used to be a secret escape path from the above located Drena Castle. The holes of the old
wooden buildings are still visible. The via ferrata itself is not very long but on a short passage some arm
strength is requested. The course of the via ferrata is only slightly above the bottom of the canyon. After
ca. 50 m there is an emergency exit. Otherwise you just follow the iron rope and the iron steps. At the end
of the route there is a swinging iron bridge on which you may exercise your balance. A final steep path is
leading to Drena Castle.
Via ferrata "Fausto Susatti" to Cima Capi
Alpinistic and very panoramic via ferrata with view
over the entire Lake Garda, Monte Baldo mountain chain, Sarca Valley and the Brenta Dolomites. Fairly easy
via ferrata with short rock climbing passages and exposed paths crossing vertical walls. Throughout the
entire route you may admire the remainders of military war construction owing to which the via ferrata has
been presumably built. The iron ropes have been partially renewed and are in a good condition. For the
descent we follow the same direction to Sentiero M. Foletti, then follow the way signs.
Ferrata "Via dell'Amicizia" to S.A.T. Peak
You can enjoy the unique view over Lake Garda on
the long and exposed iron ladders. The "Friendship Route" with the two famous and never-ending ladders is
technically not very difficult but you must absolutely not suffer from vertigo. It offers unforgettable and
breathtaking views into the depth of Lake Garda and its valleys. The path leads you over partially equipped
rock terrain, always steep but never difficult up to the first ladder which has more the 100 rungs. On a
small platform in the middle you can take a rest and then follow vertically up. Further up over unsteady
terrain and some iron steps we reach the second ladder which is vertical and about 70 m high. We reach SAT
Peak after we have crossed some well equipped rocks and several short ladders and iron steps, we reach Cima
SAT Peak on the top of which there is an iron flag and a breathtaking view over the entire Lake Garda.
Via ferrata "G.Sega" Avio
Via ferrata on the walls of the Adige Valley
following antique smugglers trails. Considering the enormous length of the route, a very good physical
condition is a prerequisite. In the beginning there is a short ladder, then crossing some rocks up to a
very exposed ledge with many a hundred of meters below you. Following the ledge around the left ridge, we
are crossing the huge and impressing cave on a sometimes rather narrow path which is getting wider towards
the final part. On the path crossing the cave there is no iron cable for belay. Further upwards crossing
forest, partially equipped rocks and open terrain we finally reach the top.
Via ferrata
"Che Guevara" to Mount Casale
A never-ending long via ferrata on an immense and historical
wall. Technically average difficulty. Due to the length of the via ferrata, a very good physical condition
is a prerequisite. The trail is evading the steep passages and takes advantage of the weaker parts of the
wall until you finally reach the impressing horizontal ledge which forms the upper limit of the light-grey
limestone slab. Then to the left over some iron steps almost vertically onto the exposed main section of
the via ferrata. The following passage is less steep, some without signs to the green "Cengia del Maurizio"
(1200 m.) where you find the summit' s booklet. The first part up to Doss dei Pini has been renewed in 2005
and has thus become slighly more difficult. The panorama and view of Monte Casale Peak Casale (1600 m), in
the North the Brenta Dolomites, in the West the Adamello Glacier and in the East the triangular peak of
Marmolada, makes up for the fatigue.
Via ferrata Monte Albano
Very close to Mori village. This ferrata is an ideal exercise for
difficult vie ferrate. There are very exposed crossings and difficult vertical climbing passages. Over
vertical and overhanging parts and several crossings up to the easier middle section. The end of the via
ferrata is reached after a very steep 60 m climb. The Via Attrezzata Monte Albano "Ottorino Marangoni" is
one of the first sports vie ferrate in the Alps and is being considered a very demanding route in the Alps.
It has lost none of its popularity which is obvious when you see the polished rock on the entire route.
This via ferrata is not recommended with rainy weather and wet rock.
Via ferrata "Rino
Pisetta" to Mount Piccolo Dain
Via ferrata only for experts; one of the most difficult vie
ferrate in Europe; the first 60 m and the central slabs are very demanding. It offers a unique panorama
over the entire valley and its various lakes, from Lake Toblino to Lake Garda. It is the most sportive and
the most demanding via ferrata in the Lake Garda region. You must cross a 30 m wall with almost no
footholds, equipped only with iron ropes. Who has problems managing the initial part, should take the
emergency exit which is leading to the right and is equipped with iron ropes. Only at the end the wall is
sloping and the major difficulties are over. Then you proceed to the exit at 950 m and you have reached the
top of Piccolo Dain Peak.
Equipment
The entire climbing material as helmet
harness and via ferrata-set will be provided by our mountain guides, this service is already included in
the total price.
Insurance
All of our collaborators of alpine climbing
school Arco are government licensed Mountain Guides with an international diploma and are officially
registered with the regional and international Mountain Guide's Association. With no exception, all of them
have a third party indemnity insurance towards their clients.
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