Nago, Lake Garda
Lake Garda, in northern Italy, offers a wide range of walks from gentle
lakeside rambles to more challenging walking in the hills and mountains
that rise behind the village of Nago. At 32 miles long, Lake Garda is
the largest, and arguably the most beautiful of all the Italian Lakes. Our guided
walks include taking the cable-car to walk in the high meadows of the Monte
Baldo and exploration of sleepy red-roofed villages such as Canale.
The sleepy red-roofed village of
Nago, perched just above the
lake and surrounded by groves
of lemons and olives, is a
superb gateway for exploring
the beautiful countryside and
colourful towns that line
Lake Garda.
- Explore the most beautiful of all
the Italian Lakes
- NEW Friendly hotel in the
charming village of Nago
- Two-centre option with
Selva in the Dolomites
Detailed information
| Classic Walking programme details |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we
offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.
ITINERARY ONE
Weeks of 19 April; 3, 17, 31 May; 6, 20 September 208
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Day 1: arrival day
Day 2: descend on cobbled mule tracks from Nago to
the Giant’s Cauldron and Torbole and the lakeside.
Day 3: follow elevated pathways above the lakeshore
to the ancient Roman town of Torri del Benaco passing
ancient rock inscriptions and small hillside villages.
Day 4: take the ferry to Limone to explore this
attractive town and the western shore or make the
steep ascent to one of the surrounding peaks for fine
views across the lake.
Day 5: free day - an opportunity to visit the historic
city of Verona, famous as the setting for Romeo and
Juliet.
Day 6: visit historic Malcesine and then ascend by
cable car up to enjoy splendid walks through the alpine
flowers that line the Monte Baldo ridge.
Day 7: explore an alpine valley north of Lake Garda
and then walk past a delightful turquoise lake and a
restored medieval village to Tenno Castle.
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ITINERARY TWO
Weeks of 26 April; 10, 24 May; 7 June; 30 August; 13*, 27 September 2008
Day 1: arrival day
Day 2: walk along the northern shore of Lake Garda from
Torbole to Riva or take in the excellent views from the
fortifications on Monte Brione.
Day 3: ascend by cable car to the lofty meadows of Monte
Baldo for panoramic walks on its high alpine ridges or lower
slopes.
Day 4: take the ferry to Limone and explore the plateau
above, or ascend one of the surrounding peaks before the
dramatic descent back to the town.
Day 5: free day - perhaps use the numerous ferries to
explore the lake or take an excursion to the Dolomites.
Day 6: visit Arco and its commanding castle, a favourite
wintering resort of 19th century aristocrats, for walks in the
impressive limestone hills and along the River Sarca.
Day 7: follow a gently sloping path through the trees and
meadows of the Valle dei Concei to Lago di Ledro, or
ascend to the Bocca di Trat pass.
Day 8: departure day
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the walks
at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to the
views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further information
will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection of walks
will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks:
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday.
Please allow up to €65 (approx £46) per week for transport
during the week, excluding your free day. Payable locally
in Euros.
Maps
Your leaders will of course carry all the necessary maps.
However if you would like one for your own personal enjoyment
then we would recommend the 'Kompass Carta Touristica', 1:50,000
Sheets 071. Maps can be obtained by mail order from The Map Shop,
Tel: 0800 0854080 or visit www.themapshop.co.uk. Alternatively the local tourist office produces a number of local walking maps.
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| Footpath information |
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Easier Walks: 4 to 8 miles on good paths and tracks. 250ft to 1,000ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 5 to 9 miles with some steeper and rocky sections. 750ft to 2,400ft of ascent in a day. On
one week (see below) the Harder Walks will be replaced with more
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| Dates and prices |
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| Sat 26 April; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 2008 |
£575 |
£415 |
£849 |
£695 |
| Sat 7 June 2008 |
£575 |
£415 |
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| Sat 30 August; 6, 13*, 20 September 2008 |
£589 |
£415 |
£869 |
£695 |
| Sat 27 September 2008 |
£589 |
£415 |
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Single room supplement: £7 per night
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
17°C |
4°C |
7 |
67mm |
| May |
22°C |
11°C |
8 |
85mm |
| June |
26°C |
15°C |
8 |
86mm |
| September |
24°C |
14°C |
7 |
64mm |
| October |
18°C |
8°C |
5 |
82mm |
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| Travel to resort |
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Transfer from airport - If you book this holiday 'with flight' you will arrive at Verona airport. The onward journey to Nago by coach takes approximately 1½hours.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 21/08/2007 (provisional)
British Airways
Gatwick - Verona
Out 08:35 - 11:50
Return 12:35 - 13:40
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit www.purpleparking.com/hfholidays to book on-line.
Making your own travel arrangements
Flights to Brescia (Verona-Brescia):
www.ryanair.com flights from Stansted.
• The easiest way to travel to the hotel is to pre-book a transfer with a local company. Prices are currently €125 per taxi (up to 4 people) for a single journey. See transfer.limtours.it
Flights to Verona:
www.ba.com flights from Gatwick.
• You may prefer to use the HF Holidays' transfer (supplement £15 single). Please contact our Reservations Dept to book your place.
• Alternatively pre-book a taxi with a local company. Prices are currently €168 per taxi (up to 4 people) for a single journey. See transfer.limtours.it
Flights to Bergamo (Milan Orio al Serio):
www.ryanair.com flights from Bristol, Stansted, Luton, Liverpool, Glasgow Prestwick & Newcastle.
• The easiest way to travel to the hotel is to pre-book a transfer with a local company. Prices are currently €45 for a single transfer. Click here or e-mail transfer@limtours.it or Tel: (0039) 0365 954781
Flights to Milan or Venice: In both cases you would first need to take an airport bus to the station and then continue your journey by train and bus (see below).
By rail: The nearest station to Nago is at Rovereto which is 28km away on the line from Verona to Innsbruck. For train times and further information visit the Italian railways website: www.trenitalia.com, select English on top line.
By road : If you are heading south over the Brenner Pass into Italy you should leave the motorway ar 'Rovereto Sud' and follow the road to Nago-Torbole (direction Riva del Garda). From the south leave the motorway at Verona and take the E45 motorway to the Rovereto Sud junction and follow the road to Nago-Torbole. Nago is about 15km from the motorway and the hotel is situated just off the main road in a small square to your right.
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
- Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
- 7 or 14 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board - Breakfast & evening meals
- Services of two HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 or 10 guided walks.
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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Enjoy sightseeing and a relaxed exploration of the countryside
on a Lake
Garda Explorer Tour visiting many fascinating and beautiful
sites.
Mountain Walking
This special week offers more challenging
walks in the mountains that surround Lake
Garda. Each day there will be the choice
of the regular Easier Walk plus a high level option
which may include the Monte Baldo ridge or the
summit of Cima Pari.
Walk: Up to 12 miles and 3,500ft of ascent
Date: 13 September 2008
To book this click here.
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