Valleys & Views of Garda

Distance: 5.6 miles (9km) 

Ascent: 820 feet (250m) 

Descent: 820 feet (250m) 

Our walk climbs gently uphill to the ancient hermitage of the Camaldolesi at Rocca San Giorgio. From here, the trail enters the woods leading to the beautiful viewpoint at Rocca Vecchia.

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Ascent: 820 feet (250m) 

Descent: 820 feet (250m) 

Our option 2 destination is also the Rocche but we get there by taking a slightly longer route. passing through the vineyards of Bardolino and the olive groves of the famous Garda oil. 

Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)  

Ascent: 820 feet (250m) 

Descent: 820 feet (250m) 

Walking from the hotel, we’ll climb up to Costermano and take the path leading us to the Valle dei Molini. Here, mills powered by the Tesina stream once ground the cereal crops from the surrounding countryside. A couple of these mills can still be seen today 

Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)  

 Ascent: 820 feet (250m) 

 Descent: 820 feet (250m) 

 Our walk follows the route of the option 1 group to the Valle dei Molini, also passing through the small hamlet of Campagnola

Distance: 3.7 miles (6km) with an additional 1.7 miles (2.7km) of uphill walking back to the hotel if chosen 

Ascent: 660 feet (200m) 

Descent: 660 feet (200m) 

We'll transfer from the hotel to Castelletto for the start of our walk options. Our path takes us through the beautiful alleyways of Castelletto and on to Campo, a medieval hamlet nestled in the green hills above Lake Garda. We'll return to Castelletto and take the boat back to Garda town (return by coach for April departure). We can pick up the hotel shuttle bus from Garda harbour or walk back up the hill to the hotel.

Distance: 5 miles (8km) with an additional 1.7 miles (2.7km) of uphill walking back to the hotel if chosen 

Ascent: 660 feet (200m) 

Descent: 660 feet (200m) 

This walk follows the same route as Option 1 to Campo then, following the old mule tracks, we descend to Magugnano and return to Castelletto along the beach. We'll join the option 1 group for the boat back to Garda  (return by coach for the April  departure). 

Distance: 5 miles (8km)  

Ascent: 425 ft (130m)

Descent: 2,300 ft (700m)

With the basket lift, we ascend to the Mondini hut and head towards Malga Ortigara. We walk through the beech forest, arriving at Malga Pralongo, from where there is a unique panorama. We’ll then head downhill to meet our transfer bus. 

Distance: 6 miles (10km)  

Ascent: 1,300 ft (400m) 

Descent: 2,950 ft (900m)

We follow the same route as Option 1 but reach Malga Pralongo via the delightful Naole valley, also known as the valley of the marmots. With luck we'll be able to spot some. 

Distance: 3.7 miles (6km) 

Ascent: 490 feet (150m) 

Descent: 470 feet (140m) 

Distance: 5 miles (8.2km)  

Ascent: 1,150 feet (350m) 

Descent: 1,150 feet (350m) 

On this option we continue walking, descending a steep slope until we reach an an old mule track. Passing through fields, we come to a junction where a path leads up to Muslone. The climb is steep and through the woods but at Muslone we are rewarded with panoramic views of Lake Garda. We will meet up with the other group and take the bus to Maderno where we will board the ferry to Torri del Benaco. There will be some time to explore before heading back to the hotel.