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Hiking group at Tenno above Lake Garda

Lake Garda – Venice

Mountains & Lakes, Grappa & Palazzi

8 Days / 7 Nights
Walking
Hiking group at Tenno above Lake Garda

From the north shores of Lake Garda you walk along ancient pilgrim routes through the rock deserts of the Sarca-valley down into the Etsch-valley to Trento. From there you proceed into the wonderfully quiet valley of Valsugana, which was already utilised by the Romans along the Via Claudia Augusta in order to reach the Adriatic Sea. Here you come across imperial spa towns and historic forts, busy village centres invite you to an adventurous exploration. You experience the Lake Garda mountains, the Vizentiner Alps, the high summits of the Cima Dodoci, you walk through an open-air art exhibition and get to know the rivers Brenta, Sile, Sarca and Etsch. Glistening lakes and high mountains are your constant companion. The high-altitude paths above the Brenta-valley guide you downhill into the wine-growing region of Bassano del Grappa. Through the impressive river landscape of the Sile Nature Park you reach the lagoon region of the UNESCO – World Heritage Site Venice.

“Ciao, un cappuccino, per favore!” And then take a seat in the beautiful old town of Riva and let the Southern flair and relaxed atmosphere on a warm summer evening work its magic for you. This is how a hiking holiday in Bella Italia can start, don’t you think? Through the vineyards of the Sarca Valley, you put one foot in front of the other on the first stage until you finally hike through the ‘rocky desert of the Marroche’ in Pietramurata. There you can not only marvel at the highest rock faces of the Lake Garda mountains, but you can also take a look at the Castello di Toblino in the “Valley of the Lakes”.

In Trento not only ancient fortresses meet ancient bulwarks. Above all, the Dolomites open up deep views of the Adige Valley and the old town of Trento for hikers. You continue by train to the Romanesque centre of Pergine Valsugana. Historic Roman roads, idyllic lakeside paths and fascinating high-altitude hikes sweeten your walk. On the seventh day of your walking holiday you reach the highlight of the tour: Venice. Curved bridges, the breathtaking St. Mark’s Square with hundreds of pigeons and the impressive architecture of the palazzi bring a bygone era back to life.

  • Trento – a pearl in Northern Italy: The capital of Trentino offers monuments, palazzi and castles of all kinds.
  • A city in the sea: The lagoon city of Venice is best known for the Grand Canal, as well as the Renaissance and Gothic palaces. Taka a gondola ride and let the dolce vita drift you through the lagoons at sunset.

Comfortable tours with spectacular natural impressions await you on the eight-day hiking holiday from Lake Garda to Venice. The hiking route mostly leads you on paths and gravel roads. Very few sections are rocky and narrow. Should you ever run out of steam, there is almost always the possibility to choose a shorter and easier option.

Itinerary at a glance

A cappuccino in the old town of Riva and off you go along the Via Claudia Augusta towards Trento, where the architecture of the old town will amaze you. A fantastic view of the Brenta Valley and the lagoon city awaits on the high altitude trail!

Discover the beautiful historic centre of Riva and enjoy a cappucino on the Piazza at the shore. The Southern flair on mild summer evenings gets you in the right mood for the days to come.

Hotel example: Antico Borgo 

In Ceniga you start your hiking tour an proceed through the vines of the Sarca-valley. Soon you come to a giant rockfall area, which resembles a rock desert. With a view onto Lago di Cavedine you walk past fruit and vegetable fields into the little village of Pietramurata, surrounded by the highest walls of rock of the Lake Garda mountains in the Sarca-river valley.

Hotel example: Daino

By bus along the renowned Castello di Toblino into the ‚Valley of Lakes‘. Hiking tour to Lago Terlago, the trailhead for the high-altitude path of Saint Vigil. Remote forests and karst-plateaus take you uphill to the ancient fortress and bulwarks. Fabulous views down into the Etsch-valley and onto the Dolomites followed by a descent to Trento, where you enjoy a visit to the historic centre with numerous churches and Palazzi.

Hotel example: NH Trento

Short train journey and walk to the romantic centre of Pergine. Then via the historic Roman road Via Claudia Augusta, leading you above the giant Lago di Caldonazzo, onwards to Lake Levicosee. The idyllic lakeside path invites you to a refreshing dip into the warmest Italian Alpine lake before you reach the neat spa town of Levico.

Hotel example: Liberty

Today a wonderful high-altitude hiking tour is planned for you across alpine pastures framed by high scarps. Accompanied by waterfalls and roaring mountain streams you reach the impressive open-air nature art exhibition. Via the Sentiero Don Cesare to the mountain hut Cipriani, where you take a break below the steep mountain prongs. A spectacular steep path takes you to Borgo Valsugana with its initial Venetian bridges and pergolas.

Hotel example: Locanda in Borgo

Ascent to the Alta Via del Tabacco, a fabulous high-altitude path situated above the Brenta-valley. Via the San Bovo hermitage you get back to the valley floor and continue now leisurely along the green river Brenta. You cross the famous bridge Ponte Vecchio and reach your Day Finish Bassano del Grappa.

Hotel example: Bonotto Palladio

You walk across wooden bridges and footbridges into the nature park of the river Sile, the renowned cycling route Munich-Venice finally leads you into your end destination Quarto d´ Altino. By train to your Day Finish on the mainland before Venice with excellent bus connections to the lagoon city. As a finale of the holiday a small Grappa-sampling awaits not far from St. Mark’s Square!

Hotel example: Residence Elite

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Route information

Walking

You walk along diverse hiking paths and trails, partly on gravel roads and forest paths. Only a few sections are rocky and narrow, otherwise the paths run on easy terrain and are nice to walk on. Nearly everywhere you have a choice of a shorter and easier option. The routes lead you on nice paths along rivers, lakes and through forests, often you walk high above a valley and enjoy unique long-distance views.

Prices & Dates

Category: 3*** hotels and 4**** hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Train ride from Trient to Pergine
  • 1 Small Grappa-sampling in Bassano or Venice
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Return transfer by minibus from Mestre to Rovereto main station, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, costs EUR 79 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Train ride from Trient to Pergine
  • 1 Small Grappa-sampling in Bassano or Venice
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Return transfer by minibus from Mestre to Rovereto main station, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, costs EUR 79 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Train ride from Trient to Pergine
  • 1 Small Grappa-sampling in Bassano or Venice
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Return transfer by minibus from Mestre to Rovereto main station, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, costs EUR 85 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
  • You would like to stay overnight in Venice on the island? We would be happy to create an individual offer for you.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train or bus (www.ttesercizio.it) in Riva.
  • Venice or Verona airport.
  • Parking: very limited number of hotel parking spaces. Public parking spaces or underground car park ‚Terme Romane‘ approx. EUR 100 per week.
  • Return journey from Mestre to Rovereto by train in approx. 2 hours (1x change of trains) and by bus to Riva.
  • Shuttle service from Mestre to Riva/Torbole, info and booking at www.viaclaudia.org.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Bus rides (Pietramurata – Toblino, Levico – Barco), approx. EUR 7 per person
  • Train journey Quarto d´Altino – Mestre/Venice, approx. EUR 4 per person
  • If you stay overnight on the island of Venice, instead of Venice/Mestre the luggage transfer ends in Mestre
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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