Marika, IFMGA certified mountain guide, offers an exciting outdoor activity in Pregasina, in northern Italy. Join her and complete the famous Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri via ferrata!
Private and Group
Alps
1 Day
Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Occasional
Beginner
Are you looking for an awesome family-friendly outing in the Italian Alps? Then come to Arco and let me take you to Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri, a popular via ferrata in Pregasina!
Pregasina is located within Riva del Garda, in the province of Trento, 15km from Arco. Part of the Italian territory since the end of the First World War, this scenic mountain village lies on the southern edge of the Italian Alps, next to Lake Garda.
On this day outing, we will meet in Arco and drive to Pregasina for an amazing adventure. We will traverse the Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri, an unconventional via ferrata overlooking Lake Garda and a beautiful valley. Also called the Smugglers Path, this trail follows a flat, narrow, and exposed ledge. It is mainly horizontal and only partially equipped with bolts.
This day tour doesn’t require a high fitness level. However, most of the time we’ll walk on a really expose ledge, so it is very important not to be afraid of heights. During the entire traverse, we will be roped, and a via ferrata cable will help us only on the more exposed parts.
So, if you are up for this unforgettable experience in the Italian Alps, please contact me. Let’s complete the famous Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri, in Pregazina!
I offer many other via ferrata trips around Italy. Check out, for example, my Sarca Valley and my Dolomites programs.
- Guiding fee
Meeting at 9am in Arco. Gear check.
Car drive to Pregasina (20 minutes).
Short hike (20 to 30 minutes) to Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri.
Via ferrata route.
Steep hike (not exposed) back to the car (1 hour). Optional: hike down to the lake (10 minutes), to be picked up.
Accommodation Camping or many B&B in the area |
Meeting point Prabi (Municipal Swimming Pool) - Parking Lot (Arco, Italy). |
Helmet
Harness
I was born in Bozen and I have been living all my life long in Fassa Valley, Dolomites. That's why my native language is ladin, a reto-romanic language spoken around Sella.
My big passion besides traveling is mountains and guiding because I love to show the people the beauty of the mountains.
I was a member of the Italian National Alpine Ski from 1990 to 1997 when I became Ski Instructor. In 2009
I became an IFMAG Mountain guide. I guide in the Dolomites, Sarca valley, Sizialian vulcanoes, Ortles Cevedale area, and Sardinia.
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