Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri, The “Smugglers’ Way” via ferrata in Pregasina, near Arco

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.