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If you are coming to Italy and want to spend a wonderful time on an outdoors program, then this **via ferrata day in Trentino, Italy** is perfect for you!

The Italian comune of **Arco** is situated in **Trentino**, in the northern part of the country. Due to its limestone cliffs, this little village is ideal for via ferrata. I invite you to enjoy both activities and to explore this amazing region. Both while climbing or at the top of a cliff, we´ll catch the beautiful views of the town surrounded by mountains, as well as Lake Garda, the biggest lake in Italy.

The following are some of the available options for this via ferrata: Via ferrata Cima Capi, Via ferrata Colodri, Via ferrata castel Drena, Via Ferrata Pisetta, Via Ferrata delle Aquile, Via Ferrata Monte Albano.

Keep in mind that this is a **private program**, so you can organize to come with your friends or family. To join this program, it is not mandatory to have prior experience in via ferrata. I’ll provide you with all the necessary information to enjoy the activities safely. However, it is important to be **physically fit**.

**Spend one day in the middle of nature on this via ferrata program in Italy! Do not hesitate to get in touch with me and send your request. I will be happy to be your guide!**

You can also take a look at this via ferrata program in [**Sarca Valley**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/3-day-via-ferrata-sarca-valley/).

Come with IFMGA certified guide Marika on this 1-day program and enjoy a wonderful via ferrata in Arco, Trentino.

1-day via ferrata in Arco, Trentino. 1-day trip. IFMGA guide

1-day via ferrata in Arco, Trentino

Soaring above the clear tranquil waters of Lake Garda are the sheer walls of Cima Capi. Its 909-meter peak lies on the mountains of Garda in northern Italy.

The peak is accessible by an easy and exciting via ferrata, which is well equipped and was fully renovated in 2009. It leads through tunnels and trenches built during the First World War.

Once we conquer the peak we’ll witness fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding Garda mountains to the east.

The peak is part of the Rocchetta massif, which is north of Valle di Ledro and west of Lake Garda.

Lake Garda, with an area of 143 square miles (370 square kilometers), is the country’s largest lake, and the third-largest in the Alps.

Our day will begin in Biacesa with our ascent taking 6 hours. The exposed path breaks down any potential barriers to the stunning natural beauty of the Sarca Valley.

From the top of Cima Capi, we’ll descend by old walkways and war fortifications, the battle scars that are scratched into the mountainside.

The level of difficulty for this trip requires a very good level of fitness, due to the high vertical walls, and the changing of altitude during the ascent. 

**Get in touch now to reserve your place on an action-packed via ferrata to the summit of the stunning Cima Capi, overlooking Lake Garda, Italy’s largest.**

Conquer the Cima Capi summit with an experienced, local certified guide after a via ferrata climb with beautiful views overlooking Lake Garda, the largest in Italy.

1-day via ferrata to the summit of Cima Capi, overlooking Lake Garda. 1-day trip. UIAGM guide

https://www.explore-share.com/trip/via-ferrata-cima-capi-garda-lake/

1-day via ferrata to the summit of Cima Capi, overlooking Lake Garda

I would like to invite you to discover one of the most beautiful spots in Lake Garda. Join me on this via ferrata and spend 1 day exploring the Sarca Valley.

Situated in northern Italy, **Lake Garda** is the largest lake in the country and one of the most popular destinations among tourists. We’ll go to **Sarca Valley**, an enchanted area surrounded by the **Garda Mountain limestone peaks**. Due to the incredible climate conditions and breathtaking views in this area, it’s the perfect place to enjoy different types of sportive activities.

On this opportunity, I invite you to take part in the via ferrata **Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri**, on the shore of the lake. The itinerary consists of a horizontal experience with breathtaking views of the lake and some challenging spots, such as ridges.

Please, keep in mind that this program is for participants with **previous via ferrata experience**. In addition, it’s very important to have a **good level of fitness** and **technical abilities**.

**Do you think this program would suit you? Then don’t hesitate to send the request and make your reservation. I’ll be happy to guide you across this amazing spot in northern Italy!**

Looking for a mountaineering programs? Then take a look at this 2-day trip that I lead in the [**Adamello-Presanella Alps**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/2-days-mountaineering-adamello-presanella-alps-northern-italy/), also in northern Italy.

Take part in an amazing via ferrata by the shores of Lake Garda on this 1-day program in Sarca Valley led by AGAI-AMM aspirant guide Giorgio Paoli.

1-day “Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri” via ferrata by Lake Garda, Sarca Valley. 1-day trip. IFMGA guide

1-day “Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri” via ferrata by Lake Garda, Sarca Valley

**The Sarca Valley, in the Italian Alps, has a great variety of stunning via ferrata routes**. This trip is a unique opportunity to explore them under expert guidance. Join me!

Springing from the Adamello-Presanella mountains and flowing into Lake Garda, the Sarca is the biggest river in Italy. The area known as **Sarca Valley, in the province of Trentino, is very popular among climbers for its sheer limestone cliffs.**

On this trip we will try one or more via ferratas in the region. **Depending on your skills and your wishes, we will choose some of this amazing routes:**

**– Cima Capi:** A very scenic ferrata on a 900m vertical wall. It is not difficult but requires a good fitness level to handle the altitude.

**– Via Ferrata Ferrata delle aquile (Paganella):** Awesome route crossing the sky and allowing breathtaking views of the Adige Valley.

**– Via Ferrata Pisetta (Sarche):** Challenging spot requiring some alpine experience. Steep 970m rock.

If you want to **join me for more than one day** we can head up different ferratas. **The valley offers many hotels and restaurants**, so you can spend an unforgettable vacation here!

**So, if you are up for a gorgeous via ferrata experience, please contact me. Let’s explore the amazing limestone rocks of the Sarca Valley in northern Italy!**

I can also take you to a fabulous hiking adventure: check out my [6-day trip in the Sicilian Volcanoes](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/6-days-hiking-in-the-sicilian-volcanoes/)!

Join Marika, IFMGA certified mountain guide, for a climbing adventure in northern Italy. Try the amazing via ferrata routes of the Sarca Valley!

Sarca Valley 1+ day of via ferrata in northern Italy. Via Ferrata trip. IFMGA guide

https://www.explore-share.com/trip/3-day-via-ferrata-sarca-valley/

Sarca Valley 1+ day of via ferrata in northern Italy

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](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/sarca-valley-via-ferrata-northern-italy/) and my [Dolomites](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-via-ferrata-dolomite-mountains/) programs.

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.

Via Ferrata Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri ("Smugglers”)

Prabi (Municipal Swimming Pool) -  Parking Lot (Arco, Italy).  

Marika, IFMGA certified mountain guide, offers an exciting outdoor activity in Pregasina, at northern Italy. Join her and complete the famous Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri via ferrata!

Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri, The “Smugglers’ Way” via ferrata in Pregasina, near Arco. 1-day trip. IFMGA guide

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

An outdoor family adventure is a great way to create unforgettable memories with the kids and learn about nature, teamwork, and facing fears, all while having fun! On this 4-day program, I have designed a flexible itinerary for families to enjoy via ferrata, rock climbing, and hiking near Lake Garda!

The flexible itinerary that I propose will allow us to tailor the adventure to suit your family’s preferences and needs. Some of the activities may be optional so that if someone is tired they can stay at the hut while the rest participate. Furthermore, going with a guide will allow you to join in on the fun instead of having to worry about safety and logistics.

**The via ferratas we can visit on this program include:** 

*   **Rio Sallogoni ferrata:** this charming ferrata route that ends in the magnificent Castle of Drena includes passing through a beautiful canyon with little waterfalls and a mystic gorge that leads to a Tibetan cable bridge.
    
*   **Via ferrata Cima Capi**: an easy-going ferrata that everyone can enjoy with an optional add on to visit some WWI tunnels. 
    
*   **Via ferrata Colodri:** this renowned ferrata goes up the well known Arco rock walls to the top of Mt. Colodri and is ideal for beginners and families. Once at the top you will be surprised by the amazing views overlooking Lake Garda. The descent goes through olive groves and passes an old Way of the Cross.
    

We can also choose to hike from Le Viote del Bondone to Monte Stivo. The “Ridge Trail” is another hiking trail we can explore. It starts from Pregasina, just above Riva del Garda, and boasts stunning views of the lake.  And, for those that like a little bit more of a challenge, we can head to the Smugglers trail (_sentiero dei contrabbandieri_), a suspended and amazing ledge that overlooks the lake. Furthermore, there are several rock climbing spots we will visit where we will learn all about safety, knots, rappelling, and climbing techniques. You can find a tentative itinerary below. To get an idea of what it would be like, you can read about one family’s experience on a similar [**multi-adventure program in the Dolomites**](https://www.explore-share.com/blog/a-family-friendly-adventure-dolomites/)**.**  

**If the weather is bad**, we can go to the natural science museum in Trento (40 minutes from Riva del Garda) and go climbing in the climbing hall nearby Sambapolis in the afternoon. Another option is to head to Lake Ledro and visit the village and museum there, a unique place to learn about the history of human settlement in the Ledro valley.

Keep in mind that all levels are welcome, as are young children. If you have any doubts, please don’t hesitate to contact me about them. In terms of **accommodation**, during the summer months, when the huts are open, the ideal scenario is to stay one night at a mountain hut and the rest of the time in the valley. I recommend the following agriturismos:

*    [La Cort](https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/agritur-la-cort.en-gb.html??aid=905972)
    
*   [Maso Lizzone](https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/agriturismo-maso-lizzone.en-gb.html?aid=905972)
    
*   [La Terra](https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/agriturismo-la-terra.en-gb.html?aid=905972)
    

So, are you ready to create unforgettable memories with your family on a multi-day adventure near Lake Garda? Then contact me now. I will be happy to help you plan an outdoor family holiday that you will never forget!

Or, if you prefer, you can join me on a [multi-adventure family program in the Dolomites](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/family-adventure-dolomites/), which offers some amazing options too.

Option 1: Enjoy a short and easy via ferrata in the morning–> via ferrata Rio Sallagoni and hike for two/three hours to reach the hut in the afternoon. 

Option 2: Hike for 7 hours to reach the Monte Stivo hut from Le Viote del Bondone.

If Rifugio Altissimo is open, there is a really nice and historical loop to hike there which can be included in the program.

Via Ferrata and Hiking

A nice hike from the hut will take us to the perfect spot to practice some monopitch rock climbing, and to learn safety, knots, rappelling, and climbing techniques.

Rock climbing basics

One of the Garda Trentino favorites! We will head to the famous via ferrata Cima Capi with the choice of extending the excursion and visiting the WW1 tunnels.

Via Ferrata Cima Capi

Option 1: Hike on the “ridge trail”  4 to 5 hrs, 500 meters up.  Enjoy amazing views of Lake Garda. 

Option 2: climbing the easy via ferrata Colodri to reach the Muro dell’Asino climbing wall. Once there, we can enjoy some optional sports climbing or return via a hidden path.

Ridge Trail hike/ Via Ferrata Colodri

The Smugglers trail (_sentiero dei contrabbandieri_), is a suspended and amazing ledge on the lake. It is not difficult but not suggested for people afraid of heights. A sheer drop over the lake, a path cut out from the rock, which every so often disappears and requires some short but exciting climbing, will impress you with its wild beauty. It proceeds almost horizontally, offering unexpected and vertiginous overhangs above the lake. As the route is not equipped it is only suitable for experienced climbers or else requires a Guide. You reach it along the legendary Ponale road.

You can also include this option on an added 5th day if you would like to extend your adventure.

Duration: 4 hrs (to come back we have to take a take for a short drive, 5/10 minutes)

Optional more advanced day 4 alternative: The Smugglers trail

Enjoy an unforgettable 4-day multi-activity family adventure near Lake Garda and discover some of the top spots for hiking, via ferrata and rock climbing in the region. Join a program designed for everyone's level and enjoyment and create family memories to last a lifetime.

Multi-activity family adventure near Lake Garda. 4-day trip. IFMGA guide

Multi-activity family adventure near Lake Garda

##### Discover the fun of a guided via ferrata trip on the Via Ferrata dei Contrabbandieri near Arco and Lake Garda! Head to the mountains of northern Italy and gain experience in one of the most culturally significant and aesthetically powerful ranges of the Alps!

There is a lot to love about northern Italy. It is a hot spot for vacationers who want the flawless Mediterranean climate to relax at the country’s largest lake. Top it off with Alpine activities climbing into the mountainside and you have the perfect recipe for the trip of a lifetime. That’s where our via ferrata at Arco and Lake Garda program comes in!

Your Via Ferrata dei Contrabbandieri program is on a classic route from the early 20th century and is combined with different stages of climbing. It features incredible scenery along challenging and fun routes for basic- and intermediate-level climbers. You can expect overhangs and lake views, with excitement and fun at every step of the way.

This program is great for basic via ferrata and those intermediate climbers who want to experience the remarkable Arco scenery for themselves. The historic path is equipped with as many fascinating legends as thrilling climbs, so be prepared to apply essential via ferrata techniques while gaining an understanding of northern Italy’s compelling narrative through time.

Any climbing experience is an asset for this program, and a general level of fitness will make it a more enjoyable adventure. If you had a more sustained journey in mind, let me know and I’d be happy to design a multi-day program for you to enjoy. The options are endless, and I can ensure a safe, fulfilling, and memorable experience that gives you a unique look at a geographic work of art.

**Book this trip NOW and discover the joy of the Via Ferrata dei Contrabbandieri while taking in the breathtaking world surrounding Arco and Lake Garda!**

Contact me upon booking to set up a meeting location.

Join Vassili on a guided via ferrata program near Arco and Lake Garda in the delightful Dolomites of Italy and improve your climbing skills on the Via Ferrata dei Contrabbandieri.

Via Ferrata dei Contrabbandieri at Arco, Lake Garda. Via Ferrata trip. Certified guide

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Via Ferrata dei Contrabbandieri at Arco, Lake Garda

Situated above the shores of Lake Garda in the foothills of the Italian Alps, Arco is home to some excellent  via ferrata options!

Over the course of our three days together, we will go over all the necessary skills to successfully climb via ferrata and try out a few classic routes surrounding this picturesque Italian town.

Our adventure begins on day one, when we will go over the basics of climbing via ferrata and make our maiden climb along the famous Colodri Via Feratta.

As we go, we’ll enjoy plenty of fantastic views before descending back down and hiking back into Arco.

On the second and third days, we will head out on several other via ferratta climbs, starting with a medium-rated one and possibly increasing the difficulty to a harder one, if the group is up for it.

Via ferrata is a great way to climb up rock surfaces that cannot be hiked and we will be rewarded with stunning views over this part of the Alps and out over Lake Garda at the end of each climb.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for a fun and informative 3-day via ferrata climbing adventure above the stunning shores of Lake Garda in Arco, Italy!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you will also enjoy my [3-day rock climbing course, also in Arco](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/3-day-rock-climbing-course-in-arco-near-lake-garda-italy/)!

Join Daniel, an IMFGA-certified mountain guide, for this fun and informative 3-day via ferrata adventure in the foothills of the Italian Alps. Based out of Arco, above the stunning shores of Lake Garda, we will learn all the basics of the sport and have a go at various routes.

3-day Via ferrata course with hands-on practice in Arco, near Lake Garda (Italy). 3-day trip. IFMGA guide

3-day Via ferrata course with hands-on practice in Arco, near Lake Garda (Italy)

Situated in the **Italian Alps**, **Lake Garda** is the largest lake in the country and one of the most popular destinations in northern Italy. This paradisiacal spot offers plenty of sportive activities perfect to enjoy with your whole family. Come with me on this trip and spend one week exploring Lake Garda.

On this program, I would like to invite you to enjoy **via ferrata**, **rock climbing**, **canyoning** and **mountain biking**. You’ll be able to do all of these activities for one week in the same program. In spring, instead of taking canyoning routes, we’ll go for a trekking adventure across the forest. As you can see, there are plenty of possibilities.  As for the accommodation, we’ll spend the nights in tents on a campsite.

You can take a look at a more detailed itinerary at the bottom of the page. However, the itinerary can be changed according to weather conditions and the group’s level.

To take part in this program, it’s not necessary to have any prior experience or fitness level. The only requirement is to **know how to swim**. However, if you’re coming with your children, take into account that they must be over **6 years old**.

**Would you like to join me on this multi-sport adventure for families? All you have to do is send the request and book your place. I’m sure you’ll have a fantastic time!**

Another option could be this family-friendly via ferrata near [**Arco**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/colodri-family-friendly-via-ferrata-tour-near-arco/). Check it out!

Arrival

We’ll explore a beautiful natural area with our bikes and stop at a bar for a coffee or ice cream.

Duration: 3-4 hours.

Family Bike

The perfect chance to get started with rock climbing and gain experience.

Duration: 3-4 hours.

Rock climbing

According to the season, we’ll pick our destination. We can go to the Bosco Caproni trail or the Sarca River.

Duration: 3-4 hours.

Trekking day

On this day, you can relax at the beach or take a catamaran in the lake.

Rest day

We’ll take a well equipped via ferrata route in the area.

Duration: 3-4 hours.

Depending on the time of the year, we’ll go canyoning or trekking.

Duration: 4 hours.

Canyoning or trekking

Departure

Spend a whole week on a multi-sport family adventure around Lake Garda on this program led by IFMGA certified mountain guide Mauro.

Multi-sport family adventure week around Lake Garda. 8-day trip. Certified guide

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Multi-sport family adventure week around Lake Garda

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