Gardatrekking lodge to lodge hiking in the Dolomites Italy

Gardatrekking - mountaineering & trekking guides association Dolomites Alps Trentino Italy Europe
Mountain guides Arco at Lake Garda - Tel +39 0464422273 - mail: garda@garda-trekking.de

BRENTA DOLOMITES from lodge to lodge		MARMOLADA DOLOMITES from lodge to lodge
The "kingdom" of towers and eternal walls - a very good physical condition is necessary for this long and alpine mountaineering - Hiking and trekking from lodge to lodge possible from June to September		The celebrity and Queen of the Dolomites - high-alpine tour, mountaineering and trekking from lodge to lodge from June to September

ADAMELLO GLACIER from lodge to lodge		PASUBIO Mountains from lodge to lodge
An excellent physical condition is a prerequisite for the participation. A quick apprehension and/or the capability (to learn how) to use the technical equipment is advantageous - alpine mountaineering and trekking from lodge to lodge possible from June to September		An almost unknown mountain chain - following the tracks of World War I - Hiking, alpine mountaineering and trekking tours from lodge to lodge are possible from May to October

Note: The tours which we are offering have been chosen among the most beautiful and most famous ones in the respective areas. Partially the trails are crossing glaciers or sometimes "airy" paths which are equipped with iron ropes (via ferrata). The guidance by a mountain guide is indispensable, unless you have great high mountain experience and complete command of rope maneuvers which are necessary for the crossing of glaciers (for example rescue maneuvers from glacier crevasses, knot system for a rope team) as well as the correct use of the technical equipment on the VIA FERRATA (iron/ladder paths). The security of the participants is top priority for the mountain guide of Alpine School Arco Italy. He will teach the participants alpine techniques and demonstrate how to handle possible perils in the mountains in a proper way.
It is possible to change the date of the trekking tour from lodge to lodge, once the minimum number of participants has been reached or once the amount corresponding to the minim. no. of participants has been paid.
For our guests who are arriving by plane we are offering a pick-up service from the airport in Italy to lake Garda.

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How is it: alpine

Where: BRENTA DOLOMITES

Duration: 3 days

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Via ferrata BOCCHETTE CENTRALI and BOCCHETTE ALTE (from lodge to lodge)

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When:

31.07 - 02.08.2009

- upon request -

No. of participants: 3

Price: EUR 310,00

Meeting point: ROVERETO train station or your hotel - at 10.00 a.m. or in your Hotel at Lake Garda Italy

Description: Extremely scenic tour in the astounding surroundings of towers and eternal walls of the Dolomites which can be admired from the vicinity.
1st day - Departing from Rovereto with our mini-van, we are heading towards MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO until we have reached the starting point of our trekking tour after ca. 90 min. by car. After ca. 2 hrs. on a footpath through a pine forest, we will reach the mountain lodge "Rif. Brentei" at an altitude of 2.180 m. Overnight stay.
2nd day - Ascent to "Bocca di Brenta" - on "Via ferrata" BOCCHETTE CENTRALI to the mountain lodge "ALIMONTA" (2.580 m) - ca. 6 hrs. walking time. Overnight stay.
3rd day - Ascent to "Vedretta degli Sfulmini" - on "Via ferrata" BOCCHETTE ALTE" to "Bocca di Tuckett" - descent to the mountain lodge "Rif. Tuckett" and back to the valley an our mini-van. Duration: ca. 8 hrs. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel.
VARIANT - instead of going back to the valley, it is possible to stay overnight in the mountain lodge "Tuckett" and to descend to the valley on the following day.

What to bring: backpack - water - sandwich - windcheater - solid trekking boots - hiking sticks - sleeping sheet
Equipment for vie ferrate: harness, ferrata-set, helmet (can be rented from the mountain guide upon request)
Note: for the overnight stays incl. half-board (breakfast+dinner) in the lodge, one should calculate extra costs of appx. EUR 40,00 per day.
For further info: Tel. +39 3467000590 (Karin/Delio) or e-mail: garda@garda-trekking.de

How is it: alpine

Where: BRENTA DOLOMITES

Duration: 3 days

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BRENTA TOSA PEAK (3.159 m) (from lodge to lodge)

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When:

- upon request -

21. - 23.08.2009

No. of participants: 3

Price: EUR 310,00

Meeting point: ROVERETO train station or your hotel - at 9.00 a.m. or in your Hotel at Lake Garda Italy

Description: Extremely scenic tour in the astounding surroundings of towers and eternal walls of the Dolomites which can be admired from the vicinity. Ascent of the highest top of this Dolomite mountain chain.
1st day - Departing from Rovereto with our mini-van, we are heading towards MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO until we have reached the starting point of our trekking tour after ca. 90 min. by car. The ascent to the mountain lodge "Pedrotti alla Tosa" (2.490 m) takes about 4 hours of walking time. Overnight stay.
2nd day - Ascent of TOSA PEAK - further on via BOCCHETTE and passing Bocca d'Ambiez" - descent to the moutain lodge "Rifugio XII Apostoli" (2.490 m) - ca. 8 hours - overnight stay.
3rd day - Ascent to "Bocca d' Ambiez" - descent to BRENTEI lodge via "Vedretta dei Camosci" (crampons). Back to the starting point of our tour. Approximate walking time: 6 hrs.
Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel.

What to bring: backpack - water - sandwich - windcheater - solid trekking boots - hiking sticks - sleeping sheet.
Equipment for vie ferrate: harness, ferrata-set, helmet, crampons (can be rented from the mountain guide upon request).
Note: for the overnight stays incl. half-board (breakfast+dinner) in the lodge, one should calculate extra costs of appx. EUR 40,00 per day.
For further info: Tel. +39 3467000590 (Karin/Delio) or e-mail: garda@garda-trekking.de

How is it: medium

Where: MARMOLADA

Duration: 3 days

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CROSSING of MARMOLADA DOLOMITES (medium mountaineering from lodge to lodge)

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When:

03. - 05.07.2009

- upon request -

No. of participants: 3

Price: EUR 300,00

Meeting point: train station of ORA/AUER (close to Bolzano) or your hotel - at 10.00 a.m. or in your Hotel at Lake Garda Italy

Description: High-alpine tour with wonderful panorama - didactics: use of pick and crampons on ice and glacier.
1st day - Departing from our meeting point with our mini-van, we are heading towards FASSA VALLEY. After ca. 90 min. by car, we have reached LAKE FEDAIA from where we will take the cableway to the mountain lodge "Rifugio Pian dei Fiacconi" (2.625 m). On the adjacent glacier we will teach and practice the correct use of pick and crampons in asent and descent. Overnight stay in "Pian dei Fiacconi" lodge. Overnight stay in "Pian dei Fiacconi" lodge.
2nd day - Ascent to "Forcella Marmolada"(2.896 m); descent to CONTRIN lodge (2.016 m), duration: ca. 5 hrs.
3rd day - Ascent to "Passo Ombretta (2.730 m), excellent view of the famous South Wall of Marmolada - descent to the mountain lodge "Rifugio Falier" and MALGA CIAPELA, ca. 5 hrs. - End of the tour. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel.

What to bring: backpack - water - sandwich - windcheater - preferably trekking boots which are suitable for the use with crampons - gloves - hat/cap - sunglasses - hiking sticks - sleeping sheet.
Equipment: harness, crampons (can be rented from the mountain guide upon request).
Note: for the overnight stays incl. half-board (breakfast+dinner) in the lodge, one should calculate extra costs of appx. EUR 40,00 per day + ca. EUR 10,00 for the cableway.
For further info: Tel. +39 3467000590 (Karin/Delio) or e-mail: garda@garda-trekking.de

How is it: alpine

Where ADAMELLO GLACIER

Duration: 3 days

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GREAT GLACIER CROSSING (alpine mountaineering from lodge Mandron to lodge Care' Alto)

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When:

17. - 19.07.2009

- upon request -

No. of participants: 3

Price: EUR 325,00

Meeting point: ROVERETO train station or your hotel - at 7.00 a.m. or in your Hotel at Lake Garda Italy

Description: High-alpine tour against a famous historical background. The crossing of Care' Alto - Lares - Lobbie - Mandron GLACIER is the dream of each mountaineer; it does not involve technical difficulties; sometimes on the crossing of Cavento Pass it will be necessary to do some easy rock climbing and we have to rappel you down - however the most important prerequisite for the participation at this tour is an excellent physical condition and good fitness.
1st day - departure from our meeting point - we are heading towards Madonna di Campiglio. After approx. 90 min. by car we have reached BORZAGO Valley which is the starting point of our trekking tour. After an ascent of ca. 3 - 4 hrs. through the Adamello Brenta National Park rich of waterfalls, we will arrive at the mountain lodge "Rifugio Care' Alto" (2.460 m) where we will spend the night.
2nd day - On the following day ascent to "Care' Alto Glacier" and Vedretta di Lares; further on to the historically very important "CORNO di CAVENTO PASS" (3.190 m). The "White War" has left behind many remainders even at this elevated altitude. Crossing of LOBBIA GLACIER until we have reached the Lobbia lodge at 3.040m where we are spending the second night. Depending on the weather and glacier conditions, this crossing can take from 7 to 8 hours.
3rd day - Descent and crossing of MANDRON GLACIER to Lodge Citta di Trento al Mandron (there it is possible to have lunch), further descent to the valley until we have reached Bedole Lodge and the parking lot. Walking hours: ca. 6 hrs.

What to bring: large backpack which fits the following: Water (at least one/2 ltr. per day/per person) - food - windcheater, mountaineering trousers (no jeans), heavy mountain boots (suitable for crampons) - hiking sticks - gloves - hat/cap - sunglasses - sun protection cream - liner.
Technical equipment: ice-axe, crampons, harness will be provided by your Mountain Guide (included in the price).
Note: for the overnight stay incl. half-board you should calculate ca. EUR 40,00 per day (not incl. in our price).
For further info: Tel. +39 3467000590 (Karin/Delio) or e-mail: garda@garda-trekking.de

How is it: medium/easy

Where: PASUBIO Mountains

Duration: 3 days

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CROSSING of PASUBIO Mountains (easy hiking from lodge to lodge)

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When:

19. - 21.06.2009

- upon request -

No. of participants: 5

Price: EUR 180,00

Meeting point: ROVERETO train station or your hotel - at 10.00 a.m. or in your Hotel at Lake Garda Italy

Description: Tour with a very particular historical background in a very scenic landscape.
1st day - We are departing from Rovereto with our mini-van, after ca. 30 min we will reach a characteristic mountain village. This is the starting point of our excursion. After about 3 hrs. by foot through meadows and passing alps, we will reach Peak "Col Santo" (2.112 m) which has been of great importance during World War I - ca. 3 hrs. - descent to the mountain lodge LANCIA in ca. 40 min. Overnight stay.
2nd day - Ascent to ROITE CREST, following the paths aand tunnels which have been constructed by the soldiers during World War I until we have reached PALON PEAK (2.232 m). Ascent to the mountain lodge "Rifugio Gen. Papa" (walking time ca. 5 hrs.)
3rd day - Way back via Rif. LANCIA and the EUROPEAN TRAIL No. 5, Sentiero Europeo, then following a comfortable forest track until we have reached the parking-lot and our minivan (ca. 4 to 5 hrs.)
Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel.

What to bring: backpack - water - sandwich - light windcheater - solid trekking boots - sleeping sheet.
Note: for the overnight stays incl. half-board (breakfast+dinner) in the lodge, one should calculate extra costs of appx. EUR 38,00 per day.
For further info: Tel. +39 3467000590 (Karin/Delio) or e-mail: garda@garda-trekking.de

ALPINE HIKING MOUNTAINEERING VIA FERRATA TREKKING FROM LODGE TO LODGE IN ITALY - ADAMELLO GLACIERS - BRENTA DOLOMITES - MARMOLADA DOLOMITES - MOUNTAINS OF LAKE GARDA - PASUBIO MOUNTAINS

Here you find our alpinist hiking, mountaineering via ferrata and trekking tours from lodge to lodge on the Adamello glacier, in the Brenta Dolomites, in the Marmolada Dolomites, on the mountains of Lake Garda, in the Pasubio Group. Some of these mountaineering routes are present in the calendar of Alpine School Arco Italy: see our link www.alpinguide.eu/climbign_trekking_calendar.htm
Our guided mountaineering tours are guided by international licensed Mountain Guides of Alpine School Arco at Lake Garda Italy

TREKKING - ALTA VIA on MONTE BALDO (medium hiking from lodge to lodge)
Degree of difficulty and notes: Wonderful hiking tour in the natural park of Monte Baldo on easy hiking path on the mountain crest which divides the Adige Valley from Lake Garda with little elevation difference. We spend one night in a typical mountain lodge. From the naturalistic point of view, this trekking tour is very interesting because it is offering a unique panorama over the entire Lake Garda, the Venetian plains, the Brenta Dolomites and the Adamello Glacier.
WHEN: see our CALENDAR - NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: min. 5 persons
PRICE PER PERSON: EUR 185,00 - This price includes the guidance by an internationally licensed mountain guide as well as half-board in the mountain lodge.
DURATION: 2 days.

HISTORICAL TREKKING in the PASUBIO Mountains (easy hiking from lodge to lodge)
This mountain chain, located at the border to the province of Venezia, was of major strategic interest during World War I., as it was the last fortress of the Austrian-Hungarian empire in Trentino and Venezia. The first involuntary mountaineers, Italian and the Austrian soldiers, have left behind many traces such as man-made tunnels and trails.
WHEN: see our CALENDAR - NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: min. 5 persons
PRICE: EUR 280,00 per person - This price includes the guidance by an internationally licensed mountain guide as well as half-board in the mountain lodge
DURATION: 3 days.

TREKKING from FUMO Valley to GENOVA Valley (ADAMELLO Mountains from lodge to lodge)
Crossing: from FUMO Valley to GENOVA Valley in typical high-alpine environment with view over the enormous glaciers of Care' Alto (3.463 m) surrounded by cascades and untouched flora and fauna.
WHEN: see our CALENDAR - NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: min. 5 persons
PRICE: EUR 285,00 per person - This price includes the guidance by an internationally licensed mountain guide as well as half-board in the mountain lodge.
DURATION: 3 days.

VIA FERRATA "BOCCHETTE"/ via ferrata and trekking in the BRENTA-Dolomites (alpine mountaineering from lodge to lodge)
These famous "vie ferrate", iron/ladder paths, are very well-known among the mountaineers all over the world. These "paths" which are directly passing at the foot of the Dolomite walls are sometimes rather airy and narrow. The participants should not be high-shy and should have some mountain experience.
WHEN: see our CALENDAR - NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 3 - 4 persons
PRICE: EUR 430,00 per person - This price includes the guidance by an internationally licensed mountain guide as well as half-board in the mountain lodge. The rental of equipment is possible (such as harness, ferrata-set, helmet).
DURATION: 3 days.

Via ferrata and trekking in the Dolomites (alpine mountaineering from lodge to lodge)
The starting point of our tour is Lake Garda; we will cross the famous Brenta Mountain Group and, last not least, we will make it to the top of Marmolada.
WHEN: see our CALENDAR - NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 3 persons
PRICE: EUR 835,00 per person - This price includes the guidance by an internationally licensed mountain guide as well as half-board in the mountain lodge or hotel. The rental of equipment is possible (such as helmet, harness, crampons, ferrata-set, etc.).
DURATION: 5 days.

MARMOLADA trekking in the Dolomites (alpine mountaineering from lodge to lodge)
Located between Fedaia Lake in the North and Ombretta Valley with its famous and more than 1000 m long Southwall. An excursion through the San Nicolo' Valley will prepare us for the coming days. The ascent to the "Queen" of the Dolomites - the Marmolada at 3.342 m - is technically not difficult, however, a good physical condition is indispensable for the participation at this tour.
WHEN: see our CALENDAR - NUMBER. OF PARTICIPANTS: 3 persons
PRICE: EUR 420,00 per person - This price includes the guidance by an internationally licensed mountain guide as well as half-board in the mountain lodge.
DURATION: 3 days.

GLACIER TREKKING IN THE ADAMELLO MOUNTAINS (alpine mountaineering from lodge to lodge)
The National Park of ADAMELLO-BRENTA with its 618 sq. km is one of the largest nature reserves in Trentino. The crossing of the largest European glacier is technically easy and offers a unique panorama of high-alpine mountain scenery. An excellent physical condition is a prerequisite for the participation in this glacier crossing due to the long duration and the large difference in altitude.
WHEN: see our CALENDAR - NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 3 persons
PRICE: EUR 440,00 per person - This price includes the guidance by an internationally licensed mountain guide, half-board in the mountain lodge as well as the transport of the backpack to Care' Alto lodge by cableway. The rental of equipment is possible (such as crampons, harness etc.).
DURATION: 3 days.