A guidebook to 20 day walks around Lakes Garda and Iseo. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Italian lakes, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Walks range from 5 to 13km (3–8 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. Walks have been graded from 1 to 3 allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability.

• Sketch maps are included for each walk
• Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and wildlife
• Highlights include Monte Baldo and Monteisola

Map key

Overview pap

Introduction

Plants and flowers

Wildlife

Getting there

Local transport

Information

When to go

Accommodation

Food and drink

What to take

Maps

Dos and don’ts

Emergencies

Using this guide

Lago di Garda

Walk 1 Valle delle Cartiere

Walk 2 Eremo di San Valentino

Walk 3 Campione to Pregasio Loop

Walk 4 Campione to Pieve Loop

Walk 5 Limone sul Garda and the Valle del Singol

Walk 6 Monte Nodice and Pregasina

Walk 7 Strada del Ponale to Pregasina

Walk 8 The Venetian Bastione

Walk 9 Monte Brione

Walk 10 Torbole to Tempesta

Walk 11 Monte Baldo: Ventrar to San Michele

Walk 12 Monte Baldo: Cima delle Pozzette

Walk 13 Monte Baldo: Eremo SS Benigno e Caro

Walk 14 Monte Baldo: Rifugio Telegrafo Circuit

Walk 15 Monte Baldo: Costabella to Prada Alta

Walk 16 Torri del Benaco and Graffiti

Lago d’Iseo

Walk 17 Punta Alta

Walk 18 Santuario di San Giovanni

Walk 19 Corna Trentapassi

Walk 20 Monteisola and the Santuario della Ceriola

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Glossary of Italian–English terms

Seasons

spring through to autumn are best, although the lakes' mild climate makes them suitable for year-round walking. In midsummer head for the mountain altitude routes while in winter, when snow may cover the high peaks, stick to the lower walks

Centres

Malcesine, Riva del Garda, Limone, Gargnano on Lago di Garda. Iseo and Lovere on Lago d'Iseo

Difficulty

walks range from easy lakeside strolls to rambles across mountainsides and exciting paths to superbly panoramic peaks. Graded 1 to 3, catering for everyone

Must See

Malcesine and the cable-car to Monte Baldo for breathtaking views and wildflowers. Monte Telegrafo. Campione and the canyons. Limone and lakefront lemon orchards. Spectacular Strada del Ponale from Riva di Garda. Monte Brione and historic military forts. Tremosine ancient stone stairway. Lago d'Iseo's Monteisola and Lovere

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