Walking Lake Garda and Iseo

Day walks in the Italian Lakes

By Gillian Price

ISBN

9781786310248

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Published

11 Apr 2019

Edition

First

Pages

128

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .80cm

Weight

150g

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Guidebook to 20 day walks around the majestic Italian lakes of Garda and Iseo. The routes, which range from leisurely strolls to more strenuous routes up panoramic peaks, offer something to suit all walkers. Invaluable practical information about public transport, accommodation and walking kit is included, together with a handy Italian glossary.

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

ISBN

9781786310248

Availability

Published

11 Apr 2019

Edition

First

Pages

128

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .80cm

Weight

150g

Overview

This guidebook describes 20 walks around Lakes Garda and Iseo in Northern Italy. The routes range from 4 to 13km in length and are graded 1 to 3. There is something for everyone, from easy leisurely strolls for first-time walkers to strenuous climbs up panoramic peaks.
The clear maps, inspirational photographs and information about accommodation and public transport options help to make this guidebook an ideal companion to exploring the exceptional scenery, views and culture of the Italian Lakes. A basic English-Italian glossary is also included.
Formed by ancient glaciers and hemmed in by awesome towering cliffs, Lago di Garda boasts a superb network of well-marked trails exploring alpine ridges and peaks, in addition to ancient stepped ways to fascinating industrial archeology sites. The southern shores are very Mediterranean in flavour, lined with olive groves and vineyards. Beautiful Lago d'Iseo is one of Italy's well-kept secrets. Well out of view until you actually reach its shores, it boasts an attractive mountainous island, appropriately named Monteisola.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

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

Maps

Maps

Sketch maps are provided for each walk in this guidebook. In many cases these are sufficient for the walk, in combination with the walk description. However it is always a good idea to get hold of larger maps of the area for a number of reasons: they put places in a wider context, help you identify points of interest, plot your own routes and last but not least, are an essential tool for orientation if you lose your way. A good range of walking maps is available for the lakes, and information concerning specific maps is given in the introduction to each chapter. Some maps are available overseas at outdoor stores and bookshops, several can be downloaded from websites, while others are sold locally at the lakes.

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Reviews

Without the guides we would simply have not been able to do some of the most tremendous walks in Europe.

Gillian,

Many thanks and well done. I can't believe how much work you must put into these guides and I just want to say how much we have appreciated it. Without the guides we would simply have not been able to do some of the most tremendous walks in Europe.

Many thanks,

Graham S

Three days of fantastic walking

Although Lake Garda is a major destination for those who prefer a more sedentary way of travelling, the area is honeycombed with hiking paths both long and short, which offer spectacular views of the lake.

Rupert Parker:

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Gillian Price

Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.

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