Hiking Mountaineering Trekking in the Dolomites Alps Italy Europe

<body> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Hiking climbing via ferrata and trekking in the Dolomites of Italy</b> - Hiking climbing and trekking in the Dolomites of Trentino and around lake Garda Italy, organized by mountain guides of climbing school Arco and alpine lodge association.<br> <b>Alpine School Arco Lake Garda Dolomites Alps Italy Europe - e-mail <a href= "mailto:garda@garda-trekking.de">garda@garda-trekking.de</a></b></font> <p align="center"><b><font face="Arial" size="2">HIKING AND ALPINE TOURS IN THE DOLOMITES ALPS AT LAKE GARDA ON THE MARMOLADA DOLOMITES AND ADAMELLO GLACIER EUROPE</font></b></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">When you are tired of your stressing everyday life this is the moment to enjoy this wonderful mediterranean oasis which is offering nature, history and the possibility of unique relaxation, with our Hiking Tours. <strong><u><br> 1 - Crossing Val di Ledro - Limone (easy hiking trip in the Alps Europe Italy)</u><br></strong> Hiking in a particularly scenic landscape - departing from Rovereto with our mini-van, we are heading towards Lake Garda until we have reached the starting point of our trekking tour at Lake TENNO (ca. 45 min by car). A footpath is leading us through meadows and pastures, passing characteristic alps. The difference of altitude which has to be mastered is ca. 700 m. We will take our lunchbreak on Peak Mughera, a mountain top located high above Lake Garda from where we can enjoy a fantastic view over the entire Lake and the surrounding mountain chains. Descent to LIMONE ca. 2 hrs. From Limone back to Riva by ferry boat - end of the tour. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel at Lake Garda.<br> <u><strong>2 - Excursion to Monte Baldo (2.079) (Trekking trips in the Dolomites Alps Europe)</strong></u><br> Trekking tour in a particularly scenic landscape - We are departing from Rovereto with our mini-van. Our main direction is Lake Garda but prior we will turn off to Brentonico. All in all, after approx. 40 min. by car, we will get to a lodge which is located at an altitude of 1.650 m. This is the starting point of our trekking tour. A path which has been constructed during World War I is leading us through the famous Natural Parc of Mount BALDO. After approx. 2 hrs by foot, we will reach the mountain top which is very close to an alpine lodge where we can have a break. Very often this peak is being called the "balcony" over Lake Garda as from there it is possible to view the entire Lake, the Dolomites and the famous Adamello Mountain chain. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel at Lake Garda.</font></p> <p align="left"><img border="0" src="pics/02_js_trekking_04.jpg" width="197" height="197" alt= "Hiking trekking Alps Europe Italy"> <font face="Arial" size="1"><b>Hiking andnTrekking tours at Lake Garda Dolomites Alps Europe Italy</b></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><br> <u><strong>3 - Pasubio - mountains of 1st World War (Hiking in European Alps Italy)</strong></u><br> Hiking and trekking tour in particularly scenic landscape against a great historical background. Departing from Rovereto with our mini-van we are heading towards Vicenza. After ca. 60 min by car we have reached the starting point of our tour at "Passo Xomo". There we find one of the most incredible constructions created by the soldiers who had been fighting here during Word War I: a "trail" built through the rocks - consisting of 52 tunnels some of which are up to 300 m long. We are following this "road of war" with its tunnels until we reach the lodge "Rifugio Papa" where we can have a snack. Ascent to "PALON Peak" (2.230 m). The entire surrounding area was the arena of the merciless battles during World War I and is still rich of many remainders. From an alpinistic point of view this trekking tour is not difficult although it is rather long. Wonderful panorama; with good weather it even possible to see Venice and the Adriatic Sea. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel at Lake Garda. <strong><u><br> 4 - National Park ADAMELLO-BRENTA (5 lakes hikingtour)</u></strong> <u><br></u> Extremely interesting tour in the National Park and the surroundings of the glacial lakes in the Dolomites. 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. A footpath through a forest will lead us to the first lake "Nambino" and following to - Lake Nero - Lake Serodoli and at the top of our hiking tour - Lake Gelato - 2.390 m. On the way back we are passing near the fifth lake "Lambin" and further on to the lodge Nambin (break). In about 20 min. from the lodge we will arrive at our mini-van which will take us back to Rovereto and/or your hotel at Lake Garda.</font></p> <p align="left"><img border="0" src="pics/02_js_trekking_01.jpg" width="197" height="197" alt= "Hiking trekking Alps Europe Italy"> <font face="Arial" size="1"><b>Hikingtour in the Brenta Dolomites Alps Europe Italy</b></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><br> <u><strong>5 - Hiking in the Brenta-Dolomites (Mountaineering in the Dolomites Alps Italy)<br></strong></u> Extremely scenic tour in the astounding surroundings of towers and eternal walls of the Dolomites. Departing from Rovereto with our mini-van, we are heading towards MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO until we have reached the starting point of our hiking/trekking tour after ca. 90 min. by car. After ca. 2 hrs. on a footpath through a pine forest, we will reach the lodge "Rif. Brentei". An alpinistic path is leading us to the famous "Bocca di Brenta (2.550 m) which is situated in the heart of the Brenta-Dolomites. After approx. 2 hours we reach another lodge, "Rif. Pedrotti alla Tosa" where you can have a snack. Descent and way back (ca. 3 hrs. walking time) to our mini-van. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel at Lake Garda.<strong><u><br> 6 - High mountaineering Tour - Top of Marmolada (3342) (Alpine mountaineering in the Dolomites Alps Europe Italy)</u></strong><br> 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 lodge "Rifugio Pian dei Fiacconi" (2.625 m). Hiking on the adjacent glacier we will teach and practise the correct use of pick and crampons in ascent and descent. Overnight stay in "Pian dei Fiacconi" lodge. Next day: crossing of the glacier and ascent to the peak of MARMOLADA (ca. 3 hrs.). Descent to "Pian dei Fiacconi" lodge and back to where we have parked our mini-van at LAKE FEDAIA. Transfer back to ORA/AUER train station and/or your hotel at Lake Garda.</font></p> <p align="left"><img border="0" src="pics/02_js_ferrata_04.jpg" width="197" height="197" alt= "Hiking trekking Alps Europe Italy"> <font face="Arial" size="1"><b>Mountaineering at Lake Garda and in the Dolomites Alps Europe Italy</b></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><br> <u><strong>7 - Via ferrata - Crossing the Brenta Dolomites (Via ferrata tour in the Brenta Dolomites Alps Europe Italy)<br></strong></u> Extremely scenic tour in the astounding surroundings of towers and eternal walls of the Dolomites which can be admired from the vicinity.<br> 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. hiking on a footpath through a pine forest, we will reach the lodge "Rif. Brentei" at an altitude of 2.180 m. Overnight stay.<br> 2nd day - Ascent to "Bocca di Brenta" - on "Via ferrata" BOCCHETTE CENTRALI to the lodge "ALIMONTA" (2.580 m) - ca. 6 hrs. walking time. Overnight stay.<br> 3rd day - Ascent to "Vedretta degli Sfulmini" - on "Via ferrata" BOCCHETTE ALTE" to "Bocca di Tuckett" - descent to the lodge "Rif. Tuckett" and back to the valley an our mini-van. Duration: ca. 8 hrs. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel at Lake Garda.<br> VARIANT - instead of going back to the valley, it is possible to stay overnight in the lodge "Tuckett" and hiking to descend to the valley on the following day. <u><br> <strong>8 - Adamello Trekking - Crossing of great glaciers (Mountaineering trip on the glacieres in the Alps Europe Italy)<br></strong></u> High-alpine tour against a famous historical background. The crossing of Mandron, Lobbie and Lares GLACIER is the dream of each mountaineer; it does not involve any technical difficulty and the only prerequisite for the participation at this tour is an excellent physical condition.<br> 1st day - Departing from Rovereto with our mini-van we are heading towards Madonna di Campiglio. After appx. 90 min. by car we have reached BORZAGO Valley which is the starting point of our trekking tour. After an ascent of ca. 3 hrs. we will arrive at the lodge "Rifugio Care' Alto" (2.460 m) where we will spend the night.<br> 2nd day - On the following day ascent to "Care' Alto Glacier" and further on to the historically very important "Corno di CAVENTO PEAK" (3.400 m). The "White War" has left behind many remainders even at this elevated altitude. Crossing of LOBBIA GLACIER and descent to the lodge MANDRON where we will spend the night (walking time ca. 8 to 10 hrs.).</font></p> <p align="left"><img border="0" src="pics/02_js_trekking_02.jpg" width="197" height="197" alt= "Hiking trekking Alps Europe Italy"> <font face="Arial" size="1"><b>Mountaineering, trekking and hiking courses in the Marmolada Dolomites Alps Italy</b></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><br> 3rd day - Descent from MANDRON Lodge to BEDOLE Lodge where we have parked our mini-van; ca. 2 hrs. Back to Rovereto and/or your hotel at Lake Garda. <strong><br> Equipment<br></strong> Trekking shoes, backpack, food and drink, light windcheater, long/short trousers, long/short-sleeved pullover, clothes to change. <strong><br> Insurance<br></strong> All of our collaborators of climbing Alpine School Arco at Lake Garda Italy Europe are government licensed mountain guides with international diploma and are officially registered with the regional and international Mountain Guides' Association. With no exception they are bound by law to have a third party indemnity insurance.</font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font face="Arial" size="2">HIKING AND TREKKING FROM LODGE TO LODGE IN THE DOLOMITES ALPS ITALY</font></strong></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><strong>PARKS AND NATURE (Hiking in the National Park in the Alps of Italy)</strong><br> PN.1 - TREKKING in STELVIO National Park (CEVEDALE Mountains).<br> Ascent of ROSSA PEAK which is one of the most panoramic peaks in the ORTLES and CEVEDALE Mountains. It is possible to practice climbing techniques in safety on the walls which are adjacent to the mountain lodge. A comfortable hiking trail will lead us to the STERNAI Lakes and MALEDA Valley. There we can still find eagles, ibex and red deer. The jewel of the STELVIO National Park is SAENT Valley which is famous for its waterfalls as well as Pra' di Saent with its typical alps and numerous marmots - an idyll of untouched flora and fauna.<br> PN.2 - TRKKING from FUMO Valley to GENOVA Valley (Trekking in the ADAMELLO Dolomites).<br> Hiking across: 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.<br> PN.3 - TREKKING - ALTA VIA on MONTE BALDO (Hiking medium at Lake Garda Italy).<br> 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.<br> <strong>TREKKING & HISTORY (Hiking tour on the Adamello glacier in the Italian Alps Europe)</strong><br> TS.1 - TREKKING - following the trails of World War I. in the ADAMELLO (Hiking medium).<br> The hiking trails which have been constructed by the soldiers during World War I. are leading us to the fomer battlefields where Austrian and Italians had combatted against each other during the cruel "White War". An excellent physical condition is a prerequisite for the hiking on this glacier crossing due to the long duration and the large difference in altitude.<br> The rental of mountaineering equipment is possible (such as crampons, harness etc.).<br> TS.2 - HISTORICAL TREKKING in the PASUBIO Dolomites (Easy Hiking).<br> 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 unvoluntary mountaineers, Italian and the Austrian soldiers, have left behind many traces such as man-made tunnels and trails.</font></p> <p align="left"><img border="0" src="pics/02_js_ferrata_03.jpg" width="197" height="197" alt= "Hiking trekking Alps Europe Italy"> <font face="Arial" size="1"><b>Via Ferrata course at Lake Garda Dolomites Alps Europe Italy</b></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><br> <strong>VIE FERRATE (Via ferrata and trekking trip in the Alps of Italy)</strong><br> PA.1 - VIE FERRATE "BOCCHETTE" via ferrata and trekking in the BRENTA-Dolomites (Difficult mountaineering in the Dolomites).<br> These famous "vie ferrate", iron/ladder paths, are very well-known amoung 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.<br> The rental of equipment is possible (such as harness, ferrata-set, helmet).<br> PA.2 - Vie ferrate/iron/ladder paths and trekking in the Dolomites.<br> 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 Dolomites.<br> The rental of mountaineering equipment is possible (such as helmet, harness, crampons, ferrata-set, etc.).<br> <strong>GLACIERES & ALPINE TOURS (Hiking trips in the Brenta Adamello und Marmolada Dolomites)</strong><br> GA.1 - TREKKING from LODGE to LODGE in the BRENTA Dolomites.<br> Our daily hiking excursions will lead us past the famous and never-ending walls of the Brenta-Dolomites. For those who are interested, it is possible to try some climbing on Dolomite limestone.<br> The rental of alpine equipment is possible (such as helmet, crampons, harness etc.).<br> GA.2 - TREKKING on CARESER GLACIER (CEVEDALE Mountains).<br> The large and flat CARESER Glacier is located in the STELVIO National Park between RABBI and PEJO Valley. The crossing of the glacier is an interesting challenge but can be mastered without difficulties.<br> The rental of mountaineering equipment is possible (such as crampons, harness etc.).<br> GA.3 - MARMOLADA trekkingin the Dolomites (RMa).<br> 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 phyical condition is indispensable for the participation at this tour.<br> GA.4 - GLACIER TREKKING IN THE ADAMELLO MOUNTAINS (Difficult mountaineering in the Dolomites Italy).<br> 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 difficult and offers a unique panorama of high-alpine 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.<br> This price includes the guidance by an internationally licenced 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 mountaineering equipment is possible (such as crampons, harness etc.).</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.kalymnosclimbing.eu/hiking_trekking_on_kalymnos_island.htm" target= "_blank"><img border="0" src="pics/08_banner.kalymnostrekking.jpg" alt= "TREKKING AND HIKING HOLIDAY ON KALYMNOS ISLAND GREECE" width="130" height="80"></a> <strong><font face="Arial" size="1"><a href="http://www.kalymnosclimbing.eu/hiking_trekking_on_kalymnos_island.htm" target= "_blank"><strong><font size="2">Hiking and Trekking on Kalymnos Island in Greece</font></strong><font face= "Arial" size="1"><a href="http://www.kalymnosclimbing.eu/hiking_trekking_on_kalymnos_island.htm" target= "_blank"><br></a> <strong><font face="Arial" size="2">Your ideal Walking Hiking and Trekking Holidays in Europe on an Aegean Island in Greece, intact nature between rocks and the sea on our guided hiking routes, courses and treks</font></strong></font></a></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font face="Arial" size="2">THE MOUNTAIN GUIDES ITALY ALPS EUROPE</font></strong></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2"><strong>International Union of Associations of Mountain Guides in Europe</strong><br> Our membership of the International Union of Associations of Mountain Guides (IFMGA ), followed, along with increased training and rigorous assessment. This membership, shared at present with guides from sixteen other countries, gives our Mountain Guides absolute equivalence with Guides in Alpine countries and throughout the world. The award of the International Guides Carnet demands the highest standards of skill and professionalism in all aspects of mountaineering.<br> <strong>The Scope of Guiding</strong> <br> In any year the range of mountain activities offered in Europe by Guides is staggering. Mountain Guides Italy safely and successfully lead groups to the highest and most remote mountains on earth. Some Guides specialise in Alpine mountaineering whilst others work mainly with young people, senior climbers or women. Guides are able to provide group instruction and personal guiding at every level from easy climbs, walks and scrambles to the most demanding ascents at home and abroad all year round. Guides also offer instruction and guiding in snow and ice climbing as well as ski mountaineering and off-piste skiing. Many Guides offer Sport Climbing throughout Europe whilst on Alps rock and indoor walls instruction and guiding is always available. Guides are able to work at all levels making sure that the walking party will receive the same care and exclusive attention as someone who wants to find their limits on rock, ice or at altitude.<br> <strong>Beyond Guiding in the Dolomites Alps Europe Italy</strong><br> Guides are increasingly involved in equipment design, development and testing, others act as consultants or assist in filming. Many offer lectures, write on mountain related matters and give technical advice. Mountain Guiding is not only a profession but is also a vocation. Our members are united by their love of the mountain environment and their common aim. This is to assist others, their clients, to realise their mountain dreams and to find the exuberant joy, the wonderful unforgettable days which are so inseparable from the game of mountaineering at whatever level we wish to play. Guides cannot remove all danger from an activity but with their great depth of knowledge and continually updated training they can certainly ensure that any normal risks are contained, so that their companions can freely savour the full scope of the experience offered.</font></p> <p align="center"><span><strong><font face="Arial" size="2">THE MOUNTAIN GUIDES OF ALPINE SCHOOL TRENTINO DOLOMITES ALPS EUROPE ITALY</font></strong></span></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">The history of the alpine guides in Trentino Dolomites Alps Europe began with the birth of alpinism in the Dolomites. Its protagonists are explorers from England, Germany, Austria and local mountain guides in Italy. The mountain guide' s profession has been subject to changes and development. Until the end of the 18<sup>th</sup> century they were the guides of rich aristocrats keen on granting their name to a famous peak or wall. The modern alpine guide in Italy and however, is a professional with not only a profound knowledge of the manifold traditional and modern alpine techniques but is also an expert in nature, culture and history. In those days and at present, the mountain guides are the authors of national and international alpine history.<br> The Trentino Alpine Guide Association Italy is preparing the guides for their professional life. In Trentino 200 alpine guides are registered; they are being distributed among 12 alpine schools and/or other types of guides' associations. Practically in each valley of Trentino Alps Italy you can find an association of mountain guides which can provide information and advice. The alpine schools or guides' associations in the Dolomites are offering a vast range of activities and courses which can be booked directly. With a mountain guide on your side, a day in the mountains, a simple hiking excursion through the forests of our National Parks, hiking or a rock climbing tour in the Dolomites Italy, will become an unforgettable experience.<br> The alpine guides of Trentino Europe Italy are publishing an annual program offering daily or weekly excursions/events which are suitable for everyone who has already been in the mountains but is mainly addressing those who want to make first contact with them. The program includes courses, excursions, trekking or hiking tours, rock climbing tours, high alpine treks, rock climbing or hiking excursions in the National Parks with special park guides.</font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font face="Arial" size="2">Our Guides of Alpine School Arco Lake Garda Dolomites Alps Europe Italy</font></strong></p> <p align="left"><span><font face="Arial" size="2">Our Mountain Guides School Arco Dolomites Italy offer the ultimate rock climbing hiking and mountaineering experiences for groups and individuals alike. Whether you are a beginner looking for a safe, sound introduction to the basics hiking, trekking and mountaineering on Lake Garda and Dolomites Alps rock or an experienced climber looking for advanced courses and instruction or the chance to climb new routes and hard rock climbing in Italy and in the European Alps, on Kalymnos island, in the Dolomites or abroad. Our members offer guiding and instruction at all levels to groups or individuals. You can join an organized group or tailor your own course in full collaboration with a guide. Guides can also provide SPSA instruction, Improvised Rescue Seminars, Women's Courses and Equipment Clinics for groups, clubs or individual tuitions.<br> Mountain Guides can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to your climbing hiking and mountaineering adventures and will help you realize your vertical dreams.<br> You can contact our Mountain Guides Organization in Arco at Lake Garda Italy to find what mountain hiking courses and rock climbs are on offer or make private arrangements to realize your ambitions.<br> Our members offer incredible hiking, trekking and climbing experiences in Italy and worldwide for both beginners and experts. Whatever your needs, from basic instruction and winter safety skills to hard rock climbs in the Dolomites Alps Europe Italy and abroad, a qualified UIAGM guides is your benchmark for experience, security and a professional service.<br> Guides offer a wide range of hiking, trekking, and mountaineering courses for groups and clubs as well as individuals. They can also provide private guiding and tuition to meet your needs whatever your standard. If you are you are looking for the highest level of instruction backed up by experience and internationally recognized qualifications our members can offer group and individual tuition.<br> If you are looking to discover your climbing abilities and realize your alpine dreams, expert tuition and experienced leadership from a guide will help them to become a reality. Our members of Mountain guides Arco Italy offer a wide range of summer and winter alpine programs. They can also provide private guiding and tuition in every aspect of modern alpinism. So whether you long to hike the Haute Route, summit the 4,000 ers or tackle the great North faces, our members have the skill, knowledge and experience to open up these inspiring mountains for you.</font></span><font face="Arial" size="2"><br></font></p> </body>