LAKE GARDA & ARCO CLIMBING SAFARI

Arrive and check in in your hotel in Riva del Garda, a charming located at the northern tip of Lake Garda, surrounded by dramatic peaks! The Mediterranean atmosphere, the scent of lemons, and the beautiful scenery of the lakeside town nestled between the mountains…

Riva del Garda also has a rich history, reflected in its medieval architecture and historical sites, such as Torre Apponale, a tall bell tower, and the Rocca di Riva, a medieval fortress overlooking the lake. 

You might want to have a stroll in the town’s cobblestone streets, lively piazzas, and cozy cafés and you can savor a great local wine by the lake and enjoy a dinner at a restaurant in the town center.

Accommodation: Hotel in Riva del Garda or Arco di Trento

Your first day kicks off with single-pitch sport climbing — a perfect warm-up and a chance to build rapport with your guide. It’s the ideal setting to receive personalized technique tips and for your guide to assess your level, helping plan the days ahead for maximum enjoyment and progression. One excellent mid-season crag is Juval, set in a scenic valley and offering beautiful gneiss climbs across all grades. After breakfast, you'll transfer to Naturno, and following your climbing session, you’ll have the chance to visit the nearby Messner Mountain Museum — an inspiring space dedicated to mountain culture, exploration, and the human relationship with the vertical world. Of course, there are many other great options for the day, from limestone faces to the iconic porphyry walls surrounding Bolzano. After the climb, return to your hotel and enjoy dinner at one of Bolzano’s many charming restaurants — we’ll be happy to recommend our favorites!

Accommodation: Hotel in Riva del Garda or Arco di Trento

On day two, you’ll head up to the panoramic walls of Glanig (San Genesio), where a range of recently equipped multi-pitch routes awaits: from well-bolted sport lines to mixed routes with a traditional feel. With options for various skill levels, it’s the perfect setting for a full climbing adventure high above the valley. At the top, a traditional South Tyrolean maso (mountain farmhouse) will be waiting to welcome you with a well-deserved lunch made from local farm products and their own meat, all served with unbeatable views over the Dolomites and the city below.

Accommodation: Hotel in Riva del Garda or Arco di Trento

Today might be the perfect opportunity to give your feet and toes a well-earned break after days in tight climbing shoes. Instead of cranking on holds, enjoy a lighter day on a via ferrata. We can choose an easier, more hiking-style route that offers big panoramas, or go for a more technical and vertical line if you’re still looking for excitement and not feeling tired. A great chance to have fun on the vertical without overloading your fingers and feet in climbing shoes.

Accommodation: Hotel in Riva del Garda or Arco di Trento

For day three, we suggest heading south to the Sarca Valley for a stunning multi-pitch climb above Lake Toblino or in the legendary Arco di Trento area, a true paradise for sport climbers and multi-pitch enthusiasts alike. Here, both early pioneers and modern alpinists have left their mark, opening classic lines that offer a full Dolomite-style experience just minutes from the shores of Lake Garda. And after a rewarding day on the wall, there’s always time for a well-earned gelato or a cold beer in Arco’s charming old town, surrounded by climbing shops that’ll make your eyes sparkle.

Accommodation: Hotel in Riva del Garda or Arco di Trento

Departure (private transfer to the airport is available upon request).