Sports activities in the Garda Trentino region

The Garda Trentino region is considered an ideal holiday destination for good reason. The blue waters of the largest Italian lake surrounded by majestic mountains are not only a perfect setting for blissful relaxation, but also space for numerous activities - from walks along the lake shores, through bicycle trips, to numerous water sports. We check what forms of active spending time Garda Trentino offers us!

Garda Trentino - one of the most popular tourist regions in Italy - is a unique place in many respects. The Mediterranean microclimate of the lake breaks the cold coming from the Alpine peaks, and local traditions and culture seamlessly intertwine with the beauty of nature. Garda Trentino is, on the one hand, the undisturbed peace of mountain meadows, and on the other - the energy of sunny days, encouraging you to fill them with movement and activity. Especially since there are many options for actively spending time in the region, so everyone will find something for themselves!

Garda Trentino – an ideal place for active recreation

Those who love spending time actively will certainly not be bored in the Garda Trentino region. The number of sports activities this unique place offers is breathtaking. What can we do while on holiday in Garda or the surrounding lakes?

More information: https://www.gardatrentino.it/en/outdoor/outdoor-overview

Garda Dolomiti Tour: an amazing bike trip in mountain scenery

Unlike many long-distance bicycle tours, the Garda Dolomiti Tour does not require any special skills or experience - all you need is perseverance and a free day, which will be filled to the brim with activities along the route. The lack of tiring, steep climbs, dangerous descents or technical difficulties makes the trip both physically demanding and recreational. It is worth planning it for the whole day and starting relatively early, because the almost 67 km long route will take us at least 8 hours.

Starting in Riva del Garda, during the trip we will be able to feast our eyes on picturesque mountain landscapes and get to know numerous natural attractions of the region. We will see the stunning Lago di Tenno lake with incredibly turquoise waters, the peaceful Val Lomasona valley and the breathtaking rock formations of Forra del Limarò. Traveling among the forests, valleys and mountains of Garda Trentino, we will experience an incredible adventure, but also relax and recharge our batteries, soaking up the beauty of Mediterranean nature.

More information: https://www.gardatrentino.it/en/activity/garda-dolomiti-tour_50966

Gravel bike tours in Garda Trentino

Garda Trentino also has plenty of routes perfect for gravel bike trips, which are becoming increasingly popular in the region. Picturesque villages and charming Italian towns, forest paths, mountain lakes and stunning routes among mountain peaks - all this we can see while visiting Garda Trentino on a gravel bike. Short, simple routes ideal for families, more demanding trips among hills and forests, recreational routes between hospitable villages - all these experiences open up to us when we decide to bike tours in Garda Trentino.

We can discover the region according to our own plan, organizing gravel trips to the towns and attractions that interest us most, and we can also take advantage of several routes with varying degrees of difficulty - from very simple and recreational to demanding expeditions. A simple route of just over 25 km in length through the picturesque Valle dei Laghi valley or a landscape trip of several kilometers from Riva del Garda to the charming village of Pregasina is an ideal proposition for families with children, and if we are looking for challenges of a higher degree of difficulty, we can go on a slightly over 100 km full-day Maxxis Gravel Garda Trentino expedition, leading from Riva del Garda through picturesque valleys through Tenno, Lomaso, Dro, Torbole sul Garda and Comano. We have many possibilities, so nothing stops us from spending the entire holiday in the saddle of a gravel bike, getting to know the local attractions.

More information: https://www.gardatrentino.it/en/outdoor/bike/gravel

Mountain trails and hospitable shelters

The Garda Trentino region also offers a wealth of routes perfect for mountain hikes among breathtaking Alpine peaks. We can choose from simple trails that do not require much skill or particular endurance, as well as longer trips with steeper approaches. Regardless of the route, we can always be sure of wonderful views and closeness to nature, which we will absorb with all our senses during our hikes. The three-stage Garda Trek trail, leading through the northern part of Lago di Garda, is just one of many examples of various routes that we can follow during our holidays in Garda Trentino.

A great idea during mountain trips in the Garda Trentino region is to take advantage of the hospitality of the numerous shelters scattered along the trails. Bocca di Trat, Monte Stivo, Monte Altissimo - there and in many other places we will find charming marinas, where we will be welcomed by simple local cuisine, and every hiker will find a place for a night's rest. The opportunity to observe sunrises and sunsets from the best viewpoints or long conversations under the star-studded sky - these attractions can only be found in mountain shelters on mountain trails in the Garda Trentino region.

More information: https://www.gardatrentino.it/en/outdoor/hiking

Water activities in the Garda Trentino region

The Garda Trentino region is a real paradise for water sports enthusiasts! SUPs, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing - Garda and the surrounding lakes give us a lot of opportunities when it comes to water activities. Thanks to this, we can alternate lazy sunbathing with hours filled with emotions and sports, making full use of the opportunities offered by relaxation in this region. If we like quiet activities on the water, we can try the extremely popular SUP boards on most of the nearby lakes, which are, on the one hand, an excellent form of rest, but also a fantastic way to exercise our balance and coordination of movements. Garda or Ledro are also an ideal place for kayaking trips, but also by sailing boat - it is worth remembering that due to the specific winds blowing here, famous international regattas are held in Garda every year.

If we are looking for more unusual water activities, a SUP trip to the Cascata del Ponale waterfall may be a great idea - this breathtaking place can be visited by water. Or maybe we dream of wing foil, a combination of windsurfing, kitesurfing and SUP technique, allowing us to almost fly above the water surface? In Garda Trentino we have all this and more!

More information: https://www.gardatrentino.it/en/outdoor/water-sports/water-sports-overview

Exciting canyoning

If we love water activities with an additional thrill, then an adrenaline rush will provide us with emotional canyoning among the mountain landscapes of Garda Trentino. While covering exciting routes leading through the beds of rushing mountain streams, we can face the majesty and power of the water element, as well as exceed our own limits and test our fitness, strength and endurance. Canyoning is a combination of water sports and mountain climbing techniques.

Canyoning in Garda Trentino is a guarantee of incredible emotions and a real adventure in close contact with untamed nature. Rappelling, diving in natural ponds, rafting down mountain rivers - if the thought of such attractions makes our hearts beat faster, we must try canyoning in Vale di Ledro. And all this in controlled conditions, under the care of experienced guides who know the vagaries of local rivers and streams perfectly, thanks to which canyoning in their company is not only full of emotions, but above all, safe.

More information: https://www.gardatrentino.it/en/outdoor/canyoning

These are, of course, just a few examples of the entire range of numerous sports activities that await us in the Garda Trentino region. Dozens of kilometers of hiking trails in changing scenery, via ferrata of varying difficulty, trekking, sailing - lovers of active leisure will certainly not be bored here! All the more so because we can plan sports experiences ourselves and take advantage of the wide range of "ready-made" trips and activities - it all depends on our preferences, willingness and skills in organizing such trips and activities.

And if we add fantastic Italian cuisine, a guarantee of great weather and a well-developed accommodation base, which includes both luxury hotels and intimate campsites on the shores of lakes, then we have a perfect vacation plan!