Tour of the 4 hamlets
A route linking the four hamlets of Vezzano, Fraveggio, Lon and Ciago.
An easy hike of about 2 hours that links the 4 hamlets of Vezzano, Fraveggio, Lon and Ciago. The route starts out on an asphalt road from the village of Vezzano towards the village of Fraveggio and then continues on a secondary road to Lon. From this hamlet, the route continues along forest tracks to Ciago and finally to Vezzano. The tour can be hiked in both directions and is accessible all year round (except in case of snowfall or frost).
Author’s recommendation
From Lon you can see the lake of Santa Massenza in the distance and Monte Brione in the background.
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Safety information
Caution: some sections of this route cross roads.
The telephone number for the emergency services is 112.
The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.
Tips and hints
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Turn-by-turn directions
The route is always marked by special signs with the words "Giro delle 4 frazioni" in a clockwise direction. Start from the square in the village of Vezzano and follow the road towards SP 18dir to reach the village of Fraveggio. Here, continue towards the centre of the hamlet and climb up towards Lon on a minor road. Once in Lon, from the centre of the village, head slightly uphill past the houses and enter the woods following the SAT path 627 "San Vili", continuing until you reach the village of Ciago. The last section descends towards Vezzano, still along a signposted trail through the wood.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Vezzano is connected by the intercity bus lines 205 (Riva del Garda – Sarche - Trento) to the other places in Garda Trentino.
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
By road
To reach Vezzano from Riva del Garda, follow the SS 45bis road to Vezzano.
Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.
Parking
Parking in Via Roma in Vezzano or in Via Stoppani near the theatre.
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Author’s map recommendations
Garda Trentino TREKKING Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)
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Equipment
This excursion is quite simple and presents no particular difficulty. However, we still recommend you to wear suitable footwear, a hat, sun screen and sunglasses. And be sure to bring water!
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