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Stage 6
GardaTrek - Top Loop 6: In the Garden of Europe
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View from Monte AltissimoPhoto: LaValeBellotti, Garda Trentino
This route passes through an inaccessible area and is therefore closed. Current information
This stage is the final uphill stretch in the Garda Trek circuit. The destination is Monte Altissimo, one of the best loved and most frequented mountains around Lake Garda.
This stage is long and demanding, with more than 1800 elevation gain. There are no stop off fro refreshments along the route, so be sure to take with you enough water and food.
The trail SAT 601, along which much of the trek runs, is part of the Sentiero della Pace (Peace Trail) , a long distance itinerary which links the major points along the Front of the Great War in Trentino. Malga Zures, which we pass along the way, conceals a complex system of 4 kilometres of underground fortifications and was the set of violent fights.
As the trail climbs, it enters the Monte Baldo Local Nature Reserve, a protected area characterised by its exceptional biodiversity. Since the 15th century, Monte Baldo has been famous for its extraordinary variety of plants and flowers and known as the “Garden of Europe”.
Author’s recommendation
it is said that from the top of Monte Altissimo, in clear days, you can spot even the Venetian lagoon!
Track types
Rest stops
ALTISSIMO "DAMIANO CHIESA"Safety information
This is a difficult trek in terms of elevation gain and length, with no stop-off points, but always on dirt tracks or easy trails. Make sure to take footwear and clothing suited to the high altitude.
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
- Further information on the Monte Baldo Local Nature Reserve can be found on the park website (at the moment only in Italian, English version in progress)
- To find about more about the history and treks of the Great War in Trentino, including the Sentiero della Pace: trentinograndeguerra.it
- For more information on routes and hike services: guides, shops and hiking friendly accommodation: APT Garda Trentino, Tel. +39 0464 554444 www.gardatrentino.it
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Destination
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can get to Nago by bus on the no. 3 line from the town or the coach on the Riva-Rovereto line. Bus times on www.gardatrentino.it.
Getting there
Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino: www.gardatrentino.it
Parking
You can also leave your car in the public carpark in Nago near the roundabout (via del Trenim).Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
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Garda Trentino trekking map – On sale in information offices in Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole and online
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Equipment
The trek proposed here does not have bolted routes or via ferratas, and so there is no need for helmets, harness or rope. However, considering how physically demanding the route is, the length of the stages and the presence of some exposed stretches, this type of trek is only recommended for people who are very fit, who have a good sense of direction and who are used to hiking in a mountain environment.
GardaTrek requires you to have standard hiking equipment for alpine terrain and we suggest you also bring a wind and waterproof jacket and fleece in case of bad weather, a torch, a change of underwear, sunglasses and sunscreen, a water canteen and snacks.
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