Lake Garda, in northern Italy, offers a wide range of walks from gentle lakeside rambles to more challenging walking in the hills and mountains that rise behind the village of Nago. At 32 miles long, Lake Garda is the largest, and arguably the most beautiful of all the Italian Lakes. Our guided walks include taking the cable-car to walk in the high meadows of the Monte Baldo and exploration of sleepy red-roofed villages such as Canale.

The sleepy red-roofed village of Nago, perched just above the lake and surrounded by groves of lemons and olives, is a superb gateway for exploring the beautiful countryside and colourful towns that line Lake Garda.

• Explore the most beautiful of all the Italian Lakes
• Friendly hotel in the charming village of Nago
• Two-centre option with Selva in the Dolomites

Detailed information

	Classic Walking programme
	Footpath information
	Dates and prices
	Climate Information
	Travel to resort
	What the holiday includes
	Other walking holiday ideas

Classic Walking programme details

On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit. ITINERARY ONE Weeks of 9, 23 May; 6 June; 12, 26 Sept 2009

Download full 2009 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here.

Day 1: arrival day Day 2: descend on cobbled mule tracks from Nago to the Giant’s Cauldron and Torbole and the lakeside. Day 3: visit Arco and its commanding castle, a favourite wintering resort of 19th century aristocrats, for walks in the impressive limestone hills and along the River Sarca. Day 4: take the ferry to Limone to explore this attractive town and the western shore or make the steep ascent to one of the surrounding peaks for fine views across the lake. Day 5: free day - an opportunity to visit the historic city of Verona, famous as the setting for Romeo and Juliet. Day 6: visit historic Malcesine and then ascend by cable car up to enjoy splendid walks through the alpine flowers that line the Monte Baldo ridge. Day 7: explore an alpine valley north of Lake Garda and then walk past a delightful turquoise lake and a restored medieval village to Tenno Castle. Day 8: departure day

ITINERARY TWO
Weeks of 2, 16 May; 13 June; 5, 19 Sept; 3 Oct 2009

Day 1: arrival day

Day 2: walk along the northern shore of Lake Garda from Torbole to Riva or take in the excellent views from the fortifications on Monte Brione.

Day 3: ascend by cable car to the lofty meadows of Monte Baldo for panoramic walks on its high alpine ridges or lower slopes.

Day 4: take the ferry to Limone and explore the plateau above, or ascend one of the surrounding peaks before the dramatic descent back to the town.

Day 5: free day - perhaps use the numerous ferries to explore the lake or take an excursion to the Dolomites.

Day 6: follow elevated pathways above the lakeshore to the ancient Roman town of Torri del Benaco passing ancient rock inscriptions and small hillside villages.

Day 7: follow a gently sloping path through the trees and meadows of the Valle dei Concei to Lago di Ledro, or ascend to the Bocca di Trat pass.

Day 8: departure day

Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the walks at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to the views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further information will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection of walks will be made by your walking leaders.

Local transport to and from walks:
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday. Please allow up to €85 (approx £67) per week for transport during the week, excluding your free day. Payable locally in Euros.

Maps
Your leaders will of course carry all the necessary maps. However if you would like one for your own personal enjoyment then we would recommend the 'Kompass Carta Touristica', 1:50,000 Sheets 071. Maps can be obtained by mail order from The Map Shop, Tel: 0800 0854080 or visit www.themapshop.co.uk. Alternatively the local tourist office produces a number of local walking maps.

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Footpath information

	Easier Walks: 4 to 8 miles on good paths and tracks. 250ft to 1,000ft of ascent in a day.
	Harder Walks: 5 to 9 miles with some steeper and rocky sections. 750ft to 2,400ft of ascent in a day. On the week of 12 Sept the Harder Walks will be replaced with more challenging mountain walks - see below for details

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Dates and prices

*On the week of 12 Sept the Harder Walks will be replaced with more challenging mountain walks - see below for details

Single room supplement: £8 per night

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Average temperatures

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Travel to resort

Transfer from airport - If you book this holiday 'with flight' you will arrive at Verona airport. The onward journey to Nago by coach takes approximately 1½hours.

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 28.11.2008 (provisional)

British Airways
Gatwick - Verona
Out 06:20 - 09:35
Return 10:30 - 11:35

Thomas Cook
Manchester - Verona
Out 14:05 - 17:15
Return 18:15 - 19:30

Manchester Flight Supplement: £20

Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit www.purpleparking.com/hfholidays to book on-line.

Making your own travel arrangements
Flights to Brescia (Verona-Brescia):

www.ryanair.com flights from Stansted.

The easiest way to travel to the hotel is to pre-book a transfer with a local company. Prices are currently €125 per taxi (up to 4 people) for a single journey. See transfer.limtours.it

Flights to Verona:

www.ba.com flights from Gatwick.

•  You may prefer to use the HF Holidays' transfer (supplement £20 single). Please contact our Reservations Dept to book your place.

•  Alternatively pre-book a taxi with a local company. Prices are currently €168 per taxi (up to 4 people) for a single journey. See transfer.limtours.it

Flights to Bergamo (Milan Orio al Serio):

www.ryanair.com flights from Bristol, Stansted, Luton, Liverpool, Glasgow Prestwick & Newcastle.

•  The easiest way to travel to the hotel is to pre-book a transfer with a local company. Prices are currently €45 for a single transfer. Click here or e-mail transfer@limtours.it or Tel: (0039) 0365 954781

Flights to Milan or Venice: In both cases you would first need to take an airport bus to the station and then continue your journey by train and bus (see below).

By rail: The nearest station to Nago is at Rovereto which is 28km away on the line from Verona to Innsbruck. For train times and further information visit the Italian railways website: www.trenitalia.com, select English on top line.

By road : If you are heading south over the Brenner Pass into Italy you should leave the motorway ar 'Rovereto Sud' and follow the road to Nago-Torbole (direction Riva del Garda). From the south leave the motorway at Verona and take the E45 motorway to the Rovereto Sud junction and follow the road to Nago-Torbole. Nago is about 15km from the motorway and the hotel is situated just off the main road in a small square to your right.

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What the holiday includes

• Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
• Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
• 7 or 14 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
• Half Board - Breakfast & evening meals
• Services of two HF Holidays' leaders.
• 5 or 10 guided walks.

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Other walking holiday ideas

Enjoy sightseeing and a relaxed exploration of the countryside on a Lake Garda Explorer Tour visiting many fascinating and beautiful sites.

Mountain Walking
This special week offers more challenging walks in the mountains that surround Lake Garda. Each day there will be the choice of the regular Easier Walk plus a high level option which may include the Monte Baldo ridge or the summit of Cima Pari.

Walk: Up to 12 miles and 3,500ft of ascent
Date: 12 September 2008

To book this click here.

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