Easy trek in Arco’s Caproni Forest, near Lake Garda (Half-day)

Join Mauro, a certified guide, on this half-day hike through the beautiful and fascinating Caproni Forest in northern Italy.

Group

1/2 Day

Jun - Oct

Intermediate

Beginner

Highlights

* Visit amazing oolite quarries

* Learn about the region's history and visit WWI trenches

* A perfect excursion for the whole family

Description

Not far from the historic center of Arco, there’s a pristine forest with many interesting sites to discover. Hiking here makes a perfect half-day excursion for nature and history lovers, and it’s great for the whole family.

Leaving from Arco, we’ll pass the olive groves of S. Martino and famous Massone Policromuro cliff, where climbers can be observed. Then we’ll visit quarries of oolite, a soft sedimentary rock that was once a preferred medium for sculptors.

Inside the forest we’ll be surrounded by majestic oak trees. Here the oolite quarries are even larger and more elaborate. We’ll pay a visit to the “dorso di balena,”or “whale’s back” formation, and to trenches from WWI. You’ll be happy to have a knowledgeable guide to tell you about the forest’s fascinating history. The view over Sarca Valley, with its impressive rock walls and ruins of mining houses, is something else to look forward to.

Book now to for an unforgettable trip discovering the natural wonders of Caproni Forest and learning about its past.

Other half-day, family-friendly excursions near Arco that may interest you include this via ferrata tour and this climbing trip.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Transportation start and back

Details

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Maximum group size: 16 people.

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About the guide

Mauro

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Mountain Guide

Certified mountain and ski guide and is directing since 15 years the Mountain School Mmove (former Friends of Arco). In the past, his passion had driven him for weeks to the solitude of the Alps, of Patagonia, or of the icy heights of the Karakorum to climb famous walls and peaks and open up new routes.

Today his priorities have moved. He wants to share his enthusiasm for the mountains - while working with his guests and in his spare time with his sons, as his father has once done with him. Mauro Girardi is very proud on its enthusiastic and highly qualified team of local Mountain-and Ski Guides, Hiking Guides and office employees. Mmove is not just a mountain school, but is a steadily growing circle of friends, who would like to realize great experiences. We like to Mmove it !!

Mmove is the only mountain school in the Alto Garda region with a guaranteed weekly program and activities for all tastes and the whole family.

The team is formed by 8 IFMGA/UIAGM Guides, so if Mauro is not available, one of the other highly qualified members of the team will be the guide.

Languages

Italian | German | English

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