Arco, in the northern Italy, has a mild climate
and has developed a lot of climbing routes from single pitch to 300m long
in a wide range of grades. It is a magnificent area with superb pre-alp
scenery. Rock climbing is possible for most of the year even if the south
facing crags can be to hot in the summer. The best time to climb in Arco
is spring and autumn.
The Garda Lake
offers a great place for windsurfing, and a very well serviced mountain
biking scene. A hiker has also a wide range of possible routes to choose
between. All this together, combined with the fact that Lago di Garda is
positioned near a great number of big cities makes the whole area a very
popular place for holidays and weekends. The area is crowded with tourists
during August and during weekends. Because of its popularity Arco has a
lot of Hotels, camping grounds, restaurants and bars, so there is no problem
to find food and a bed to sleep in though you have to book before leaving
during summer.
As you leave
Arco and the main roads you will find many places with less tourists, even
if the most popular crags can be quite crowded. Crags like Massone, San
Siro, Nago, Passo S.
Giovanni has a lot of visitors but does also offer so many climbing routes
that everyone has space enough to climb what they want. Those crags can
also be recommended if you are visiting Arco for the first time or if you
want to climb effective during a short period.
If you are looking
for rockclimbing in grades between 4 and 6a Stallavena near Verona and Marciaga
near the village Garda is a good choice, both with routes enough for many
days rockclimbing.
Arco has a long tradition of hard rockclimbing, annually, since 1986, Arco
has hosted an international climbing competition. At the campsite you will
also find an indoor bouldering room for rainy days.
It is quite
possible to have a nice visit to the area without needing a hire car, and
then the best start is Verona. With a car you will have the possibilities
to reach many of the best crags, all of them less than half an hours drive
from Arco.
For resting
days, take the cable car to the top of Monte Baldo, 2218 m. Drive down to
Gardaland, Italics answer to Disneyland. Visit the classic town Venice or
Verona, rent a mountain bike, do some wind surfing or take a bath. There
is no problem to find activities in the area around Arco.
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