The day after our trip to Venice our numbers were swelled to double figures with the arrival of various partners and sisters. After a day of airport pick ups and lazing around we were ready for more adventure.
We decided on an early morning walk up Monte Brione, the small mountain behind the campsite. We were off just after 7:30 hoping to beat the worst of the heat.
First, a morning stroll along the lake shore and regular swim.
Refreshed and with supplies in the pack we set off.
Firstly along the north shore.
To the point where the path to the top rises steeply along the edge of the cliffs of Monte Brione.
The views of both mountains and lake opening up as we climbed. Looking across the urban sprawl of Riva towards the mountains.
Cima Valdes.
The classic view along the lake towards the southern shores which are just about visible on the horizon.
Looking down on our campsite at Camping Maroadi.
And over Riva del Garda. There are several wartime forts built on the mountain (by the Austrians I think). Forte Garda is the lower one. Be good to explore when you have more time on a cooler day.
We were more interested to find a spot near the top near Forti Monte Brione for an al fresco breakfast. A fresh brew of tea and marmalade croissants with a view like this is hard to beat.
A panorama shot from the top.
My lovely lady companions.
And a selfie for good measure.
We took a walk to the actual summit but access was a little restricted by the mass of telecoms kit and masts on the top.
Despite the growing heat we pushed on to the far end of the ridge and the Forte Sant Alessandro. It gave great views of Arco and its castle.
And the surrounding hills.
Looking back along the lake.
The main summit and Monte Baldo in the background.
A great view down over our campsite (and Lidl!). Our pitch is pretty much right in the centre of the photo.
Glimpses of the mountains through the trees.
Classic view along the lake and down to our local beach.
Lots of olive groves which are a fine gnarly tree and one of my favourites.
It was getting pretty hot by this point as we’d taken much longer to complete the walk than planned. We were eager to get down but not so eager that we couldn’t admire the views one last time.
Final view over the beach and campsite.
And along the lake.
We finished the day off with a walk into Riva for lunch with the rest of the gang at our favourite sandwich shop and another swim in the lake on the way back. A great walk but definitely one for morning or evening in the middle of a hot summer.
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It’s very scrubby landscape isn’t it – you’d have to stick to the excellent-looking paths. Stupendous views that’s for sure – but what I was really wanting to see were photos of the airy-scary bits on the way up! 😉
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There was quite a drop over the edge but the paths were very straightforward, unless you went looking for exposed point. There was a cave that led out onto a very exposed edge but I didn’t take a photo.
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Fabulous views. How high? Ish? Did you mainly climb through trees, or was the route all exposed to the hot sunshine?
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Not 100% sure but I think it’s about 300m/1000 feet. Most of the way was under cover of the trees so it was only the odd stretch in the sun that was a bit hot on the way back down. Worst bit was the walk into Riva after we were back down – that was very hot. Great walk though, like to do it in the evening next time to watch the sunset
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Thanks for sharing. Lovely accounts of trip.
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Thanks Yasmin!
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Magnifico!
Hot climb but well worth it for these views.
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Not bad have this little gem right behind the campsite. Breakfast with a view from a mountain is one of my favourite things
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Not sure I’ve seen a bad photo of that lake on any of your posts so far. Gorgeous spot
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Its a wonderful place, one of the best I’ve ever been to and I’ve been very lucky to have visited some iconic places. This walk shows it off to perfection.
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