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Smugglers' Via Ferrata on Lake Garda: One-Day Scenic Adventure Trail
Riva del Garda, provincia autonoma di Trento · Trentino-Alto Adige•1 day · Friday•Mountaineering · 500 m
Experience
High altitude experiences
Difficulty ?
F (EASY)
Where?
provincia autonoma di Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS CLIMB
Smugglers Via Ferrata, Garda
A day suspended above Lake Garda's blue, following the footsteps of those who once crossed it secretly. The Smugglers' Trail was the hidden route between Italy and Austria: today it's a breathtaking via ferrata, mixing history, adrenaline and endless views. For a day you'll feel a bit like an outlaw, but with an insane view.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The route runs mostly flat, moving together roped up with carabiners. You don't need to be a climber, but good fitness helps: every step rewards you with glimpses of Garda's turquoise waters and the mountains that embrace it. Morning departure, standard time 9:00 AM.
Why join us: - Live a piece of real history, right above the lake - The right dose of adrenaline, no climbing experience needed - Views that stay with you forever - A community of people who share your same thirst for adventure
Grab your backpack: the Guidders are waiting for you on this via ferrata, ready to write another page of adventure together. 🌊⛰️
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 10 days before
For the selected date the free cancellation period has ended. You pay nothing when you book.
Open to all ages
18 and over: a varied group with the same love for the mountains.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+13 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Via ferrata scale
F (EASY)
F
PD
D
MD
ED
Exposure and exposed sections
HIGH
Exposed sections with a drop below your feet, flagged by the guide on this page. You must not suffer from vertigo.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Vertigo or fear of heights: tell your guide before you set off, not on the rock face. Sleep well and have breakfast: a via ferrata takes arms, legs and focus for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Helmet, harness and certified via ferrata set: if you don't have them, you can rent them when you book. Your guide checks everything at the meeting point. Via ferrata gloves, stiff-soled shoes, 1.5 litres of water and a snack. Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Mountain guide (IFMGA)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Safety briefing and gear check
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Equipment rental (optional)
✕Via ferrata kit (lanyard set, helmet and harness)
✕Travel to Riva del Garda
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
350 m
Max altitude
500 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
5 h
Friday
13 Nov
7 km · D+ 350 m · 5 h
Apple MapsA
09:30MEETING
Meeting point: Riva del Garda
Meet your guide, introductions, and transfer to Pregasina.
B
10:00PARKING
Trailhead Access (25 min)
Scenic trail leading to the start of the via ferrata.
C
10:30EQUIPPED
Smugglers' Trail
Approximately 2 km of trail clinging to the cliff face, suspended above the lake, with 3 challenging sections that deliver a thrilling rush.
D
12:30HIDDEN POINT
Scenic Overlook
Enjoy a delicious snack on a natural terrace overlooking Lake Garda.
E
14:30RETURN
Loop hike
Wrap up the day with a stunning loop hike of approximately 7 km.
How do you get to Riva del Garda? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for the selected date
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this route.
Via ferrata kit
REQUIRED
Caschetto alpinismo
REQUIRED
Guanti
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy tip: don't have ferrata kit, mountaineering helmet and mountaineering harness?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Riva del Garda, already in your size.
Ferrata kit
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Mountaineering helmet
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Mountaineering harness
choose it when booking
€5 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.
Your guide
Guide for this date · Friday 13 November
Gabriele W.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Italiano
Inglese
Guida alpina
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Questions?
Do I need mountaineering experience?
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No, but you need to be fit: 350 m of elevation gain and 5 h of walking. You'll go over movement techniques and how to use the gear with your guide before setting off.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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How does gear rental work?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 10 days before (for this date the free cancellation period has ended)
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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