Walking Lake Garda and Iseo

Day walks in the Italian Lakes

AvGillian Price

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Lake Garda and Lake Iseo combine a mild year-round climate, dramatic mountain backdrops, historic villages, and well-waymarked trails that reward walkers with scenery far removed from the busy lakefronts. From easy lakeside strolls and historic military forts to panoramic peaks above Malcesine, these two lakes offer varied walking for all abilities. Covering both lakes in a single compact volume, this guidebook by Gillian Price describes 20 graded day walks ranging from 5 to 13km (3 to 8 miles) and taking 2 to 5 hours. It pairs clear route descriptions with detailed information on accommodation and public transport to help you explore with confidence. The 20 walks are split between Lago di Garda and Lago d'Iseo, graded 1 to 3, covering everything from the Valle delle Cartiere and Strada del Ponale to five routes on Monte Baldo and the island of MonteisolaHighlights include the cable car to Monte Baldo, Campione and its canyons, the Tremosine ancient stone stairway, Monte Brione's historic military forts, and Lovere on Lago d'IseoSketch maps are included for every walk alongside detailed information on accommodation and public transport, with bases in Malcesine, Riva del Garda, Limone, Gargnano, Iseo, and LovereBackground sections cover plants, flowers, wildlife, and food and drink, giving rich context for the lakeside villages, lemon orchards, and mountain landscapes on the trailSpring to autumn is best for most routes, with midsummer ideal for the Monte Baldo altitude walks and lower lakeside paths accessible in winter From the canyons of Campione and the peaks of Monte Baldo to the island of Monteisola on Lago d'Iseo, this guidebook opens up the best walking on two of Italy's most beautiful lakes. Gillian Price's expert local knowledge makes it the ideal companion for every route.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-04-11
Mått:116 x 172 x 8 mm
Vikt:150 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:128
Förlag:Cicerone Press
ISBN:9781786310248

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Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.

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Map key Overview map Introduction Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there Local transport Information When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Dos and don’ts Emergencies Using this guide Lago di Garda Walk 1 Valle delle Cartiere Walk 2 Eremo di San Valentino Walk 3 Campione to Pregasio Loop Walk 4 Campione to Pieve Loop Walk 5 Limone sul Garda and the Valle del Singol Walk 6 Monte Nodice and Pregasina Walk 7 Strada del Ponale to Pregasina Walk 8 The Venetian Bastione Walk 9 Monte Brione Walk 10 Torbole to Tempesta Walk 11 Monte Baldo: Ventrar to San Michele Walk 12 Monte Baldo: Cima delle Pozzette Walk 13 Monte Baldo: Eremo SS Benigno e Caro Walk 14 Monte Baldo: Rifugio Telegrafo Circuit Walk 15 Monte Baldo: Costabella to Prada Alta Walk 16 Torri del Benaco and Graffiti Lago d’Iseo Walk 17 Punta Alta Walk 18 Santuario di San Giovanni Walk 19 Corna Trentapassi Walk 20 Monteisola and the Santuario della Ceriola Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary of Italian–English terms p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 5.7px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 36.9px; text-indent: -36.9px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p4 {margin: 2.9px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 5.7px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 36.9px; text-indent: -36.9px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} p.p4 {margin: 2.9px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.2px; font: 8.5px 'Optima LT Pro'} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre}