Pietra Rara is an elegant and graceful residence in a small, quiet and characteristic village in Alto Garda. Its position is central and strategic, between Lake Garda, Trento and the various valleys of Trentino. The area is crossed by the Sarca river and is full of little and mountain lakes and paths, suitable for different types of hikers.
Gems
around us
Magical places.
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A walk in stages | tot. ca. 82 km
Walking by seven lakes
"The path through 7 lakes"
The “Cammino dei 7 Laghi”, a circular route, extends for approximately 80 km and it is divided into five stages. It connects the seven enchanting alpine lakes of the area, among centuries-old vineyards, ancient villages, churches, medieval castles and Roman roads. Consult the site, to find out more and to plan your experience in the Valle dei Laghi area in detail.
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Having a walk
Roggia di Calavino, a secret corner...
It is an extremely suggestive itinerary, hidden among the vegetation and in symbiosis with the water element, a very ancient bond that in the past allowed the expansion of the village of Calavino. Simple route, particularly recommended in summer months, due to the cool temperatures generated by the Roggia.
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Having a walk | ca. 7 km
The route of old mills
Simple walk of about 2 hours that connects the 4 villages of Vezzano, Fraveggio, Lon and Ciago. The route starts on an asphalt road from the town of Vezzano and it is about 7 km long, mostly on paths.
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Having a walk
The path "Dei Molinei"
The path retraces the ancient roads connecting the towns of Dro and Pietramurata, once also used by woodcutters and shepherds. It extends through the black pine forest and reaches truly suggestive panoramic points on the slopes of Monte Brento, from which the Marocche di Dro originated.
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Hiking | ca. 5 km
The path of the Marocche in Dro
Easy circular path of about 5 km in the Biotope Marocche, which gives its name to one of our apartments. It is a route in an imposing rocky desert, dating back 20,000 years. On the route that passes through the Laghi Soli, Centrale Fies and Lago Cavedine areas, there is a marked point where it is possible to recognize some dinosaur footprints on a rock, preserved intact for millennia.
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Hiking
Teacher's road
For experts!
The historic path from Dro to the mountain village of Braila goes up the slopes of Mount Varino, with spectacular views of the Sarca Valley. This path takes its name from the teacher Ketty Bombardelli, who took it every day to reach the primary school in Braila. -
Hiking | ca. 12 km
Don Zio refuge
For experts!
Don Zio refuge (1600 m) is located near the top of Monte Casale (1630 m) and can be reached by a path from the town of Comano, going up from Ponte Arche. From here it is possible to admire the Sarca Valley from Lake Toblino to Lake Garda and towards the North the Paganella and Lake Molveno. -
Hiking | ca. 2.5 km
"La via delle cavre" - Crozolam
For experts!
“Sentiero degli Scaloni” or “Percorso alle Cavre” is a historical route created at the beginning of the 1900s by the Austrians. Made up of paths partly equipped with metal cables, suspended ladders and walkways, the itinerary is almost seven kilometers long, can be covered in 3.5 hours with approximately 500 meters of difference in altitude going up and down and it is particularly challenging. -
Swimming and...
Lake Garda
In addition to swimming, Lake Garda offers various possibilities for outdoor activities such as windsurfing, sailing, pedal boating, beach volleyball, walking, jogging and obviously relax on the large and different beaches.
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Cutural destinations
Towns and sightseeings in the surroundings
ARCO: Town known for its castle, a precious ruin among the olive trees, the various cliffs, the Arboretum Park, the Hermitage of S. Paolo. Today it is a world-renowned destination for climbing, in the past it was a destination and health resort thanks to its mild Mediterranean climate.
RIVA: Town on the north-west top of Lake Garda, known for its Mediterranean climate, its breeze suitable for windsurfing. Spectacular for the landscape that surrounds it. There are many attractions: MAG Alto Garda Museum in the Rocca, Hydroelectric Power Plant, Inviolata Church with adjacent Convent, Santa Maria dell'Assunta Church, Ponale, Brione with the forts of the Great War.
TRENTO: Regional capital, with S.Vigilio Cathedral and historic centre, Muse Science Museum, Buonconsiglio Castle.
ROVERETO: Historic town with War Museum and Modern Art Museum Mart. -
Cutural destinations
Tour of the castles
The area is also rich in castles:
Guaita Tower, in front of the residence, under restoration
Castle of Drena
Castle of Arco among the olive trees
Bastion/ tower of Riva
Buonconsiglio Castle in Trento
A little far away but worth
Castel Beseno in Besenello, Italy
Thun Castle in Ton Val di Non.
Traditional cuisine
and more
Food and wine trip through restaurants and cellars.
In Pietramurata
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Pizzeria
'La Lavagna'
Viale Daino 66/A, Pietramurata.
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Bar/Bub
'New entry'
Via Borgo Nuovo 97, Pietramurata.
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Wine cellar
Azienda agricola Pedrotti
Via Cavedine 7, Lago Cavedine.
A family-run company with century-old tradition, producing wines, Vino Santo, Nosiola and grappa. Wine bar, a few steps from Pietramurata, surrounded by greenery offers cold dishes with cold cuts from Trentino. -
Wine cellar
Azienda agricola Pisoni
Via San Siro 7, Pergolese di Lasino.
A family-run company with a long tradition, careful to protect the environment, with methods that do not involve the use of chemicals and ancient farming techniques, producer of organic wines including Vino Santo and Reboro, it organizes guided tours to their cellars and tastings. -
Distilleria
Distilleria Pisoni
Via San Siro 7, Pergolese di Lasino.
With a tradition of 3 centuries, producer of a wide range of grappa, sparkling wines and Gin of the 7 Laghi. It organizes tastings with visit to the air-raid shelter of World War II and to the cellar.
In the surroundings
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Restaurant
La Casina
Località La Casina 1, Drena.
Restaurant: eco green cuisine, creative, that evokes flavours of the forest and the territory, with excellent ingredients at zero km. -
Restaurant/Wine cellar
Hosteria Cantina Toblino
via Garda 3, Sarche.
Restaurant: with traditional cuisine ,revisited, contemporary and Wine bar. -
Pizzeria
Genzianella
Via Zurlon 21, Cavedine.
Pizzeria and Restaurant offers a wide variety of pizzas of excellent quality. -
Craft brewery
Rethia
Via Fossadi 21, Vezzano.
Craft brewery that offers a wide choice of unpasteurized beers, without preservatives and chemical additives, with high quality ingredients, with a taste not homologated but varied for every type of beer. -
Wine cellar/Farm
Azienda agricola Pravis
Loc. Le Biolche, Madruzzo.
Località Le Biolche Madruzzo, for over 40 years, this winery has been producing its wines trying to minimize wine making technology, it offers tastings. -
Agritourism
Agritur La Betulla
Via Vespiai, 35 Località Luch, Drena.
Agritourism: zero kilometres food with farm Cipriano Historical restaurant with traditional cuisine. -
Farm
La Quadra
Via Castello n.4, Drena
A family managed agricultural company, located in Drena with a long tradition. It produces, in addition to the classic raw milk, processed products such as cheese, salami and "luganeghe", yogurt, apple juice and jams. -
Restaurant/Wine cellar
Alfio
Strada Gardesana Occidentale 7 B, Dro.
Restaurant Pizzeria Bar since 1979 with cuisine, linked to both Trentino tradition and Mediterranean cuisine. -
Osteria
Ca' dei Giosi
Via Villa Alta 9, Covelo Valle Laghi.
Restaurant and historical restaurant Trentino with traditional cuisine. -
Restaurant
Cipriano
Via Graziadei 13, Calavino.
Restaurant of long tradition with traditional cuisine. -
Ice cream shop
Wind
Piazza Vallussi, Sarche.
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Ice cream shop
Maui
Via Mazzini 10, Dro.