San Martino Family Tour

Mountainbiking • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro

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San Martino Family Tour

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  • The cycle path along river Sarca (The Castle of Arco in the background)
    The cycle path along river Sarca (The Castle of Arco in the background)
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    Short itinerary around Arco and its hamlets, especially San Martino, where there are some unpaved sections. 

    Open
    easy
    Distance 7.9 km
    0:49 h
    97 m
    98 m
    181 m
    85 m

    This short loop starts outside the centre of Arco and goes with some light ascents to Bolognano and its countryside. Then it continues, partly unpaved, to Massone and San Martino. San Martino is best known among the climbers thanks to its family crag.

    The tour back to Arco follows the cycle path along the River Sarca.  

    Author’s recommendation

    During the warm sommer months, you can stop at the little beach along the River Sarca in Loc. Moletta for a refreshing bath. 

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    Difficulty
    S1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Capitello delle 4 facce, 181 m
    Lowest point
    Arco, 85 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 92.06%Dirt road 1.39%Road 5.63%Unknown 0.90%
    Asphalt
    7.2 km
    Dirt road
    110 m
    Road
    443 m
    Unknown
    71 m
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    Safety information

    Safety Tips

    • Always wear your helmet.
    • Plan your ride.
    • You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
    • Let your speed be determined by your experience.
    • Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
    • Cycle only on authorized and open trails.
    • Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
    • Respect public and private property.
    • Always be self-sufficient.
    • Do not cycle solo in remote areas.

    This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

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    Roadbook

    From the parking place at the bridge in Arco take the cycle path heading north. After the bridge take the cycle path along the River Sarca, then leave the cycle path to take the underpass under the roundabout. When you come out again, turn left and cycle up the asphalt road around the convent of the Capuchin Friars. At the first stop sign beside the cemetery, go straight on and turn left. Keep going straight and take the third turn on the left. Immediately after it there is a house on the corner. First you ride along a dirt track and then an asphalt road until you come to Bolognano, a hamlet outside Arco. Turn right, then left, and head straight down via Pasubio. Cross the town and head down via Saibanti, then via della Repubblica where in the little piazza you turn right and cycle uphill on an asphalt road. Keep going up, making sure to stay on the right and then take the second turn on the right onto a dirt track. Ride downhill on the compact surface, which at times turns from a dirt road into a cement surface with stones. You pass through olive groves with a view of Arco Castle on top of the cliff. At the end of the dirt road, turn right and you come to the Massone. Cross the hamlet staying on the outer road and head uphill in the direction of the church of San Martino. On the way you ride along a lovely track through the olive groves which are a typical feature of this area. From the church you descend on an asphalt road and turn right at the stop sign in the direction of Moletta. Cross the road at the traffic lights, follow directions for the cycle path and once you are on it, turn left. Head south along the cycle path until you come back to the departure point.

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    The main towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Nago – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of tours or in the immediate surroundings.

    You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.

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    Directions

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    Parking

    Parking in Caneve (5 minutes walk to the town centre).

    Paid parking: Foro Boario, near the bridge (Via Caproni Maini) or the post office (Via Monache).

    Coordinates

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    45.920883, 10.889701
    DMS
    45°55'15.2"N 10°53'22.9"E
    UTM
    32T 646531 5086993
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Garda Trentino BIKE Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)

    Equipment

    Riding your bike requires specific clothing and equipment, even for relatively short and easy trips. It is always better to be prepared… e.g. for bad weather or a sudden drop in your energy levels. The unexpected things are part of the fun!

    Remember to thoroughly evaluate the type of route you plan on doing, the locations you intend to cross and the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: The paths may be slippery and require more caution.

    What do I need to bring on my bike tour?

    • An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route)
    • Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
    • Waterproof / Windproof jacket
    • A spare top / spare socks (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold).
    • Suncream
    • Sunglasses
    • Bike gloves/mitts
    • Map or GPS device
    • Bike lights: best placed on your helmet or handlebars. (It is always best to be prepared)
    • Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns
    • First aid kit
    • Emergency whistle

    It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.

    Emergency telephone number 112.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Pratosaiano Family Tour
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    Open
    Difficulty
    S1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.9 km
    Duration
    0:49 h
    Ascent
    97 m
    Descent
    98 m
    Highest point
    181 m
    Lowest point
    85 m
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