Via Ferrata · Arco
How to choose
Six via ferrata tours in Arco, priced between 60 € and 90 €, with durations ranging from 3h to 4h. Three difficulty levels are available: "Everybody welcome" for absolute beginners, "Occasionally sporty" for those with moderate fitness, and "Sporty" for climbers who want real exposure on the rock face. Budget-wise, the entry point sits at 60 € on Monte Colodri, the most accessible route above Lake Garda. The Rio Sallagoni canyon routes offer the same 3h format at 66,70 €, with fixed cables along a gorge carved by the torrent. At the top end, Monte Albano at 90 € is the only 4h sporty option, suited to participants who are comfortable with sustained vertical exposure. Pick Colodri if you're new to via ferrata. Pick Monte Albano if you've already clipped into a harness and want to push harder.
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Our picks
Best value
Via Ferrata Mount Colodri in Arco, Lake Garda
At 60 €, the LOLgarda Monte Colodri tour is the cheapest entry on the list, conducted in 5 languages over 3h.
Perfect initiation
Beginner Via Ferrata on Monte Colodri in Arco, Lake Garda
SKYclimber's beginner Monte Colodri tour is the only one rated "Everybody welcome", at 66 € for 3h above Lake Garda.
Most intense
Sporty Via Ferrata Monte Albano near Arco, Lake Garda
Mmove into Nature's Monte Albano tour is the sole "Sporty" option: 4h on exposed ridgeline terrain at 90 €.
Best for gorge sensation
Via Ferrata Rio Sallagoni in Arco, Lake Garda
SKYclimber's Rio Sallagoni route puts you on wet canyon rock for 3h at 66 €, a completely different atmosphere from open-face climbing.
Frequently asked questions
Which route is the most intense in Arco?
Is there a route for people who have never done a via ferrata before?
What's the difference between the Monte Colodri and Rio Sallagoni routes?
Do I need to speak Italian to join a tour?
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Practical info
Season
May – October
Coordinates
45.9279°N, 10.9156°EEquipment
Harness, helmet and via ferrata lanyard (Y-shaped with energy absorbers) are provided by operators. Wear approach shoes or hiking boots with a stiff sole. For the 4h Monte Albano tour, bring at least 1.5 liters of water and a light wind layer.
Getting there
Most tours meet directly in or near Arco (Trentino, northern Italy), roughly 35 km north of Verona and 25 km north of Riva del Garda via the SP421. Check your specific tour's meeting point: the Colodri routes depart from central Arco, while Rio Sallagoni starts at the parking area in Dro and Monte Albano departs from Mori.
See also
Via Ferrata elsewhere
Other activities in Arco
Updated on 3 March 2026