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20. Busatte – Tempesta Trail, a classic of Garda Trentino

· 10 reviews · Mountain tour · Garda Trentino

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/ The Busatte - Tempesta trail
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/ Torbole
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/ Along the Busatte - Tempesta trail
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/ View from the trail "Busatte-Tempesta"
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/ Trail Busatte-Tempesta: the stairs
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/ View from the Trail Busatte-Tempesta
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/ mountain hike at Lake Garda: 20. Busatte – Tempesta Trail, a classic of Garda Trentino
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/ Sonntag, 9. Oktober 2016, 11:08 Uhr
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/ Treppen am Busatte Park- Tempesta Weg
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/ Sonntag, 9. Oktober 2016, 11:53 Uhr
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Gerard Versseput
on the September 10, 2019

My wife is blind and Wales with her guidedog. Can she do ...

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The route

The Busatte - Tempesta Trail is one of the most well-known and popular hikes in the area.

easy

5.3 km

2:00 h

170 m

240 m

The trek leads up a steep mountainside sheer above the lake through dense Mediterranean vegetation. The main feature of this hiking trail are the marvellous views and the iron ladders on the steep walls of rock overlooking lake Garda: they counts more than 400 steps, so be ready to climb!

Author’s recommendation

Curious fact: during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Tempesta actually marked the Italian border.

Author

Staff Outdoor GardaTrentino SO

Updated: April 01, 2020

Details

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Stairs, 272 m

Lowest point

Tempesta, 84 m

Best time of year

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Exposition

Safety information

The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the 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, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.

Tips, hints and links

For more information on routes and hike services: guides, shops and hiking friendly accommodation:
APT Garda Trentino, Tel. +39 0464 554444 www.gardatrentino.it

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Busatte Park - Torbole sul Garda (158 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

45.865676, 10.881662

UTM

32T 646052 5080845

Destination

Tempesta

Turn-by-turn directions

From Park Busatte’s grassy area you head off for a spectacular hike along the Busatte–Tempesta trail, a nature route overhanging the lake which winds for 4 km and includes flights of metal stairs with a total of 400 steps. The route is mostly even with two climbs: Corno di Bò and Salt de la Cavra. This 90 minute hike through wonderful scenery, right above the lake in the midst of nature, flowers and geological phenomena, leads you to Tempesta. From here the trip back to Torbole can be made aboard a bus of the A.P.T.V. line. It is also possible to walk back to Torbole: at the junction with the road leading down to Tempesta, just go up the road till you reach againg the Busatte - Tempesta path near the first stairs.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Getting There

Public transport

Public transport friendly

To get back to Torbole from Tempesta you can take the buses on the Verona - Malcesine - Riva del Garda line. For bus times: www.gardatrentino.it .
Bus tickets can be bought on board the bus with a supplementary charge or can be bought in advance at the Garda Trentino Tourist Information Offices in Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole.

Getting there

Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino: www.gardatrentino.it

Parking

There is free car parking in the Busatte park

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Literature

Author’s map recommendations

Garda Trentino TREKKING Map - On sale in information offices in Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole and online

Book recommendations for this region:

Recommended maps for this region:

All books and maps

Current information

Equipment

You need to be wearing the right clothing and take the proper gear when you go hiking in the mountains. Even on relatively short easy outings make sure to take all you need so you don't run into trouble if things take an unexpected turn, for example a storm blows up or you have a sudden drop in energy levels.

What should you take when you go on a hike?

What you should have in your rucksack (for a day trip a 25/30L capacity should do):

water canteen (1L)
snacks (e.g. mixed dried fruit or chocolate)
First aid kit
windproof jacket
fleece
change of t-shirt and socks (in a plastic bag)
make sure to wear or at least bring a pair of long trousers
hat
sun screen
sunglasses
gloves
whistle to attract attention in an emergency

emergency telephone number Mountain Rescue 112

Make sure you're wearing the right footwear for the trail and season. The going can get rough and rocky underfoot and a pair of hiking boots will protect you from sprains.

When wet, a grassy slope, rocky slab or steep trail can be dangerous unless you are wearing the proper footwear.

And finally...
... don't forget to bring your camera! You'll need it to capture the stunning views you come across all over Garda Trentino. And if you like, you can share your memories with us at #GardaTrentino.

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Questions & Answers

Question about Gerard Versseput · September 10, 2019 · Community

My wife is blind and Wales with her guidedog. Can she do this trail?

Answer by Valentina Bellotti · September 10, 2019 · Garda Trentino

Hello Mr. Versseput, the trail in general is not difficult, but there are more than 400 steps on metal ladders, so it depends on her confidence with walking on different surfaces. Moreover, the ladders are made of a metal grill so we know that some dogs can have problems with the feeling of emptiness. I hope this is helpful!

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Kai Ferdinandt

July 26, 2019 · Community

Hallo. Es lohnt sich mehr, wie von anderen schon gepostet, zuerst nach Tempesta mit dem Bus zu fahren, und dann den Weg nach Torbole zurück. Die Treppen zwischendurch sind was anstrengend wird aber mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick belohnt.

Done at July 26, 2019

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