Ponte Arche is situated in a strategic position within the area of the Valli Giudicarie (Giudicarie Valleys), as it represents an important linkage centre among Molveno, Banale, Val Rendena, the Garda zone and the chief town, that is Trento.
To scan the horizon, one only needs to reac...
Ponte Arche is situated in a strategic position within the area of the Valli Giudicarie (Giudicarie Valleys), as it represents an important linkage centre among Molveno, Banale, Val Rendena, the Garda zone and the chief town, that is Trento.
To scan the horizon, one only needs to reach Mount Casale through the panoramic road: from there, tourists will be able to admire the extent of the Adamello and Brenta mountains and a myriad of enchanting small alpine lakes.
The area is suitable for any kind of hiking. By entering the Brenta group of mountains and climbing up to the “rifugios” at high altitudes (among them we mention Rifugio XII Apostoli at a height of 2,489 m and Rifugio Agostini at a height of 2,410 m), which are also accessible to unskilled climbers, one can enjoy the sight of the magnificent slopes of the Dolomites. Passing from one slope to the other is however advisable only for skilful hikers.
Near the Adamello National Park, the starting point of numerous itineraries on the peaks of Brenta, there is the modern establishment of the Comano Thermal Baths (the birth of which dates back to the period of Ancient Rome). The hot spring attracts thousands of tourists thanks to its regenerative properties.
In close proximity to the thermal baths (6 km north-westwards) there is the small resort of Sténico; the town is dominated by an old castle, the Bishops’ residence, which has recently been restored. Its interior, used as Provincial Art Museum, contains numerous frescoes and decorations from the Renaissance (guided tours possible, closed on Monday). Of particular historical interest are also the remains of some prehistoric pile-dwellings dating back to four thousand years ago, which extend for about four metres on the Fiavé area, a resort that can be reached by going up the Ballino.
