The Sarca Valley (Valle del Sarca) is an outstanding climbing area north of Lake Garda (Lago di Garda). The sheer number of high rock faces, coupled with the proximity to the lake, the picturesque town of Arco and Italian lifestyle, makes the valley a great destination for many climbing holidays.
If you want to go sport climbing, however, you have to accept the popularity of the area and the associated wear and tear on the rock walls. Many routes in the well-known sectors, such as 'Massone', are already very polished. But there is so much to choose from that everyone will find something for sure.
The high walls of the valley attract with short ascents and spectacular views. Also here there is something for everyone. Whether beginner or expert, whether sport or trad climber.
For rest days there are a lot of opportunities:
Many crags in the area of Arco are located on private land and the huge popularity of climbing and the resulting crowds brought it with it, that issues with land owners popped up in the past and continue to pop up from time to time. Please be sensitive to regional closures and limitations to access. Stay informed and stick to local regulations.
Did you know that you can create an account to record, track and share your climbing ascents? Thousands of climbers are already doing this.
5c | ★★★ Le Strane Voglie di Amélie | ||
6a | ★★ Over Booking | ||
7- | ★★★ Traversi Perversi | ||
6b+ | ★★★ Nebraska | ||
6c | ★★★ El Matok | ||
6c+ | ★★★ Il Banfone Rosso | ||
7a | ★★★ Die Hard | ||
7a+ | ★★★ Un Bacio Di Karin | ||
7b | ★★★ Duracell | ||
7b+ | ★★★ Motosega | ||
7c | ★★★ La Puta Tigre | ||
7c+ | ★★★ Jihad | ||
8a+ | ★★★ Ali Agca |
Laura Rogora on Pure Dreaming Plus 9a+ - The big rest
Alberto Sanchez on Soviet Supremo 7b - Soviet Supremo
★ Zauberfee 8c+ - zauberfee_11minus_dunkel.jpg