4.The Sarca Valley and Lake Cavedine: from Arco to Sarche

This route takes you on a tour of the northern part of Garda Trentino. Starting from Arco you get as far as Sarche and Lake Cavedine before heading back to the departure point.

<p>The itinerary follows the course of the River Sarca. Starting in Arco, you cycle up the river valley as far as Sarche. On the way back, you pass by Lake Cavedine, a small body of water near the Marocche.</p> <p>The route generally follows the cycle path running along the river bank through farmland and orchards, mostly apples but also plums, and vineyards. You are in the heart of the Sarca Valley, an area with a long tradition of farming. On the way back however, at the northern end, you head towards Lake Cavedine. The lake was formed by the damming of the river by the Marocche landslide and today it is a natural oasis much loved by fishermen and sports lovers.</p> <p>The itinerary presents <strong>no particular difficulties</strong>, apart from a<strong> short uphill stretch on a cement road</strong> where you can always simply get off and push your bike.</p> <p> </p>