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BaitoneAlpino Suggests: Climbing walls in Arco

Arco is synonymous with rock climbing. Every year, thousands of enthusiasts flock to the Upper Garda region to take advantage of the climbing crags scattered across the area. The most famous—and numerous—are found in Arco itself; there is something for everyone, from routes for young beginners to challenges for expert climbers, making the town an open-air gym for climbers from all over the world. Sites such as Muro dell'Asino (Monte Colodri), Placche di Baone, Piazzole (Padaro), Massi di Prabi, Calvario (Valletta di Laghel), and Policromuro and Abissi (on the road to Pianaura) await you! The crags are constantly monitored to ensure safety and accessibility; furthermore, the renovated Placche di Baone crag is the world's first "barrier-free" climbing site, accessible to athletes with disabilities. Features include wheelchair access, systems for the visually impaired, specially designed table-and-bench areas, and a tactile board that allows visually impaired climbers to get a feel for the rock face they are about to scale.