Rock Climbing in Arco: Baone

Our next goal in Arco was the Baone crag. Situated right at the fringes of Arco it allowed for a phenomenal view over the old village of Arco itself and towards the northern part of the Lake Garda. The crag itself was a giant moderately steep slab which provided a good training in friction climbing. Climbing difficulties were between 4b and 5c. A perfect training environment for the beginner and moderate intermediate climber. All routes are protected with bolts and all belays are equipped. The length of the routes vary between 2-5 pitches.

The environment of the crag gives an almost mediterranean feeling. Not only the lake itself contributes to this feeling but the olive and citrus trees in the teraces around the crag make this place somewhat unique.

After our climbing the two of us enjoyed the late afternoon in the village of Arco wandering through the narrow streets flanked by old buildings. The village is full of climbing and mountain biking folk which gives some sens of ‘belonging’ to the tribe. Of course we did not forget to do some window-shopping staring at the manifold inventions of the climbing gear industry. I wrote earlier in a post that Chamonix was the best location for buying mountaineering gear. I still think this holds true in most cases but if you are searching for good deals specifically concerning sport climbing gear Arco is the best place to go.