Mountain festival 2025

THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER

The Mountain between Discovery, Inclusion and Freedom

The Agartis project – Alto Garda project researches the hydrogeological and speleological territory 
Presentation of the research and exploration project in the karst areas of Alto Garda and the results obtained so far
Mountains for everyone 
The Amici del Pizzocolo group and the CAI of Gavardo: accessibility in the mountain environment through the use of the Joëlette
Fulvio Pulcini and paragliding 
Stories of flight, wind and freedom told by those who observe the mountains from above. With ASD Volare sul Garda

FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER

Life in mountain huts and mountain stories

Mountain huts as home
The hut wardens of the Pirlo hut in Spino and the Granata hut in Campei de Sima recount what lies behind the unique experience of staying in a mountain hut.
Lino Zani – The mountain of the soul 
Mountaineer, writer and protagonist of extraordinary experiences.

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Oratorio di Toscolano

Activities with the families of primary and lower secondary school pupils from Toscolano Maderno  
from 9.00 am to 11.30 am

Vertical Experience for everyone
Climbing wall
Bouldering
Climbing the bell tower
from 11.30 am

Visit to the Roman Villa of the Nonii Arrii
Opening hours from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00 
Free guided tours (in Italian) as part of European Heritage Days
at 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Reservations required: 324 8805863 – prolocotoscolanomaderno@gmail.com

Food stand
Drinks from 2:00 p.m.
Traditional dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Information and demonstration gazebos
Agartis – Alto Garda research on the hydrogeological and speleological territory
ASD Volare sul Garda

Farm corner with donkeys and goats

Live music with The Bandit
from 9:00 p.m.

Valle delle Cartiere (Papermills Valley) – 4pm  
A walk through nature and history in Valle delle Cartiere – in collaboration with A.S.A.R.
Departure from the car park in Quattroruote at 4pm.
Reservations required: 324 8805863 – prolocotoscolanomaderno@gmail.com

Spino
Ascent to the Pirlo Refuge with Amici del Pizzocolo 
Departure at 9.15am from Sant'Urbano
Reservations required: 324 8805863 – prolocotoscolanomaderno@gmail.com

Excursion to the Grotta dell'Orso with Agartis  group
Departure at 2:00 p.m. from the Pirlo Refuge 
Duration: approximately 2 hours | Max 30 participants 
Cost: €15 (free for CAI members)
Reservations required by Thursday 25 September 338 3087081 - salo@cai.it  
NB: hiking clothing required

The Pirlo Refuge will be open all day for welcome and refreshments.
Reservations for refreshments 0365 651177

SUNDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER

Toscolano Oratory – from 9:00 a.m.

‘En Mes Ai Ulif’ race 
Traditional race among the olive trees
For more information about the race, visit www.runnersalo.org

Vertical Experience for everyone
Climbing wall
Bouldering
Climbing on the bell tower
from 10:00 a.m.

Orienteering activities for everyone
Reservations required: 324 8805863 – prolocotoscolanomaderno@gmail.com

Visit to the Roman Villa of the Nonii Arrii
Opening hours from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 2:00 pm to 6.00 pm) 
Free guided tours (in italian) as part of European Heritage Days
at 10:30 – 11:30 – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reservations required: 324 8805863 – prolocotoscolanomaderno@gmail.com

Food stand
from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Information and demonstration gazebos
Agartis – Alto Garda research on the hydrogeological and speleological territory
ASD Volare sul Garda

Farm corner with donkeys and goats

Prati di San Martino – 8.30 P.M.
Astronomical observation with Mario Tonincelli 
A poetic experience to bid farewell to the Festival: eyes to the sky and mind among the stars.
Reservations required: 324 8805863 – prolocotoscolanomaderno@gmail.com