From Dro to Braila along the Teacher's Trail
In Dro everyone knows the story of the primary school teacher Ketty Bombardelli, who, in the early twentieth century, taught in the town but lived in the isolated village of Braila. The only way to get from one to the other was by the steep mountain trail up Monte Varino and the schoolteacher took that path every day to go to work. It is said that on her way back every evening her husband came to meet her to help her over the steepest part, carrying her on his shoulders in his gerla – the traditional wicker basket used for transporting goods on mountain trails.
This itinerary retraces the footsteps of the schoolteacher along the first section of the SAT 667 trail, “the Schoolteacher's Trail”, and is signposted with the usual red and white markings.
Braila retains all the atmosphere of a mountain hamlet with its stone houses huddled together surrounded by woods and the picturesque views over the Sarca Valley.
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Rest stops
VECCHIO BORGOSafety information
- This trail is classified EE for Expert Hikers. It is advisable that children wear a harness and ferrata kit on the most exposed stretch.
-
The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.
Tips and hints
- Once you get to Braila, it is only a short distance to the Open Air Gallery: a section of woodland transformed into an open air art gallery. There are a number of different installations among the rocks, trees and clearings and two different trails for visitors to enjoy them.
-
For more information on routes and hike services, guides, shops and hiking friendly accommodation: all about trekking in Garda Trentino- Tel. +39 0464 554444
Start
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Dro is connected by some urban and intercity bus lines (204, 205) which will take you to the starting point of the trail.
For up-to-the-minute information on timetables and routes
Getting there
Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino
Parking
In Dro there are car parks in via Battisti, Piazza Garibaldi, Via Capitelli (side streets off Piazza Repubblica).Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Garda Trentino TREKKING MAP – On sale in information offices in Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole
Equipment
You need to be wearing the right clothing and take the proper gear when you go hiking in the mountains. Even on relatively short easy outings make sure to take all you need so you don't run into trouble if things take an unexpected turn, for example a storm blows up or you have a sudden drop in energy levels.
What should you take when you go on a hike?
What you should have in your rucksack (for a day trip a 25/30L capacity should do):
- water canteen (1L)
- snacks (e.g. mixed dried fruit or chocolate)
- First aid kit
- windproof jacket
- fleece
- change of t-shirt and socks (in a plastic bag)
- make sure to wear or at least bring a pair of long trousers
- hat
- sun screen
- sunglasses
- gloves
- whistle to attract attention in an emergency
- emergency telephone number: 112
Make sure you're wearing the right footwear for the trail and season.
The going can get rough and rocky underfoot and a pair of hiking boots will protect you from sprains. When wet, a grassy slope, rocky slab or steep trail can be dangerous unless you are wearing the proper footwear.
And finally... ... don't forget to bring your camera! You'll need it to capture the stunning views you come across all over Garda Trentino. And if you like, you can share your memories with us at #GardaTrentino.
Statistics
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Questions and answers
Would you like to the ask the author a question?
Rating
Help others by being the first to add a review.
Photos from others