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Hidden Treasures: The Heart of Dro, in the Sarca valley

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Duration 1.3 h

Distance 4.9 km

Ascend 74 hm

Descent 74 hm

Max. height 176 m

Hidden Treasures: The Heart of Dro, in the Sarca valley - Description

An easy walk around Dro, a small town in the Sarca Valley, from the central town square to the chapel of Sant'Abbondio on the hill of the same name
In 1630 the community of Dro survived a devastating epidemic of the plague. In order to give thanks, in 1632 the townspeople made a solemn vow to St. Sebastiano and St. Rocco to celebrate on the first Saturday of every month for the rest of the year a procession to the chapel of Sant'Abbondio and a mass in honour of the saints. Since 1993, this event has been the subject of a historical re-enactment called “the vow of Sant'Abbondio or the 12 Saturdays” which takes place in the last week of May.
The chapel of Sant'Abbondio is mentioned for the first time in 1485, but probably dates back much further. The building has a single nave and has frescos from the mid-16th century.

Directions

  • Start

    Dro - Piazza Repubblica

    Leave from Piazza Repubblica in Dro and continue towards the north end of the square. Leaving the Town Hall on your right, continue along via Battisti and cross the bridge. Following the SAT 425 signposting (“Molinei – Pietramurata”), turn onto a trail which continues for little under a kilometre. At the intersection for the trail “Sentiero delle  cavre” turn right towards the sports field. Continue towards via Battisti and turn northwards in the direction of the hill. When you get to the car park, turn onto the trail at the information panel and follow the path as it winds uphill to the church of Sant'Abbondio. To get back to Dro, just follow via Battisti the way you came without any detours until you come to the town.

  • end point

    Dro - Piazza Repubblica

required equipment

This excursion is quite simple and presents no particular difficulty. However, we still recommend you to wear suitable footwear, a hat, sun screen and sunglasses. And be sure to bring water!

Tips for the tour

Don't forget to take your camera. This itinerary, along with a visit to the Marocche, has some truly fascinating sights!

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino: www.gardatrentino.it
The car parks in via Battisti, Piazza Garibaldi, Via Capitelli (side streets off Piazza Repubblica) are the nearest to the starting point of the itinerary. There is free car parking at the base of the hill of Sant'Abbondio, halfway along the trail.

public transport
Dro is connected with other towns in Garda Trentino and with Trento by means of an intercity bus service (lines 304 and 305) Information and opening hours: www.gardatrentino.it

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