Extreme sports on Lake Garda: between sky and water

Extreme sports on Lake Garda: between sky and water

Extreme sports and Lake Garda are a perfect combination. On the Benaco, in fact, there are many activities that can be practised in the open air, between adrenaline and fun, to spend unique and memorable holidays.

Obviously this is not the right area for skydiving (although there are places near Lake Garda where you can also try this experience), but there are many other possibilities for spending a fantastic day either alone or with family, friends or a loved one.

Let's see together, then, which extreme sports can be practised on Lake Garda, the ideal place for those who love being in the water... but also in the clouds!

6 extreme sports on Lake Garda to try now

Lake Garda is a magical place that holds many surprises in store, even for those who love extreme sports. This destination adored by young people, families and sportsmen and women offers, in fact, numerous opportunities to spend unique moments both on water and on land or in the air.

Extreme sports are perfect for those who want to experience an original and unusual holiday, as well as an excellent gift idea for a man's birthday, to celebrate a milestone, a promotion, a graduation or for courageous women who are not afraid to face their limits! But what extreme sports can be done at Lake Garda? Let's look at six of them.

1. Kitesurfing on Lake Garda

Fun and adventure meet in kitesurfing, a sailing sport in which, standing on a surfboard attached to a wide sail (similar to a kite), you are pulled by the force of the wind. In this discipline, you have to stay balanced on the board and be very good at mastering the current, using your strength on the bar attached to the sail to move in various directions.

At Lake Garda you can experience kitesurfing as a beginner or not, taking individual lessons for a first approach to the board or to refine your technique, combining theoretical and practical knowledge. You can also book a trial lesson or evaluate the transfer service, boat support with the supervision of a qualified instructor (if you have already been kitesurfing for some time).

The more experienced will also be able to perform exceptional freestyle jumps and evolutions on the water, improving their style every day with tailor-made improvement courses. As you gain confidence, it will be difficult to get out of the water!

2. Paragliding at Lake Garda

Are you looking for an adrenaline sport and do you like the idea of flying? Then paragliding may be just the thing for you! Very similar to skydiving, in paragliding the person is attached to a glider (and reserve parachute) that supports them when they take a run-up and jump off a slope, continuing their journey into the air. This is a high-intensity outdoor activity that is also suitable for beginners because it requires no special athletic training (except a good dose of courage!).

At Lake Garda this practice has an added value: you are, in fact, surrounded by a splendid panorama and the blue waters of the Benaco. Where to try it? Perhaps with a tandem flight from Monte Pizzocolo, on the Brescia shore. You will be supervised by a qualified instructor and recorded during the flight (a great way to relive the same emotions at home and share them with friends, family and relatives whenever you want).

3. Climbing with... a lake view

Mountain climbing can be considered an extreme sport because it encourages people to overcome challenges and limits. After all, climbing a vertical rock face bare-handed, at often great heights, requires a good deal of courage and coordination.

At Lake Garda, there are splendid places to measure yourself with this discipline, in contact with natural stone and crags. On the Trentino side, for example, Arco is one of the most famous and popular towns for climbing. Experienced climbers can try climbing on multi-pitch routes with an alpine guide to improve their technique or try their hand at medium difficulty routes on the crags. On the west coast, on the other hand, climbing can be attempted at Gaino, just above Toscolano Maderno. Those who want to become familiar with the sport can climb the slopes of Monte Castello, while the more experienced can try a multi-pitch route on long routes.

4. Sur-Ron in the Garda hinterland

Sur-Ron is not an extreme sport, but it certainly falls into the category of adventurous and adrenaline-pumping activities to be experienced on an original and memorable holiday at Lake Garda. But what is it specifically? Sur-Ron is an Asian brand famous throughout the world for its cutting-edge electric motocross bikes: very powerful means of transport, but at the same time also very light to manoeuvre and which allow the rider to 'feel' the road, experiencing unique emotions all along the way. An experience in the saddle of an electric motocross bike at Lake Garda is perfect for those who want to plough the dirt tracks, back roads and mule tracks of the Benaco hinterland, for a total immersion with nature (respecting it!).

5. Triathlon Bike Tour amidst crazy places on Lake Garda

When does mountain biking become an extreme sport? When you follow the routes specially designed for the XTERRA World Championship, a high-tension race by the multi-sport outdoor icon brand that combines swimming, biking and running.

A real triathlon dedicated to trained athletes can be experienced in Toscolano Maderno thanks to a triathlon bike tour. What does it consist of? In retracing the tracks of the world competition on spectacular singletrack, breathtaking descents and unspoilt landscapes. All this together with a professional guide. Recommended for those who want to challenge their limits!

6. Freeriding on Lake Garda

Do you love water sports and always want to test yourself with new disciplines? If so, you can go freeriding on the waters of Campione sul Garda, trying out several water sports in the course of a single day. You will try kitesurfing, wing foil and windsurfing, three different declinations of the same water sport to dominate or glide through the water while standing on a board.

Unique extreme sports holidays at Lake Garda: Here's why to choose NowMyPlace

Extreme disciplines are very popular and are increasingly popular on holiday because they allow you to get your fill of strong emotions, overcome your fears and your limits. But even when they are extreme, sports should never be scary. They are recommended for thrill seekers (it's true!), but there are activities suitable for different ages and for any level of preparation.

With NowMyPlace you will always be followed by professionals and experts. Our proposals will enable you to:

• experience safely, followed by qualified instructors and with the right equipment;
• spend unique moments, respecting your wishes;
• discover beautiful places and enjoy moments of fun and pure adrenaline (alone or in the company of friends);
• build memorable memories;
• try an adrenaline sport surrounded by nature.

How about it: would you like to experience an extreme activity with us? Discover all the other Lake Garda experiences NowMyPlace!