Monte Pizzocolo at Sunset: A Scenic Trek Overlooking Lake Garda

There are sunsets you simply watch… and others you have to earn. Monte Pizzocolo (1,581 m) is one of those places where every step of the ascent is rewarded with one of the most extraordinary views in the Brescia Prealps. With the Guidders, we will set off from Sant'Urbano in the late afternoon to enjoy a trek that combines the magic of the golden hour, the calm of the evening, and the charm of a moonlit return.

The trail climbs at a steady gradient through beech forests and scenic clearings, all the way to the large summit cross. Here, the view opens onto an incredible 360° panorama: below us, Lake Garda stretches out in all its majesty, while on the clearest days you can make out the Apennines, Monte Baldo, the Adamello Group, the Brenta Dolomites, Monte Rosa, and even the Venetian Lagoon.

Together, we will wait for the most thrilling moment of the day, toasting the sunset as the sky lights up with shades of orange and red. When the last light gives way to night, we will begin the descent in a completely different atmosphere: the silence of the mountains, the moonlight, and the thousands of village lights reflected on Lake Garda will make the return even more enchanting.

 5 reasons to choose this excursion

One of the most spectacular views of Lake Garda and the Brescia Prealps.

An unforgettable sunset from a summit with a 360° view.

A moonlit return through the woods and the lights of the plain.

The perfect trek for lovers of photography and sweeping views.

A special experience to share with the Guiddy community.

 If you want to enjoy an evening unlike any other, join the Guidders and conquer Monte Pizzocolo at the most beautiful moment of the day. A sunset toast, endless views, and the magic of returning under the stars await you.