The village of Vesio is an excellent starting point for excursions in the Alto Garda Bresciano. The road to Vesio (from the lake at Limone sul Garda) curves up through terraced olive groves, forest and finally the cleared slopes of the upper villages. Vesio is a lovely little place; at 640 m it enjoys sweeping views of Lake Garda. The following route can be completed by mountain bike or on foot - the former has become quite popular in recent years, it is possible to rent bikes in Limone. A car is not necessary as public bus service runs from Limone to Vesio - check with Limone tourist office for timetable details.

VESIO (640 m) - SAN MICHELE (635 m)
6km, Easy
From Vesio begin along the asphalt road to Polzone (2km). Turn right at the signs for San Michele, close to the dairy farm "Alpe del Garda". Follow this dirt road as it heads up the Valle of San Michele. A tranquil, forested lane above a rumbling stream, it is easy to forget that not all that long ago it was near the front lines of warfare: during the First World War, the neighboring mountains were part of the Italian front line against the Austrians. One can see blast holes on some of the rock faces above the road, arranged so that the road could be destroyed should the Austrians break through. At the head of the valley is the hermitage of San Michele, an interesting 12th century chapel with fine views of the valley below and the steep forested mountains above.

SAN MICHELE - MALGA PRA DELLE NOCI (688 m) - BOCCA DI NANSESA (1292 m)
4km, Moderate
The road turns to trail past the chapel, ascending easily to the Malga Pra Delle Noci after 2km, where there is a small malga, or farmhouse. Here there is a trail intersection; take a right and wind steeply through tall forest for the next 2+ kilometers, with increasingly stunning views over the San Michele Valley. Finally, reach the Bocca di Nansesa, the mountain crest, where the panorama extends to the great Monte Baldo massif on the other side of the lake.

BOCCA DI NANSESA - MONTE ZENONE (1424 m) - MALGA PRA DI TONI (1088 m) - VESIO
7km, Moderate
From the Bocca di Nansesa continue on a now faint track following the treeless crest of the mountain. After about 2km of steady climb, reach the summit of Monte Zenone, the highest point on this excursion, from where the views are stupendous. Descend to the Malga Pra di Toni; from here it is a curving, steep-at-times descent back to Vesio.

There are many other excellent route from Vesio - one should purchase a 1:25000 excursion map from the tourist office in Limone for more details. Another fine route ascends from Vesio through the Bondo Valley, climbing some 8km and 600 m vertical before reaching Passo Not. Nearby are remains of WWI installations and a tiny, heart-rending war cemetery. From Passo Nota one may descend the natural tunnel-lined route past Monte Traversole back to Vesio, or a much longer descent all the way to the lake at Limone. This second route passes a small lodge, the Baita Segala, where visitors may pass the night if they wish, before descending very steeply at times 1,200 m vertical to the lake - bikers and hikers alike must stay attentive on this route.