Friends of Arco for the La Sportiva International Ice Meeting Pareti di Cristallo

Le Guide alpine dei Friends of Arco guideranno i partecipanti del La Sportiva International Ice Meeting.

Welcome in the circle of Friends of Arco

Our History:

Since the year 2000, the "Friends of Arco" are offering a "Mountain Guide Service"

in Arco. The society "Friends of Arco" was founded in 2000 under the name

"White Planet" with a small office in Prabi on the edge of Arco. Since then many things

have changed. One year later the founder Mauro Girardi and Saskia Engelhardt have modified its name and the company has become the Friends of Arco srl. with the aim of promoting climbing, outdoor pursuits (trekking, via ferrata, canyoning, skiing)

and a variety of events linked to these activities.

The "Friends of Arco" have taken over the management of the Rock Master climbing wall, and have given it a new identity: they have created the "Climbers' Lounge" where you also find their office. In the passed years, the Climbers Lounge become an information centre for visitors and locals but overall it's a meeting place for climbing, bouldering, chating and a place for like-minded people. Just pass by, we are looking forward to meeting you. In the name of Friends of Arco are greeting.

The "Friends of Arco" would like to share their passion for the mountains while ensuring both your safety and enjoyment. The aim is to create an authentic experience of nature in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Specialising in year round outdoor activities, with the main focus on rock climbing, the "Friends of Arco" is a company that provides a Mountain Guide Service (UIGM). They also manage "The Climbers Lounge" in the town of Arco, the largest artificial outdoor climbing wall in Europe (Rockmaster Stadium).

The vision of the "Friends of Arco" is to offer you two different but complimentary experiences: exhilaration and challenge. Exhilaration stands for the remoteness and the beauty of the surroundings, for the thrill of creating your own track through virgin snow or the joy of conquering a giant rock tower. Challenge stands for pushing yourself beyond your perceived limits and for the sense of achievement gained from learning new skills.

Friends of Arco are the active holiday specialists for the region Trentino in the area of Northern Lake Garda. The new project Garda Active is an open invitation to all guests to try a different activity every day, choosing from the extensive weekly programme.

If you do not want the stress of organising your own trip, just choose your dream holiday from our wide range of fixed holiday packages, inclusive of accomodation, various outdoor activities, dinner and transfers on request. The packages include something for families, groups and single people.

Cant you find your ideal package? Just ask for an individual programme:

Friends of Arco will satisfy almost any kind of request!

At the new Outdoor-Activity-Centre, located in the old city centre of Arco, you can get allinformation and book any activity included in the weekly programme.

Saskia and Mauro

check news for You in our web site, and we hope see you in Arco next time...............