Tremosine sul Garda: What to See, Where It Is and How to Get There

Tremosine sul Garda is a town in Brescia province, perched on a rocky plateau above the western shore of Lake Garda, between Limone sul Garda and Riva del Garda. It’s best known for the Strada della Forra, one of Italy’s most spectacular scenic roads, and for its breathtaking viewpoints over the lake.

Where is Tremosine sul Garda

Tremosine sits on a limestone plateau rising over 400 metres above lake level, inside the Alto Garda Bresciano Park. The municipality includes several hamlets — Pieve (the main village), Vesio, Bassanega, Voltino and Campi — and offers some of the most photographed panoramic views on all of Lake Garda.

Things to do in Tremosine sul Garda

• Strada della Forra and its rock-carved tunnels
• Terrazza del Brivido, the cliffside viewpoint over the lake
• Pieve’s historic centre and its belvedere
• Vesio, one of the plateau’s oldest hamlets
• Hiking trails and cycling routes through woodland and olive groves
• The small harbour of Tremosine at lake level

Pieve: Tremosine’s historic centre

Pieve is Tremosine’s main village and historic centre, nicknamed “the balcony of Tremosine” for its panoramic square overlooking the lake. It’s worth wandering through the stone alleyways of the old town.

Strada della Forra and Terrazza del Brivido

The Strada della Forra is Tremosine’s most famous scenic road, carved through solid rock and made famous by the James Bond film Quantum of Solace. A short distance away, the Terrazza del Brivido offers one of the most spectacular viewpoints over Lake Garda. We’ve put together a complete guide to both, including how to drive the road and everything else worth knowing.

How to get to Tremosine sul Garda

By car, via the Strada della Forra (SP38) from Gargnano, or along the western lakeshore road (SS45bis) towards Limone sul Garda / Riva del Garda with a turn-off up to the plateau. Local buses also connect Tremosine to the lakeshore towns — check current timetables before travelling, especially out of season.

Closest GardaVisit experiences to Tremosine

Tremosine is just minutes from Riva del Garda, the best starting point to see the plateau from a completely different angle: the lake itself.

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