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Dear Guests and Friends, It is a great pleasure to present you the latest edition of the Resort Magazine that will fill you in on all the news of the Grand Resort and our beautiful area. Read on and discover the surprises that await you for your next holiday in Riva del Garda. We look forward to welcoming you once again to Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort! With our warmest regards. Piero Brozzi Manager Paolo Pederzolli President with the team of Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
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2015/2020 Doctors Without Borders Welcome The Park Sailing Du Lac Family, Mini Club MTB Climbing Trekking Golf Gourmet Spa & Fitness Events Amusement & adventure parks The Grand Resort At your service
2015 is an important year for Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, because it marks the beginning of a renovation project by the architect Alberto Cecchetto. The project will be developed over five years and during the first stage - which will be completed by mid-March 2015, before the reopening of the Grand Resort, taking place on April 2nd - will provide for the construction of the new Hotel Bar and enlarging the terrace which houses the Bistrot, the restaurant that opens amid the lush foliage of our great park. The Bistrot will offer fresh Mediterranean fare for a light lunch and a menu with inviting gastronomic delights for outdoor dining on warm summer evenings.
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New Hotel Bar and Terrace From 2015, you can look forward to the new hotel bar and the enlarged terrace housing the Bistrot, the restaurant that opens onto the lush greenery of our immense park.
Bike This year, cycling enthusiasts will find a fully equipped storage room with video surveillance for their bikes, with a corner for simple repairs. In collaboration with our Multisport Centre Sailing Du Lac, we will organize some maintenance lessons for the repair of road bikes or mountain bikes, free of charge for guests of the Grand Resort.
Ecology Electric or hybrid cars are increasingly popular and Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, sensitive to the issue of sustainable mobility and environmental protection, is equipped with a charging station for electric cars.
Wi-fi We have strengthened the Wi-Fi system of the whole Grand Resort: this will allow perfect Internet access free of charge during your stay with us.
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Mini Club and Fitness Great news for children and the mini club dedicated to them: The theme for summer 2015 will be “Superheroes” and the new “Magic Corner”, where our activity directors are finalizing their preparations, is almost ready. A welcome addition for all who like to take care of their body is the new “Health Path,” which delves into the paths of the resort’s park, through fragrant foliage and towering trees: an occasion to discover the vegetation that surrounds us.
New TV channels To better cater to our British guests who stay at the Grand Resort we have introduced two new BBC entertainment channels.
Book the Grand Resort Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort has adopted the system of dynamic pricing: the prices of rooms, suites and bungalows are most favourable if you book in advance on the website of the Grand Resort. Find out how to check the availability on our web page (www.dulacetduparc.com), where you will find offers and fantastic deals. In addition, those who book their stay directly through our website, will be concretely contributing to the initiative of Doctors Without Borders “5 Star Solidarity” to which Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort takes part: find out more on the following pages of the Resort Magazine.
A GLANCE AT THE NEWS FOR 2015 AT DU LAC ET DU PARC GRAND RESORT
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Doctors Without Borders 5 STAR SOLIDARITY Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is pleased to announce a new and important initiative. For every booking made exclusively through our website www.dulacetduparc.com the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is committed to pay a contribution to a well known worldwide humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders. MSF (MÊdecins San Frontières) was founded in 1971, when French doctors, witnesses of the violence and the difficulties that many African people had become accustomed to, decided to lay the foundation for a new organization that was private and nongovernmental. Within a few years, MSF has become an icon in this area and is sometimes the only hope for those most in need, especially in the Third World, forced into a life of poverty and hardship, and often unable to receive proper medical care by their governments. MSF stands for impartiality, neutrality, independence and respect for the work ethic of its fundamental values. Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort fully supports and is committed to disseminate and publicize the group's activity as part of the "Five Star Solidarity" initiative. 500 euro guarantees a safe delivery of newborns to 50 women, through the purchase of medical kits with tools and medical supplies, to offer a safe birth to a pregnant woman and defend the life of her child. 2,500 euro will bring emergency care to 1,000 refugees. 5,000
euro secures a complete therapeutic nutritional treatment for 1,000 malnourished children. The treatment lasts from 2 to 3 months and includes antibiotics, vitamins, vaccines, malaria prophylaxis, treatment for diarrhoea and other diseases. Through this initiative, guests who book their stay on the website of the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort will participate actively and effectively in the realization of the projects that the volunteers of the organization are implementing around the world, especially in those areas in a state of emergency as a result of bloody wars, terrible natural disasters or devastating epidemics. Because it is a private and nongovernmental, MSF is able to survive and to finance its activities through donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort also aims to raise awareness and inform their guests about the activities of MSF and to highlight the importance of remembering those areas of the world that do not have the opportunity to enjoy the blessings and privileges available in more developed countries. The close sharing of values and principles are the elements that consolidate the agreement between Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort and MSF. We sincerely hope that this initiative, with the help of our guests, will offer tremendous support to those who are truly in need.
MSF is currently operational in over 70 countries, mainly in Africa, South America and Asia. Volunteers are at the forefront in fighting such deadly enemies (such as Ebola, HIV or malaria) and to provide all appropriate assistance to refugees and displaced persons fleeing due to the problems of a socio-economic nature. The efforts and sacrifices of the organization have been recognized in 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a testament to their hard work over the past 40 years.
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THE PARK The beautiful 70,000 square metre park of Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is an oasis of rare beauty: from the pastel-hued blooms of spring to the blaze of colours of autumn, it is always a real feast for the eyes!
THE PARK OF DU LAC ET DU PARC GRAND RESORT... WHERE EVEN THE WILDLIFE FEELS AT HOME!
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The enthusiastic words of the writer Carl Torresani allow us to recreate the setting of the park. In 1900 he wrote:
“My delight, my heaven, was the garden. [...] Two streams, terse and spacious, teeming with crayfish, travelling along it in its full length ... At the lakeside there was a harbour with a large boat, the bathing cabins, a small forest of alders, in whose tresses play the Ora, the cool prevailing wind of Garda, who breathes every day during the afternoon hours, mitigates the heat wave by providing a pleasant coolness. In every corner there were bridges, sandstone benches, tiny chapels with ancient frescoes...�.
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Taxodium distichum Metasequoia Kashmir Cypress Sophora japonica pendula Camphor tree Paulownia 14
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Piante caducifoglie a portamento arboreo
Bignoniaceae Catalpa bignonioides Walter Catalpa Southern catalpa Gewöhnlicher Trompetenbaum
During your walks in the park you will have the chance to breathe this atmosphere intact and become acquainted with over 200 species of plants and flowers, some of inestimable value: the deciduous plants, arboreal plants, evergreen arboreals and shrubs, as well as palm trees and bamboo. Considered the most beautiful private park of Garda Trentino, this is also an heavenly place for an incredible variety of fauna that live here, protected and preserved. Near the small streams and ponds that adorn the park you will encounter small animals such as turtles, frogs, fish and ducks that have found an excellent habitat, as well as rodents and harmless reptiles, whose presence you might feel while admiring the beauty of the flora of the park, perhaps near the ancient Taxodium distichum, the bald cypress or swamp cypress, which measures more than 6 m in circumference and whose height exceeds 30 m, or near the elegant Metasequoia glyptostroboides, called China’s “water fir”, as it prefers moist and marshy soil, or the majestic Kashmir Cypress, a massive and impressive conifer, uncommon in our latitudes and with a pyramidal shape. Or maybe in the presence of the old and weeping Sophora japonica pendula, whose branches are stretched and hanging, sometimes down to the ground, often with particularly pronounced undulations and so twisted as to appear artificially obtained; the fragrant Camphor tree, or the great Paulownia, a majestic plant, whose name derives from that of Anna Pavlovna (or Paulowna), daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia. Continuing to explore the park, you can see more species of plants, whose characteristics and properties can be easily recognized and appreciated thanks to the botanical guide that we have recently implemented. You can also find all the information on the plants of the park by reading the QR-code with your smartphone or tablet; the code is found next to the trunk of many of these fascinating trees.
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Do you want to feel the freedom ploughing through the waters of Lake Garda? Then Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is the perfect place to spend a holiday practicing your favourite water sport: it is the only structure in Garda Trentino with its own sports academy, Sailing Du Lac. www.sailingdulac.com
SAILING DU LAC EXPERIENCE THE WATERS OF LAKE GARDA
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Sailing Windsurfing Catamaran
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The winds of Lake Garda
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Malcesine Brenzone
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The sailing club, created to serve the guests of the hotel, has now become an important point of reference for all sailing enthusiasts in the area. Sailing Du Lac offers sailing and windsurfing lessons in the morning, when the gentle winds of Alto Garda Trentino blow in, offering optimal conditions for private lessons for beginners. The lessons last 2 to 3 hours, and after a short theoretical session and simulation on the ground, you move on to the practical phase in water, which is addictive and fun from the very first moment! The Sailing Du Lac offers courses both on sailing dinghies (monohull) and on catamarans for beginners and advanced courses for kids from 5-6 to 12 years with special boats suitable for them. Courses can be started any day and for any length of time. After 5-6 lessons you can achieve a good level of expertise, allowing you to navigate autonomously in light to medium
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winds. At the end of the course there is also the option of acquiring a VDWS license recognized all over the world to rent boats of this type. If you want to opt for a less learning-based and more adrenaline focused experience, you can book a “Joy Ride” catamaran, which is an outing on the water for two hours in the afternoon with an instructor and in the presence of strong winds. In this case, the instructor always commands the boat and you will have the opportunity to man the sails. In addition to presenting itself as a leader in the field of nautical sports, Sailing Du Lac also offers bike rental: comfortable trekking bikes and city bikes for quiet rides in the centre or along the trails by the lake and the Sarca valley, children’s bikes of all sizes and baby seats for smaller children. If you are passionate about mountain bikes you can rent the newest Whistle to explore the trails and the most beautiful mountains in the area. You will find a wide range of mountain bikes at your disposal, both with front and full suspension, equipped with helmets and “security pack”, to ensure a safe ride. Or, what do you think of the E-bike? Try out the new Movelo E-Bike, a leading brand in Europe, pedal assisted, efficient and environmentally friendly, and you can visit the wonders of the Alto Garda area, climb easily in the mountains and travel many miles with little effort. There are also comfortable “Flyer” bikes for road trips, light dirt bikes and the “Sport Series” for the most demanding routes.
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SAILING REGATTAS THAT YOU JUST CAN’T MISS For lovers of water sports, Lake Garda is the scene of many races of international importance. Worthy of mention is the 33rd Lake Garda Optimist Meeting, April 2nd to 5th, in Riva del Garda, the event certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s biggest mono class race with 1,055 participants. Young sailors are ready to usher in the season on Easter week aboard their own Optimist, the definitive sailboat on the international scene. Among the highlights organized by the Riva del Garda Sailing Guild are also: the Yngling Springtime European Championship, from April 29th to May 2nd, the Spring European Championship reserved for thirty teams from the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia; National 470, from May 2nd to 3rd, an event enhanced by the presence of some foreign crews here for the Garda Trentino Olympic Week, May 6th to 10th, the excellence of international Olympic sailing with the presence of almost 50 countries; the Riva Cup, May 14th to 16th, the historic race reserved for the 505, Korsar and Dyas classes, offering a show of racing every year with over a hundred boats in the water, and the K6 Eurocup, June 22nd to 26th, sailing regatta dedicated to the RS200 and RS400 classes. The Circolo Surf Torbole hosts the Neirotti Cup from May 15th to 17th, with a combined Formula and Slalom, One Hour Classic, June 19th to 21st, the Italian championship windsurfer class with more than 80 competitors, the Michele Nogler Cup from August 14th to 16th, a windsurfing regatta, and the Italian Windsurfer Championship from September 11th to 13th.
Neirotti Cup One Hour Classic Michele Nogler Cup Italian Windsurfer Championship 17th Torbole Europe Meeting Italian Circuit SB20 Alpen Cup 5,5 international tonnage Olympic Garda Training Camp World Championship 18 FT Skiff 41st Trophy Optimist silver National Championship Open SB20 World Championship SB20 European Streamline Championship The Circolo Vela Torbole will also host prestigious races, including the 17th Torbole Europe Meeting, March 28th to 30th, the Italian Circuit SB20, April 18th to 19th, Alpen Cup 5,5 international tonnage, from 23rd to April 25th, the Olympic Garda Training Camp, from 1st to 3rd May, the World Championship 18 FT Skiff, from May 29th to June 3rd, the 41st, Trophy Optimist silver, 10th to 12th June, dedicated to Domenico Turazza, one of the founding fathers of the Circolo Vela Torbole, the National Championship Open SB20, June 19th to 21st, the World Championship SB20, July 4th to 10th, and the European Streamline Championship, August 26th to 29th. You can consult the updated calendar of all races on the sites of the Riva del Garda Sailing Guild, Torbole Surf Club and the Circolo Vela Torbole, or you can make a request directly to the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort.
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JOY IN THE EYES OF CHILDREN AND IN THE HEARTS OF THEIR PARENTS
The natural beauty of the park, the beautiful swimming pools, the Mini Club with all its fun activities and services for children make Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort the ideal destination for a “family size” holiday in the quest for adventure for our little guests and for relaxation for their parents. Children will experience exciting days in the company of their many new friends in the play area surrounded by the park, in the outdoor children’s pool, and participate in various activities in safety organized at our Mini Club all season long, every day except Sundays, for children from 3 to 10 under the friendly guidance of our experienced children’s activity directors. To ensure a carefree and comfortable holiday, our Grand Resort offers services designed for families and children, such as changing tables, baby bath tubs, bottle warmers, high chairs, babysitting service (upon request) and a self-service laundry. 26
For your excursions around the wonders of Lake Garda you can order a picnic basket full of mouth-watering delicacies, hire bikes for adults and children and obtain plenty of information about the most charming places to visit with your kids.
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SUPERHERO HOLIDAYS FOR REAL SUPERHEROES
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Superhero Holidays Sara Bartolozzi Travel writer interviews Claudia Cigalotti Mini Club manager
Claudia, which are the activities that you normally offer in the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort Mini Club? During the day, our little guests are spoilt for choice: from indoor activities such as crafts, drawing, construction with soft blocks, climbing, and relaxing in the reading room, to the outdoor activities like football matches, battleship games dressed as pirates, endless matches of “Connect 4” and much more. What activities do they enjoy most? They really like crafts like making masks or small pirate swords out of cardboard, perfect for playing with. The small kitchen and the room with the blocks are also great for stimulating the children’s imagination.
Kids... and their parents are very curious... can you tell us what adventures children can expect in 2015? I’ll satisfy your curiosity! The theme for next year will be “Superhero Holidays”, for a truly super holiday, with the great heroes from Batman to Spider-Man, Wonder Woman and Superman... guaranteed fun for everyone! Can you reveal any other news planned for the upcoming season? I can only mention the opening of a new relaxation room called the “Magic Corner”, a softly-lit room with mattresses, rugs and soft toys. But to find out all the other new features we have prepared, you’ll have to come in 2015!
Do you plan entertainment events regularly? Absolutely. Over the course of the week we plan many scheduled events that the children can’t wait for and don’t want to miss: among them, the fun and lively Pizza Party, during which children can enjoy delicious pizzas prepared with fresh ingredients, the Pirates’ Picnic, the Olympics with various sports, the Treasure Hunt in the park for our little explorers, movie nights, outdoor painting competitions, and lots more.
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Families, bike fans and professionals, this is for you! You can take off on your city bike or mountain bike directly from Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort to a world suspended between the emerald green of nature and the deep blue of the lake, offering an unforgettable feast for the eyes.
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A perfect tour for families is the Giro della Busa, simple, away from traffic and therefore safe for the little ones, running through Arco, Riva del Garda and Torbole. You can cycle almost exclusively on asphalt immersed in the countryside dotted with vineyards and apple orchards and admire the historic centre of Arco, the port of San Nicolò Riva del Garda, the beach of the mouth of the Sarca, the center of Torbole, the ruins of Castel Penede and fascinating “Marmitte dei Giganti”. A special mention goes to the beautiful Garda Sarca Ring, a circular route of medium difficulty, along which you will find yourself surrounded by a stunning Mediterranean atmosphere with olive groves, pine forests, cliffs overlooking the lake, forest trails, and single tracks ideal for lovers of mountain biking. For expert bikers, we recommend the San Giovanni al Monte route, a challenging tour that is a mix of asphalt and dirt roads that lead to the heart of a true alpine landscape, where you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Carè Alto and
over the entire chain of Adamello Brenta and Presanella up to more than 1,000 m in altitude. A further route for relatively experienced bikers is the Monte Velo trail with a paved path and dirt road, starting out bordered by olive groves and the world-famous natural “Policromuro” climbing wall. Here you can enjoy a unique view to your right with the Castle of Arco, opposite Monte Brione with Lake Garda, as a backdrop, for an indescribable feeling. A real gem from a hiking point of view and from an environmental/technical standpoint is the route that passes on the Strada di Ponale and goes up to the Rifugio Pernici, one of the most popular and sought after huts in the region. The tour passes along the bike path with breathtaking cliffs over Lake Garda, and then climbs to the refuge of Val di Ledro, followed by the great descent from the “Bocca di Trat” on to Riva del Garda in a succession of mule trails, single tracks, cement ramps, wide trails and forest roads that go up to 1,500 m in altitude and that give this route the title of “Adrenaline Bike Tour”.
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Are you looking for adventure, nature and adrenaline? Feel the thrill of new experiences or stay in practice with incredible rock climbing during your holiday at Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort.
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Arco, the birthplace of climbing at an international level, along with Nago, Torbole, Dro, Drena and Riva del Garda offer the very best to practice this sport, not just for experienced climbers, but also for children and families. Just think of the many cliffs that offer the chance to climb, enjoying breathtaking views of the lake, the mountains or the green of the olive trees. From the Belvedere cliff, north of Nago on the southern slopes of Monte Corno, the Calvario cliff, on the right bank of the valley that rises from Arco to Laghel, to the Policromuro cliff, on the north of the valley of San Martino/Massone, the Muro dell’Asino cliff, located almost at the summit of Mount Colodri. And then the Spiaggia delle lucertole cliff, along the eastern Gardesana, the Massi di Prabi cliff, with its limestone blocks on the eastern slopes of Mount Colodri, and Placche di Baone cliff, large limestone slab north of Chiarano-Arco. You will be spoilt for choice! You can’t miss the Rockmaster Climbing Stadium in Arco, which, with its 500 sq.mt. of climbing surface, is home to the Rockmaster Festival, the most famous climbing competition in the world. The event, which has taken place in recent years, will give way to the World Youth Climbing Championship, the biggest youth competition ever for his sport. All fans, as well as all those who want to try this sport, can visit Boulder City, the great boulder hall in the Sarca Valley with over 750 sq.mt. of climbing surface, located twenty minutes from Riva del Garda. This climbing wall is characterized by its 150 climbing routes, on which you can challenge yourself, for all ages and all levels.
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TREK KING
Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is the ideal starting point to try out paths through the woods or near the lake on the discovery of unique natural landscapes and historic treasures.
A TREK... AMID HISTORICAL AND NATURAL BEAUTY A real gem is the Trek of the forts of Mt. Brione, along which you can admire the Austro-Hungarian fortifications built in the late 19th and early 20th century to defend the northern part of Lake Garda. The hike begins at Fort San Nicolò, near the eponymous harbour, between Riva del Garda and Torbole, and goes up a ridge to Fort Garda, which can be visited only on the outside. The trail continues through lush vegetation and, passing through the remains of several military posts, comes to the Fort Batteria di Mezzo, from which you can reach the summit of Mount Brione within minutes. From the top, a military road leading to Fort Sant’Alessandro will then take you to the starting point. A hundred years after the outbreak of the First World War, the work of recovery and restoration of the Mount Brione Forts was completed and this will allow you to better appreciate the important historical heritage, to pause to
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ponder the traces of a past war and feel the emotions that are triggered by a landscape that evokes history and memories. Speaking of amazing views, a real “must” is the Malcesine cableway, “a colourful dream of blue from Malcesine to the top of Monte Baldo.” In a few minutes, the cable car will take you, with its rotating cabins that are unique in the world, up to the nearly 1,800 m height of Mount Baldo, called the “Garden of Europe” for its prodigious blooms and the perfect coexistence of diverse natural environments, ranging from Mediterranean to pastures and the rocky character of its peaks. From this extraordinary natural terrace you can not only admire Lake Garda in all its glory, but also take time for hiking, biking and paragliding – experiencing pure freedom in the sky - and then land softly on the shores of the lake.
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Playing golf on Lake Garda is an unrivalled experience for any fan: the renowned golf courses of the area, in perfect harmony with the natural beauty, are appreciated worldwide for the high quality of the courses and for their stylish clubhouses.
GOLF THE MAGIC OF GOLF BETWEEN THE LAKE AND THE MOUNTAINS
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Golf Bogliaco Cà degli Ulivi Golf Club Garda Golf Country Club Arzaga Golf Club Rendena Golf Club Paradiso del Garda Golf Club Verona Golf Club Chervò Golf San Vigilio Golf Club of Villafranca Altogarda Golf
When you arrive at Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort you might have a hard time choosing! You can opt for the Golf Bogliaco of Toscolano, located in a picturesque basin at 100 m high with beautiful views of the lake and surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, it has a certified 18-hole par 69 course with manicured fairways that require great precision; or the Cà degli Ulivi Golf Club in Marciaga, set on a panoramic position over Garda, offering a championship course with 18 holes and the Mirabello 9-hole course; or perhaps the Garda Golf Country Club in Soiano al Lago, 27 holes, wonderfully positioned between the Rock of Manerba, the Soiano Castle and the Valtenesi hills. Other notable courses include the Arzaga Golf Club of Carzago di Calvagese della Riviera, with an 18-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus II and a 9-hole course designed by Gary Player, the Rendena Golf Club of Bocenago, which offers a 9-hole par 35 course designed by renowned architect Fulvio Bani and a driving range of more than 250 m in length. The Paradiso del Garda Golf Club in Peschiera del Garda, with 18 holes and special fairway can offer the sensation of playing on a soft carpet; the Verona Golf Club in Sommacampagna, whose 18-hole course represents a harmonious combination of golf and environmental sensitivity;
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the Chervò Golf San Vigilio in Pozzolengo, with the 27-hole course, driving range and 9 holes perfectly nestled amid the rolling hills of Desenzano and Sirmione, and the Golf Club of Villafranca, 18 holes, a great place to play golf in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. Just 2 km from Riva del Garda there is also a driving range Altogarda Golf, which offers highly professional service for beginners as well as for experts who want to improve their technique. Please note that the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort has an agreement with Golf Bogliaco: golfers guests at our Resort are entitled to a special 20% discount on green fees.
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Traditional dishes of Trentino, delicious exclusive creations and all-Italian recipes: the culinary world at Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is as varied as the colours of the lake that surround it in a gentle embrace.
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Hotel Restaurant Terrazza Bistrot Capannina Veranda Roof Garden The “Heart of the Park”
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Vegetables of Val di Gresta Plums from Dro Sant’Orsola berries Trentingrana cheese D.O.P. Organic meat from Val Rendena The meticulously selected ingredients are almost exclusively sourced from the area. Pasta, bread, pastries and all desserts are homemade, the fruits and vegetables are local and rigorously seasonal, and the highest certified quality meats, cheeses and fish play a starring role in our kitchen. Your senses will be delighted by our Chef Marco Brink starting from breakfast, with food that is always prepared with fresh ingredients. After a leisurely stroll along the lake, a fun hike or bike ride, a refreshing swim in our pools or a sailboat ride on the waters of Lake Garda, come and have a meal at our Bistrot, a new modern and informal location, in the beautiful surroundings of the park, or at the Capannina, where you can try excellent pizzas, pasta dishes and the best Italian cuisine, fresh summer dishes, prepared with locally grown ingredients, and menu suggestions for the most discerning palates. At the Hotel Restaurant, open daily for dinner and also for lunch (except for the months of July and August), chefs serve Mediterranean and international cuisine, an hors-d’oeuvres buffet, a wide choice of pasta dishes, meat and fish courses, cheese from Trentino, vegetarian selections and delicious desserts. “The Heart of the Park”, a gazebo surrounded by the lush greenery of the Grand Resort is the perfect place for a romantic dinner: here you will be served by a personal butler and especially catered to by Chef Marco Brink, whose live cooking will make your dinner truly exclusive! The same care in selecting the products and the preparation of the dishes is dedicated by Marco Brink and his cuisine team to banquets, weddings, receptions and gala dinners, that have always been a strength of Du Lac et Du Parc.
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During your stay at Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, don’t miss the typical recipes of Garda Trentino, a real triumph of colours, scents and flavours. Among the local products noteworthy for their uniqueness, we recommend the smoked pork filet, the trout “speck” with organic herbs, the broccoli from Torbole, which are part of the Slow Food designation, the acclaimed vegetables from Val di Gresta, the “valley of the organic gardens”, the delicious white asparagus from Zambana, famous for its delicate flavour, its tenderness and lack of fibre, which is included in the Prodotti dell’Arca by Slow Food and in the Atlas of the traditional products of Trentino. Other specialty products are the Sant’Orsola berries, grown by an organization of farmers specialized in the manufacture and sale of wild fruits, strawberries and cherries; the plums from Dro, purple with a firm texture, rich in potassium and vitamins that have recently obtained the DOP designation, the tasty marroni chestnuts, picked in the woods of Drena, Campi, Tenno and Nago; the typical mountain cheeses, fresh or aged, perfect when paired with local honey; the famous Trentingrana DOP cheese, with its special fragrance, aroma and taste, perfectly balanced between sweet and savoury. And the high-quality organic meat of Val Rendena, the superb lake and river fish, Val di Non DOP apples, Storo polenta, made with yellow corn meal of the “Marano” variety, cultivated in compliance with the cycles of nature, the distinctive Trentino meats, such as speck, carne salada, salami, pancetta and cured lardo, and the DOP extra virgin olive oil from Garda Trentino, whose excellent quality comes from a centuries-old olive cultivation with the utmost respect for nature.
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We can’t forget the many varieties of Trentino wines: whites, such as those made from Nosiola grapes, perfect with lake fish dishes, or Chardonnay, suitable for an aperitif or served with fish; fullbodied red wines, like Teroldego, Cabernet or Merlot, which enhance the flavour of roasts, grilled meat or game; Schiava and Lagrein, the bases for rosÊ wines, ideal for hot appetizers, carne salada, fresh cold cuts and fish stew; dessert wines such as Moscato Giallo, the Passiti and the excellent Vino Santo. Finally, we must mention the important production of Trento DOC sparkling wine, a direct expression of the land that produces it: a small territory, Trentino, with a varied climate, ranging from Garda, the first glimpse of the Mediterranean world for those arriving from the North, up to the Dolomites, a natural monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Lake and stream fish D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil Trento D.O.C. sparkling wine
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Upon entering the ArmoniA Spa & Fitness centre, you will find yourself in an oasis of peace: rejuvenating rituals dedicated to facial beauty and body treatments, body wraps and relaxing massages, and romantic couples’ treatments. In addition, a Turkish bath, saunas, tropical showers, hot tub and a gym with Technogym® equipment will help boost your energy levels. The unique Maria Galland facial treatments aim to satisfy the needs of all skin types for a wonderful feeling of wellness and pure beauty.
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“The skin is a mosaic with many different requirements: it must be preserved with a customized treatment”.
001 Caviar 002 Orchidée Noire 003 Malachite 004 Truffle Blanche 005 Argent 006 Or 007 Hyaluron SPECIAL MARIA GALLAND
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At Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, just as Madame Galland suggests, the expert aestheticians at ArmoniA perceive the skin as a “mosaic with the most demanding needsâ€? and after a careful analysis, offer highly personalized treatments to preserve its distinctive charm. Our centre offers this exclusive Parisbased cosmetic line, and in addition to traditional facial cleansing, presents specific treatments, such as: Soin Thalasso Visage, Masque Modelant, Therapie Cocon, Soin Profilift, as well as the exclusive Soin Mille Lumiere, a very high level cosmetic treatment with products based on plant stem cells, white truffle, gold, and peptides. The rebalancing Sistème Dermatologique is a protocol for skin regeneration inspired by dermatology: totally free of parabens and fragrance, it is perfect for normalizing intolerant, irritated and impure skin. To complete this extensive menu of facial treatments: Masque Modelant Yeux and Masque Patch Lift Yeux, specific processes for the delicate area around the eyes. Precious allies for the care of each unique skin type are the all-new, captivating Les Essences Maria Galland, concentrated active ingredients that can be mixed and combined so that each treatment can be fully customized. Essentially effective, essentially exclusive, essentially elegant, essentially luxurious, essentially professional, essentially unique: these are all adjectives that can describe the essences of Maria Galland: 001 Caviar, a luxurious anti-wrinkle treatment based on caviar that leaves the skin feeling velvety soft, 002 Orchidee Noire that soothes skin that needs to regenerate, thanks to the precious oil of black orchid and the rare macadamia oil, 003 Malachite, a godsend for sensitive and reddened skin, for relief and a return to equilibrium with the extract of this precious stone, 004 Truffle Blanche, an essence based on the summer white truffle from the forests of southern France, which offers freshness and lustre to the skin thanks to its moisturizing properties, 005 Argent, a special creation with a complex of micro-silver that protects from irritation and impurities, 006 Or, based on 24-carat gold, which revitalizes and smoothes the skin, 007 Hyaluron, a silky and light eye gel with hyaluronic acid, which will give your eyes a new brightness and a seductive air.
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GET BACK IN SHAPE IN A HEALTHY AND HARMONIOUS WAY As the face is the mirror of the soul, so is the body to our quality of life. For this reason, at the ArmoniA Spa & Fitness Centre, you will find many opportunities to keep fit, guided by our professional team of fitness trainers. The offer includes workout sessions, aqua-aerobics, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Body Tonic, Fit Ball, Super Abs and Stretching. The big news of spring 2015 is the Health Path, on the grounds of the Grand Resort: a balanced program of physical activities to be carried out in the open air with the help of different exercise equipment in order to improve the state of your mental and physical health. The path, consisting of a total of twelve stations, will help you work out in a completely healthy and harmonious way. The fitness program at the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is enhanced by weekly
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walks on the surrounding trails, discovering awe-inspiring landscapes and unforgettable views. To name a few: the excursion on Mount Brione, a natural viewing platform, perfect for a spring outing among the olive groves, the walk towards the church of Santa Barbara, offering a splendid view of the lake and Riva del Garda, or the leisurely walk at night to Bastion with the full moon to see an exciting expanse of light and reflections, or the walk along the old Ponale road, carved into the rock in the mid-1800s, incomparable for its magnificent views on Benaco. Please also note that the Grand Resort has three beautiful pools, one indoor and two immersed in the lush park; next to one of these, there is even a swimming pool for children, who can play in the water safely.
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Arcobonsai Conference Market of Artisans and Creativity “Fairytalenights” Garda Jazz Festival Flicorno d’oro MusicaRivaFestival Garda in Opera Festival In... Canto sul Garda Drodesera Festival
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Your holiday at Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort will be enhanced by a number of appealing events.
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To get things off to a great start is the Arcobonsai Conference from May 1st to 3rd at the Casino Municipale of Arco and the adjoining gardens. To mark their 30 year anniversary, the event will be entitled “European bonsai in Arco”, involving Bonsai enthusiasts from all over Europe. Also in Arco, in the month of August, the Market of Artisans and Creativity will be held, which presents visitors with Italian creative artisanal products, art and local food products. Don’t miss the famous event “Fairytalenights”, which, for the past sixty years, has rung in the holiday season by offering a fun atmosphere for adults and children. This year’s event, to be held from August 27th to 30th, will be dedicated to Little Red Riding Hood, one of the most famous fairy tales, and Riva del Garda will be populated, as if by magic, by girls in red capes, grannies,
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wolves, baskets of goodies and woods full of mysteries. In keeping with tradition, many things await: performances, workshops, games, concerts and stories for you to experience with your children and, last to top it all off, the amazing fireworks that light up the sky and waters of Lake Garda in vivid colours. If you love music and art, you can attend the many events that will turn the limelight on Garda Trentino. One example is the Flicorno d’oro (Golden Flugelhorn), the 17th international band competition, full of events of great artistic and educational value, held in Riva del Garda from March 27th to 30th, and the Music Festival of Arco, that celebrates the summer solstice on June 21 with a wonderful event that will fill the streets of the town with musical notes and talent: classical, rock, jazz, folk and ethnic music.
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The MusicaRivaFestival, in Riva del Garda from July 18th to August 2nd, is a major event in the realm of European classical music, where the key event will be a course in musical conducting led by the famous maestro Isaac Karabtchevsky. If you can’t resist the rhythm of jazz, you can’t miss the Garda Jazz Festival in August, which will offer concerts by the biggest names in the international jazz scene in typical places in the area, including castles and idyllic locations overlooking the lake. As in previous years, one of these concerts will be held on the veranda of our Grand Resort. And what about the fascinating world of opera? If you are fans of the genre you really should be in the front row to watch the events organized during the Garda in Opera Festival that, from late August to early September, will offer a breath of fresh air in Garda Trentino thanks to concerts, meetings with various artists, seminars focusing on the world of musical theatre, opera dinners, galas, themed screenings and a competition dedicated to the new voices that are causing a stir in musical conservatries and schools. And finally, In…Canto sul Garda, from October 10th to 14th, during which the best choirs in the world come back to sing at the lakeside, putting on an exciting show. Theatre buffs should not miss the Drodesera Festival, from July 24th to August 1st, the Performing Arts Festival with the latest productions of new and emerging Italian theatre: the event is hosted in the repurposed hydroelectric power plant of Fies, near Dro.
If music and art are the stars of the days and nights around the lake, sports play a major role, too. Biking enthusiasts can witness the Giro del Trentino in April. The Bike Festival, a prelude to the European season of mountain biking in Riva del Garda, from May 1st to 3rd will let you test drive the latest mountain bike models by large producers and participate in a packed programme of spectacular events. Another must-see is the Schwalbe Tour Transalp, a European cycling race in various legs, that comes to Arco on July 4th, the Craft Bike Transalp, also in July, with its final leg Trento-Riva del Garda. For lovers of running, the Lake Garda Marathon in October, with its unique course, is a must, as well as the Half Marathon of Riva del Garda in the month of November. And for soccer devotees? The 44th Trofeo Città di Arco Beppe Viola, the international under 16 youth soccer tournament, held March 12th to 17th in Arco, and the summer retreat of the FC Bayern Munich soccer team in Riva del Garda in July will make every fan’s heart beat faster. Speaking of soccer, we announce the retreat of a prestigious European football team in our Grand Resort. In August 2014, the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort had the honour of hosting the team of Al-Ahli Dubai Soccer Club, winner of the championship of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirates Cup, and they trained on the sports fields of Riva del Garda and Arco.
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ON THE PATH OF ART AND CULTURE: ALL TRULY TRENTINO
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Walking along the lake in Riva del Garda you will have the chance to appreciate the MAG, the Alto Garda Museum, which includes the Museum of Riva del Garda, overlooking the lake, and the G. Segantini Civic Gallery in Arco, located in the Palazzo dei Panni. The Museum of Riva del Garda, within the fortress, houses three permanent sections on archaeology, art and history, temporary installations and a space dedicated to children and families, created to make learning fun. The G. Segantini Civic Gallery is a permanent space dedicated to the works of the artist exponents of Pointillism, recounted through biographies, images, words and paintings.
Comune di Riva del Garda Comune di Arco Provincia autonoma di Trento Museo Piazza C. Battisti, 3/A 38066 Riva del Garda (TN) Tel. +39 0464 573869 Galleria Civica G. Segantini Via G. Segantini, 9 38062 Arco (TN) Tel. +39 0464 583653 info@museoaltogarda.it www.museoaltogarda.it
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Not far from Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is the city of Rovereto, known for being the home of Mart, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto.
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Founded in 1987, the building that houses the museum was designed by the famous Swiss architect Mario Botta and the local engineer Giulio Andreolli, who have created an architectural complex inspired by classical models, featuring technical solutions and cutting edge engineering. The permanent collection of MART includes over 15,000 works among paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures, and pays homage to the avant-garde wave of the twentieth century. MART is also part of the House of Futurist Art Depero, which houses the most important works of the Futurist artist Fortunato Depero. To mark the centenary of the First World War, the MART is hosting until 20 September 2015 the exhibition “The war which is coming is not the first one - from 1914 to 2014”, a major project completed by a full accompanying program of events, meetings, conferences and insights. The exhibition diverges from a purely historical reference to provide a wider overview on current conflict. The First World War then becomes the starting point of a large-scale investigation spanning the twentieth century to get to the conflicts of today. Inspired by the famous poem by Bertolt Brecht, “The war which is coming is not the first one. Before, there have been other wars. At the end of the last war there were conquerors and conquered. Among the conquered the common people starved. Among the conquerors the common people starved too”, the museum creates a narrative deriving from an intense journey that has its roots in the wars of a century, finding itself in the most tragic recent history, a journey evidenced by installations, drawings, engravings, photographs, paintings, posters, postcards, letters and diaries that create a dialogue with original documentaries, video, films and war relics.
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Also in Rovereto and worth a visit is the Zandonai Theatre, built in 1783 by architect Filippo Maccari. It is the first theatre in Trentino, symbol of the cultural ferment of the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie of the eighteenth century. After the barbarism of the First World War, the theatre was reborn in 1919 with the opera “Francesca da Rimini” by the famous Rovereto-born composer Riccardo Zandonai. In 1924, at the end of the restoration, the theatre was inaugurated in the presence of Prince Umberto of Savoy. After a new renovation, it was reopened to the public on October 18, 2014.
Provincia autonoma di Trento Comune di Trento Comune di Rovereto Mart Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto Corso Bettini, 43 38068 Rovereto (TN) Tel. +39 0464 438887 Info e Prenotazioni 800 397760 info@mart.tn.it www.mart.trento.it
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Galleria Civica Via Belenzani, 44 38122 Trento (TN) Info e Prenotazioni Tel. +39 0461 985511 800 397760 civica@mart.trento.it www.mart.trento.it
Teatro Zandonai Corso Bettini, 82 38068 Rovereto (TN) Tel. +39 0464 452253 info@teatro-zandonai.it www.teatro-zandonai.it
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TRENTO MUSE and Castello del Buonconsiglio In the realm of science and unique for its futuristic character, MUSE, the Science Museum of Trento, designed by internationally renowned architect Renzo Piano, presents an exhibition that uses the metaphor of the mountain to tell about life on earth, ranging from elements of the sun and ice, to the issues of biodiversity, sustainability and evolution, to the fantastic tropical greenhouse. The museum is a veritable hub of learning for all ages, with classrooms, teaching laboratories and research spaces. A must for all children from 5 to 12 years of age is the initiative “Night at the Museum”: when the lights go out and the museum is empty, its rooms come alive and open to the exploration by children, who can participate for an entire night in laboratory activities, science shows, treasure hunts and then fall asleep between prehistoric ancestors. 68
In Trento, don’t miss the Castello del Buonconsiglio, one of the greatest monuments of the region, consisting of a series of buildings of different eras, enclosed within the city walls: Castelvecchio, the oldest, the Magno Palazzo, the extension from the sixteenth century, the baroque Giunta Albertiana the end of the seventeenth century and the Torre Aquila, which houses the famous Ciclo dei Mesi, one of the most important paintings of a profane theme from the late Middle Ages. The castle hosts regional collections of archaeology, ancient art, medieval, modern and contemporary art, and is home to temporary exhibitions. It also organizes activities for teachers, courses for schools, workshops and tours for families.
MUSE Museo delle Scienze Corso del Lavoro e della Scienza, 3 38123 Trento (TN) Tel. +39 0461 270311 museinfo@muse.it www.muse.it Castello del Buonconsiglio Via Bernardo Clesio, 5 38122 Trento (TN) Tel. +39 0461 233770 info@buonconsiglio.it www.buonconsiglio.it
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VERONA, CITY OF ART AND LOVE
Verona The tragedy of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, immortalized by William Shakespeare, found its setting in Verona within walking distance of Piazza delle Erbe. According to the legend, at number 23 of Via Cappello, there is the house where Juliet lived, a destination for visitors eager to identify the settings of eternal love. The medieval mansion, picturesquely restored in the 1930s, in the recent past has been used for temporary exhibitions and is known for its famous balcony from which the Shakespearean heroine spoke with Romeo. Inside the building, furnishings of the XVI-XVII century are on display, frescoes on the story of Romeo and Juliet and Renaissance ceramics from Verona. In the courtyard there is a bronze statue of Juliet and a plaque with verses of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
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The seduction of art, enclosed as in a treasure chest in every side street, the style of true, authentic love that you can feel in the most hidden corners: this is Verona, the city of art and love.
In Verona, love is just a short step away from art and the Arena is the most authentic example. Here, under the magical starry nights of summer, the love of art reaches its apex with the operas: from Nabucco to Aida by Giuseppe Verdi, from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini to Mozart’s Don Giovanni, from the Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini to Romeo and Juliet by Charles Gounod for a perfect synergy between theatre, music and song that gives life to a spectacle without equal in a unique corner of the world. So, travel from Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort to enjoy a day of pure romance in Verona or an evening of great art at the Arena. Upon request, we will be happy to book tickets for the shows you desire, for a truly carefree experience.
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Pavilion Zero Future Food District Biodiversity Park Arts & Foods Children’s Park Expo 2015, an event of global significance and certainly of great interest to our readers, will take place in Milan from May 1st to October 31st. The focus is on everything related to food; from the problem of lack of food in some areas of the world to the power of education in issues related to GMO. Among the many topics covered are the improvement of food quality and security in order to ensure healthy food and sufficient drinking water to eliminate hunger, thirst, infant mortality and malnutrition, and prevention of the major diseases of our time, such as obesity, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and epidemics. Other topics are innovation throughout the food chain through research, technology and business support, education about proper nutrition and to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Still others are the diffusion of food traditions as elements essential to the cultural and ethnic preservation of biodiversity, the environment as an eco-agriculture system, and the assurance of new food sources in areas of the world where agriculture is not developed or is threatened by desertification, drought and famine.
Expo 2015 will be divided into five thematic pavilions: Pavilion Zero, that will describe everything that man has produced since it first appeared on earth to date, the transformation of the natural landscape, the culture and rituals of consumption as a starting point for any future project; Future Food District will present possible scenarios related to the application of new technologies applied at each step of the food chain; the Biodiversity Park, where agro-biodiversity will be represented in 8,000 sq.mt with the use of seven large greenhouses that will house more than two hundred species and agricultural varieties; Arts & Foods, real and virtual exposure to great works of art that examine the relationship with food as the subject of a symbolic reflection on the part of the human race in history; and finally, the Children’s Park, a play area, with recreation and education designed for children and families. Expo 2015 will be open every day from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. Upon request, the team at the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort will provide you with tickets.
“FEEDING THE PLANET, ENERGY FOR LIFE”
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F.C. Bayern Munich BACK IN RIVA DEL GARDA
In the first half of July, the champs of the famous German team FC Bayern Munich will be back at the Hotel Lido Palace, a partner of the Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, for their annual summer retreat before the next Bundesliga. This is a unique opportunity for all enthusiasts and fans of these international football stars. Other prestigious soccer teams are planning their retreats at Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort. We will keep you updated! 2015 Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
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PRECIOUS PEARLS PRESERVED AROUND LAKE GARDA
Tired of the usual mass tourism destinations and excited to discover treasures of incomparable beauty? At Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort you will be spoilt for choice!
We start with the natural wonders of the Arboretum of Arco, part of the ancient Archducal Park created around 1872 by Archduke Albert of Habsburg near the villa. In the course of the 1960s, miniature landscape environments were created to recall the source of the plants, and in 1993 the park was restructured, becoming a
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branch of the Tridentine Museum of Natural Science in Trento. Don’t miss the majestic centuries-old monumental trees such as the Californian cypress, the oaks near the entrance, the sequoia evergreen, the Lawson cypress and the giant sequoia also known as the mammoth tree, a real “botanical show”!
And what about Canale di Tenno, a full member of the association of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”? Located between Riva del Garda and the plateau of Fiavè, this medieval village still retains the original urban plan, featuring stone houses, some of them decorated with frescoes, and the typical arches that connect the houses to each other. Many artists have fallen in love with this village, including the painter Giacomo Vittone, who portrayed it in some of his works. Canale di Tenno is also famous for the event “Rural Middle Ages”, a festival organized in the second week of August with shows dedicated to Medieval times in an atmosphere in which flags, torch-lit processions, storytellers, costumed characters and Trentino recipes are the stars. After your visit to the village, you must visit nearby Lake Tenno, recognized as the cleanest body of fresh water in Italy and known as “Blue Lake” for its shades of turquoise-blue colour. Located at 570 m above sea level on the slopes of Monte Misone, it is surrounded by unspoilt nature and is reached by a long flight of medieval steps, allowing you to take a walk around the lake. The underground lake passages feed Varone Falls, where the waters rush swiftly with a drop of 90 metres. We highly recommend a visit to Grotto Falls, near Riva del Garda. If you love great views, in Torbole sul Garda you will find the Belvedere lookout point, with views that stretch over the houses and the lake, focusing on the remains of walls dating back to an ancient human settlement or possibly a tower. Truly a magnificent view that will remain in your memory for a long time to come!
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A beautiful sunny day and the stimulus to have fun and enjoy new experiences with your children: two essential conditions to make an early start from Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort to discover the numerous amusement parks of Lake Garda for exciting adventures.
Amusement & adventure parks A DIVE INTO FUN
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Nature and sports lovers shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the Busatte Adventure Park of Torbole, with its 50 aerial walkways from 2 to 15 meters in height, the new BMX track approved for national races, cross country tracks, a bike-ability path in the woods with natural obstacles and overhead bridges, the bike trial area, BMX bike hire and basketball / volleyball courts. Reachable from the Sarca bike path and worthy of a visit is also the new Elia Adventure Park in Dro, the first park in Italy and the second in Europe built on rock. After a fitting with the necessary equipment and a briefing with experienced instructors, you can take part in high ropes courses to suit all ages and different skill levels, enjoying the splendour of nature in complete safety.
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Busatte Adventure Park Elia Adventure Park Gardaland Parco Natura Viva For those who want to discover the magical world of the mascot Prezzemolo, a visit to Gardaland, the number 1 amusement park in Italy, is a must. Once you reach the suburb of Ronchi in the town of Castelnuovo del Garda, you will see the many attractions on the horizon that characterize the park and you can already feel its enveloping atmosphere of fun. Inside the park, the attractions waiting for you are divided into Adrenaline, reserved for lovers of strong emotions, Adventure, for great little explorers, and Fantasy, dedicated to children, not to mention the must-see shows that will spice up your visit during throughout the day. The latest feature introduced in the park is “Prezzemoland�, a play area for the little ones set in a colourful medieval area, and for 2015, plans have already been laid for the creation of a new and spectacular roller coaster. If your objective is to cool off with truly unique water games, you can enjoy Caneva Aquapark of Lazise, an aquatic park themed as a tropical island. With twisting slides and swimming pools
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for all tastes, fun is guaranteed. Within walking distance from Aquapark you will also find Movieland Park, a theme park dedicated to the world of cinema, and Medieval Times, that portrays a tournament with medieval feast for spectators. Or what do you think about seeing animal species up close that you would only dream of? The Parco Natura Viva, a wildlife park located in Bussolengo, concerned with the protection of threatened species in danger of extinction, has a Safari Park where you can drive through with your own car to observe the animals of the African savannah, a wildlife park to visit on foot with thematic areas that replicate the natural habitats of the animals of the five continents, a tropical greenhouse, where you can find colourful birds and crocodiles immersed in a tropical rainforest, the Aquaterrarium with species of snakes, lizards, turtles, fish and small mammals, and the Park of Extinction, in which you can see lifesize models of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.
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Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort: a holiday paradise Du Lac Hotel Murialdo Suites
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A benchmark for hospitality excellence on Northern Lake Garda, the Hotel Du Lac offers their guests completely refurbished areas. The stylish rooms are all equipped with every comfort to guarantee total wellbeing: the spacious and comfortable “Continental”, the elegant “Parc” with balcony overlooking the large garden, as well as the prestigious “Parc Suites”.
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CONTINENTAL DOUBLE ROOM Cosy double room located in the main building, on the north side with air conditioning, sofa bed, bathroom, telephone, mini-bar, radio, satellite and Sky TV, internet access and safe.
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legislation, in the rooms and in the common areas such as the restaurant, bar, lobby, etc., smoking is not permitted. Small dogs, with our
CONTINENTAL SINGLE ROOM Single room situated in the main building, on the north side with air conditioning, shower, telephone, mini-bar, radio, satellite and Sky TV, internet access and safe.
prior consent, will be accepted. Please note that they must be leashed and are not allowed to restaurants, bars, pools and the
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PARC DOUBLE ROOM Cosy 2-bedded room overlooking the park of the Grand Resort, with air conditioning, balcony, bathroom, telephone, mini-bar, radio, satellite and Sky TV, internet access and safe (some with sofa bed 80 or 150 cm.).
PARC SUITE This suite consists of a bedroom with 2 single beds and a living room with sofa bed, located in the central building, south-side, overlooking the park of the Grand Resort, with air conditioning, balcony, bathroom, telephone, mini-bar, radio, satellite and Sky TV, internet access and safe.
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Elegant suites furnished in a classic style inside of a summer residence from another ĂŠpoque. A warm and comfortable atmosphere where every detail is studied with your wellbeing in mind.
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ROMANTIC (about 100 sq.mt.) Spacious and elegant suite, consisting of a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, living room with dining room, two bathrooms, one with shower, one with bathtub and shower, balconies, kitchenette, radio, satellite and Sky TV, air conditioning, internet access and safe.
Important notes The suites are available from 3:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am. According to current rules, in the
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common areas such as the restaurant, bar, lobby, etc., smoking is not permitted. Small dogs, with our prior consent, will be accepted.
Please note that they must be leashed and are not allowed to restaurants, bars, pools and the ArmoniA Spa & Fitness Centre.
The daily rate of â‚Ź 15 (excluding meals) includes a special cleaning of the suite upon check-out.
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COMFORT (about 40 sq.mt.) North facing suites, consisting of a bedroom and a separate living room with sofa bed en-suite, bathroom, balcony, kitchenette, radio, satellite and Sky TV, air conditioning, internet connection and safe.
PRESTIGE (about 40 sq.mt.) These suites consist of a bedroom and a separate living room with sofa bed, some with sloping ceilings, with bathroom, kitchenette, radio, satellite and Sky TV, air conditioning, internet connection and safe.
All photos and floor plans of the units are to be considered as examples.
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Modern suites inside a structure of glass and steel, a beautiful example of contemporary architecture that merges with nature. A play of light and transparency allows you a magnificent view on the park of the Grand Resort.
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PENTHOUSE (about 110 sq.mt.) For a “regal holiday” this majestic suite consists of a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, dining room, kitchen, large living room, study with sofa bed, two bathrooms, one with bathtub and one with shower, large terrace 110 sq.mt. facing south with Jacuzzi and an exercise bike, radio, satellite and Sky TV, air conditioning, internet connection and safe.
Important notes The suites are available from 3:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am. According to current rules, in the
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common areas such as the restaurant, bar, lobby, etc., smoking is not permitted. Small dogs, with our prior consent, will be accepted.
Please note that they must be leashed and are not allowed to restaurants, bars, pools and the ArmoniA Spa & Fitness Centre.
The daily rate of € 15 (excluding meals) includes a special cleaning of the suite upon check-out.
Murialdo Suites
PREMIER (about 45 sq.mt.) Composed of a bedroom and a spacious living room with sofa bed, bathroom, balcony or terrace, kitchenette, radio, satellite and Sky TV, air conditioning, internet connection and safe.
ELITE (about 60 sq.mt.) Luxurious suites with three rooms, consisting of two bedrooms, a spacious living room, two bathrooms, balconies, kitchenette, radio, satellite and Sky TV, air conditioning, internet connection and safe.
EXECUTIVE (about 60 sq.mt.) Composed of a spacious double bedroom, a spacious living room and a study with sofa bed, bathroom, kitchenette, radio, satellite and Sky TV, air conditioning, internet connection and safe. They also have a large terrace with southern exposure (40 sq.mt.), equipped with a Jacuzzi tub.
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Comfortable cottages surrounded by the green of the Grand Resort’s park, ideal for those who want to experience a vacation at one with nature and particularly recommended for families or sports enthusiasts. Just open the glass door and you will find yourself immersed in the colours and aromas of the lush vegetation. You can use all the services offered at the Grand Resort in complete freedom.
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SUPERIOR EAST from No. 1 to No. 8 40 sq.mt. 2 beds + sofa bed * 8 bungalows situated on the east side of the park, including a living room with sofa bed (* 140 cm.), a bedroom with twin beds or a double bed, a kitchenette with kettle, dishwasher and microwave, bath or shower, direct dial telephone, Sat TV, Internet access, safe and terrace. With air conditioning.
Important notes The bungalows are available from 4:00 pm and check out time is 10:00 am. According to current rules, in the
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SUPERIOR EAST No. 9 110 sq.mt. 6 beds + sofa bed * One bungalow situated on the east side of the park, including a living room with sofa bed (* 160 cm.), 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with kettle, dishwasher and microwave, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet access, safe and terrace. With air conditioning.
common areas such as the restaurant, bar, lobby, etc., smoking is not permitted. Small dogs, with our prior consent, will be accepted.
SUPERIOR EAST from No. 10 to No. 17 55 sq.mt. 4 beds + sofa bed * 7 bungalows on the east side of the park, composed of a living room with sofa bed (* 160 cm.), 2 twin bedrooms, bath or shower, kitchenette with kettle, dishwasher and microwave, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet access, safe and terrace. With air conditioning. *Bungalow No. 17 has an easy chair bed of 80 cm
Please note that they must be leashed and are not allowed to restaurants, bars, pools and the ArmoniA Spa & Fitness Centre.
The daily rate of â‚Ź 15 (excluding meals) includes a special cleaning of the bungalow upon check-out.
CLASSIC WEST No. 18 30 sq.mt. Double bed + sofa bed * One bungalow situated on the west side of the park, composed of a bedroom with double bed, a living room with sofa bed (* 120 cm.), a kitchenette with kettle, dishwasher and microwave, bathroom, telephone, satellite TV, Internet access, safe and terrace. With air conditioning.
CLASSIC WEST No. 19 to No. 28 55 sq.mt. 4 beds + sofa bed * 9 bungalows on the west side of the park, composed of a living room with sofa bed (* 160 cm.), 2 twin bedrooms, one with bathtub and one with shower, kitchenette with kettle, dishwasher and microwave, direct telephone line, satellite TV, Internet access, safe and terrace. With air conditioning.
CLASSIC WEST No. 30 to No. 36 25 sq.mt. Double bed + pull-out bed 7 bungalows on the west side of the park, composed of a living room and sleeping area with double bed and pull-out bed, kitchenette with kettle, dishwasher and microwave, bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet access, safe and terrace. With air conditioning.
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The Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort GRAND RESORT • Hotel Du Lac: 159 rooms equipped with the most modern comforts, most with balcony facing the park of the Grand Resort. • The Villa Suites: 22 elegant suites with modern furnishings, in a classic style building. • Murialdo Suites: 45 modern suites in a glass and metal structure, an example of modern architecture that blends with the surrounding nature. • 33 comfortable bungalows surrounded by the greenery of the park. • Bars and restaurants of the Grand Resort: the new American Bar at Hotel Du Lac, the Capannina Pool Bar, the Restaurant of the Hotel Du Lac, the Terrazza Bistrot, la Capannina, la Veranda, the Roof Garden, the “Cuore del Parco” (Heart of the Park). • Rooms for receptions and banquets. • ArmoniA Spa & Fitness centre with rejuvenating rituals dedicated to the beauty of the face and body, relaxing body wraps and massages, romantic couples’ treatments, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, ® Mediterranean bath, aromatic showers, Jacuzzi, and Technogym equipped gym. • Secular park of 70,000 sq.mt., with direct access to the beach. • 2 beautiful pools and children’s pool in the park. • Indoor swimming pool. • Rooms for meetings and seminars, all with modern audiovisual equipment. NEW! • Electric car charging station. • Sat TV in bungalows; Sat and Sky TV in the rooms and suites. • Wi-Fi throughout the Grand Resort. • Free parking with 50 spaces and video surveillance, and free garage with video surveillance for 200 cars. • Concierge service with booking of taxis, travel tickets, tickets to shows and events.
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at your service. SPORTS • Sailing Du Lac: Multisport Centre of the Grand Resort with sailing and windsurfing school, rental of water sports equipment; bike rental centre, trekking bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes and e-bikes. NEW! • New Health Path in the Grand Resort’s park. • Clay tennis court. • Activities: Aqua Gym, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Body Tonic, Fit Ball, Super Abs (Super Abdominals) and Stretching at the ArmoniA Spa & Fitness Centre. • Walking tours weekly. • Video surveilled storage for bikes with repair area; weekly classes taught by an expert on how to maintain and repair your bike. • Agreements with specialized bike shops. • Special conditions with the Bogliaco Golf Club.
FAMILIES • Mini Club for children from 3 to 10 years of age with full entertainment program, operating every day except Sunday. • Children’s pool in the park. • Changing tables, baby bath tubs, bottle warmers, high chairs, baby sitting service on request and selfservice laundry. • Service offering a picnic basket full of mouth-watering delicacies. • Bicycle rental for adults, including seats for children.
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RIVA DEL GARDA
Lido Palace Hotel partner of Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
www.lido-palace.it Hotel Lido Palace in Riva del Garda, partner structure of Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, represents the “top” in terms of Art Nouveau atmosphere, contemporary design and luxury. In over one hundred years of history, Lido Palace has been transformed from a structure on the “Riviera of the Empire” into a sophisticated, contemporary retreat, succeeding in constantly impressing their guests.
The rooms, with a synergy of light, nature and cutting-edge interior design, play on the contrast between the minimal style of the interior and the romantic view of Lake Garda. Hotel Lido Palace, member of the prestigious The Leading Hotels of the World, has been completely renovated by the architect Alberto Cecchetto. Pride of the hotel is the CXI SPA, with its 1,500 sq.mt. of pure pleasure. Awaiting guests are naturopathy paths, exclusive treatments, swimming pool, a fully equipped gym and the innovative concept CXI Medical Beauty dedicated to pro-aging, a new path to natural wellness, which marks every stage of life. CXI Medical Beauty treatments take place in a soft and elegant atmosphere, in which total privacy accompanies every moment of the experience. The restaurant “Il Re della Busa”, with its gourmet cuisine, and the “Tremani Bistrot”, with its delicious house recipes, will help guests experience sweet emotions.
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