Stories, crags and characters from the roots of climbing in Arco
How did a small town in Trentino become one of the world’s most iconic climbing destinations? Once Upon a Time in Arco takes you on a journey through the roots of the local climbing scene with Alessandro Beber and Marcello Bombardi, La Sportiva athletes and mountain guides.
A morning of stories, anecdotes and climbing, discovering the crags and characters that helped shape Arco’s vertical history.
We’ll meet at the La Sportiva Store in Arco before heading to the crag together, where the story continues on the rock itself.
The activity will be held in Italian and English.
What to bring
Harness
Helmet
Climbing shoes
INFO When Sunday, 4 October 2026
Time 9.00 am–12.00 pm
Meeting point La Sportiva Store Via della Cinta 7, Arco
Suitable for
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Adults
Meeting time
Meeting time 8:30 am
Languages spoken
IT-EN
No. of participants
5-20
Meeting point
La Sportiva Store | Arco
details
This experience is part of the Rock Master Arco program, the most iconic climbing event.