The water of the Lake

Blue and clear, fresh as from a lake surrounded by mountains, vital for countless animals  live inside, essential for the economy of the village. The water of our lake is a source of inspiration for poets and writers who have stayed here on its banks. It looks like a mirror and the desire to swim and abandon in it is stronger than the wonder that you have to contemplate the fortune to sit on its shores.

To the lake water also Brenzone owes his fortune. First because the first population arrive here decided to remain and second for the magnificent landscape and luxuriant products as the production of Olive oil to combine with delicious fish combination To the lake water, which over the years is reaching a very high level of cleanliness (which is very difficult for a lake of this size), owes also the special microclimate that during the year let the inhabitants live a truly timeless paradise.

Why not take advantage of a fortune as big, especially in September when the temperatures are milder and less concentration of people, so you can enjoy a vacation on Lake Garda in the best way.

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Hotel Brenzone – 100 years of histrory

The Hotel Brenzone is one of the Garda palazzo that since it first opened in 1911, it has had an interesting story. Many celebrities have been our guests and enjoyed the special atmosphere in the picturesque town of Brenzone. In every corner of the hotel, you can feel this special charm that emanates from the ancient walls steeped in tradition. 

Well aware of this priceless heritage, we aim to conserve it with care, yet we also want to offer our guests the ultimate in comfort. That is why last winter, our rooms  were renovated and equipped to the most modern standards withouth loosing this Venetian charm, continuing to be the faithful guardian of one of the most beautiful village on Lake Garda.

Time are changing and if you want succeed you have to follow them, but we are sure to be able to keep up with the times and offer what we are offering since a hundred years, our distinctive features family warmth and hospitality.

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MOTH – the Flying boat

Someone looking at the lake, from the windows of our hotel, could have notice some yachtsman who enjoyed flying with their boats with incredible speeds. Those boats are called MOTH, heavy 30 pounds, made from innovative materials and created for giving fun. Due to the study in speed and aerodynamics, it is not easy to manage their energy, requiring skills as well as technical as athletic.

It is only few years that the phenomenon is catching on and, as often happens, for the launch of new products in the sailing sector, Lake Garda is the perfect theatre. Have already been compete on our Lake the European and the World Championships and Brenzone will be under spotlight for the next event organized for this class.

he butterflies will be part of the Italian Championship from 13 to 15 September 2013, organized by the Yacht Club Acquafresca in collaboration with Tremosine univela, offering a magnificent show from the shore. The sailing Club in Assenza is a true pioneer in this category and can be proud to affirm that is one of the first in establish a first approach to this particular boat, in addition to the normal educational activities over the various classes and be one of the best Kitesurf school.

At the end of August and beginning of September the lake during the weekend is plenty of sails in occasion of regatta as Gorla or Centomiglia, and offers interesting new features as in the case of the Moth.

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Events at Brenzone in September

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Punta Veleno - The Gates of Hell

“Abandon all hope, you who climb here” is the revisited Dante´s quote people find on the first 180 degree turn, where it will miss 7 of the 8 km of the climb. This uphill catapults from 60 meters above sea level to the 1.000 of Prada, the highest Brenzone hamlet. Every year on this ascent take place a bike uphill where the bikers over the road can challenge themselves. Extreme Race Punta Veleno this year will be taken the first of September where everybody can compare his time with the time made by professionist in the 36th edition of the Giro del Trentino in 2012.

The race, inserted in Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar was for Brenzone an event with a great media impact, with all association united to collaborate in order to prepare this big event. Waiting for Giro d’Italia, the legacy, is this annual meeting really interesting between the many cyclist that every day run on Brenzone’s road. Punta Veleno was the first real race for team Colombia Coldeportes, the beetles that brought a great enthusiasm on the lake, when they tried to climb for the first time finding plenty of snow.

Is easy walk up to Castello and immerse yourself in this natural paradise while looking at the faces of the riders understand the effort that must be done to climb this monster. At every turn seem to get to heaven, such is the slope (average of 12.7% and in the toughest stretch of 4 km to 16.5% with steps of 20%) even if the higher you climb, the more you grasp the immense beauty of our land. For those not so lucky to enjoy this amazing opportunity on the facebook page of the event there are all the pictures.

There are many who choose Hotel Brenzone for their break from training with the bike and believe that our hotel is the ideal place for relax after the immense effort of the ascent, and also the downhill! From here, however, there are many opportunity for everyone, even for the less trained you can enjoy miles of bike path on the beach, right on the lake!

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The land of Cockaigne

Cockaigne in mythology was a magic land, where the abundance was the source of luxury and pleasure. The inhabitants of Brenzone are convinced that in the writers quotes, as George Ellis or the Brothers Grimm, and in the paintings of the old masters such as Bruegel, inspiration was born on the river of Lake Garda.

Brenzone is famous with this name also thanks to the challenges taking place in August, continuing the tradition of the cockaigne pole. Teams of athletes from across the province of Verona and outside, try to climb the famous "greasy pole" that covered in grease and soap left no great satisfaction in his climb. Although it may seem like an easy game, require strength and technique to be overcome.

During the years this tradition has been losing, which until ten years ago led to Marniga for the San Rocco festival, a large number of spectator. Brenzone today, propose again this challenge with an horizontal pole on the water, the last weekend of August. The audience is still conspicuous due to the great evening of party with music and food.

Some of our customers have decided years ago to move from spectators into participants, why not experience the thrill of a slippery walkway on the water of the fantastic Lake Garda? Appointment for Saturday 24 in Brenzone’s harbour.

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Ferragosto in Brenzone - Saint Roch

The days between mid-August are special in Brenzone, in addition of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the little hamlet of Marniga is celebrated one of the religious icon of the town, San Rocco.

The tradition of this festival is very old and the inhabitants are proud to be the passage of the baton in the Christian community life. A statue of the Saint, from the church of San Giovanni Battista, is carried in procession while rose petals are scattered.
In addition to this rite, usually follow three days of feast with dance, music and folklore, especially for children with a day full of games dedicated. The house specialty is the fantastic “risotto” accompanied by a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

Is such a good thing the respect of the traditions (although some, which we discuss in the next post, have been changed) and is a pleasure to remember the icon of Saint Roch. The story tell that a Breton dog, named Reste, began to steal from the table of his master Gottardo Pallastrelli, a piece of bread every night. The master intrigued, following the animal, discovered that the noble gesture was made for the ill and suffering Rocco. Gottardo was converted in provide assistance to the needy and sick of the plague, became the first Saint Roch’s follower. From that day San Rocco is pictured next to a dog.

Rocco was treated by human "like a dog", and it is a dog that redeems the category treating Rocco "as a human". By us, in Hotel Brenzone, this sentence has a special meaning, convinced that in every dog we can find what in human is nowadays difficult to find, loyalty, vigilance, strength and virtue.

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