Peking-Paris 1907
The restaurant, directly overlooking the lake, hosts an exhibition of historical photographs taken from the original plates and dedicated to the historic Peking-Paris automobile challenge accomplished by Prince Scipione Borghese.
Enjoy the authentic flavours of our restaurant at Fornella Camping & Wellness Family Resort, right on Lake Garda, where the cuisine reflects the local area and its traditions.
Whether you choose a relaxed dinner by the lake, a freshly baked pizza with your family, or a light lunch between swims, our Lake Garda restaurant offers an easy-going yet carefully prepared dining experience, suitable for every taste.
Dining while admiring the sunset on the water is a moment to remember.
Genuine, seasonal dishes that enhance the products of the territory.
A welcoming place where you feel at home, even on vacation.
Browse the gallery and discover the tastiest side of the Fornella campsite: tables set with love, freshly baked pizzas, sunsets over the lake accompanied by a good glass of wine. Every shot tells the simplicity and beauty of our restaurant, where every meal becomes a special memory.
The restaurant, directly overlooking the lake, hosts an exhibition of historical photographs taken from the original plates and dedicated to the historic Peking-Paris automobile challenge accomplished by Prince Scipione Borghese.
On January 31, 1907, the French newspaper “Le Matin” published an ad looking for daredevils willing to participate in a car competition during the summer of the same year, starting in Peking and ending in Paris.
After careful consideration of the obstacles and difficulties scattered along the route of about 15,000 kilometers, many deemed the challenge impossible and withdrew their candidacy, leaving only 5 cars with their crews to contend in the race that began in Peking on June 10.
Prince Scipione chose, contrary to others, a heavy and robust vehicle with a decidedly powerful engine for the times (an ITALA 35/45); capable of overcoming rough passages and reaching good speeds on the easier stretches.
The crew composed of Scipione Borghese, the mechanic Ettore Guizzardi, and the reporter Luigi Barzini from Corriere della Sera crossed the finish line reaching Paris in just 60 days, with a good three weeks advantage over the opponents.
