Themed itineraries

Itineraries

Routes that combine multiple points of interest and towns into ready-to-use guides, produced with a semi-automatic workflow: source research, filling in missing POIs, hand-curated photos and AI-assisted writing.

Anello del Lago di Pusiano

Anello del Lago di Pusiano

A loop around Lake Pusiano taking in Palazzo Beauharnais, the Santuario della Madonna della Neve, the Isola dei Cipressi and the birthplace of poet Giuseppe Parini.

Half a day, on foot or by bike along the shore, with a boat crossing to the Isola dei Cipressi4 stops

Climbing the Corni di Canzo

A loop from Canzo to the Corni di Canzo via Rifugio SEV: the Corno Orientale within reach of anyone, the other two peaks EE for experienced hikers.

about 5 hours (full loop)3 stops

Greenway del Lago di Como: from Colonno to Griante on foot

Everything about the Greenway del Lago di Como walk: about 10 km on foot from Colonno to Griante, seven villages, villas and churches, stop by stop.

about 3.5 hours8 stops

Historic Varenna: the old town, the villas and Castello di Vezio

Historic Varenna: the old town, the villas and Castello di Vezio

A day in Varenna: the two churches of Piazza San Giorgio, the lakeside walkway, the gardens of Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero, the Fiumelatte and Castello di Vezio.

A full day on foot through Varenna's old town, the lakefront villas and the climb to Castello di Vezio7 stops

Lake Segrino loop (from Canzo)

A flat loop walk of about 5 km around Lake Segrino: suited to families, with a lido and the option of a swim.

45-60 minutes (loop of about 5 km)2 stops

Weekend / City in a day

Manzonian Lecco: the places of The Betrothed

A day on foot through Villa Manzoni, Pescarenico and Acquate, tracing the real places that inspired The Betrothed.

1 day, on foot through the historic centre, Pescarenico and Acquate9 stops

Monte San Primo loop from Piano Rancio (Bellagio)

A 7.5 km loop from Piano Rancio to the summit of Monte San Primo, the highest peak of the Triangolo Lariano: a 360° panorama, two historic mountain huts and a stop at the Ghisallo sanctuary.

about 3h30 (hiking loop from Piano Rancio)4 stops

San Jorio Pass from Garzeno: refuges and the Swiss border

San Jorio Pass from Garzeno: refuges and the Swiss border

From Garzeno to the Swiss border: a hike past former Guardia di Finanza barracks up to the San Jorio Pass, at 2,010 metres.

Full day: about 4 hours of walking round trip between Brenzeglio (a hamlet of Garzeno) and Rifugio San Jorio, plus the final climb to the pass2 stops

Sentiero del Viandante: from Varenna to Dervio, stage by stage

The Sentiero del Viandante stage from Varenna to Dervio, via Bellano: just under 10 km on the eastern shore of Lake Como, stage by stage with times and sights.

about 3 hours' walking7 stops

The Missoltino Route: the fishing villages of Alto Lario

The Missoltino Route: the fishing villages of Alto Lario

Discovering missoltino, Lake Como's dried agone fish, through the festivals of Dervio and Mezzegra that celebrate this tradition.

Two food-and-tradition stops at different points in summer: late June/early July in Dervio, late August in Mezzegra2 stops

The Orrido di Bellano and the Pioverna Gorge

The Orrido di Bellano and the Pioverna Gorge

A walk through Bellano's historic centre: the Orrido carved by the Pioverna, the Ca' del Diavol, the former church of San Nicolao and the Museo Giancarlo Vitali.

Half a day on foot in Bellano's historic centre4 stops

The Villas and Gardens of Central Lake Como

The Villas and Gardens of Central Lake Como

A tour of the historic villas and gardens of Central Lake Como: Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi, Villa Serbelloni and Villa Vigoni.

A full day by boat and on foot between Tremezzina, Bellagio and Menaggio; a weekend if you include Villa Vigoni, which can only be visited by appointment5 stops

Via dei Monti Lariani – Stage 1: from Cernobbio to San Fedele Intelvi

The first stage of the Via dei Monti Lariani, from Cernobbio to San Fedele Intelvi: 28 km and 9.5 hours above the Como branch of the lake, past the Bugone, Murelli and Prabello huts.

about 9 hours 30 minutes, single stage of 28 km3 stops

Via dei Monti Lariani – Stage 2: from San Fedele Intelvi to Menaggio

The second stage of the Via dei Monti Lariani, from San Fedele Intelvi to Croce near Menaggio: 26 km and 9 hours through Val d'Intelvi, with Rifugio Venini, a former Cadorna Line barracks, at the midpoint.

about 9 hours, single stage of 26 km1 stop

Via dei Monti Lariani – Stage 3: from Val Menaggio to Val Albano

The third stage of the Via dei Monti Lariani, from Grandola ed Uniti to Garzeno via the San Bernardo pass: 24-25 km and 9 hours between Val Menaggio and Val Albano, with lake views.

about 9 hours, single stage of 24-25 km2 stops

Via dei Monti Lariani – Stage 4: from Garzeno to Sorico

The final stage of the Via dei Monti Lariani, from Garzeno to Sorico over two days: 50 km away from the lake, between Alto Lario and Val Chiavenna.

2 days, about 16 hours total, 50 km1 stop