Hiking at Lake Como & Lake Lugano

Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Menaggio. Spend the day exploring the town and enjoy the view of the fantastic mountains over the lake. During the trip, it is recommended to take your time to explore all the small towns and viewpoints from both sides of the lake. Don't miss the beautiful gardens Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo and Villa Melzi in Bellagio.

Accommodation in Menaggio

The day begins with a boat trip to Varenna. Then follow the eastern side of the lake along the "Sentiero del Viandante" and experience a rich and ancient cultural landscape with traditional architecture and fantastic views over Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Just above Varenna you can make a short detour to visit the castle in Vezio. Return to Menaggio by boat. Time approx. 5 hours.

Accommodation in Menaggio

Just behind the famous Lake Como you discover an unknown area with rich vegetation and interesting historical and cultural traces. From Menaggio you reach Loveno, a village with many beautiful villas. Continue to Pianuro's scattered pastures and further along the Sanagra river, a typical alpine watercourse with old mills and iron foundries. The water forms impressive ravines that you can admire from several places. The hike also passes Barna, a fine little village where time has stood still. Time approx. 5 hours.

Accommodation in Menaggio

The hike begins in Breglia, a small village above Menaggio that is reached by bus. The route goes to the two spectacular peaks on the western side of the lake: Monte Grona and Mote Bregagnino. From the top of Monte Grona (1736 m) you have one of the best views over the Alps. In addition to the three lakes, Como, Lugano and Piano, you can also see the nearby peaks Monte Bregagno, Legnone, Pizzo di Gino and Grigne, and on a clear day even several other peaks. There are three different ways to reach the top of Monte Grona from Rifugio Menaggio, including an alpine ascent along a "Via ferrata - route".
Time approx. 6-7 hours.

Accommodation in Menaggio

Today you take a hike on Antica Strada Regina which runs along Lake Como's west coast that was built by the Romans. It was an important road that connected Como with the Alpine passes. The old road was used until the end of the 18th century when the current road was built. This stretch begins in Menaggio and goes to Rezzonico along a cobblestone path with fine views over the lake and mountains. At the end of the hike you take the local bus back to Menaggio. Time approx. 3 hours.

Accommodation in Menaggio

A private morning transfer takes you to the small mountain village of Cavargna. From there you begin a spectacular hike that takes you to the border between Italy and Switzerland and the church of Saint Lucio. On a beautiful panoramic trail you then walk through meadows and forests down to Porlezza which is located at the northeastern part of Lake Lugano. Time approx. 5 hours.

Accommodation in Porlezza

Today fantastic views over Lake Lugano are offered when you on today's hike walk through beautiful landscapes filled with both forest, waterfalls and small villages. You hike along the lake's shore to the mountains above the lake. The hike starts with quite challenging terrain when you make your way up the steep side of the mountain. Once you reach the mountain hut Alpe Vecchio you can relax and enjoy the fantastic landscape. When you feel ready, the route then goes through forests and on trails downward to the village of San Mamete. From here you then take the bus back to Porlezza.

Accommodation in Porlezza

The hiking trip ends after breakfast.