hikes-and-walks near Il Gerlo
Located in Varenna centre and just a few steps from Lake Como shores, B&B della Contrada offers en suite rooms with free WiFi and a private balcony. An Italian-style breakfast is offered daily....
Offering a garden, Villa Bianca is set in Varenna. Villa Monastero is 700 metres away. Free private parking is available on site. The accommodation is fitted with a TV. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony....
Located in Colico, Rustico Lombardo features spacious self-catering apartments provided with modern facilities. It is set in its garden and some apartments are set on 2 levels....
Offering a garden and barbecue, Miki Comer See is located in Dervio. Lugano is 29 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. All units have a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV....
Situated just a 5-minute walk from the shores of Lake Como, Casa Sofie e Charlotte offers self-catering accommodation with a private terrace and balcony. Each apartment features panoramic lake views....
Albergo Del Lago is situated in Bellano, 6 km from Maregno Lift. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. The rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet....
Overlooking Lake Como, Villa Monti offers a garden with an outdoor pool. It is located in Varenna, 200 metres from Villa Monastero. Each apartment comes with air conditioning and a seating area a sofa bed....
Surrounded by the Alps and by one of the most amazing views of Lake Como, La Vista restaurant guests can dine outdoors and enjoy spectacular sunsets on magical summer evenings when the lake’s atmosphere is at its best. The restaurant offers an à la...
Villa Varenna, overlooking one of the most beautiful views of the lake. From the earliest centuries, Varenna has been one of the most romantic and picturesque villages of the lake. His old town with its traditional houses painted in local colours is...
Live your Italian holiday at Borgo Verginate in a charming and ancient hamlet on the lake Como one hour drive from Milan. Open your window overlooking the lake and enjoy an unfogettable experience! Roberta, Luigi, Mauro and Mosè. The house consists...
The Residence "Two Lakes" is located in a panoramic position and is immersed in absolute relax with a beautiful lake view. For his particular geographic position it is the ideal choice for an holiday in the Lake Como area. The residence is made up...
The “Borgo del Belanasc" is located 150m above the lake and, thanks to its location, it offers a stunning view. 8 apartments (two or three rooms), tastefully furnished and well equipped expect you to make your vacation unforgettable. To refresh...
The Locanda provides a fascinating and relaxing panorama of beautiful Lake Como, visible from all of the rooms. In 1870 Mansueto Dell'Era began construction of the buildings that currently include the rooms, bar, and restaurant. In the year 2000 la...
Casa Stacy is an unique luxury boutique experience providing full service assistance to make your vacation perfect. The recently renovated villa, with the only 360° roof top view of Varenna and Lake Como, provides 1 and 2 bedroom suites with private...
Hotel MonteCodeno is located in the beautiful lake town of Varenna called "Pearl of Lake Como" and it is easily reachable from the lake by ferry, by car and by train. The position in the immediate nearby of lake promenade and with all...
Hotel Ristorante Sassi Rossi is located in Crandola Valsassina, a small village in the Alpine foothills central. In Valsassina in fact, a small valley dominated by Grigna and Pizzo dei Tre Signori, situated in a magnificent location, 10 Km from...
The Hotel is located just steps from the azure waters of Lake Como. The area is known for its constant winds which brings kite surfers, wind surfers and beach goers alike. The hotel is modern and elegant, offers its guests a warm and charming...
The Hotel Restaurant Conca Azzurra is located on Lecco shore of one of most beautiful lakes in Italy: Lake Como. The property is just 3 km from Colico, 2 km from the highway to Lecco / SS 36 (exit Colico Piona), and 1km from the Priory of Piona,...
Hotel Olivedo, Small and elegant hotel in Liberty style, rich of charm and personality. It has been owned by the same family for four generations. The charming location on the shores of the lake and renowned cuisine will make your stay even more...
The Hotel Du Lac is a romantic villa covered with flowers, right on the lakefront in the medieval part of Varenna. It was built in 1823 and transformed into a hotel in the middle of the twentieth century. The renovation has preserved the old charm...
The hotel is located a short walk from the historic center of Varenna. Structured in two buildings with the special, perhaps unique, to be one in the Municipality of Varenna and the other in the Municipality of Perledo. Immersed in the green, it has...
Located in Varenna’s old town center, this fully restored hotel has six rooms and one suite with a wonderful view of the lake. The comfortable and inviting rooms are furnished with mini bar, TV, and full facilities for the disabled. The restaurant...
Situated on the lakefront, it enjoys an enchanting view of the lake and the Lario mountains. It is located in a small, typical Lake Como fishing village. The hotel is ideally placed for excursions to the sites of greatest artistic and touristic...
Hotel restaurant located in Introbio near Valsassina. On the ground floor there is the dining room quiet to accommodate about 70 people. Another small room is used as a meeting or watching television spectacle. On the back it opens with flower...
Family Giumelli welcomes you to Hotel Ristorante Sassi Rossi located in Crandola Valsassina, a small village in the Alpine foothills. In Valsassina is a small valley dominated by Grigna and Pizzo dei Tre Signori. The restaurant, is open to both...
In the best preserved part of the upper lake, on a short stretch of coastline facing south, she was born this residence, jewel dedicated to lovers of the lake, nature and panoramas. It’s an ideal starting point for walking and hiking, bird watching,...
The Locanda is located on the slopes of Mount Legnoncingo, immersed in the deep green forest atmosphere of the Alto Lario. The Locanda provides a fascinating and relaxing panorama of beautiful Lake Como, visible from all of the rooms. From the...
Hotel Lago di Como at Colico, is the ideal location for a romantic stay between art, culture and good food, a starting point to discover the tourism, art and culinary delights that Lake Como has to offer. The hotel is located just 100 meters from...
Ideal for lovers of the mountain, Casargo is only 10 Km from the eastern shore of Lake Como and its pearls Varenna and Bellagio. Casargo is 850 meters above sea level, is reached drive from Lecco along the Valsassina to 30 km or via Lecco-Colico...
The Hotel Royal Victoria is a four star hotel facing the lake, situated in the historical centre of Varenna, a charming medieval village and one of the most appreciated tourist destinations of lake Como. Varenna is a peculiar village: it is a lovely...
Hotel Meridiana has eight rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. This small number ensures every comfort as well as impeccable service. All the rooms, each with its own lake-view terrace, have air-conditioning, a refrigerator-bar, a private safe and...
Villa Cipressi is situated in charming Varenna with gardens, pathways and terraces overlooking the shores of lake Como. The quiet and exclusive rooms are furnished with flair and elegance making it the ideal place for a pleasant stay in a relaxing...
Fellaria Glacier is located in Valmalenco (SO), upstream of Lake Gera and Bignami Refuge. To reach the lake, from the refuge, you continue following the Marson Glaciological Trail towards the eastern tongue of the glacier.The lake is located in a...
15 minutes to Lake Como going up from Menaggio, the Grotte di Rescia are a series of caves unified to a single complex at the beginning of the 20th century, wind along a tourist route of about 500 mt on the mountain slopes, on the eastern shore of...
“Path of Expression”, which was inaugurated in 2014, goes through the Regional Forest Valle Intel and it is an interesting trail to visit where visitors can encounter along this magical trail between art and nature, many wooden sculptures and carved...
Lago Darengo is a beautiful mountain lake situated at 1790 m. altitude. The ideal starting point is from Crotto Dangri (650 m) above Gravedona ed Uniti, 10 km away from Lake Como and 3 km after Livo village (be carefull on the last 3 km which are...
A hike that starts not far from Como with spectacular views of Lake Como and the Italian and Swiss Alps, Monte Colmegnone (m 1.383) is also known as Poncione di Laglio. The altitude gain of the hike is about 1000 meters. You can reach it from either...
The Gazzirola (also known as Garzirola) 2112 metres, is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps on the Swiss-Italian border. It is a moderately difficult hike in Val Cavargna near Lake Como. This hike rewards you with sweeping panorama over Lake Como (you...
Located on the northern slope of Monti Valletto (m. 2370) and Ponteranica (m. 2378). The construction of the dam, which occurred in the early years after World War II, expanded the lake’s capacity. Part of a popular hike to enjoy the beautiful views...
This waterfall originates from a cave at the bottom of the Palio Costa, near Morterone in Val Taleggio. There is also a popular pool deep enough for those who wish to brave a jump. The Enna can be visited along a spectacular gorge about 3 km long,...
Located a few kilometers from Bellagio in the Larian Triangle. Highest of all mountains on the promontory, it offers unparalleled views of the lake and breathtaking panoramas. Along the way you will encounter large boulders (Pitera Lentina) left...
Spectacular views of Lake Como reward your hike to Pilone and Sasso San Martino, the mountain that is directly above the town of Griante. This is an easy to moderate hike. It takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours to walk to Pilone, and another 45 minutes to...
This cave is located above Tremezzo lasting a little less than half a day and is one of the easiest ones to undertake. The entrance of the cave is reached after 50 minutes of walking while the entire cave (400 meters) takes about 2 hours to...
Jurassic cave located just north of Erba. The entrance is enormous frequently compared to Milan’s Cathedral at about 45 meters in height, 38 wide and over 400 in length. Use of the cave dates back to Paleolithic times as evidenced by flints and...
The Kilometer of Knowledge (Chilometro della Conoscenza) is a path on the western shore of Lake Como - a kilometer long - that starts from Villa Olmo, crosses a bridge through the municipality of Serre, Villa del Grumello, and ends at Villa Sucota....
Located above the village of Cernobbio, it is the starting point of the famous route known as “Via dei Monti Lariani", a hiking and cycling trail of 125 km on the mountains of the western shore of Lake Como. Many of the villages connected by the...
One of the most interesting areas in Lombardy from a geological, geomorphological, and paleonthological point of view. Highlights include: Limestone pavement (karstic phenomenon); stratified rocks and caves; "Acqua del Fò", a monumental a...
The Prim’Alpe Visitor’s Centre is the starting point for this interesting trail near Canzo. The hike is easy, even for young aged children. During your trek you will meet elves, gnomes, the drunken donkey and other many interesting figures, together...
Sighignola is a mountain of the Como Prealps, located on the border between the Italian region of Lombardy and the Swiss canton of Ticino. A panoramic terrace just below the summit, and directly on the Italian side of the border, provides a...
Crocione in Italian means large cross, and that is what adorns the top of Monte Crocione, a 1641 metre peak directly above the town of Griante. From here you will experience breathtaking views of Lake Como, and the Swiss and Italian Alps....
A gentle hike to the small chapel of San Domenico (800m) which rewards you with a spectacular view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains....
Monti di Nava (850m), also referred to simply as Nava, is an area of alpine pastures in the mountains above Griante and at the foot of Monte Crocione. It was traditionally used for grazing animals such as cows and goats during the summer months, and...
Inside Como’s walled city are many pedestrian friendly squares. Explore Piazza Fedele’s cafes or restaurants in an ambiance that is a bit more quiet than the Piazza Duomo....
Monte Palanzone is a mountain 1436 meters high--only second to Monte San Primo in the area. It can be reached in several ways but the most populare is from Como via the funicular to Brunate, location of the lighthouse and centuries old church,...
Montepiatto is a small settlement of houses scattered in the mountains above Torno. After a windy path a several steep staircases, you'll be awarded with beautiful views of the Como lake basin....
Hike that follows the course of a river, including potholes, waterfalls and waterholes of rare beauty. Forcing the hiker to numerous fords that, like it or not, they will often cool off your feet, especially during periods when the water flow is...
The San Tomaso Park occupies the lower foothills of the ridge of Corno Birone (1,116 m), Mount Rai (1,250 m), Mount Prà Santo (1,245 m) and the Colma di Val Ravella (939 m). The park offers a beautiful landscape from just a short distance from the...
Il Rogolone is one of the biggest oak trees in Europe. It stands in a clearing in the woods near Velzo. The tree is almost 300 years old is 25 m high and its trunk has a circumference of 790 cm. Il Rogolone can be reached over an easy path either...
The waterfall Cenghen (or Waterfall Valley Monastery) is located at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level. This waterfall is crossed by the waters of the stream Zerbo and, with a height of about 50 meters. The waterfall is easily reached...
The Bear's Cave or Bear's Hole, is found on the northern extreme of Laglio, in the Torriggia area, at about 400 meters above Lake Como. You arrive by climbing from Torriggia via a mountain path. The grotto is famous for the petrified bones found...
The whole territory of the Larian Triangle and, in particular, its westernmost end, is characterized by the abundant presence of so-called "erratics" or "boulders" left behind by glaciers. Those found in Torno and Blevio have been declared national...
A spectacular balcony over Lake Como, this hike will reward you with some of the most breath taking views of the lake. Monte Bregagno can be reached by first going to the town of Breglia by car or by bus. From there you can hike to Rifugio Menaggio,...
The Greenway" is a leisurely and pleasant walk between Colonno and Cadenabbia following traces of the Antica Strada Regina, the antique connection road was built by the Romans. This 10 km long itinerary leads through ancient villages with wonderful...
Situated above the town of Menaggio; from Rifugio Menaggio you can reach the top of Monte Grona (1736 m) from where one can admire one of the best views of the Pre-Alps; if the day is clear enough, many peaks of the Alps from Monviso to Bernina....