hikes-and-walks near Morcote (Day Trip)
Discover the captivating beauty of Lake Como, a must-see destination in Northern Italy. Sheraton Lake Como in the midst of it all, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rhaetian Alps, the blue waters of Lake Como and flourishing gardens, is the...
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Alpe del Lupo is set in San Fedele Intelvi, 12 km from Lugano. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Alpe del Lupo features free WiFi . You will find a shared lounge at the property....
Dependance Villa Cernobbio is a house located in central Cernobbio, close to Lake Como shores. It is surrounded by a shared garden, and offers private parking, bike rental and table tennis facilities....
B&B San Giorgio is set in Pellio Superiore, 9 km from Lugano. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Some units have views of the mountains or garden....
La Pocetta is a self-catering accommodation located in Cima, with a nice view of the lake, 300 m from the center of Osteno, in a quiet, sunny position, directly by the lake, in a cul-de-sac. The apartment will provide you with a balcony....
B&B Villa Olmo is just a few steps from the shores of Lake Como. This property provides free parking and a library of books for guests to read. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a TV and private bathroom. They include a washing machine, shampoo and...
The Hotel Stella D'Italia is set on the banks of the spectacular Lake Lugano. All of its guest rooms feature balconies or terrace with beautiful lake views....
Mamma Ciccia Albergo Diffuso offers room in several locations in Mandello del Lario's centre, on Lake Como. It features a traditional restaurant serving lake fish dishes. Rooms here offer free Wi-Fi and overlook an internal courtyard....
Offering a ski school and a ski pass sales point, Agriturismo La Nevera is situated in Lanzo dʼIntelvi in the Lombardy Region. The farm stay has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant....
Located 100 metres from Campione d'Italia Casino, Meliá Campione features a restaurant. Rooms are air-conditioned. Accommodation displays a minibar, satellite flat-screen TV and safe. Each has a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries....
Residence Picasso is set in Como, 4 km from the centre. Cable Car Como-Brunate is 5 km from the property. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The accommodation is equipped with a seating and dining area....
Lantica Filanda offers pet-friendly accommodation in Cima, a 25-minute drive from Lugano. Free private parking is offered. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with a microwave, a refrigerator and a stovetop....
This renovated house from the 14th century is in the countryside between Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. It offers a private garden with sun terrace, a restaurant with wood-burning ovens, and an extensive wine selection....
La Vignetta is a small family owned hotel, which features only 9 rooms, consisting of 4 double rooms, 2 single rooms, 2 triple rooms and 1 family room. Our breathtaking terrace-view surrounds you as you wine and dine. Here guests can enjoy a...
Tenuta De L’annunziata is a farm completely out of the ordinary. Here you can live in contact with nature, enjoy the dishes of traditional cuisine, discover the well-being of body and mind. But, above all, you will find that time flies here but...
The Residence Cernobbio is a new complex of 6 apartments: spacious studios situated in one of the most beautiful places on Lake Como, frequented by an international clientele in the field of fashion and entertainment who likes spend the weekend. It...
Roccabruna Villa was built in the eighteenth century on the shores of Lake Como in the village of Blevio and was later restored by the opera singer Giuditta Pasta.The house was a meeting place for many artists, composers and singers. A frequent...
"An ancient farmhouse dating back to the late 1600s, Cascina Rodiani is situated on the top of mount Drezzo, and enjoys a spectacular view from sunrise to sunset. Cascina Rodiani is an award-winning eco-friendly property that combines modern...
Our hotel is located in Intelvi Valley. It is a family hotel with a garden and a private parking, a solarium, a warmed swimming pool, a bar, which offers its guests a vacation in the name of relaxation, wellness and sports. Hotel Corte Santa Libera...
Hotel Ristorante Vittoria, directed personally by the owners, is the meeting place for those who love the simple and familiar atmosphere and want to taste the authentic traditional cuisine with a rich choice of national specialties. The hotel was...
In the lush green countryside in the heart of a valley which lies between Lake Como and Lake Lugano, at an altitude of 850 metres and at only one hour's distance from Milan, stands the Villa Simplicitas - a large nineteenth century residence....
One of the historical hotels on Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Imperiale is a 4 star Hotel Resort of great charm. Built in late Art Nouveau style, with a new wing reminiscent of the Rationalist style which originated in Como. The hotel looks directly on...
The Hotel Funicolare is located in one of the most enchanting areas of Italy, overlooking Lake Lugano and just a short distance from Lakes Como and Maggiore, as well as the main Lombard cities. Surrounded by greenery, it offers comfort and services...
During the summer, when the cities are uninhabitable due to heat, here you can breathe fresh and sparkling air that invites you to take nice and relaxing walks. In fact, the Hotel Milano is an ideal starting point for guided tours on the lakes,...
Just a few minutes away form Lake Como, Hotel and Restaurant Valtellina is a comfortable place with every convenience for your vacation or business trip. Our restaurant with many different Valtellina traditional dishes offers a variety of choice to...
Situated between Como and Cernobbio. A converted 19th-century villa. Perched on the edge of Lake Como. 4 star luxury. Welcome to Hotel Villa Flori. The hotel occupies an historic villa is one of the most beautiful on Lake Como. Built in the 19th...
Facing the lake with its charming landscape, Hotel Regina Olga is an old tradition hotel offering very modern services in a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The swimming-pool, the bar terrace on the lake and the restaurant in the garden make it...
Situated in the historical centre of Cernobbio, only 50 meters from the lake, the Albergo Centrale is a splendid construction of the first years of the 1900’s, entirely restructured to modern standards.At the restaurant you can enjoy traditional...
Housed in a farmhouse surrounded by a garden and located in the center of Cernobbio, just 400 meters from the shores of Lake Como. Hotel TerzoCrotto offers single and double rooms, equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, free, free Wi- Fi...
Surrounded by a garden, Albergo Ponte Vecchio is set in Cernobbio, 5 minutes walk from the shores of Lake Como. It offers free parking, a restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The rooms have air conditioning, carpeted floors, a TV, a...
Deep in the green of the surrounding hills, the Hotel Cornelio is located in a strategic position, ideal for business or leisure. Situated between the provinces of Como, Varese and the Canton Ticino (Switzerland) it’s easy to reach from the motorway...
A small cozy family run hotel located in Carate Urio on the most romantic shore of Lake Como. The Hotel Orso Bruno enjoys a unique location on the road that runs along the western side of lake and is easily reachable either by car or by ferry boat...
Peroni family is glad to propose you a new menu with classic dishes and tasty novelty. In a simple and family atmosphere, the guest will be satisfied in every need, for a enjoyable stay do not forget in the charming and suggestive atmosphere that...
Our Hotel in Moltrasio offers you a relaxing holiday in Lake Como. High quality service, the best prices and a discreet atmosphere are a must for us at Hotel Posta. The 17 available rooms, well-finished in every detail, charming and classy, provide...
Housed in a farmhouse surrounded by a garden and located in the center of Cernobbio, just 400 meters from the shores of Lake Como, Hotel TerzoCrotto offers single and double rooms, equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, free, free Wi- Fi...
Facing the lake with its charming landscape, Hotel Regina Olga is an old tradition hotel offering very modern services in a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The swimming-pool, the bar terrace on the lake and the restaurant in the garden make it...
The hotel has seven simple-furnished and welcoming rooms with bathroom. A beautiful garden is at disposal of our guests to relax or enjoy a good aperitif. The restaurant offers dishes of the traditional cuisine it is weekly revised with a variety of...
Walking through the picturesque streets of the old town of Cernobbio Situated just a few steps to get to our delightful rooms. Passing through an old wooden portal you will have the pleasant surprise to find a lush green garden, where cleanliness,...
Experience the Hotel Asnigo, four stars hotel located in Cernobbio. If you want to enjoy the Como Lake, or you are looking for relax during your business trip, the Hotel Asnigo will be the right place. We will take care of you. In our restaurant"La...
The Interior of our hotel has been recently renewed, to make our guests ' stay even more pleasant. Our restaurant is available for, lunches and dinners or private business, banquets, weddings or special events. Contact us to get more information on...
Just on the lake Como shore, facing a colorful and suggestive landscape, Villa Belvedere Como lake Relais is the right place to experience all the Lario’ life style! Relax, culture, sports, fine food and Italian wines, glamour and Dolce Vita. The...
In a simple and family atmosphere, the guest will be satisfied in every need, for a enjoyable stay and meal. Hotel Argegno has 14 rooms, 8 of them have balconies overlooking the lake....
La Griglia Restaurant is a full experience. The background music and the stunning view is complemented by the texture, aroma and, most of all, taste. The hotel is located at 1,500 meters from the historic center of Argegno and from the beach and...
CastaDiva Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury resort located on the east side of Lake Como, in the lovely village of Blevio, only 5 km from Como and 65 km from Milano Malpensa International Airport.The Resort consists of seven villas for a total...
Experience the splendor, the grandeur, the intrigue and the magic of Villa d'Este- an opulent hotel overlooking glorious Lake Como. Hailed as one of the best hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Traveler, this...
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,...
The ice cave of Moncodeno is the most famous cave with glacial deposits in the Lombardia Region (even described by Leonardo Da Vinci). It is the symbol of the whole plateau of Moncodeno with its 1,190 m depth, it is one of the deepest caves in Italy...
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 white church of San Calimero with its characteristic sloping roof red, is very well known in Northern Grigna. It stands clearly visible looking at the mountains above Pasturo and offers a spectacular view, overlooking the Valsassina, Zuccone...
The valley opens up to display a wide, green landscape that is pristine and wild. You can reach the Sanctuary of Madonna della Neve, symbol of the valley, and a rifugio of the same name where the view opens to the mountain Pizzo dei Tre Signori. It...
The walk of lovers is a short pedestrian path cantilevered over water in Varenna. It affords romantic views of Lake Como, the mountains, and the small village with its colourful houses perched at the foot of the cliff which is crowned at the top by...
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...
An extraordinary natural sight the Troggia waterfall in Introbio Valsassina mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci in his Codex Atlanticus. The Troggia creek comes from Lake Sasso at the foot of Pizzo of Tre Signori and goes on along the Biandino valley...
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....
A prominent natural arch located in Formazione di Esino is a unique opening on the side of a mountain. It is a relic of a previous large karst system in the area that is evidenced by several cavities. The present morphology is due to collapse or...
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...
Although it is not the highest mountain in the Lake Como area, the Grigna (pronounced "greenya") is by far the most prominent. For those of you that will be visiting the western shore of Lake Como, especially in the mid lake region, this is the...
One of the most walked and photographed passageways in the heart of Bellagio that is home to fashionable boutiques, restaurants and a variety of shops. This is just one of the many narrow streets that can be explored affording riveting views of the...
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...
Monte Legnone is the highest peak in the immediate Lake Como area. The view from the top is definitely unforgettable. Monte Legnone is 2,610 metres high making it the highest peak in the Lake Como area. It is located at the north end of the lake,...
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 Gorge, created by the river Pioverna, is a natural canyon where giant bowls and incredible caves have been carved out by the water over the centuries. A concrete footbridge allows visitors to admire this beauty from an extremely unique location....
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...
The “Sentiero del Viandante" is an interesting route dating back to the Roman period, which runs along the eastern coast of Lake Como, from Abbadia Lariana to Piantedo, for 45 km. Fitted out in 1989, this walking path offers those who walk along it...
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....