hikes-and-walks near Residence Giardinetto
Rifugio located in a very panoramic location on Monte Grigna at 1730 meters. Ideal for climbing courses and is a foothold for the wonderful climbing trails in the surrounding area, particularly Monte Grigna Meridionale (South Monte Grigna) aka Monte...
A mountain Rifugio at 1515 metres on the western slope of the Grigna accessed in about 3 to 3.5 hours of hiking (one way) along the Val Méria from Rongio just above Mandello del Lario. There are 23 beds. Call in advance during holiday periods to...
Quaint restaurant and mountain hut (1300 m) of family tradition since 1928, where you can taste local dishes of polenta with meat of various kinds. Specialty of the house is the "Polenta Uncia". Open every day from mid-June to mid-September. In the...
The cabin is located on the northern Grigna and can be reached in about 1 hour and a half both from the hill of Balisio and from the town of Pasturo. We can accommodate up to 25 people in rooms with bath or in a dormitory. We are open every weekend...
Mountain accommodation with stone walls situated in front of meadows, 8 km from Sormano, Rifugio Alpetto Torno offers rooms and dormitories with shared bathroom, a Lombard restaurant, and a garden. Rifugio Alpetto di Torno is in Val di Torno above...
Cabin Monza Bogani, owned by C.A.I. Monza, is located in a forest of larch (1.816 meters above sea level) and in the center of Northern Grigna park. Along the different itineraries, you can visit Moncodeno Ice house and “Porta of Prada" (famous...
Surrounded by a beautiful forest (forest Giulia), overlooking the plains with a breathtaking view. The shelter not only offers in its immediate vicinity the departure of all the most interesting routes of the southern Grigna is a great place to...
A warm welcome for those who explore the mountains is the tradition of the Soldanella Refuge; a place to eat and sleep for mountaineers and hikers, as well as a place for those looking for clean healthy air and good food, a place for families that...
We are Mariangela and Enrico, managers of Rifugio Bogani since the 1994. During this years our passion for mountains required us commitment and efforts but it has also given us experience, satisfaction and gratitude of climbers and hikers who...
Having undergone major restructuring in recent years it has excellent function of refreshment and shelter for mountain enthusiasts. Open on Wednesdays and Sundays, is an important symbol of the passion and hard work of many members who have come and...
Located in the Grigna mountans with unrivaled views and hiking opportunities. In places Cainallo are paid parking (€ 2 per day), the ticket can be bought at the Restaurant Cainallo. Parked the car walk along the path 24 following the signs to the...
The Brioschi shelter offers 34 beds and dining room seats up to 40 people. You can hop from all sides, we are some of the most popular and frequent access to the summit, referring to other sources for insights cartographic and descriptive way....
The Polentoteca Chalet Gabriel is located in Piano Rancio, a small town at the foot of Mount San Primo. The building has a local feel being made out of stone and wood, it has two dining rooms whose windows look down unto Lake Como and the Alps that...
"La Meridiana" is a family-run complex in the countryside and in the pure air of the mountains, including bar, restaurant and camping with caravan sedentary and free pitches for campers and tents.Located Piani Resinelli, at the foot of...
My Room Center is located in Lecco centre, 800 metres from Lake Como. The property features modern-style interiors and offers free Wi-Fi access throughout. Guest rooms at My Room Center feature a flat-screen TV....
Featuring a garden with BBQ facilities, Bellagio’s Sunrise offers a self-catering house in Bellagio, a 7-minute walk from the lakefront. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property....
L'acero Rosso B&b is set in Lecco, 47 km from Milan. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your terrace or balcony. There is a shared lounge at the property....
Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, B&B Casa Giacconi offers accommodation in Asso, 10 km from Lake Como shores. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms include views of the mountains or garden....
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa di Ale & Olly is located in Mandello del Lario, 37 km from Bergamo. Lugano is 31 km away. The accommodation is air conditioned and features a satellite flat-screen TV....
Featuring free WiFi and a seasonal outdoor pool, Villa Silver offers pet-friendly accommodation in Faggeto Lario, 10 km away from Como. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels....
Fata del Lago Lierna is a self-catering accommodation located in Lierna, by Lake Como. The villa has direct pedestrian access to the adjacent pebble beach. Wi-Fi access is available....
In the ancient town of Malgrate, overlooking Lake Como, surrounded by a centuries-old park with outdoor swimming pool, “Casa sull’Albero",a completely eco-friendly building, is composed of 12 rooms from 20 to 35 sq.m room, cinema, library and...
Wedged between the branch of Lake Como and Lecco. At 800 mt. bounded by mountains and Palanzone S. It offers a particularly mild climate all year round, ensuring a relaxing and naturalistic. Easily accessible from the major motorway junctions,...
The Hotel Bellavista is a historic three-star hotel on the shores of Lake Como featuring breath-taking views over the lake and the surrounding mountains. Our terrace and balconies offer a magnificent view of Lake Como, as it was described in the...
Hotel Motel Nautilus overlooks the shores of lake Como, along a private and hidden shore of the lake between Lecco and strinkingly beautiful Bellagio. It is situated in a private park. This wonderfully quiet and romantic place breathes of a unique...
Hotel Lungolago - is a little gem located in the heart of the city of Lecco. It was completely renovated in 2013 (previously known as Hotel Giordano) and is well located on Lake Como, a few steps on foot from the historic center of the city made...
Hotel Griso is the ideal hotel, right mix between the hotel and the holiday business. A discreet and relaxing in a beautiful setting, in which these two souls come together and complement each other. Restaurant Terrazza Manzoni is a reference point...
The Hotel is located on the top of a hill facing the lake 3 km from the town centre. The ideal address for someone who is looking for a familiar and quiet place to spend their holiday, for a garden, a balcony, with an unforgettable lake-view. If you...
Offer our customers a perfect relaxing holiday is our goal. Meet their every need is our greatest pleasure. The atmosphere of the place will make your stay unforgettable. Life will seem like a dream, so that you never want to leave. For this we are...
Hotel and Restaurant surrounded by the green of Mount San Primo, 1.100 metres above the sea level. It is located in a very quiet place, next to woods and pastures, only 13 Km far from Bellagio centre and 5 Km far from Madonna del Ghisallo, a...
The Hotel Fioroni is situated just 10 minutes walk or a few minutes drive from the historic town centre of Bellagio, offering a beautiful a view of the lake. Completely family run and newly renovated, hotel Fioroni is the ideal place for a summer or...
Located in Villa Giulia, dating from the end of the 19th century, restored with care and providing every comfort. Easy to reach, the restaurant is located only 3 km from the center of Lecco, about 35 km from Milano and 20 km from Como city. Villa...
Villa Giulia, an antique patrician building in which Restaurant “Al Terrazzo" is accommodated, is situated in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. It dominates the beautiful basin of Lake Como with a marvellous panorama on the city of Lecco, the...
The soft murmur of the river Meria, the verdant woods of the vally, the splendid frame of Lake Como and the imposing ramparts of the masssive "Grigne". These delightful surroundings are waiting for you at "Hotel Resaturant Al Verde" in Mandello del...
The Hotel Grigna, situated in Mandello del Lario, a few kilometers far from Lecco and just 5 minutes walk from the Lake, very near the railway station and the SS36, is the ideal place to relax and to enjoy some of the most beautiful mountain walks,...
Located 400 metres from Villa Melzi Gardens and 800 metres from Ferry Terminal, La Turr de Mezz- Bellagio LCA offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bellagio. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site....
Located in Mandello del Lario, with panoramic views of Lecco and Bellagio. The geographical proximity to many cultural attractions makes it appealing to cities like Milano, Como and Bergamo, while the possibility of hiking and walking in the...
In Residenze del Conte Aguido, you can find the solution to spend wonderful days between mountains and water. Lake Como is ready to affrire their best to our guests traveling for vacation or business trip. Water, sun and mountains characterize the...
A recently refurbished ground floor apartment in a quiet location approximately 15 minutes walk from Bellagio. The property is furnished throughout with high quality fittings. Bellagio is a bustling historic town built into a hillside with a...
This cosy apartment on Como Lake is located in the hamlet of Aureggio, just 10 minutes walk or three minutes drive from the historical centre of Bellagio. The apartment is lovely and bright, newly furnished and split on two levels: the ground floor...
We rent exclusive apartments in Lecco, Como, and in the Brianza countryside on a short and mid-term basis. Exquisitely and lavishly furnished (fully equipped kitchen, bedding and towels are included), each apartment is fully suited to the needs of a...
La Spiaggia is situated in front of the lake in Oliveto Lario, a village along the coast road leading from Lecco to Bellagio, 15 minutes from the two towns. Surrounded by a large garden with fenced pool 4x8, the house - 18 sleeping - covers three...
"Coeur de Ville" is conveniently located in Via Centrale – (it should sound about Central street in English) the very hart of Bellagio downtown- only a few steps from the pier and to the many restaurants & boutiques. “Coeur de Ville” is...
Il Poggio di Bellagio is located in a very peaceful and panoramic position within walking distance from the centre, surrounded by a park with garden and olive trees. What makes it unique is its elevated location, overlooking the promontory of...
Villa Confalonieri is an art nouveau villa with pool ready to host you and your friends. Do not hesitate to contact us for any information....
Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, B&B L'isoletta offers pet-friendly accommodation in Valbrona. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a flat-screen TV....
Experience the elegance and the magic of this branch of Como Lake. In this breathtaking location you will discover Villa I Pavoni, luxury bed & breakfast in a italian Villa, distances only 2 km from the centre of Lecco. Villa I Pavoni , luxury...
B&B Contrada Lunga, a house between houses, located in the magnificent medieval pedestrian Linzanico, tiny fraction 1 km above Abbadia Lariana. The Contrada Lunga is an old house dating back to 1600 made of massive stone walls, refurbished with...
Bed & Breakfast Alla Torretta is situated in a mansion house built in the early 900s for the Baroni family. In 1972, it has been renovated to create this family-run B&B....
Affittacamere Le Grigne is located in the quiet village of Ballabio Alta, between streets and authentic alleys. Affittacamere Le Grigne has been created to offer its guests a cozy place where to stay and rest, with comfort and privacy. The house can...
Located 500 metres from Villa Melzi Gardens, La Coccinella offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bellagio. Guests benefit from balcony. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site....
Francesco, Giovanna and Filippo with their cats Meatball and Martina are pleased to introduce their home and offer hospitality if you wish to stay in the beautiful Mandello del Lario....
We are in Magreglio in the province of Como. The“Ghisallo" is part of Magreglio at 744 meters on the level sea (Lake Como area). Details: private bathroom in every room, autonomous entrance at any time, autonomous heating in every room, private...
Our Bed and Breakfast is situated in the middle of the medieval village of Maggiana, next to Barbarossa’s Tower. The house has undergone a complete restoration in 2009 conforming to modern standards of bioarchitecture using natural materials...
The B&B is located in the center of Mandello del Lario in a Lombard banister house of XVIII century. The structure consists of 2 housing units with a common large courtyard. We offer 3 comfortable rooms with private entrance and equipped with...
Cantina Molina B&B is located in historical center of Molina, central Mandello del Lario. The indipendent 3-floors building has just been reformed, keeping the typical structure of "suburb house" of beginning 19th century. The area is very...
My B&B that i’m going to briefly describe is located in a quiet area in a beautiful lakeside town named Olcio that, in ancient times, it was called Olcium and even before Olium because of the large-scale production of oil: the presence of many...
Mauro and Manuela welcome you to Casa Gelsomino (Jasmine House) charming bed and breakfast located in Mandello del Lario town on the eastern shore of Lake Como. The bed and breakfast is on the ground floor of a detached house, consisting of 2 large...
The B&B Acquabianca is located at Mandello del Lario (Lecco), a town at the bottom of Grigna mountain and facing the lake of Como. The rooms are on an independent floor of the house and are two: a room for up to 2 people and a room for up to 4...
Set in a refined small town on Lake Como in northern Italy, nestled in a cozy villa located in Olcio, a hamlet of Mandello del Lario, the B&B enjoys a gorges position facing the beauty of the lake and many romantic views, valued by the evocative...
In a secular park, on the shores of Lake Como, just a few meters from the gentle waters of the coast , stands a villa with authentic architecture bauhaus unique furnishings and authentic that will care for you to be able to restore from everyday...
Welcome to my B & B on Lake Como, in Lierna. We offer a confortable accomodation in a quiet and very peaceful position on the lake river. There are three bedrooms, two double with ensuite and a “family" with 4 beds and private bathroom....
B&B "Le Fate del Lago" is located to the heart of the pedestrian zone of Lierna, a charming and popular village. The house, built in 1834, has been recently modernized without ruining the original feature of the building. The vintage style...
The B&B La Mansarda is a family-run accommodation, placed at the second floor of a little villa, in a quiet area of Lecco, not far from the railway station, from the city centre and from the lake. Its hospitality is ideal for those who dream of...
Lucia and Alessandro Manzoni are delighted to welcome you to their home, immersed in a splendid park a stone’s throw from the lake, where light and peace reign and where birds still sing their good morning, and they look forward to making your stay...
The B & B Montebello, is located just a few minutes from the city center, in natural surroundings and boasts, you will also enjoy of a breathtaking view of the city and surroundings of Lecco. Perfect for holidays, B & B Montebello offers its...
Villa Amanda, glamorous residence located on the shore of Lake Como in the city of Lecco, is the ideal place to spend a charming holiday....
The B&B LA CASTAGNA is situated in San Giovanni alla Castagna’s main square, in a quite location, very close to Lecco downtown. San Giovanni is located at the foot of the fabulous mountains that surround the city, walking distance to the paths...
B&B “La Fontanella" is situated in a quiet setting, in San Giovanni alla Castagna district, 5 minutes drive from the city centre of Lecco (15 minutes on foot). The room is 35 square meter, spacious and bright, with Independent heating system:...
B&B Casa Paita is situated in a privileged position in Lecco and it offers unique and relaxing moments; this exclusive B&B has been thought to stimulate the sense of peace and the inspiration to jump into the surrounding environment. The...
The B&B Il Lago Dipinto is located in a quiet and residential area, just a few steps away from the lake and Lecco’s town centre. Though the house was built in the Fifties, the Bed and Breakfast now enjoys energy class A: a careful renovation (in...
In Lecco, at a few steps from the railway and from the historical centre, the b&b "il melograno" offers three double rooms, each one with private services, air conditioning and tv, in a recently restored apartment on a private nice yard with...
House Yanantin B & B you can stay in the medieval village of Lasnigo in the heart of the triangle Lariano, near Bellagio, you can participate in internships or relax in a wonderful and peaceful place, get a shiatsu massage, hiking in the woods...
The chambre d'Hote is in a house of 1800 end restructured preserving the originality. Can come for a romantic occasion and to become familiar with beauties of the " Valsassina and of the Como's lake ". We are to only 7 Km from Lecco, so can enjoy...
We are a family that decided to leave the chaos and the city frenzy, to begin a new adventure full of beaty and nature. We are in love and in feeling with the “Triangolo Lariano" and the Como Lake, we are expert climbers and trekkers and here, we...
Our bed and breakfast is located in Abbadia Lariana, a town of about 3,000 inhabitants in the province of Lecco. Our country offers different types of holiday: on the one hand the beautiful lake with its beautiful sunsets offer a relaxing holiday...
It is not necessary to travel around the world to find oneself. Sometimes, you just need to have a change of air for a while and, thanks to simple things like a good sleep and a serene awakening, to feel at home. Being at home and yet travelling...
Feel at home when you’re far from home. Walk through old rooms belonging to young people who want to share them with you. Listen to the story of stone and wood that tells us of a passion for craftsmanship with a reward. A place to feel good...
Located within a stone’s throw of the Lake of Como and close to the mountains, our B&B “La Stanza di Giulia" is the right place to spend some relaxing moments. The bedroom is very comfortable and the garden around the house is a good haven of...
The main feature of Villino Bice is the large garden that allows guests a relaxing and exclusive stay with direct access to the beach. Also right from the beach begins "The walkway of the Convent" which leads directly into the village along the...
B&B Ai Frassini is situated in a peaceful setting and boasts breathtaking views of the Grignetta’s mountain range. Surrounded by a wide garden, the house offers both a perfect place for quiet, relaxing stays as well as rewarding walking tours....
At our holiday farm we offer the possibility to stay at the Maggiociondolo mountain hut. The building, which recently underwent reconstruction, is divided into two apartments, each with its own independent entrance. The mountain hut, made with...
Our farm is a small family business based in Valmadrera, Crocetta hamlet, on the road to S.Tomaso. All our products can be tasted in our small farm where our guests can spend a few hours enjoying natural foods in a peaceful setting surrounded by...
We are a small, family run campsite situated away from the town centre and lakeside, driving upwards towards the mountains. Nestled in landscaped mountains with a breathtaking view over the Lake, Gittana represents the ideal place to spend your...
The camping covers a wide green area that faces the lake and it is surrounded by that “arm of lake Como", as Manzoni wrote at the beginning of his masterpiece. Twnty-six tent spaces are situated at the limits of the property, in a more isolated...
Camping Continental is located in the charming town of Mandello del Lario salla eastern shore of Lake Como, Lecco branch, home of the prestigious factory MOTO GUZZI, overall the park Grigne beautiful prealpi with numerous trails with varying degrees...
It is located directly on the eastern shore of Lake Como, lost in the fascinating scenery of the mountains GRIGNE. It is run by DAVIDE and GIULIA, who along with their little children ANNA and LUCA will grant you their warmest welcome. You will also...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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....