hikes-and-walks near Stramania

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Como is Lake Como's largest city where you will find shopping, works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces. Places to go inlcude the Duomo, the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, Villa Olmo, the Volta Temple and Museum, the Teatro...

Featuring free WiFi, Giardino Delle Camelie offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bevera. The rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area for your convenience....

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, B&b Alpina offers accommodation in Erba. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Views of the mountains, lake or river are featured in certain rooms....

La Casa del Mulino is an ancient country house surrounded by Valle Lambro park, still preserving the original mill. Located on the banks of River Lambro and 1 km from Merone Train Station, it has a gym, garden and free Wi-Fi access....

Locanda Osteria Marascia is located in a tranquil area in Calolziocorte, 5 minutes’ drive from Lake Garlate. This rustic-style property features stone walls and wooden beamed ceilings throughout and has a restaurant serving regional cuisine....

Sirena is located in Vercurago, 200 metres from Lake Garlate promenade. The Hotel features a traditional restaurant serving local cuisine and offers free Wi-Fi and free private on-site parking....

DaMan Rooms & Breakfast is located in Barzago. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a balcony and a seating area. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator....

Overlooking the River Adda in the basin of Olginate, the Hostel San Martino offers accommodation and overnight in a location of tranquility and nature, set in a historic building, "an ex silk factory," an industry that represents the history of the...

Affittacamere “Relais" has exposed stone and wood spaces and 5 luxuriously-furnished rooms, one different from the other and each of them equipped with any kind of facility. The central part of the structure is composed by a medieval sighting and...

The castle, part of the hilly landscape of Brianza, is offered as a charming location for unforgettable weddings, business events and high-level business meetings. The opportunity to stay in the suite of the Castle, the structure is a landmark of...

The Farmhouse Nonna Teresa is located within the Historical Park Anzano Del Parco (now called Park Of Villa Carcano), as well as in the center of the medieval village, near the remains of the drawbridge, in Piazza Roma which leads to the parish...

The Nastro Azzurro is, for choice of the owners, a three-star Hotel, even if the service it offers to its customers is definitely that of a higher category. The 22 rooms, both double and French type, are all equipped with Fax, computer temperature...

Each room has its own colour, reflecting the flowers of the garden to give the sensation that the atmosphere of the park continues in each room. All rooms are fitted with writing desk, minibar, direct dial telephone, individualized air conditioning,...

The Sun Hotel, located in Mariano Comense (CO), has a rich history and is very remote. In the year 1959, the hotel was demolished to be rebuilt and renovated. In 1963 the hotel, initially consisting of 10 rooms, the property passes to Nogara...

A modern hotel with wide and relaxing rooms, furnished with neutral colors and equipment of excellence. Soundproofed rooms, conditioned air, safe and minibar. These are just some of the facilities that Inverigo Hotel offers to its own Clients. The...

Located in the rich and lush plain right next Lake Lecco and Lake Como, the San Martino Quality Hotel is a three-star facility built out of a modern concept. It is designed to present its guests with an absolutely prestige stay experience, to be...

Located next to Garlate, south of Lecco, this hotel includes free continental breakfast, wifi and access to lovely jogging paths along the lake....

he Hotel Leonardo da Vinci is situated in Erba, a small city in Brianza. This strategical position is the ideal solution for those who wish to stay in a peaceful location yet remain close to the most important tourist areas and business centers....

Integrity, clarity of intents and high attention to detail are C-HOTEL architectural features: austere but not extreme, contemporary and yet timeless, calm but not ascetic, strong but not intimidating, smart but not ostentatious. The clear framework...

In the heart of Brianza, in an enchanting position, Albavilla hotel is the ideal place for meeting customers' needs. Businessmen, tourists or those who just simply want to relax in privacy, can enjoy a warm welcome and pleasant stay. The 102 rooms,...

Red’s Hotel, the newly built four-star hotel managed by the family Redaelli, is located in the lush area known as Brianza Lecchese in the heart of the province of Lecco. The Redaelli’s, who have been hoteliers for five generations, provide guests...

Hotel and restaurant Le Torrette is located in the beautiful setting of the lake Como, very near beautiful Como. Enjoy comfortable accommodation in our rooms with a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains while enjoying the finest Italian food...

L'Hotel Parco Belvedere "Villa Nena", was built in the forties and is located in a panoramic and quiet area in the hills of Parco del Monte Barro, with great views of Lake Garlate, the city of Lecco and the Resegone and Grigna mountains. Easy to...

Rural resort located in the Lambro Valley Park on the island of Baggero, was formerly run by Benedictine nuns in 1722. Close to the Mills of Baggero, Il Corazziere wants to be a sign of change, according to the needs of eco-sustainability. 50% of...

Hotel, restaurant and banquet facilities in a castle setting that goes back more than 1000 years. All the rooms offer modern comforts: air conditioning, bathrooms with tubs or showers, hairdryers, satellite TV/LCD, telephone, Internet connection,...

In the heart of the Brianza, Arrigoni Hotel is an ideal reference for both the hospitality business, and for those who want a quiet stay without giving up the comforts of a hotel. The pleasant atmosphere that characterizes the Hotel can be seen in...

The "Villa Ciardi" is a hotel located close to the green hills of the City of Barzago in the Province of Lecco in the heart of Brianza, in a natural setting of great beauty, perfect to hold weddings, photo shoots, banquets and events. The Hotel...

The Hotel-Restaurant I Ronchi is located in the heart of Brianza, a rich, fine and generous land. Just a few meters away, you can enjoy the beauties of its lakes, valleys, woods and green paths. "I Ronchi" hotel, is cosy and comfortable, with 18...

The Redaelli Hotel, located in the heart of the lush area known as Brianza. Each guest room is equipped with every comfort. All bedrooms are en-suite and all of them have TV, radio and telephone. Spacious suites are available for a more demanding...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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....

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