hikes-and-walks near Rifugio Menaggio
Featuring a wide lake-view terrace, Landscapesilvia is set on a mountain side 3 km from Menaggio centre and Lake Como shores. Facilities include free BBQ facilities, flat-screen TV and washing machine....
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....
Situated in Porlezza, this apartment features a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's playground. The unit is 14 km from Lugano. Free private parking is available on site. The unit is fitted with a kitchen. A TV is available....
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....
Boasting an ideal location only a few steps from Lake Como shores, La Dependance overlooks Menaggio's main square. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and en suite bathroom....
Featuring a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool, Piccolo mondo antico is a holiday home set in Griante Cadenabbia. The property features views of the mountains and is 47 km from Bergamo. Free WiFi is available ....
Featuring free WiFi and mountains views, Casa San Martino Lago Di Como is a holiday home, situated in San Siro. The unit is 24 km from Lugano. The unit is fitted with a kitchen. Towels and bed linen are featured at Casa San Martino Lago Di Como....
Featuring a large, furnished garden overlooking Lugano Lake, Residence Antico Crotto offers studio apartments, equipped with flat-screen TVs and a kitchenette. A path leads to Porlezza town, 1.5 km away....
Located 600 metres from Villa Carlotta, Appartamento Casa Vacanze Girasole offers pet-friendly accommodation in Menaggio. Guests benefit from terrace and a terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The kitchen features an oven....
Featuring a garden, Villa Senagra Holidays Lake Como is located in Menaggio, just 200 metres from the western shores of Lake Como. It offers self-catering accommodation with a balcony....
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....
Situated 22 km from Lugano and 28 km from Como, Casa Tobia offers pet-friendly accommodation in Plesio. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site....
Offering an outdoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool and barbecue, International Camping is situated in Porlezza in the Lombardy Region, 14 km from Lugano. There is a water park on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Como is 25 km from the......
Hotel Europa is set right on Lugano Lake, next to the Porlezza ferry departure point. It offers a private garden, its own landing dock, and a fitness and wellness area. Rooms at Europa Hotel come with satellite TV....
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...
To delights and pleasure of the cuisine, the restaurant of Hotel Risorgimento is the pride of the structure. The family management assures a warm welcome, where you can enjoy different dishes prepared according to the season: from lake fish...
Croce is a little and quiet hamlet in Menaggio which lies, in comparison to the centre of the village, in a higher position. From there, you have a wonderful view on the lake and the surrounding mountains. Croce is a good starting point for hiking...
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...
A centrally located family run hotel which offers to its guests a spectacular view on Lake Como. The hotel is located in the pedestrian area in the main square of Menaggio and is within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, shops and one...
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 “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...
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...
Welcome to the Hotel Breglia, located in Plesio (a little village overlooking the magnificent Lake Como, 750 m above sea level)on the slopes of Mount Grona and only 7 km from Menaggio, a small town in the center of the lake. It is easily accessible...
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...
The '"Hotel du Lac" is located in the historical center of Menaggio at 10 meters from the lake. The "Caffè Centrale" (the bar of "Hotel du Lac") offers a magnificent view of the lake is at your disposal for breakfast, snacks or even for a casual...
The Hotel Garden is a little family-run hotel, situated directly on the lake shore, in the typical hamlet of Nobiallo, about km 1,5 north of Menaggio, in the centre of Lake Como. You will be welcomed in a simple and informal atmosphere, and you will...
Hotel Royal is set in one of Lake Como`s quietest and sunniest locations. Embedded in the midst of a charming park, remote from traffic noise, it offers a unique panoramic view over lake, mountains and picturesque surroundings. In this oasis of...
The hotel Sonenga overlooks Menaggio and presents one of the beautiful views of the Como Lake and mountains. Located at barely 500 metres form the village center, the Residence enjoys serene tranquillity. Our hotel offers the ambience of a private...
“Hotel Loveno" your charming accommodation in Menaggio. Open with new management (Sara & Paolo) from March 2019! Paolo is a passionate golfer, a great golf referee, and a fantastic cook, you’ll see the breakfast! Who is writing right now is me,...
The grand Hotel Victoria in Menaggio is a historic hotel of Lake Como, built in 1890, recently restored, but keeping it’s late 1800′s style, it’s elegant grand staircase decorated with ornate golden friezes and it’s chandeliers are a testimony to...
Located in the centre of Menaggio, directly on the lakeside, Hotel Bellavista enjoys a magnificent panorama across the heart of Lake Como. The spacious veranda restaurant, the solarium with swimming pool and the terrace enable guests to relax to the...
The Grand Hotel Menaggio is a beautifully renovated historical building situated right on the lakeside. In the past many illustrious guests visited the hotel and still today it welcomes famous visitors drawn by its magical, unique position. Here...
The hotel is directly run by Merloni family who has devoted itself to this activity with passion and commitment for three generations so as to make your holidays more pleasant. On the hillside just above Menaggio and 4 kilometers from Lake Como, the...
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...
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...
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...
L’Hotel Riviera is a family run hotel offering all comforts: rooms with private facilities and lake view, private parking, restaurant offering local Mediterranean specialties and wine list personally chosen to accompany the varied menu. Other...
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 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...
The hotel "La Perla" is located in charming "Tremezzina", away from noisy streets but with a wonderful view over Lake Como. It is an oasis of peace and tranquillity where you will always be hospitably received by our friendly staff. The hotel is...
Hotel Britannia Excelsior is set on the shores of Lake Como and is a former 19th-century inn. The beautiful guest rooms are tastefully decorated with luxury fabrics and antique furniture. The hotel boasts four bars four restaurants and two swimming...
A piece of paradise located just steps from Lake Como: this is the definition we prefer to describe our Hotel Restaurant. Located in the quiet town of Menaggio, in the province of Como, the property welcomes guests in a space attention to detail,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...