rifugio near Volta Lighthouse
First mentioned the thirteenth century, but excavations, have unearthed remains of a chapel built in eleventh and the twelfth century and rebuilt in the fifteenth century. The bell tower has been dated to the second half of the eleventh century. A...
Built in the Romanesque period, between the 11 and 12th centuries, but underwent many changes and expansions to its current appearance. It was the first parish church of Molina; over the centuries, the population of this village moved increasingly...
The land where this shrine shrine now stands was once marsh close to the moat that surrounded the walled city of Como. It was barely habitable consisting of miserable hovels and shacks that led a dubious existence. In 1236 the canonical Erasmo...
Church built between 1910 and 1931 in Palanzo, a small village above Faggeto Lario. The short hike affords great views of the lake from a a nearby park....
The building was first started between 1908 and 1912. Luigi Dell'Orto, mayor of Cernobbio for almost thirty years, wanted this church to solemnize his wedding with Elizabeth Lucca. After the war, the building was completed thanks to the heirs, in...
The construction of the church began in 1791 and ended in 1823 requiring the works of several architects: Clemente Isacchi, Giuseppe Pollack, Giuseppe Bovara and Simone Cantoni. The church hosts a crucifixion of 1879 by Mosè Bianchi and a painting...
Temple of the Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Water Sports Prodigy. In a stormy crossing of the Adriatic, on the night of September 12, 1669, the family of Count Antonio Zancaropulo Berardo escaping from Crete, sought shelter in Venice. During...
The S. Cecillia Monastery, built around the middle of the thirteenth century, from 1270 was driven by the Lucini family and support of the Franciscans and the bishop Leone Lambertenghi. The building lies on the Roman walls of the imperial age,...
Situated in the hamlet of Borgo, built on the previous Romanesque building, was the parish from the end of the fifteenth century. A single nave, has suffered repeated rearrangements. Inside frescoes Fiammenghino and an altarpiece of the sixteenth...
Urio, the part of the town that lies south of Carate, is characterized by the Romanesque bell tower of the Saints Quirico and Giulitta church that stands close to the lake. Rebuilt in 1865 from an original Romanesque church with two towers and a...
The church of San Vincenzo in Cernobbio is located in the historic part of the town, in front of Tolomeo Gallio square, a few steps away from the lake. We can date the origin of the church back to 1150, a pastoral visit of Bishop Niguarda that took...
Built on location of a church dating back to the 16th century, Santi Epimaco e Girdino was completely rebuilt in the second half of the 18th century. The original parish church is located in the lower part of town, near the lake. For this reason,...
Occupying an enviable position high above the town of Como and Como branch of the lake, the church of Brunate contains a wealth of history and art. The centuries-old history of the church contains beautiful artistic works (the fifteenth-century...
The village contains this interesting church that dates back to the 14th century. It has a fine Romanesque bell tower and a decorated Renaissance portal. An ancient chest behind the altar preserves a precious reliquary, a nail of the Holy Cross....
The church was founded in 1300 by two brothers Hermits of St. Augustine from Civilio, a village above Como, on land donated by a family whose members were later buried in front of the presbytery. It is the only example of Cistercian architecture...
Situated in the hamlet of Vignola, along the ancient Via Regina, it preserves its ancient structure in bare stone decorated with small arches. The exterior has remains of Renaissance and late Gothic frescos. The interior is divided into two naves...
Located in the middle of the walled town, the church was built between the 11th to the end of the 13th century and was possibly the first cathedral in Como. It features a complex planimetry including three short naves, provided with women's...
Built on a structure dedicated to Mercury and pagan cults. The first bishop of Como Felice changed the temple dedicated to a Christian church, in which he placed the mortal remains of Carpoforo. Located on the ancient Roman road connecting Como to...
An omni-present feature of Lake Como’s skyline is the Como Cathedral with its white marble facade and imposing dome. The interior is equally spectacular boasting elaborate altar paintings, gargoyles and a magnificent dome. Como Cathedral (Italian:...
The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio is located outside the walls of Como, under Mount Croce, along a stretch of Via Regina that was an important area of worship. The church has two notable bell towers rising at the end of the external aisles, in the...
The Rifugio Eita, located at the heart of the Valtellina's Alps, near Switzerland and communicating by the Verva Pass with Livigno, stands right in front on the beautiful and untouched Eastern Grosina Valley (Val Grosina).The recently building...
S.E.V. Hut (mt. 1276) located above Valmadrera, near to Lecco, in the area of Pianezzo alongside Corni di Canzo and opposite the Mount Resegone, habitual destination of our Lecco territory. Started in 1957, the work was completed in 1964 thanks to...
A rifugio located at 1.200 metres in scenic position on Lake Como on the Via Dei Monti Lariani. Accessible from Moltrasio and Schignano by foot and also by mountain bike. Offers genuine homemade cuisine....
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 Bugone Refuge is a place for those who love the contact with nature in a pristine man-in Moltrasio, in the province of Como. A traditional mountain lodge where to take a coffee break and a restaurant that brings to the table dishes using local...
Located in the woods of the northern slope of Mount Cortafon, Rifugio Mottafoiada is suitable for those who love nature, the mountains, walking, hiking, mountain-biking. Recently rebuilt and expanded and it has: bathrooms and hot water showers, a...
The rifugio is situated in a saddle in between Monte Galbiga and Monte di Tremezzo and can be reached by car from either from Argegno or Porlezza via Pigra. Rifugio Alpetto di Torno is in Val di Torno above Pian del Tivano. It lies on the hiking...
Cabin Luigi Azzoni (property of “Società Escursionisti Lecchesi") is located at 1860 meters above sea level on the top of Resegone mountain, symbol of Lecco city. From this peak can be admired a nice landscape, from Monte Rosa to the Adamello...
Located in the charming Casari Plans Artavaggio in the province of Lecco, just 50 minutes from Milan. In the countryside and surrounded by a wonderful panorama of the mountains of Lombardy....
The Refuge is located at the southern edge Castelli Sassi Plans Artavaggio near the top station of the cable car that climbs from Moggio. The ISNART (National Institute Tourist Research) and the Lombardy Region have recognized our shelter the Brand...
At an altitude of 1000 meters. surrounded by chestnut trees is the Rifugio Alpino Dalco, a structure for years managed by the Fontana family that combines the traditional hospitality of mountain huts to a refined cuisine, rich in local produce....
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...
In the mountains above the town of Menaggio, at the foot of Monte Grona, is the Rifugio Menaggio, a place to eat, sleep, drink, relax, and recharge after a long hike. The Rifugio is not technically located in Menaggio, rather it is in the locality...
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...
The refuge Ratti Cassin offers a different way to experience the mountain retreat: attention to detail, comfort and elegance, without losing its historicity and the typical style of the structures at high altitude. Discover our rooms. If you are...
Rifugio located at the base of a ski hill in the Piani di Bobbio region. Features restaurant, 13 rooms with private bath. Also a good starting point for a few scenic hikes....
Capanna Vittoria is a cabin located in Alpe Giumello on the southern side of Mount Muggio (m. 1799). You can get there by car driving on a comfortable paved road or on foot through different hiking trails starting from Narro, Indovero (small...
The refuge is located in the Val d'Intelvi on the Via dei Monti Lariani trekking route - at 5h20 from Cernobbio, at 0h40 from Alpe di Cerano or at 1.30 hrs from Schignano Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday all year round July, August and September...
The mountain refuge la Canua is located at an altitude of 1.520 m, on a natural terrace that offers an unique view of Lake Como. The view reaches as far as Lecco to the south and the the northern end of Lake Como and the lower part of the Valtellina...
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...
The refuge is located in the Bergamo Alps FALC West, on the slopes of Pizzo Tre Signori (2554 m.) And precisely in nozzle Varro, at an altitude of 2120 m. It is a small shelter located between the iridescent gray rock, the blue sky and the deep blue...
Built in the ‘30s at the beginning of Biandino valley, about 8 kilometres from the village of Introbio. The Buzzoni family is the owner since 2006, and from then on it has been completely restored to address security and sanitary standards....
The rifugio is surrounded by lush beech forests and beautiful larch that present the autumn hiker with a whole palette of vivid warm colours, and at the beginning of summer there will be astounding and beautiful blooming rhododendrons, heathers and...
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...
OPENING: All the year: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays; Every day: from June to September and Christmas Time Other days only by reservation....
All the quality and taste of traditional cuisine from Lombardy. Homemade, low cost, simple yet tasty oriented to offer dishes of our regional tradition. Owner: “I wish to return the structure to its original function of Refuge and therefore I have...
Located at the foot of the Grigna, easily reachable on foot or by car. Excellent choice for families, who will find walking not too demanding to be able to do with their children....
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...
Baita Monte Goj offering traditional dishes of Northern Italy, prepared fresh. Located just 2 km from Piazza Camerlata in Como, between the trees of Mount Goj. We do not serve frozen products and not anything we freeze, we prepare every week based...
To reach the refuge you can drive from Colico: cross Villatico close the church, continue to Robustello, then to Fontanedo (599 m) and Rusico (743 m). From here you continue on foot along the path marked with flags white and red. The climb is less...
Friends organization Baita Draw a place for recreation, and aggregation of educational and cultural nature immersed in the woods of Parco Monte Barro. The refreshment bar is open to the public all holidays and every Wednesday....
Owned by SEL (Hiker’s Society of Lecco) and located in the territory of Valtorta (Bergamo Province) – easily reachable either from Lecco and Valsassina or from Bergamo and Val Brembana. Our Rifugio is open weekends all year long, and every day...
Rifugio Cazzaniga Merlini lies on a rocky outcrop in the clear dominance of entire area plans Artavaggio, almost like an eagle's nest. In the large dining room you can enjoy homemade dishes, delicious desserts and cheeses. In the period of pastures,...
A few meters from the ski lifts, in the countryside and in the quiet of the valleys that open to the eye, is Rifugio Disolin. Feel at home at the shelter is easy, the treatment is the family kitchen bases its foundations on the culinary tradition of...
The Refuge Shambala is located in a panoramic position with views over the lakes of Como and Lugano, Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn, and the Alpine foothills Orobiche is easily reached by car (1h and 30m from Milanosia through SS36 output Bellano -...
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...
The refuge Casera Vecchia Varro is located in the basin of Varrone, on the slopes of the southern slope of Mount Melasc. The shelter is open on Sundays and public holidays throughout the year, even in winter (see the page with the updated conditions...
Refuge Buzzoni, CAI sez. Introbio, located at an altitude of 1,590 above sea level in the municipality of Alp Mota Introbio in Valsassina. The small and cozy lodge is located on a natural balcony overlooking Grigne and Valsassina. At the refuge you...
The refuge is located on the southern slopes of Mount Resegone, on the western side of the gully to Val Negra, below the pace of Fo. Already owned by the Company Mountaineers Monzesi, it was set on fire in the fall of 1944 and rebuilt after the war....
If you love the silence, if you want to listen to and discover the beauty of nature through the true spirit of things, if you want to find traces of friendship and solidarity, if you want to feel truly free men, we can find an opportunity to recover...
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...
Completely renovated and re-decorated, giving a new face to the shelter and redeveloping so even the very image of the beautiful resort Valsassina. And 'the ideal place for families and for those who want to spend time surrounded by nature and...
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....
Initially it was a barn with pasture - the SAOAS, Alpine Society Worker, Antonio Stoppani, decided to restructure it: the barn was transformed into the dining room, in the room for milk Dolbilina the kitchen and the cellar, in the barn room and the...
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...
Located in Pian delle Betulle, Comune di Margno, in Alta Valsassina is a bar and restaurant that offers traditional mountain fare. In summer you can also buy genuine locally produced butter and cheese. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant has 30...
The hotel is the only hotel in the area, in a mountain environment of total tranquility, with a large private garden and open space for play, sport and leisure activities. Surrounded by forests of beech on a slope, it has a beautiful view of Lake...
Cacciatori Restaurant and Lodge is situated in the picturesque hills above Lake Como, in Esino Lario adjacent to Varenna. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of high quality local mountain specialties. Situated in a panoramic position, at...
Simple dishes, wholesome and plentiful. The restaurant Hermitage of Mt. Barro in Galbiate (Lecco) offers cuisine from the Brianza and mountain area in a quaint, informal and courteous setting. Our culinary offerings start with a tantalizing...
"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...