Unforgettable views flanking Lake Como
An unforgettable walk with little elevation gain along the western shore of Lake Como, as in the Grand Tour of the Belle Epoque, a hundred years ago for a select few, walking between the lake and picturesque villages: Cremia, Pianello del Lario, Dongo, Gravedona.
Meeting in Valmadrera 8.00 am, we consolidate cars and continue another 30 min. to Bellagio. We cross Bellagio on foot, via boat we reach Gravedona. From here our walk begins, between the lake and sumptuous villas, among gardens and castles, we will walk along pedestrian streets on the lakeshore. First stop will be the Baptistery of Santa Maria del Tiglio one of the most beautiful churches on the entire lake, it was a Pagan Temple already in Roman times!
From beach to beach we reach Dongo, and picturesque Musso, towns linked to the events of the Duce who was captured here. We remain always lake-side on this magnificent cycle-pedestrian path adorned with exotic flowers and plants, reaching Pianello del Lario and Cremia.
We will return by boat from Pianello del Lario to Bellagio, our eyes still full of wonder!
Expected return to Bellagio 5 p.m., Valmadrera about 6 p.m.
MEETING PLACE: 8.00 am:
Parcheggio presso Chiesa Cuore Immacolato Di Maria Via Frazione Parè, 23868 Valmadrera LC
Leg: Gravedona-Cremia-(Pianello)
Distance:11 km
Altitude gain: +30m
Time: 3h
COST: 35€
The fare includes:
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guided tour
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Ferry Bellagio-Gravedona
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Ferry Pianello-Bellagio
The fee does not include:
- everything not included under the heading 'the fee includes'