Hikes in Moltrasio

Ridge hiking Border shuttling between Ticino and Lombardy on smuggler and military paths. Daffodils and wild peonies accompany in spring.

Almanno, Colma Crocetta, Monte Fontanella, Sasso Gordona, Alpe Prabello, Dosso d'Arla, Poncione di Cabbio, south circuit of Gordona, Colma di Binate. Monte di Binate, Monte San Leonardo, Colmegnone, Murelli refuge, Poncione della Costa, Bugone refuge, Monte Bisbino. Bugone refuge, Colma del Crinco, Murelli refuge, Sella del Mortirolo, Colma di Binate, Almanno.

Long-distance hikes above the Lario The "Monti Lariani" are not peaks on Lake Como, but rather the mountain huts that once played an important role in the nomadic life of farmers, long before the Milanesi, in need of relaxation, converted them into weekend cottages. In the past, peasant life moved throughout the year between the valley (paese), the mountain pastures (monti) and the high alpine pastures, an arduous nomadic existence within a farming area that stretched from the lakeshore to above the forest line. There were no roads at that time, but there were paths, artfully laid out and branching out in many places. The "Via dei Monti Lariani" follows them for around 120 km, from Cernobbio at the south-western end of the lake up to Sorico, marked continuously (but not always reliably!) in red-white-red: five to seven daily stages, 4.15 to a maximum of 8.30 hours long. You can work up quite a sweat as you constantly ascend and descend along the western bank of the Lario, even if the "Via" does not touch any peaks. In total, around 5000 meters of ascent and descent are covered. The effort is sweetened by fascinating views, insights into the life of the ancients, the incomparable architecture of the Monti and lots of colorful flowers to the left and right of the path. Of course, you can also do the tour in the opposite direction, from north to south. Partial ascents are also possible, as many paths lead down to the lakeshore. Overnight stays are in mountain huts and small hotels. It is best to take a cab for the ascent to Monte Bisbino. This shortens the first day's stage considerably, which is also advantageous in terms of the journey to Lake Como. The walking time from Cernobbio is 7 hours.

A high-altitude walk to get you in the mood Of course, you can hike the heights above Cernobbio, Moltrasio and Carate directly from the lakeshore, but a climb of at least 1000 meters is not everyone's cup of tea, especially not in summer. Despite the shady chestnut forests, the three-hour climb is a very sweaty affair. So: "get in" once at the top, on Monte Bisbino, this panoramic and border mountain, and enjoy the lake and mountain landscape on a less strenuous high-altitude hike.

A short but rather satisfying loop that develops among the Moltrasio Alpine pastures. The route is very simple up to the Monti di Liscione, the descent, at least in the first part, is a bit more challenging (steep) but still fairly easy. If needed, you can descend via the Via Crucis from the Monti di Liscione.

Church of Santa Tecla - Torno - Torno Playground - Piazza del Consiglio - Avello del Maas - Montepiatto - Church of Saint Elizabeth - Madonna of the Rosary - Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Sant'Agostino - Church of Sant'Agostino - Giovanni Amendola Square - Como - Alessandro Volta - Alessandro Volta Square - Friends of Como Walkway - Public Gardens by the Lake - Monument to the European Resistance - Volta Temple - Cosia Stream - War Dead Monument - Church of San Giorgio - Villa Olmo Park - Knowledge Kilometer Park - Villa del Grumello Park - Villa Sucota Park

Loop trail centered on the Sort path with an ascent towards Monte di Lenno and a return descent on a winding paved road.

scenic walk at mid-slope

A short route along the Como ridge. It mainly follows the comfortable dirt road, with some deviations. Two shelters on the route. Easy path suitable for everyone, but scenic.

It is a beautiful hike along the prestigious places located on a stretch of the "Old Regina Road" of Lake Como, then returning along the "Sort Path"  and the "Green Way".