If you like to hiking, the Lake Como has something for you. There are a lot of paths, where you can walk with your family or maybe with your dog, for more information click on Walking around the Lake Como.

However if you want to try hiking more challenging read below.

HIKING AROUND

If you want to do a tour with a professional mountain guide you can consult the mountain associations CAI, Casa delle Guide (House of Guides) and Guide alpine del Lario e delle Grigne (Alpine guide of Lake Como and of the Grigne mountains).
There are also major mountain routes such as the Via dei Monti Lariani (from Cernobbio to Sorico), the Sentiero delle 4 Valli (from Breglia to Dasio Valsolda), and the Dorsale del Triangolo Lariano (from Como to Bellagio). Each of them is indicated by specific signs that change their colors according to the route to guide you during your hike.
In the Triangolo Lariano (Territory) there are different hiking paths, visit www.triangololariano.it/it/itinerari.aspxfor more information
Please visit www.lakecomo.it/en/excursions_and_trekking/itineraries for more information.

RIFUGIOS

During the excursion, sorrounded by nature, you may need a break; don’t worry, along your way you can find a Rifugio, with their kind service, delicious typical dishes and sweets and warm atmosphere, framed by a panoramic view of the lake, you’re welcome. Located in strategic points, they offer facilities and refreshments to travelers.

KEEPING SAFE

-Never hike alone

-Tell someone where you are going

-Avoid unmarked trails

-Always carry a rain jacket with you and turn back in case of bad weather

-Always carry a whistle

-Always carry drinking water

-Wear bright colors

-Don’t forget to carry an emergency kit

-Always supervise your children

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Here are some paths:

• Green Way del Lago: a 10 km (6,21 mi) path goes through the villages of Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo and Griante. You can enjoy walking: historic villages, rural views, lake panoramas, important buildings and gardens. Visit www.lakecomo.it/en/excursions_and_trekking/green_way_del_lario for more information.
• Chilometro della conoscenza: a 1 km (0.62 mi) is a cultural path and a green corridor, starting from Villa Olmo in Como, leads to Villa Sucota.  Located near the center of Como includes some historic villas of rare beauty that overlook the lake.

There are different paths and itineraries organized by the following group spreading walking tourism. You can find information on their website: www.iubilantes.it

For the hiking paths, please visit Best excursions.

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Here are some gardens of villas: 

• Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli, in Tremezzo.
  Free entry
• Parco di villa Giulini, in Lazzago, Como.
  Open to the public by appointment only (contact 031521300)
• Parco di Villa Olmo, in Como
  Free entry

There are also many natural reserves. The main protected natural areas are:

• Parco Spina Verde: offers 13 itineraries.  Please visit spinaverde.it for more information
• Parco Pineta: offers 60 km of paths. Please visit parcopineta.org  for more information.
• Parco della Valle del Lambro: offers itineraries and events for children. Please visit parcovallelambro.it for more information
• Pian di Spagna: this natural oasis is the perfect opportunity to spend a day in nature, with several itineraries and a small lake. The area is moist and fauna mainly consists of anphibians, reptiles and acquatic birds such as mute swan and the common moorhen. Please visit piandispagna.it for more information
• Oasi del Bassone: natural oasis protected by the WWF. There are ponds, small lakes and rushes, where you can indulge in birdwatching. Please visit www.wwf.it/oasi/lombardia/albate/ for more information.

Unfotunately, websites are only in italian.

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In the Lake Como area most villages like Bellagio, Menaggio and Cernobbio have one children playground with swings, slides, carousels and green spaces.

Makes happy your kids and enjoy the fantastic landscape of the lake, perhaps with the company of a glass of wine.

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For many decades the cycling stars have donated their memorabilia to Santuario del Ghisallo. For example you can find the bikes used by Bartali, Coppi and Merxx in their victories at the Tour de France and several pink, yellow and rainbow jersey.

In the nineties was built, in front of the sanctuary, the Ghisallo Museum to contain the many relics.
Visit museums for more information about the opening times.

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