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Hiking in Tremezzina: the trails that start here

The first waymarked mountain trail begins about a hundred metres from the residence. Above Mezzegra the mountain rises straight away: two kilometres take you from the village at 277 metres to the high meadows at 990, with the lake opening up behind you at every turn. These are shoulder-season walks. In spring and autumn the air is clear and the paths are empty.

The trails

  • Greenway del Lago di Como: Colonno → Cadenabbia di Griante 11 km · 22 m from the residence · elevation 190–281 m · height difference 91 m Show on the map
  • Trail 887: Mezzegra → Ossino 2.2 km · 96 m from the residence · elevation 296–976 m · height difference 680 m Show on the map
  • Trail 886: Mezzegra → Redendola 2 km · 198 m from the residence · elevation 277–990 m · height difference 713 m Show on the map
  • Trail 884: Lenno Abbazia dell'Acqua Fredda → Garbagno 2.9 km · 867 m from the residence · elevation 330–963 m · height difference 633 m Show on the map
  • Trail 887A: Ossino → Alpe di Mezzegra 1.3 km · 1429 m from the residence · elevation 979–1512 m · height difference 533 m Show on the map
  • Trail 881: Ossuccio → Rifugio Boffalora 4.2 km · 1665 m from the residence · elevation 312–1279 m · height difference 967 m Show on the map
  • Trail 898: Tremezzo → Rifugio Venini 13.9 km · 1891 m from the residence · elevation 190–1585 m · height difference 1395 m Show on the map
  • Trail 880: Rifugio Boffalora → Monte Crocione 7.5 km · 2365 m from the residence · elevation 1217–1631 m · height difference 414 m Show on the map
  • Trail 894: Rogaro → San Martino 1.8 km · 2628 m from the residence · elevation 353–580 m · height difference 227 m Show on the map

Trail map

Walks and hikes we recommend

Beyond the waymarked trails above, these are the routes we recommend to our guests in person. Some begin a short walk from the residence; others are day trips reached by car or by boat. Difficulty and length vary widely, so ask us at check-in and we will tell you which ones suit you and how they are that week. Where you see a length and elevation, the route is mapped and measured; for the others we have no reliable track, and we would rather not invent numbers.

Around the residence

  • Santuario Madonna del SoccorsoThe Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, a UNESCO World Heritage site: a climb past the fourteen votive chapels to the sanctuary, facing the Isola Comacina.2.5 km · elevation 232–419 m · height difference 186 m · from the residence Show on the map
  • San Benedetto in Val PerlanaA Romanesque abbey at the head of Val Perlana, reached on foot up the valley.4.3 km · elevation 232–790 m · height difference 558 m · from the residence Show on the map
  • Cappella degli Alpini above RogaroA short loop up to the panoramic chapel above the hamlet of Rogaro, with a view over the middle of the lake.3.2 km · elevation 270–539 m · height difference 268 m · from the residence Show on the map
  • Percorso dei borghi di TremezzinaA hillside route linking the old centres of the Tremezzina villages.
  • Rifugio Venini and Monte CrocioneHigh above Tremezzo, along the Crocione ridge: one of the routes you also find on the map above. The refuge also has an astronomical observatory.
  • Mountain-bike route in TremezzinaA loop on dirt roads and trails above the villages, made for mountain biking.
  • Mezzegra cragThe rock face above the village is known among climbers. It is worth a look even from below, but climbing it takes gear and experience.

Above Menaggio: Breglia and Val Sanagra

  • Breglia – San Domenico – Madonna di Breglia loopFrom Breglia, a hamlet above Menaggio, a loop taking in San Domenico and the Madonna di Breglia sanctuary.
  • Breglia – Rifugio MenaggioThe classic climb from Breglia to the CAI refuge on Monte Grona.1.1 km · elevation 1124–1369 m · height difference 244 m · starts at Monti di Breglia Show on the map
  • Val SanagraThe valley and park above Menaggio, with old mills and ironworks along the stream.
  • Breglia – Fonte Acqua ChiarellaA shorter walk from Breglia to the Acqua Chiarella spring.

Day trips

  • Around Lago del PianoThe almost-flat loop around Lago del Piano, in the nature reserve towards Carlazzo.6.5 km · elevation 277–334 m · height difference 57 m · starts at Carlazzo Show on the map
  • Sentiero delle Espressioni, SchignanoIn the woods above Schignano, sculptures carved into the tree trunks along the path.5.6 km · elevation 841–1187 m · height difference 346 m · starts at Schignano Show on the map
  • Val d’Intelvi: Monte Generoso, Sighignola, Rifugio PrabelloOn the other side of the ridge, for the views: Monte Generoso, the Sighignola (the “Balcone d’Italia”) and Rifugio Prabello.
  • Il Rogolone, Grandola ed UnitiA centuries-old monumental oak, reached by an easy walk through the meadows above Naggio. A quiet destination, fine even if you do not walk much.
  • Madonna del Ghisallo sanctuaryAbove Bellagio, the sanctuary of cyclists, with the cycling museum next door. The climb is a classic for anyone travelling by bike.
  • The giant benches of Civenna and San Fedele IntelviTwo Big Benches with open views over the lake and the mountains, one above Bellagio and one in Val d’Intelvi. You drive most of the way and finish on foot.
  • La Velarca, Spurano di OssuccioA houseboat moored on the lake, a FAI heritage property. Opening days and visits are run by FAI: times and tickets on the foundation’s website.

Map of the recommended walks

Before you set out

The lengths and elevations on this page are computed from the routes mapped in OpenStreetMap and from the 25-metre European elevation model. They are measurements, not a guidebook: they do not tell you how long a walk takes, or whether a trail suits you.

Walking time depends on your pace, your pack, the season and the state of the ground. Signs on the trail and CAI information always take precedence over this page.

Mountain weather changes quickly and some sections hold snow well into spring. Ask us at check-in: we will tell you how things stand that week.

Sources: Routes: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Copernicus EU-DEM 25 m.

Sleep where the trail begins

The apartments are a few steps from the start of trail 886, with free parking on site and a kitchen, so you can come back and cook without looking for a restaurant.

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