Guided hikes in Lake Como mountains and hills.....and much more! Who we are: Mid Mountain Guides enrolled in the Board of Alpine Guides of the Lombardy Region MAI FRANCESCA – FOUNDER OF HIKING COMO LAKE Born in Como in 1980 Degree in Economics in Milan in 2006 Deep knowledge of the mountains around Como Lake Language spoken: Italian, English, French CALZONI MARIO – FOUNDER OF HIKING COMO LAKE Born in Como in 1967 Great mountaineering experience across Alps Deep knowledge of the mountains around Como Lake Language spoken: Italian, English www.hikingcomolake.com What makes us different: • We were born in Lake Como – so we are “locals” • We have a professional qualification and we are enrolled in a very prestigious Board – proof of quality and professional skills • We have a strong experience in mountain and natural environment • We have extra-qualifications in Nordic Walking, Trail running What do we offer? : • Pleasant hikes for tourists, groups, schools and individuals • Trail running training courses • Nordic Walking courses • Team building activities for companies • Mentoring, Coaches and Mental Training activities Some Itineraries Look at the red number on the botton right 3 corner of each 1 following 2 8 6 slides. 7 On this map you can see where they are located 9 10 4 5 Cadenabbia – San Martino church TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 300 mt above the sea level = 984 ft above the sea level Highest point 475 mt above the sea level = 1558 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 300mt // 984 ft (it means that in total the uphill) Elevation Loss = 300 mt // 984 ft (it means downhill) Duration = 3h / 4 h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: A beautiful church of San Martino a little church clinging on the limestone rocks. From this limestone perch over the cliffs we have a tremendous view of the lake, especially across to Bellagio and the Lecco arm of the lake. 1 Cadenabbia - San Martino Church and il Dossone TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 300 mt above the sea level = 984 ft above the sea level Highest point 900 mt above the sea level = 2952 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 700 mt // 2296 ft (it means that in total the uphill) Elevation Loss = 700 mt // 2296 ft (it means downhill) Duration = 6 h / 7 h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: The first objective is to arrive to the beautiful church of San Martino a little church clinging on the limestone rocks. From this limestone perch over the cliffs we have a tremendous view of the lake, especially across to Bellagio and the Lecco arm of the lake. Then we go up using a zig zag path where the view of the lake and Bellagio is always present. The second part of this uphill is more technical, narrow path. The highest point is called il Dossone where if the weather is nice we can take a pause for lunch Then the path is basically downhill in a old military road so without any particular difficulties 2 Sant’Amate and Rifugio Menaggio TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 1080 mt above the sea level = 3543 ft above the sea level Highest point 1643 mt above the sea level = 5390 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 560 mt // 1837 ft (it means that in total the uphill) Elevation Loss = 560 mt // 1837 ft (it means downhill) Duration = 4 h / 5 h (total time) 3 Description of the path: Starting from Breglia we will reach one of the most famous mountains of Como Lake. The first goal is to reach the hystorical churc of S. Amate Than coming back up to S. Amate we can reach Rifugio Menaggio – a typical refuge with a balcony in front of Bellagio - the pearl of the lake Piazzaga and Monte Piatto TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 200 mt above the sea level = 656 ft above the sea level – Village of TORNO Highest point 653 mt above the sea level = 2148 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 550 mt // 1804 ft (it means total uphill) Elevation Loss = 550 mt // 1804 ft (it means total downhill) Duration = 4h/5h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: A circular hike that starts in the beautiful village of Torno and allows to reach two cute villages just upon the lake : Piazzaga and Monte Piatto. Discovering the Erratic rocks and Massi Avelli - heritage of the past! 4 Brunate – Molina by Via Regia TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 680 mt above the sea level = 2230 ft above the sea level – Village BRUNATE Highest point 680 mt above the sea level = 2230 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 250 mt // 820 ft (uphill) Elevation Loss = 900 mt // 2952 ft (downhill) Duration = 6h /7h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: After ascending Brunate by Funicolar from the center of Como we will follow the Via Regia path and walking in a single track we will arrive in Monte Piatto village . We leave the via regia path to reach Piazzaga village and we will arrive in the upper part of Molina. From there we will get again the via regia Path to go to Torno 5 Alpe di Blessagno TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 881mt above the sea level = 2890 ft above the sea level Highest point 1150 mt above the sea level = 3772 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 300 mt // 984 ft (it means that in total the uphill) Elevation Loss = 300 mt // 984 ft (it means downhill) Walking Time = 3 h /4h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: As soon as we arrive in Pigra, after a very short ride on the cableway, we can see a very nice view of the lake of Como. We are just upon the deepest point of the Lake. Left the latest houses of Pigra a path that starts in a lawn and then continues in a beautiful wood of helzenut trees and gradually conduct to Alpe di Blesssagno, where a wonderful refuge (agriturismo) welcomes us. 6 Monte Generoso TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 1267 mt above the sea level = 4156 ft above the sea level Highest point 1701 mt above the sea level = 5580 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 550 mt // 1804 ft (it means that in total the uphill) Elevation Loss = 550 mt // 1804 ft (it means downhill) Walking Time = 4 h /5 h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: In the heart of Val d'Intelvi, through meadows and pastures, stories of war and smugglers. An easy circular route starting from Orimento, on the paths of "sfrusadur" and “Linea Cadorna”, until we reach the top of Monte Generoso in the spectacular 360° panorama on Swiss Alps and lakes. 07 Trench path TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 850 mt above the sea level = 2780 ft above the sea level Highest point 1350 mt above the sea level = 4429 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 550 mt // 1804 ft (it means that in total the uphill) Elevation Loss = 550 mt // 1804 ft (it means downhill) Walking Time = 4 h /5 h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: A trail discovering the history facts that (fortunately) we studied at school. Walking we will discover the trenches that were built during the First World War and the clues about a strong smuggling ativities that was done during the last decades. A path full of hystory that is link together to a beautiful natural environment. 8 Moltrasio Cernobbio Senteé de Sort TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 200mt above the sea level = 656ft above the sea level Highest point 480mt above the sea level = 1574ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 280 mt // 918 ft (it means that in total the uphill) Elevation Loss = 280 mt // 918 ft (it means uphill) Walking Time = 3h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: We start passing across the beautiful village of Moltrasio. Stairs and narrow street give you some beautiful spots of the lake. After leaving the upper part of Moltrasio we will start a single track overlooking the lake. This path will be used for mine workers of the “Pietra di Moltrasio” We will follow this path up to arrive in Rovenna a little village just above Cernobbio, where we will start our descents across again stairs and narrow streets in order to arrive directly to the center of Cernobbio 9 Croce dell’uomo - Bisbino TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Starting point 600 mt above the sea level = 1968 ft above the sea level Highest point 1310 mt above the sea level = 4297 ft above the sea level Elevation Gain = 800 mt // 2624 ft (it means total uphill) Elevation Loss = 0 mt // 0 ft (it means total downhill) Duration = 6h/7h (total time) DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE: Starting from a medium mountain village we will shortly arrive to a little chuch with a beautiful view of the south part of the Lake Como and the city center of Como. The uphill doesn’t finish because the goal of the hike is to arrive to the highest mountain of the southern part of Lake Como: Monte Bisbino TECHNICAL NOTE: For this hike it is necessary to ask an estimate for a taxi that once arrived to Monte Bisbino will drive you directly to the hotel. (the price is about 80 €) 10 Customized Experiences Thanks to our deep knowledge of the mountains that surround the Como Lake we can organize hikes suitable to any needs and requirements of clients. Our contacts: MAI FRANCESCA +39 3398669117 [email protected] CALZONI MARIO +39 +39 338 8266525 [email protected] [email protected] www.hikingcomolake.com Thank you.