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This guide is dedicated to bikers who have their rides in their hearts, to bikers who are also tourists and to bikers who love the feeling of hitting the road. It is dedicated to bikers who are not satisfied with just driving to the bar and those who like riding full throttle while enjoying the view, breathing in the smells and savouring the feeling of being on the road. It is for bikers who do not need to look at their watches, because it is the sun that sets the beat to their days, to bikers who prefer two bends on the road to a three lane motorway. Council for Tourism Council for Tourism It is for those who enjoy biking even without Corso Matteotti, 3 Via , 5 hugging each curve too tightly 23900 Lecco 22100 Como and for those who have understood that Phone +39 0341 295516/ 509 Phone +39 031 2755595 bikes are life, joy and liberty. Fax +39 0341 295501 Fax +39 031 2755569 www.provincia.lecco.it www.provincia.como.it It is for bikers who have understood that life [email protected] [email protected] is important and should not be put needlessly at risk as well as for those who - once home Tourist Information Office Tourist Information Office - cannot wait to be on the road again. Via Nazario Sauro, 6 Piazza Cavour, 17 23900 Lecco 22100 Como To all of you: Phone +39 0341 295720/ 721 Phone +39 031 269712 Fax +39 0341 295730 Fax +39 031 240111 HAVE A GOOD RIDE! www.turismo.provincia.lecco.it www.lakecomo.org [email protected] [email protected] 3 listitinerary of Itineraries 1

LECCO pag. 4 Itineraries from Lecco Discovering the and km 86 pag. 6 Itinerary 1 Between the lake and the alpine pastures km 124 “ 10 Itinerary 2 The Lakes km 101 “ 14 Itinerary 3 The Brianza and Leonardo km 49 “ 18 Itinerary 4 1 km 92 “ 22 Itinerary 5 Valle San Martino km 130 “ 26 Itinerary 6

COMO pag. 30 Itineraries from Como Triangolo Lariano 2 km 87 pag. 32 Itinerary 7 From Lario to Ceresio km 131 “ 38 Itinerary 8 Valcavargna and Val d’Intelvi km 120 “ 42 Itinerary 9 Lake tour - and gardens km 117 “ 46 Itinerary 10 The Upper Lake area km 140 “ 50 Itinerary 11 The plain, the area, and the Cantù area km 52 “ 54 Itinerary 12

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KEY km points of interest/stops recommended detours 4 5 LECCO

The capital of the province is found south of the fishing town of Pescarenico, the presumed houses eastern arm of . Lapped by the Breva of Lucia in and Olate, the Don Rodrigo’s and overlooked by Mount Resegone and the Grigne, small castle - now a rationalist building - the castle it is located in a striking natural amphitheatre. of the Innominato in ), following the Leave your bike on the lakeside promenade (reserved “Manzoni Itinerary” which has been signposted parking) to take a stroll in the small city centre and with a number of signs. savour a pleasant break. The city, albeit essentially Given its size, visitors are advised to obtain a map modern, has nevertheless preserved many of its from the Tourist Information Office (under the ancient features, including part of the walls and porch a few meters after the motorbike parking the ditch which once enclosed the city (Vallo delle area on the lakeside promenade). A visit to the Mura), the bridge built by Azzone Visconti in the that once belonged to the Manzoni family - and is 14th century and the Torre Viscontea - which was now the seat of the Manzoni Museum (closed on part of a series of more complex fortifications put Monday) - is a must for tourists. The villa contains up in the mid-14th century to defend the town and numerous heirlooms and manuscripts which bear were later readapted by the Sforza family in the 15th witness to the life and works of the author in century. However, Lecco’s fame is primarily literary addition to its original furnishings, lithographs and in nature and can be traced back to the novel The paintings. However, Lecco is also a synonym for Betrothed (Promessi Sposi). Here, you can visit all sport, as noted by the mountaineering feats of its the places which tradition has appointed to act as Ragni and the world cup and Olympic medals won the backdrop of various episodes in the book (the by its Rowing Club.

STARTING POINT Exploring the Valsassina and Valvarrone 6

LANDSCAPE. This itinerary is particularly suited to mountain-enthusiasts on the lookout for spectacular Alpine views. The route unfolds surrounded by the Grigne and the massifs which divide the valleys of - such as the Resegone and Pizzo dei Tre Signori – with the Legnone in the background to the north. It travels through valleys, small towns with per Roccoli Lorla great artisanal and dairy industries which take advantage of the ideal climate of the area to age their caprino, taleggio and robiola cheeses. 6 7 DESCRIPTION. Bends and uphill climbs, uphill climbs and 5 bends ( up to 1254 m on the Peak of San Pietro or up to the 1470 m of the Roccoli Lorla) with a single exception, which is marked by the wonderfully pleasant road from to along the valley floor. Some of the mountains roads, such as the Valvarrone road, are decidedly narrow. The road is well signposted.

per Piani Resinelli 4 per Culmine 3 di S. Pietro

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1 LECCO. Starting point: motorbike parking area on the their throttles and the smell of burnt castor oil. km Lungolario Isonzo at the start of the promenade. The road’s slippery surface and less than perfect 0,0 asphalt are a deterrent to any foolish ambitions in Lecco Leaving Lecco behind, follow the signs to the terms of speed! Valsassina (we suggest you not to take the tunnel road which starts from the southern part of the PIANI RESINELLI. You are at 1278 m above sea city: leave it to cars since it is, “morcycling terms”, level at the foot of the Grignetta, the starting point free of enjoyable views and it ends after the first for all climbs up the Southern . Some of its less detour on our itinerary). Climb up through the old tiring attractions include a walk through the woods outlying municipal districts of Rancio and Laorca, of Parco Valentino and a visit to the Grigne House- which still retain a whiff of the iron works that Museum, and the Mining Park. used to be found here, and make your way up to Ballabio’s 650 m. There is a fork on the road for Back down in Ballabio, turn left. The road Morterone on the right after the top of the hill, now becomes flat and almost straight. After 3 before entering Ballabio. Here, 15 km of winding km, when you reach the bottom of the plains roads full of bends filled with Alpine landscapes of Balisio, turn right and follow the signs to under the shadow of the Resegone Massif and /. 5 km of road with panoramic through the Val Boazzo await. views will take you to the beginning of Prealpina Orobica SP 64 which will – in turn - take you to 2 MORTERONE. Located at 1,070 m and with its 4 the Culmine di San Pietro Pass (1254 m above km 33 inhabitants, the town takes pride in being the km sea level). There are 7 km of road to be enjoyed 8,8 smallest town in . The eastern slope of Monte 12,8 here, with striking landscapes and a fascinating Detour for Resegone - with its luxuriant, uncontaminated natural Detour for history. The route follows the ancient roads that Morterone basin surrounded by valleys - acts as a backdrop to Culmine have connected the Valsassina and the Bergamo the town, which is comprised of a number of outlying di San Pietro Valleys for centuries. Retrace your steps and municipal districts scattered throughout the territory, take a right towards at Cremeno, then bearing witness to the existence of a community in either turn left and take the Valsassina SP 62 or this area since 1100. What is less renowned is its continue travelling on the same road you took interest in contemporary art, which is curious in such on the way out. On reaching the SP 62, turn Alpine surroundings. Since the 90s, these artworks right and travel through the Valsassina and past are not housed in a close structure, but are displayed , , and until you reach along its roads, between its homes and next to the Taceno, before turning right towards / church, making it a true museum town. /Premana. Here, the straight road comes to an abrupt end Go back to Ballabio and turn right. Once you and bend-lovers will find themselves back in have reached the town, you will see the sign their natural element. Once in Premana, park 3 for Piani Resinelli on the left. Travel a few the bike at the bottom of the main road near km hundred meters and you will find yourself the church and take a walk amongst its narrow 9,8 on the track of the famous Ballabio-Resinelli 5 alleys with their mesmerizing views. Detour for motorcycle race. This infinite series of hairpin km Piani Resinelli bends have seen bikes of all classes – some 39,1 PREMANA. Clinging to the foot of Monte Legnone even with sidecars - have heard the roar of Premana (2,610 m), from a distance the town resembles Exploring the Valsassina and Valvarrone 8

a nativity scene. Formerly an ancient - perhaps - narrow, but entirely paved 9 km road will take pre-roman fort, it became a flourishing iron-working you up from 750 m to 1470 m (careful with the centre between the 14th and 19th centuries. At fine gravel over the last 3/4 km). first, it supplied the arms industry before later supplying the naval shipyards of the Republic On reaching the refuge, park your bike before taking of (the “combs” decorating the prow of on the next set of bends - on foot this time! This each gondola used to be made in Premana). Today, pleasant, shady former military road from Roccoli it continues to keep its well-known traditions alive Lorla takes visitors on a one hour walk up to the peak by producing rock climbing and agricultural tools, of the Legnoncino (1,714 m above sea level) where particularly knives and scissors. they can enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire western arm of Lake Como and Lake Mezzola. Back on your bike again, press “start” and off we go. Travel down Premana’s main road until Invigorated by the walk, climb back down to the fork for //Dervio and begin and back on our bike. Follow the main making your way down to the lake through itinerary on the winding Valvarrone road with the Valvarrone. The road is sunny, but narrow its wonderful views. A highly unusual view of 6 and the trees grow so close to its edges that the iron mines on the opposite bank on the left km their leaves can make it slippery. Once past 1 km after Tremenico can be enjoyed here, and 46,1 Pagnona, you will reach Tremenico. On the underlines the key role iron plays in the area. Detour for right, you will see the beginning of the road to Dervio is just a few more bends away, past the Roccoli Lorla the Roccoli Lorla Alpine refuge. An extremely hamlet of . 9 itinerary 1

7 DERVIO. This graceful town overlooking the lake is km paticularly renowned among sailing enthusiasts and 54,4 is dominated by the tower of the Castello di Orezia, Dervio built on a rocky outcrop. The tower is first mentioned in 1040, when it was subjected to a long and drawn out siege. The church of Santi Quirico and Giuditta located near the ancient bridge on the River Varrone dates back to the 9th century.

You are faced with a choice in Dervio: either swiftly get back to Lecco on State Road 36 (use the detour near the entry of the town, when making your way down the Valvarrone) or take Provincial Road 72 that follows the eastern arm of the lake and travels through , and Mandello (ideal for anyone who is not in a rush and would like to enjoy 30 km of km curves and views). In this case, cross Dervio 86,3 and take a left onto the provincial road to get Lecco to the end of your itinerary. Between the Lake and the alpine pastures 10

LANDSCAPE. This itinerary allows travellers to enjoy the lake and its banks as well as the gorgeous mountains which overlook Abbazia di Piona 13 it, combining cultural and historical sites with a visit to Lecco, wonderful views at 1500 m in altitude, and an interlude at Mandello’s legendary plant. Lecco is our starting point. 12 Corenno Plinio DESCRIPTION. The route has been designed based on an ample coastal road full of medium-range bends (careful: the galleries are not well-lit). The roads climbing up to the mountains are definitely narrower and more demanding. There is a brief unpaved section of road (can be travelled by car as well) to reach Camaggiore. Bellano 11 9 per Giumello 10 per Camaggiore per Vezio 5 4 Varenna 8 6 7 per Cainallo Esino L.

3 Mandello L.

2 Punto Svincolo

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1 LECCO. Starting point: motorbike parking area on the which are worth a visit. These include Villa Cipressi km Lungolario Isonzo at the start of the promenade. and, in particular, Villa Monastero - built on the ruins 0,0 of a Cistercian monastery of the 12th century to create Lecco Leave Lecco on the SS 36 and climb up the a 17th century villa – which boasts 14 sumptuously north arm of the lake towards . Leave furnished rooms that are open to the public. The striking 2 the motorway at the first gallery (Abbadia- and wonderfully enchanting walk along the lake’s banks km Mandello-Varenna sign) and drive past Abbadia from the pier (follow the signs to the Ferry) is a must 6,2 Lariana. The town features an attractive Silk if you want to admire the traditional buildings which Detour Museum (open Sunday and holidays) which overlook the lake. The town also features a wide array of is located just a few meters away from the incredibly narrow, steep alleys which are full of charm. Town Hall (after the traffic lights) and can be accessed from the provincial road. Just two 5 Go back to the piazza on the pier, turn left at quick “bends” and you are in Mandello. km the bridge and then turn right immediately 23,7 afterwards, following the signs for . 3 . Famed amongst bikers as Detour for Take the road on the right to Vezio a few hairpin km the site of the legendary Moto Guzzi Plant (visits to Vezio bends later, and carry on until you reach the 9,6 the plant and Museum: open 3.00-4.00 pm Monday- town’s parking area. Mandello Lario Friday, Saturdays and Sundays with prior booking only). The town’s port and lakeside promenade are also very VEZIO. Stop the bike and take a leisurely 15 minute pleasant (turn left at the traffic lights on the provincial stroll across town to the 14th century Castle (closed road). The tower is visible from the charming piazza in January only). Here, visitors can admire one of on the pier overlooking the lake. The lower part of the 6 the most spectacular views of Lake Lario as well tower dates back to the Imperial Romanesque period, km as observe hawks and their handlers at work from while the upper part - battlemented up until two 34,0 dawn to dusk during the summer months. Back in centuries ago - is now used as a private dwelling. Esino Lario the saddle, climb up to Esino Lario at 910 m (the detour for road is rather narrow). You are faced with two If the road has been straight up until here, now it Ortanella choices here: the first road on the right will take turns into a long series of bends and galleries. You will reach (the river is not immediately visible, since it is surrounded by houses, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled to catch a glimpse of it) after driving past (with its famed Riva Bianca, one of the most pleasant beaches on the Lake) and the medieval hamlet of Castello. This is the shortest river in Italy and has given rise to many legends. It bubbles out of a cave and is either rushing or absolutely dry. You will find Varenna two bends further down on the 4 road (turn left before a long tunnel). km 21,6 VARENNA. One of the most elegant and attractive Varenna towns on the lake, Varenna has many villas and gardens Between the Lake and the alpine pastures 12

you to Ortanella - an alpine pasture worth a stop - Once you have reached the alpine pasture here, you can 7 or, after the town, you can go to Cainallo, climbing enjoy a series of walks either to the top of Monte Muggio km up to an altitude of 1270 m. This is a good starting (according to the legend, the mountain was once a giant 36,5 point for both beginners and advanced hikers (on who wrapped himself up in an enormous green cloak and Detour for foot!) who want to make their way towards the laid down to rest for ever) with an enchanting view over Cainallo Grigna, an imposing massif much beloved by rock the lake, or towards the mountains cabins of Chiaro, where climbers through the centuries. you can purchase some of the delicious local cheeses. 10 Go back to the road you were travelling on Back down from Cainallo as well as back km previously and, once at the bottom (Narro), on our main itinerary, follow the signs for 65,2 turn right towards Sanico. After approximately 8 Valsassina and the Agueglio Pass, where you Sanico 3 km of this narrow, winding road, you will see km can enjoy some particularly remarkable views. detour for a second road to your right which climbs up 51,4 Continuing on to and Cortenova, the Camaggiore towards Camaggiore. Cortenova road will take you to Valsassina. The road will become unpaved (easy peasy) but the view is more than worth it. 9 Once in Cortenova, turn left towards Taceno and follow From Camaggiore, you will be able to see all of the km the signs for Margno. On reaching Casargo, turn left Lario and a large slice of Lake as well, with the 62,8 again after the station and make your way 11 Monte Rosa towering in the background. Narro towards Indovero and Narro. Once past Narro, take the km Back on your bike and on the road, keep right detour for road on the right that climbs up to Giumello (careful, the 76,4 at every crossing as you make your way to Giumello road is not exactly velvety smooth). Bellano . Then, travel down to the lake until 13 itinerary 2

you reach Bellano (where you can take a brief which was built between 1911 and 1914. rest to visit the “Orrido” (gorge), that is, a great Still perfectly intact, it features 4 revolving drop of water on the river trapped between rocks cannons with a 14 km range. and cliffs and dotted with ladders and walks for Why not enjoy a pleasant stop on the lively, visitors), before turning north towards Dervio, km entertaining lakeside promenade before hitting leaving the lake on your left. Corenno Plinio is just 123,9 the road again? Keep an eye on speed limits on a few km past Dervio. Lecco your way back to Lecco. We’re back!

12 CORENNO PLINIO with the battlemented walls km of its striking 14th century castle - Andreani Castel 81,8 - its traditional medieval centre and its narrow Corenno Plinio lanes plunging straight down into the lake the town is trully charming. Next to the castle you find the church unusually dedicated to Thomas Becket of Canterbury.

13 Carry on to Dorio. Take the turn on the left km towards the Abbey of Piona, which rises above 86,1 the promontory separating Lake Como from the Abbazia di Piona small Lake Piona. The church has been dated to the 11th century, althought older artefacts can be found here, such as the satchel of Santa Faustina stored in its apse - which dates back to the 7th century. Visitors are invited to view the Benedictine cloisters, dating to 1275. Entrusted to the Cistercian monks today, the entire complex is certainly worth a visit. The monks also make and distil outstanding liquors and herbal infusions (which can be purchased directly from them). Our trip is almost over. Go back to the provincial road and turn left towards /Sondrio. A few downhill bends overlooking Lake Piona 14 and you will find a sign for the Lecco/Milano km motorway, which will quickly take you back 89,5 to your starting point. You can either take the Motorway motorway to return to Lecco, or take the coast to Lecco road and enjoy the bends and the views. If you decide on the latter, turn right instead of left after visiting the Abbey. If you are not very tired, drive on towards Colico instead and take a peek at the Forte di Fuentes and the Forte Montecchio-Lusardi (open to the public) The Brianza Lakes 14

LANDSCAPE. An itinerary which takes travellers through hills and meadows, with visits to the peaceful waters of the five lakes. This trip has been specifically designed for those who want to take it easy and enjoy travelling through reed thickets and country roads, as well as for those who love to stop and think and enjoy taking a break to savour an appetizing dish.

DESCRIPTION. Mostly level, with few bends. Wide, well- kept roads. Some heavy traffic at times. Some trafficked parts towards the end of the itinerary.

1 LECCO uscita lago del Como/Erba Segrino 4 2

3 9 lago di lago di Annone lago di 5 6 lago di 8 per Campsirago

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1 LECCO. Starting point: motorbike parking area on the thanks to its completely underground sources. Leave km Lungolario Isonzo at the start of the promenade. your bike and take a stroll on the 5 km walking and 0,0 cycle path surrounding it, immersed amidst the Lecco Leave Lecco and cross the Ponte Kennedy which peace and greenery of the area. Many artists have separates the lake from the River . Turn right remained fascinated by this small lake - from Parini at the roundabout towards Milan. After a few km, who compared it to an emerald because of the colour take motorway 36 which borders the shores of of its waters, to Ippolito Nievo, Antonio Fogazzaro and Lake Annone. After a small section of straight Carlo Emilio Gadda, who used to stay at Villa Gadda 2 road, take the first exit for Como/Erba. You are in and who endowed it with the km now entering the territories of and Cesana original name of See grün, or “Green sea” in German. 9,8 Brianza at the foot of Monte Cornizzolo, which are Motorway exit famed and much beloved amongst hang gliding- It is now time to switch on your engine again. Como/Erba enthusiasts (the international championships are Make your way towards Erba, either passing held here), before reaching Pusiano. through Longone al Segrino or taking the road to again. On reaching state road 639, turn 3 LAGO DI PUSIANO. Also known as Eupili, the lake is right and follow the signs to Como. Travel past km fed by the River which - in the area immediately and keep going until the 13,6 north of the lake - takes on the name of Lambrone. first roundabout in . Here, take the exit on Lake Pusiano The beauties of the lake are sung by Vincenzo Monti your left onto provincial road 28 to Montorfano. and , who were born in the town of Bosisio along its banks. This is most probably the most 5 LAKE MONTORFANO. This is the smallest lake on our attractive of the five lakes of the region. With its glacial km itinerary and has a perimeter of approximately 2.5 km. origins, it has a depth of approximately 30 meters. The 33,3 Less than 7 m in depth, the lake is fed by a number of entire basin is part of the Valle del Lambro Natural Park Lake underground springs and shares its emissary with the and is therefore protected. The small Isola dei Cipressi Montorfano Roggia Molinara. Surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, it (private property) is reflected in the waters just a short is adorned with beautiful water lilies during the summer. distance from the bank. Once densely populated by The nearby town has, unfortunately, lost the vast wild rabbits, once saw the presence of a lake-dwelling majority of its medieval features. However, a number village from the Neolithic period (a few piles from the of villas remain and are endowed with a certain degree lake-dwellings can be admired in the Erba’s Museum). of artistic value, such as Villa Barbavara (only visible Towards the end of the 18th century, the painter from the lake) in addition to its 16th century piazza and Giovanni Segantini moved to Pusiano for long periods the small curch of S. Giovanni Evangelista. of time, drawing his inspiration for some of his works here. The lake is also renowned for its specialty dish: Back on your bike, leave Montorfano and take perch fillet risotto (unmissable!!). the Como-Bergamo state road 342 on your right towards Bergamo. Turn left after a few hundred Continue on your journey towards Erba. After meters and travel towards Orsenigo/Alserio. a few hundred meters, turn right towards 4 Eupilio//Lake Segrino. 6 LAKE ALSERIO. The lake has a perimeter of 5.4 km km km and a depth of 8 meters. Rich in perches, pikeperches, 18,9 LAKE SEGRINO. Less than 2 km in length, it is 38,8 bleaks and tenches, the lake has been subject to a Lake Segrino considered to be the least polluted lake in , Lake Alserio noticeable proliferation of algae which prevent other The Brianza Lakes 16

aquatic life forms from obtaining enough oxygen. Brianza (on the right you can see the tomb of With its striking views, the lake is dominated by the Luciano Manara - hero of the Risorgimento). Once town of Alserio, where the church of S. Clemente with in Monticello, take the exit for / at its 16th century facade and slender bell tower and villa the roundabout (provincial road 54). You will find a Adelaide (now known as Villa Cramer) are found. set of traffic lights after driving for approximately 5.5 km immersed in the green countryside. Turn From Alserio, take the road to . left for /Sirtori and take the steep The origins of this town can be traced back to the uphill road to reach the hill where you can park year 920, although all that is left of its fortified your bike. castle is the tower found at the entrance of the town. Special mention must be made of the 7 MONTEVECCHIA. Seat of the Regional Park of Chapel of the Lazzaretto built during the plague km Montevecchia and the Valle del Curone. The view of 1575 near the spot where plague victims were 66,3 from its altitude of 479 m is breathtaking, and a buried. Back on state road 342 to Bergamo, keep Montevecchia walk on the path which runs around the top of the going until you pass the crossing with Milan- wooded hill is well worth it. The path takes visitors Lecco motorway 36. After 6 km and once you to the 17th century aedicules on the Via Crucis and have passed the underpass for Bevera, turn right up to the Shrine of the Beata Vergine del Carmelo, towards Milan/Barzanò on provincial road 51. where you can admire a number of beautiful 16th 800 m after the roundabout, take the road for century , dating back to the same period Monticello//Milan. This is a wonderful as the wood intaglio - known as the Throne of the drive, taking bikers past the beautiful hills of the - kept in the sacristy. Continuing on your 17 itinerary 3

stroll around the top of the hill, you will find Villa 9 ANNONE LAKE. Actually, the lake is made up of Alberoni, with its wonderful views (on clear days km two basins ( and Annone) joined together you can see the Madonnina on top of the Duomo in 93,3 by a small passage at the end of the Isella peninsula. Milan!). The hill of Montevecchia is chiefly famous Lake Annone The lake is fed by small, underground sources and a for the production of traditional cold meats and few little torrents. Its only emissary is the River Torto, salamis as well as “robiolini” cheese, local red and which flows into Lake Lecco. The lake perimeter is white wines and - something which is less well partly surrounded by a pleasant path through woods known - excellent rosemary. and reed thickets. Annone Brianza overlooks the lake. The town was destroyed by Gian Giacomo Medici Unfortunately, we cannot leave Montevecchia (known as Medeghino) in 1527. It overthrew the yolk of through the park because the road to Sirtori is Spanish dominion in the 17th by the strength of its own closed. Therefore, turn back for 800 m and take inhabitants. The town is currently the subject of a pilot the downhill road on your left at the Church of S. study for the renaturalization of part of the Province of Giovanni Battista. After 1.5 km, take a left onto the Lecco. The town of Oggiono, with the parish church provincial road. Keep going until the traffic lights. of Santa Eufemia and the Battistero of San Giovanni Then, turn left towards Como/Lecco/Bergamo and Battista are also worth a visit. The church has a single continue travelling in the direction of Lecco until nave, and was first constructed in the 11th century. It you reach . At the roundabout, turn left again was then completely refurbished in the 17th century, towards Como (you are on the Como-Bergamo 342). but still contains a number of paintings from different After 2 km, turn right at the roundabout for Colle historical periods, such as a by Brianza/S. Maria Hoè. Ride up this gorgeous road and a polyptych of ten panels by Marco D’Oggiono - a with its many bends (careful: some are tight!) As famous painter from the Leonardo School. This work soon as you get past the hill in in the is considered to be one of the most important pieces outlying municipal district of Piecastello, take a of art in the Brianza area. The nearby baptistery was 8 right and make your way to Campsirago. A 4/5 km not touched by the 17th century refurbishment, and km ride on this road with its beautiful views amidst the remains one of the most significant Romanesqueesque 81,0 woods will take you to this ancient and attractive monuments of its kind in , as well as being Detour for rural hamlet located at 670 m above sea level, at the one of the best preserved. Campsirago foot of Monte Genesio. Once back from Campsirago km to Piecastello, turn right to Nava/Ravellino you’ll 100,8 Leaving Lake Annone behind, take the provincial see in front of you the Resegone and the Grigna, Lecco road to Lecco, 7.5 km away. on the left far away the Monte Rosa Massif and the Brianza Lakes in the background. Keep going until you reach , where you will find the Monte Barro nature path. In exchange for a few hours walk, it gifts visitors with striking views of Lake Annone and the peaks. At the Galbiate roundabout (near the cemetery), take the road down to Oggiono//Milan. After another 3.5 km, you will find another roundabout. This time, turn right towards Civate/Lecco. You will reach Lake Annone after 1.5 km (entrance on the left). The Brianza area and Leonardo 18

LANDSCAPE. An itinerary amidst plains and hills, with striking views of the Brianza area and glimpses of the River Adda, endowing travellers with the feeling of always being hover between nature expression and man signs while travelling on an ideal route for all those who want to enjoy both bike rides and strolls on foot.

DESCRIPTION. Short route. The road is almost completely, level, straight, wide and fairly well-trafficked. A few bends and an uphill climb of a few km are found at the beginning, while the rest of the route travels downhill.

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1 LECCO. Starting point: motorbike parking area on the trace its roots back to prehistoric times, as can be km Lungolario Isonzo at the start of the promenade. seen by the cupelliform holes on a number of erratic 0,0 Leave Lecco and cross Ponte Kennedy which rocks on Monte Barro. Inhabited during Romanesque Lecco separates the lake from the River Adda before times, it was later taken over by the and turning left towards Milan on road 56. After , although news on the inhabitants of the the traffic light on Ponte Azzone Visconti, area remains extremely vague and fragmented. take a left onto the opposite bank to enjoy Visitors are provided with a number of interesting the first, picturesque view of the itinerary. sights such as Villa Bertarelli in the middle of the This landscape was a favourite amongst 19th town, with its monumental entry way, the clock century painters in the area. The town of tower, the park (a terrace overlooking the Brianza Pescarenico, with its houses and fishing boats, lakes) and, above all, the Park of Monte Barro. was renowned for its convent of Franciscan Leave your bike in the parking lot and take a stroll. Friars which inspired . At The whole of the nature path - with its outstanding the second roundabout, turn right for Galbiate. views over Lake Annone, the Brianza and the peaks The road climbs quickly uphill, with a view of the Corni di Canzo - takes approximately two and of Lake - a natural subdivision of the a half hours. The park is recognised at an EU level. Lecco arm of Lake Como. That is, it is one of the European areas deemed to be 2 of the greatest importance to safeguarding nature. km GALBIATE. “Terra lieta di cortesi abitatori e ricca A number of archaeological sites are also located 6,1 di memorie” [Merry land of corteous inhabitants here and include a Gothic castle. The remains of its Galbiate and rich memories] (Cesare Cantù). Galbiate can walls and towers can be glimpsed on the last part The Brianza area and Leonardo 20

of the path which takes visitors to the Hermitage of Campsirago, turn left and start making your way Monte Barro, where the only road through the park down this road full of bends (careful: some are ends. Its outer wall, known locally as the “muraiöö”, tight!) with its magical views. Once in S. Maria surrounds the entire site and boasts three towers on Hoè, turn left towards Bergamo and take the three different hills. The cliffs on the rocky walls are Como-Bergamo 342. You will come across the particularly popular amongst free-climbers. Calco roundabout after 2 km. Turn left towards Lecco and follow the signs on the right for After this nature-archaeological stop, it is time Imbersago/Madonna del Bosco. to hop on your bike again and move off towards Colle Brianza. This is the most beautiful part of 3 SANTUARIO DELLA MADONNA DEL BOSCO. the itinerary (in biking terms): a gorgeous road km This is one of the most popular and celebrated shrines surrounded by greenery with a few bends and 28,8 of the Brianza area. Built on an octagonal plan, this a spellbinding view of Lake Annone on your Santuario solemn shrine was inaugurated in 1646, before later right, with the Monte Rosa massif towering in della Madonna being expanded and decorated. In 1755, the area in the background. Once in Colle Brianza in the del Bosco front of the Shrine was decorated with a beautiful stone outlying municipal district of Piecastello, take statue of the Virgin Mary (a curious fact about the area a left to Campisirago. A 4/5 km ride on this road at the foot of the statue: it features a small rose bush with its wonderful views amidst the woods which flowers all year around). The Scala Santa (349 will take you to this ancient, yet attractive rural steps) dates back to 1824 and was completely rebuilt hamlet at 670 m above sea level at the foot of after being destroyed by a landslide in 1977 and 1981. Monte Genesio. Once back in Piecastello from The majestic 4 m tall statue of the Vigin is a gift bearing 21 itinerario 4

witness to Pope John XXIII’s devotion. Thanks to him the Shrine is a Romanesque .

Back on your bike, make sure you snap down your visor quickly, because you will be in Imbersago before you know it.

4 IMBERSAGO. Overlooking the banks of the River km Adda, the town is like a 500 year journey back in 30,1 time. It contains the only fully functioning example Imbersago of a ferry build based on one of Leonardo’s designs. This ferry connects the town to Villa d’Adda, joining the and the . , taking advantage of parallelogram law, decided he could build ferries which did not need to be powered by either man or beast, but which could travel the river on their own. He developed his model on the Adda, where he lived during part of his life. Supported by a steel cable, the ferry can carry up to 100 people and 5 cars (even bikes) from one bank to the other, and is manoeuvred by a single person. However, it is Imbersago itself which is the focus point of a wonderful walk on the western bank of the Adda. Here, you can decide whether to turn north (Lecco) and perhaps carry on until Garlate, 15 km further down (you can turn back before if you want!) or go south as far as your legs can carry you. The scenery is absolutely splendid, alternating wild landscapes - such as the rocky massifs known as the “Tre Corni”, which can be seen in Leonardo’s painting of the Virgin of the Rocks - with manmade works such as the Naviglio di Paderno (another of Leonardo’s creations) or the old, and monumental hydroelectric power plants and the bridge of Paderno-Ponte San Michele. Designed employing the same technology used to build the Eiffel Tower, it was constructed in 1889 using a parabolic arch with a height of 80 m and a length of 266 m.

Now for some well-deserved rest on your bike! km Leave Imbersago and head towards / 49,4 , following the signs for Lecco (better Lecco than the Calco, Airuno, and Lecco route). Triangolo Lariano 1 22

LANDSCAPE. The area between Lecco, Como and Bellagio is known as the Triangolo Lariano. It is it is run through by three tourist roads: the Lariana (coastal road 583 between Como and Bellagio), the (which cuts across the triangle between Bellagio and the Brianza lakes) and provincial road 583 (which joins Lecco and Bellagio). Our itinerary takes us on each of these roads, through charming resorts on the hills, which overlook the lake from wonderful lookout points. Take a plunge into the exclusive town of Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como.

DESCRIPTION. Mostly narrow and almost always “bendy,” this itinerary features some highly challenging roads, particularly the inner mountain roads that can climb up to quite a height. Good road conditions overall. Take special care while on the 583 (Lecco-Bellagio). Bellagio 9

Lezzeno 8

Madonna 10 7 del Ghisallo

Caglio 6 4 5 Canzo 3 1 LECCO uscita Como/Erba 2 23 itinerary 15

1 LECCO. Starting point: motorbike parking area on the Leave Asso and take the Valassina state road km Lungolario Isonzo at the start of the promenade. 41 in the direction of Bellagio. Turn left at 0,0 Maglio di Asso and follow the signs to Rezzago/ Lecco Leave Lecco and travel across the Ponte /. Kennedy which separates the lake from the River Adda. Turn right at the roundabout in the 5 REZZAGO. Surrounded by chestnut trees, this town direction of Milan. Travel a few km before taking km is the ideal starting point for hikes (on foot!) to admire motorway 36 which runs along the shores of 22,2 the “funghi di terra” (erosion pyramids). These natural Lake Annone. After a small tract of straight Rezzago monuments made of compact earth supporting 2 road, take the first exit for Como/Erba. You are ancient erratic rocks truly resemble giant mushrooms. km now entering the territories of 9,8 at the foot of Monte Cornizzolo, renowned Continue travelling in the direction of Caglio on Como/Erba and much beloved amongst hang gliding- the uphill road, climbing up to 803 m in altitude. motorway exit enthusiasts (international championships are held here). Pusiano is just a short hop, skip and 6 CAGLIO. Traditional mountain town and home to jump away. At the traffic lights in front of the km a real gem of Romanesqueesque art: the church town, turn right and follow the signs for Canzo 23,6 of Santa Valeria with a greek-cross plan (in the as the road starts climbing uphill providing Caglio of Sormano). Special mention must travellers with great views of the morainic also be made of the Shrine of the Madonna di lakes of the area. A truly tiny lake is hidden Campo just a few minute drive outside the town. behind the next few bends: Lake Segrino. With Sormano and Rezzago, Caglio is part of the Follow its left shore to reach Canzo. region of the Monti di Sera.

3 CANZO. This renowned tourist destination is Once you have reached Sormano, we km characterized by a number of noble villas from the 18th recommend taking a trip to the Colma (relax... 17,3 and 19th century. Tourists to the area are invited to by bike!) to the Capanna Stoppani (1100 m Canzo admire the neoclassical Teatro Sociale built in the 19th century to entertain the wealthy Milanese families that used to come and spend their summer in Canzo, and the parish church of S. Stefano, which is one of the best example of late- architecture in the territory. One of the specialities of the area are the “nocciolini”. Similar in shape to little amarettos, they have a completely different flavour. After leaving Canzo, take the Valassina to Asso.

4 ASSO. The town is characterized by traditional km winding lanes and porticoed houses. The 17th century 19,1 parish church of S. Giovanni Battista, the medieval Asso tower and the Vallategna waterfall - with a drop of approximately 30 m created by the River Foce as it falls into the River Lambro - are all worth a visit. Triangolo Lariano 1 24

above sea level), an astronomical observatory Take the 583 towards Bellagio, cutting across which is particularly renowned for its position). the town of . Back down to the Earth, straddle your bike and make your down towards Nesso through the 8 LEZZENO. It is a pity that bikes are not “amphibious”. relaxing Pian del Tivano - a green basin caressed km In fact, with its many waterways, the territory by the breezes of the lake that have given it its 47,0 provides wonderful views on boating trips, where the name and which, in the past, contributed to the Lezzeno white cliffs of Grosgalle and the cave of the Bulberi legends of castles and queens in the area. You can be admired. Lezzeno is famed for its “missultitt” will see after passing . Both of as well. This is made by drying a river fish (twaite these small, traditional mountain towns are good shad) in the sun and pressing it with salt in so-called starting points for hikes in the area (on foot!). A “missolte” before barbecuing them. series of gorgeous bends will take you to Nesso. The coastal road is filled with medium and 7 NESSO. Is a picturesque town at the mouth of the wide bends and takes travellers to the pearl of km homonym valley overlooking the lake. The River Nosé Lake Como: Bellagio. 40,7 and the River Tuf meet here, to form a waterfall that Nesso tumbles down into the gorge. An ancient bridge 9 BELLAGIO. The town awaits us, fully aware of its crosses the waterfall. The boat which takes tourists km beauty with its tourism, shopping, gardens, villas to visit the gorge passes right under this bridge. This 54,4 and more. Riding on a wave of emotions, explore awe-inspiring landscape has been the subject of Bellagio the alleys and byways of the city, savouring an ice- several ancient prints. cream, taking a relaxing break and feasting your 25 itinerary 5

senses on its colours and perfumes. The gardens of hidden from view, even for bikers) and carry the majestic Villa Serbelloni and Villa Melzi are open on towards Asso. At this point, turn left on the to the public. Or, if you prefer, take a rest on one of road and climb down to Onno. Now, the benches and watch the tourists, dazzled by the take provincial road 583 - narrow and winding beauty of this ancient town while they get off boats at this point, almost as if it were carved into and fall in love with it, much like the rocks straight above the lake. Careful on and – later - the Gothic kings, Theodoric, Ludovico the bends!! with its old town centre il Moro, Leonardo, the Empress of Russia, Francis I fanning out along the banks of the lake and Emperor of , and Liszt. km narrow roads towards the overhanging rock is 92,3 found approximately 11 km further down the Take the Valassina from Bellagio and climb Lecco road. Just a few more km and the trip is over. up the mountain (careful, make sure you are not following the signs for Lecco!!). Turn left at Guello towards the town of Civenna, which stretches out on an enchanting plain overlooking the Lecco arm of the Lario. You will find and the Shrine of the just a few km further on.

10 MADONNA DEL GHISALLO. Turn off your engine and km pay tribute to another type of bike. In fact, this shrine is 65,3 dedicated to the Virgin Mary, patron saint and protector Magreglio- of cyclists. The small church here contains imposing gifts Madonna and donations, made by some of the greatest cycling del Ghisallo champions in the world. The Museo del Ciclismo (Cycling Museum) with its rich historical archives, features a collection of jerseys and bicycles owned by some of the greatest champions of the sport (Bartali, Coppi, Mercks, Moser) as well as an electronic system which provides simulated cycling race routes. On 31 May 2006, Pope Benedict the XVI blessed its last rock - which can be seen in the main hall of the museum - from the Vatican, with the message “Omnia Vincit Amore” (Love conquers all). A superb view over the Lecco arm of the lake, the Grigne and the central part of the lake can be enjoyed form the Romeo lookout point. Some bikers may also be interested in the hike from Magreglio to Monte Forcella (left fork near the Madonna del Ghisallo).

Back on the Valassina, travel through (small town located in a stunning basin dominated by a medieval castle which is almost completely Valle San Martino 26

LANDSCAPE. Working its way from the bottom, the itinerary climbs up and down the Provinces of Lecco and Bergamo. In fact, most of the road we travel is mountainous, and takes visitors to the striking hill terraces which climb up the Peaks of Resegone and Tesoro amidst a succession of valleys and plateaus dotted with old farm houses.

DESCRIPTION. There are an abundance of bends once you leave provincial road 639 (even on narrow roads, however, the roadbed here is good and is rarely damaged), before climbing up to 1254 m above sea level at the Culmine di San Pietro and making your way back down to the valley on another road full of... bends.

culmine 6 S.Pietro

Ballabio 7

BREMBILLA

1 LECCO BERBENNO 2 Pescarenico S.OMOBONO

3 Maggianico 5 Madonna 4 Vercurago della Cornabusa VALCAVA 27 itinerary 16

1 LECCO. Starting point: motorbike parking area on the Bernardino Visconti, scoundrel and villain, who was km Lungolario Isonzo at the start of the promenade. rendered immortal by Manzoni. His palace - or better 0,0 - the remains of the “towered manor house,” is not Lecco From the starting point in Lecco overlooking the in Vercurago, but in its outlying municipal district of lake, turn left towards Bergamo. Drive up Corso Somasca (detour for the “Manzoni Itinerary” at km Martiri at the 3rd set of traffic lights. The road 7.6) straight above the Lake Garlate and enjoys a will change name and become Corso C. Alberto. spellbinding view of Lake Lecco. Here, tourists can also After the Carabineri station turn right at this admire the Shrine of San Girolamo (which contains his point, and then turn right again. Then, turn left at sepulchre), the Scala Santa and, after a brief walk, the the second crossing to reach Pescarenico. Shrine of Valletta, a small church which presbytery wall rests directly against the rock. 2 PESCARENICO. This time, break your journey km here to explore this area of Lecco. This former Once in , take the road to the 2,5 fishing village became famous for its convent of Shrine of Santa Maria del Lavello (provincial Pescarenico Franciscan Friars, which was the home of Manzoni’s road on the right towards the Adda). The shrine Fra’ Cristoforo. Moreover, the view of the village was most probably built over the ruins of a from the lake was a favoured subject amongst church next to a castle dating back to the year artists during of the 19th century. Literature and 1000. Consecrated in 1490, it was used as a art aside, the streets of the town are wonderful for lazar house during the plague. a quick stroll, allowing visitors to catch glimpses of Turn left at the traffic lights in the centre of the Adda from the sides of its charming piazza. town (8.6 km) and head towards Rossino, which is approximately 2 km away. Another of Back on your bike, it is time to leave Pescarenico. the Innomitato’s hypothetical castles stands Take Corso Carlo Alberto towards Bergamo here. This was a fortified tower which has (keep going straight ahead at each roundabout) now been incorporated into a manor house. and you will reach Maggianico. The villa was slowly amplified and extended through the centuries, and is now one of 3 MAGGIANICO. In the 19th century this area of the most attractive buildings in town. From km the city was a much favoured summer destination Rossino - with its curves and hairpin bends - 4,5 amongst writers of the Scapigliatura wave, and climb up to (640 m), nestled amidst a Maggianico particularly amongst musicians such as Ponchielli, circle of mountains. Carry on to Sopracornola Catalani and Gomes. The latter’s villa is found on (a true panoramic terrace over Lake Garlate, provincial road 639. Built by the architect Bolla, the the Adda and the plains) and make your way villa is now owned by the city and is surrounded by a down, following the signs to Calolziocorte. large garden which is open to the public. Drive past Lorentino and Favirano; then, take a left on provincial road 177. Leaving Maggianico behind, continue travelling After S. Gottardo, turn left on road 179 to on the 639 to Vercurago. Torre de’ Busi. Once past the town, climb up 4 to its outlying municipal districts on road 179. km VERCURAGO. Immerse yourself once again in the Valcava is a popular tourist destination both 7,6 tale of The Betrothed. In fact, Vercurago is identified during the summer and winter (a wonderful Vercurago as the Innominato’s town. That is, it is the town of starting point for hikes), where visitors can Valle San Martino 28

enjoy great views over the Brianza, the Pianura After visiting the Shrine, get back on your bike to Padana and the Bergamo area. Now, take Sant’Omobono, then turn right to Ponte Giurino. provincial road 22 to Valsecca, the ancient seat On leaving the town, take the road which climbs of the Venetian gendarmerie in this boarder up (with a hairpin bend) the mountain to the area with the Dukedom of Milan. Continue left to reach Berbenno and Laxolo. Following a travelling on the provincial road until you reach series of bends on provincial road 24, turn left the town, which is often named as the capital towards Brembilla, before taking provincial of the valley: Sant’Omobono. Take the exit for road 24 towards Gerosa. The road and its many the town and turn right approximately 500 curves and hairpin bends travels through the m after the AGIP petrol station to reach the wonderful Val Taleggio, taking you to Vedeseta Shrine of the Madonna della Cornabusa. at its westernmost point. The valley has lent its 5 name to one of the most famous cheese produced km Santuario Madonna della Cornabusa. Over the in these meadows. The taleggio cheese was once 54,4 centuries, the cave and its shrine have been one of the known as the “stracchino quadrato” (square soft Santuario most popular destinations amongst pilgrims. The shrine cheese) because of its shape. Madonna is certainly striking. A stream runs inside the cave, and After leaving Vedeseta, take road 64-Prealpi della Cornabusa the air is permeated with great spiritualism. Orobiche (careful: the road is narrow) to reach 29 itinerario 6

6 the Passo della Culmine di San Pietro at 1254 km m above sea level. Now, start making your way 104,6 down the many bends, leaving the Province of Culmine di Bergamo behind as you enter the Lecco area. San Pietro You have now reached Moggio (starting point of the cable railway for the Piani di Artavaggio at 1650 m above sea level, a popular summer hiking base and winter skiing destination). Carry on making your way down hill following the signs to Lecco, until you reach Cremeno. The town was the ancient capital of one of the four groups of villages the Valsassina was divided into, as can be seen by the fact the main piazza is still called Piazza del Consiglio. On leaving the town, take a left at the stop sign. You will find the road at the bottom of the valley (provincial road 62) after the Ponte della Vittoria, at the end of the downhill climb. Take this road, turning left towards Lecco. The town of Ballabio is located after the plateau (Piani di Balisio).

7 BALLABIO. One of the most important towns of km the Valsassina, Ballabio is located in a level basin 120,2 enclosed by the lower Grigna at the foot of Monte Ballabio Due Mani. The town is home of a number of traditional industries which produce top quality dairy products, such as the famed Robiola cheese. Bikers can enjoy two (motorcycle) excursions from here: one to the Pian dei Resinelli and one to Morterone (see itinerary no. 1 “Exploring the Valsassina and Valvarrone”).

We are on the home stretch. Avoid the new tunnel that takes you directly to Lecco - but which is nothing more than a series of galleries - and take the wide road instead, since it allows you to enjoy a view of the city and the lake. Once in Lecco, take the main road down, past the AGIP petrol pump on the left and follow the signs to the centre. After the third roundabout, km turn right at the second set of traffic lights and 130,0 follow the signs to Sondrio/Lago which will take Lecco you back to your starting point. 30 31 COMO

Seen from above - for example from - the its 10th century apse (can be seen from Via city still shows obvious signs of its Romanesque Vittorio Emanuale). Porta Torre - grandiose piece “Castrum” plan even if the walls which still protect of defensive work from the 12th century - is found it today were rebuilt during the . This in piazza Vittoria. The Basilica of Sant’Abbondio is frontier town ( is just next door) plays a masterpiece of the Lombard Romanesqueesque a key role in international exchanges and enjoys a style and is located outside the city’s walls. The highly vivacious, cosmopolitan form of tourism. The Basilica contains a prised cycle of frescoes from the city of silk, it is still visited by leading designers who 14th century. Alessandro Volta was born in Como, come here to purchase fabrics for their creations. and the Tempio Voltiano found in the public gardens The lake promenade, Piazza Cavour, the lively was dedicated to him. Before undertaking our biking streets in the centre of town which are contained in itinerary, take one last stroll in the Borgo Vico (near one of the largest pedestrian areas in Europe offer the stadium). This walk was a great tourist attraction visitors a unique occasion to get to know the city. amongst the aristocracy from Milan in the 18th century, Piazza del Duomo solemnly overlooks the majestic and as such became a “training field” for some of the complex containing the Torre Civica, the most popular architects of the times. A number of and the Cathedral - a true masterpiece by the awe-inspiring villas were designed during that period, Maestri Comacini. Not too far you can also see the including Villa Carminati Scacchi, Villa Saporiti also neo-classical Teatro Sociale as well as Giuseppe known as the Rotonda- a true neoclassical palace in Terragni’s rationalist masterpiece, the former Casa the Lombard style - Villa Parravicini, Villa Gallia and del Fascio. Walk up Via Vittorio Emanuale to reach Villa Gallietta, although the latter were built in the 17th the Basilica di San Fedele, dedicated to Saint Fidelis century. completes the landscape, and is martyr. The Basilica was built on the foundations the most sumptuous home in the city of Como, with of a paleo-christian church dating back to the 6th its immense park, open to the public. century, dedicated to Saint Euphemia. A whole day in Como is probably not enough to get This important example of Romanesque to know it but the thrill of the road... calls and we architecture in the Lombardy region still preserves have to take off for on rest of our tour.

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LANDSCAPE. The area between Lecco, Como and Bellagio is known as the Triangolo Lariano. It is bisected by three tourist roads: the Lariana (coastal road 583 between Como and Bellagio), the Valassina (which cuts across the triangle and travels between Bellagio and the Brianza Lakes) and provincial road 583 (which joins Lecco and Bellagio). Our itinerary takes us on each of these roads, amidst elegant resting points halfway through the itinerary overlooking the lake from wonderful lookout points. Take a plunge into the exclusive countryside of Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como.

DESCRIPTION. Mostly narrow and almost always “bendy,” the roads here are highly challenging, particularly the inner mountain roads that can climb up to quite a height. Good road conditions overall. Take special care while on the 583 (Lecco- Bellagio). 6 Bellagio

Madonna 7 10 Nesso del Ghisallo

Asso Faggeto Caglio 9 Lario 11 5 Rezzago 8 Torno 12 4 Canzo

2 Brunate 1 3 Erba COMO 33 itinerary 17

1 COMO. Starting point: Sinigaglia Stadium, travellers to Rezia (Switzerland) “via Como”. The area km Viale Puecher, in front of the Monumento ai has always been a summer holiday destination and 0,0 Caduti (War Memorial). is full of elegant villas built in the neoclassical and Como Baroque style. Furthermore, special mention must Drive away from the lake, leaving it behind also be made of the Romanesqueesque church of and make your way up Viale Innocenzo XI. Sant’Eufemia with its 11th century bell tower, the Keep left and follow the signs to Lecco. At the Monumento ai Caduti (War Memorial) designed by lights at the bottom of Via Castelnuovo, take Giuseppe Terragni and the breathtaking “Licinium” a left towards Brunate and sink your teeth open-air theatre. The Castle of Pomerio and the into this uphill climb. The road is winding Castel of Casiglio are found nearby. Both of these and steep - with an average gradient of 9.5% ancient fortresses have been completely transformed (with peaks of 14%) but has beautiful views today. The Hermitage of San Salvatore is located and takes visitors to a breathtaking lookout on a plateau overlooking the outlying municipal point after approximately 5 km. district of Crevenna. An ancient convent, it was later transformed into a villa during the Napoleonic period 2 BRUNATE is known as the balcony of the Prealps. when all religious orders were disbanded. The building km The town is located at over 700 m in altitude and was later returned to its original shape and function. 8,1 connected to Como by cable railway with a drop of Brunate approximately 500 m and a maximum gradient of Leave Erba taking the road towards Canzo. Turn 55%! The whole of the city of Como can be seen onto the Valassina, following the flow of the River from here: its basin surrounded by hills, the western Lambro. You will reach Canzo in just a few km. arm of the Lario and, towards north, the dominated by Monte Rosa and Monte Monviso. 4 CANZO. This renowned tourist destination The Volta lighthouse above the city, flashing its km contains a number of regal villas from the 18th and lights up to 60 km away. 29,3 19th centuriues. Tourists to the area are invited to Canzo admire the neoclassical Teatro Sociale built in the After feasting our eyes on the spectacular 19th century to entertain the wealthy Milanese views from Brunate, take the road to Como families that used to come and spend their summer and turn onto state road 639 in the direction in Canzo in addition to the parish church of S. of Lecco. A shopping centre is found at the Stefano, which is one of the best example of late- bottom of a downhill road, after Lipomo and Baroque architecture in the territory. . Drive by the shopping centre and turn One of the specialities of the area are the left at the second roundabout towards Erba, “nocciolini”. Similar in shape to little amarettos, following the banks of the River Lambro. they have a completely different flavour. After leaving Canzo, take the Valassina to Asso. 3 ERBA. The city was built in a fortuitous position. km Its territory - between the mountains and the plains 5 ASSO. The town is festooned with traditional 22,9 – reaches down to the edge of Lake Pusiano and Lake km winding lanes and porticoed houses. The 17th century Erba Alserio before climbing up again. The territory burrows 31,1 parish church of S. Giovanni Battista, the medieval its way into small valleys and gorges until it becomes Asso tower and the Vallategna waterfall - with a drop of a mountain area. A famous road - from the faraway approximately 30 m created by the River Foce as is Aquileia - used to pass once through here, taking falls into the River Lambro - are all worth a visit. Triangolo Lariano 2 34

and more. Riding on a wave of emotions, explore Back on your bike leave the Valassina and the alleys and byways of the city, savouring an ice- take the Valbrona road that - with its wide cream, taking a relaxing break and feasting your bends - makes its way down to the Lecco arm senses on its colours and perfumes. The gardens of of the Lake until you reach Onno. the majestic Villa Serbelloni and Villa Melzi are open Now, take the 583 towards Bellagio. Take to the public. Or, if you prefer, take a rest on one of care on this attractive, but narrow road the benches and watch the tourists, dazzled by the full of blind bends! On arriving in Bellagio, beauty of this ancient town while they clamber off park your bike near the Municipal Building. their boats and fall in love with it, much like Pliny the The building faces a staircase which takes Younger and – later - the Gothic Kings, Theodoric, visitors up and down a set of stairs for 15 Ludovico il Moro, Leonardo, the Empress of Russia, minutes before reaching Pescallo. This lovely Francis I Emperor of Austria, Stendhal and Liszt. little former fishing village is a great place to stop and enjoy a view of the Grigna (2409 m) Take the Valassina from Bellagio and climb and the town of Varenna, dominated by the up the mountain (careful, make sure you are 6 Tower of the . not following the signs to Lecco!!). Turn left km at Guello towards the town of Civenna, which 50,3 BELLAGIO. The town awaits us, fully aware of its opens out on an enchanting plain overlooking Bellagio beauty with its tourism, shopping, gardens, villas the Lecco arm of the lake. You will find 35 itinerary 7

Magreglio and the Shrine of the Madonna del Grigne and the lake can be enjoyed form the Romeo Ghisallo just a few km further on. lookout point. Some bikers may also be interested in the hike from Magreglio to Monte Forcella (left fork 7 MADONNA DEL GHISALLO. Turn off your engine near the Madonna del Ghisallo). km and pay tribute to another type of bike. In fact, this 61,2 shrine is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, patron saint and Back on the Valassina, travel through Barni Madonna protector of cyclists. The small church here contains (small town located in a handsome basin del Ghisallo imposing gifts and donations, made by some of the dominated by a medieval castle which is almost greatest cycling champions in the world. The Museo completely hidden from view, even for bikers), del Ciclismo (Cycling Museum) with its rich historical before turning right towards Rezzago/Caglio/ archives, features a collection of jerseys and bicycles Sormano. Then, turn left towards Rezzago. owned by some of the greatest champions of the sport (Bartali, Coppi, Mercks, Moser) as well as an 8 REZZAGO. Surrounded by chestnut trees, this town electronic system which provides simulated cycling km is the ideal starting point for hikes (on foot!) to admire race routes. On 31 May 2006, Pope Benedict the 69,5 the “funghi di terra” (erosion pyramids). These natural XVI blessed its last rock - which can be seen in the Rezzago monuments made of compact earth supporting main hall of the museum - from the Vatican, with the ancient erratic rocks truly resemble giant mushrooms. message “Omnia Vincit Amore” (Love conquers all). A superb view over the Lecco arm of the lake, the Continue travelling in the direction of Caglio on Triangolo Lariano 2 36

the uphill road, climbing up to 803 m in altitude. the past, contributed to the legends of castles and queens in the area. You will see Veleso 9 CAGLIO. This traditional mountain town is home after passing Zelbio. Both of these small, km to a true gem of Romanesqueesque art: the church traditional mountain towns are good starting 71,0 of Santa Valeria with its greek-cross plan (in the points for hikes in the area (on foot!). A series Caglio village of Sormano). Special mention must also be of gorgeous bends will take you to Nesso. made of the Shrine of the Madonna di Campo, just a few minute’s drive outside the town. 10 NESSO is a picturesque town at the mouth of With Sormano and Rezzago, Caglio is part of the km the homonym valley overlooking the lake. The region of the Monti di Sera. 86,9 River Nosé and the River Tuf meet here, to form Nesso a waterfall that tumbles down into the gorge. An Once you have reached Sormano, we ancient bridge crosses the waterfall. To visit the recommend taking a trip to the Colma (relax... gorge, the boats pass right under this bridge. This by bike!) and the Capanna Stoppani (1100 m awe-inspiring landscape has been the subject of above sea level), an astronomical observatory several ancient prints. which is particularly renowned for its beautiful setting and surroundings). After Now, take the 583 to Como. You will travel past Careno you take your head back out of the clouds, and before reaching . straddle your bike and make your down to Nesso through the relaxing Pian del Tivano - a 11 FAGGETO LARIO. A famous ancient wine press green basin carressed by the breezes of the km - dating back to 1572 - is found in the outlying lake that have given it its name and which, in 94,8 municipal district of Palanzo. Made from a 12 m long Faggeto Lario walnut trunk with a circumference of 3 m, legend has it that it was used on the very same site on which the tree had grown. Once the press was completed, the building which contains it was erected around it.

Leaving Faggeto, continue travelling on road 583 in the direction of Como to reach Torno.

12 TORNO. Torno is located in one of the most km delightful spots on Lake Como and is famed for its 97,5 villas. Of these, the most important is probably Villa Torno Pliniana (1573), whose waters were once fed by the famous “Intermittent Source of Pliny”. Its name is based on the fact that both and Pliny the Younger described the source in their writings.

From Torno, continue travelling and make you way to km , the last town on our itinerary before heading 104,0 back. As you drive past the peak of Geno you will Como find yourself back on the outskirts of Como. 37 itinerary 7

Il Circuito del Lario The Circuito del Lario (Lario Circuit) was the epitome of a pioneering, adventurous and heroic period of Italian motorcycle racing as well as of its great pilots - who were starting to become renowned - and Italy’s burgeoning motorcycling Industry - which was attempting to compete against British superiority. The race had a number of unique features, such as its beautiful scenery and extremely difficult route. 15 editions of the Circuito del Lario were held between 1921 and 1939, achieving widespread consensus and enjoying a vast public. It soon became the most important date on the Italian motorcycle racing calendar. In fact, an estimated 80-100,000 people watched its final editions. The track was 36.5 km long, with approximately 300 bends, 20 or more hairpin bends and a difference in height between Onno and Ghisallo of 550 m. At the beginning of the 1920s, the track was in beaten earth with a few gravel parts. The race itself was almost four hours long. Competitors at the time used bikes without rear shock absorbers and with semi-rigid front forks, highly filled tyres as well as engines with strong vibrations. A number of great champions took part in the race such as Nuvolari, Varzi, the Ghersi brothers, Arcangeli, Ruggeri, Omobono Tenni, Dorino Serafini, Alberto Ascari and Nello Pagani. The outbreak of the war brought all sports events to an end, including this particular race, which had been known as the Italian Tourist Trophy for many years. Since 2003, the Comitato Triangolo Lariano Motociclismo (Triangolo Lariano Motorcycling Committee) together with the local and the support of Provincia di Como and Lecco and Regione (Provincial and Regional Administration), organizes a Historical Re-enactment of the Circuito del Lario race for period bikes which is held once every two years. This “revival” is much appreciated by bikers and enthusiasts, who enjoy hitting the “old circuit” and following in the footsteps of those who have written Italian motorcycling history. www.circuitodellario.org From Lario to Ceresio 38

LANDSCAPE. Lake and mountains, beech and walnut trees with blooming azaleas and flowering rhododendrons amidst splendid villas; from Romanesqueesque buildings to Liberty villas and from a view on the promenade on the banks of the lake to striking landscapes while out hiking.

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1 COMO. Starting point: Sinigaglia Stadium, uphill climb, and particularly on the peak, which km Viale Puecher, in front of the Monumento ai endows visitors with great views of the lake and 0,0 Caduti (War Memorial). its mountains (up to Monviso and the Apennines). Como Travel along the banks of the lake on your right, A shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a following the signs for Cernobbio. Keep right at the weather forecasting station are found at the top roundabout after the stadium. You will see Villa of the peak. It is also surrounded by trenches, Olmo on your right after the road becomes narrower. artillery posts and large, inaccessible galleries; This magnificent 18th century building is famed the legacy of what was once an important outpost for its highly decorated rooms with their stuccos on the . Back in Cernobbio (careful and frescos as well as its vast gardens. Continue going downhill!) turn left on the Regina 340 as travelling to Cernobbio, following the western bank it follows the bank of the lake (a gorgeous road, of the lake until you reach your first destination. full of bends and traffic). 15 km of small towns and charming lake promenades with well-kept 2 CERNOBBIO. Located in a splendid position, its centres and striking villas - some only visible from km medieval heart stretches towards the lake and its the lake - which have enchanted illustrious Italian 3,9 Liberty style pier. Above all however, the town is and foreign dignitaries - await. Travel past Carate Cernobbio famous for its villas. was built in 1899 and Urio, , and to reach Argegno. is truly extraordinary, both because of its mannerist looks and the size of its park. An aristocratic summer 4 ARGEGNO. A small and charming tourist destination, the holiday destination (and much beloved by the director km town stands at the mouth of the Valle d’Intelvi. Its historical Luchino Visconti), the villa was sold to a public 28,7 city centre is bisected by the River Telo. The town is made consortium in 1986, who built an internationally Argegno up of an interesting crisscrossing of alleys and paths and renowned conference centre in its park where they features a traditional stone bridge. A comfortable cable car hold leading conferences as well as political, scientific is found just a few hundred meters away from the centre and society events. Another treasure is found just a of the village. In just a few minutes, it takes visitors up to bit further on: Villa d’ Este. Today, the villa is one of the hamlet of , which was built on a plateau at 880 the most famous hotels in the world. The villa was m in altitude. From here, tourists can enjoy outstanding built in 1570 from an old farm hold and was turned views of the lake and the hills which surround it. into a hotel in 1863. The villa has always been famous for its unique artistic heritage. On 25 May 2005, Leave the Regina 340 at the beginning of the President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Argegno (travelling towards Como) and take conferred the title of city on Cernobbio. provincial road 13 on your left going up to the outlying municipal district of on the It’s now time to leave. Go back to Villa Erba and road you’ll find the Shrine of Sant’Anna. Once in turn right at the crossing, climbing up to 1325 m Retegno, you are faced with a choice: either take 3 on Monte Bisbino, on the border between the a nice hike (on foot!) which will take you to the km and the Canton . There are Alpine refuge of Binate (1300 m) under the Sasso 65,2 17 km of curves and hairpin bends (33, some still Gordona in about an hour or continue travelling Detour to on a gravel road) here. The road is rather narrow, by bike towards Cerano, where you can visit the Monte Bisbino but the roadbed is in fairly good condition, except Church of San Tommaso - with its 12th century for a few short sections of road after Rovenna. bell tower - and the Oratorio di Veglio - which Great views are guaranteed throughout the contains a number of 14th century frescoes From Lario to Ceresio 40

(the oldest in the valley). From Veglio, take speed limit and make sure you have paid the road the provincial road 13 of the Val d’Intelvi (see tax, which is mandatory if you are using the mo- Itinerary no. 3 from Como) and turn left to reach torway). After a few km, you will find a roundabout Lanzo d’Intelvi. Alternatively, take provincial pointing you in the direction of Campione d’Italia. En- road 13 at Argegno. It will also take you to Lanzo ter the town through its charming entry archway. d’Intelvi, but it travels across the valley floor instead and has much fewer bends, apart from a 6 CAMPIONE D’ ITALIA. Originally known by the name few hairpin bends right at the beginning. km of “Campilionum”, this Romanesque castrum from the 1st 57,2 century BC was once an advanced guard post against the 5 LANZO D’INTELVI. The main town of the eponymous Campione Rezi and Elvezi. Today, this Italian enclave on Swiss territory km valley, it rests on a plateau rich in meadows and rivers. Once d’Italia is the result of a decision made by the population, which 44,0 much less important than its outlying municipal district of voted to remain a part of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venice Lanzo d’Intelvi Scària, it grew in relevance at the start of the 18th century while the rest of the Ticino instead decided to join the Swiss as it turned into a tourist attraction. The Parish Church of San Confederation in 1798. The town is also home to the Maestri Siro has Romanesqueesque origins while the Shrine of the Campionesi, famous sculptors and architects who worked Madonna di Loreto dates back to 1670. The town contains mostly between the 12th and the 14th century. The most ancient homes with frescoed walls and stone portals which famous architectural attraction in town is the Shrine to the stand side-by-side next to elegant, Liberty style villas from the Madonna dei Ghirli (swallows in the local dialect) whose end of the 19th century. Hikers will enjoy the two trails found interior is entirely covered with frescoes dating from 1350. here with their enchanting views: the first is to the Belvedere Tourists are also invited to visit the tiny Oratory of San Pietro Alpine refuge (885 m) under Monte Caslè, while the second found in a quiet corner of the town. However, Campione’s is a much tougher hike up to 1701 m to . largest tourist attraction is indubitably its Casino. Founded in 1933, it is one of the most prestigious and renowned Back on your bike, head towards Switzerland and gambling houses in Europe, both for the wide array of games - after you have crossed the border (you must have on offer, and for the elegant atmospheres which permeate and ID card or passport with you) - make your way every room. In particular, its Salone delle Feste is used to down towards the . Once in , host gala evenings, exhibitions and events. turn right towards Lugano (keep your eye on the Back on your bike, double back on your steps to the roundabout and turn right towards Lugano. Cross the lake, then turn right again and carry on along the banks of the river (you will enjoy a nice view of Campione d’Italia on the other side of the lake). Travel past this elegant and exclusive town of Switzerland and follow the signs towards Italy and in order to cross the border in . The atmosphere immediately changes here, as palaces and gardens are replaced with piazzas, stone roofs and villas hidden amidst the greenery of the lakeside towns. 8 km after the border, at the top of the lake, you will reach Porlezza – the lively tourist capital of the Italian Ceresio – which boasts a number of 41 itinerary 8

ancient silk mills in addition to several 17th century much beloved by its famous guests, such as the Gran churches and a gem of the Romanesqueesque style Duchess Ogla Nicolajevna, daughter of Tsar Nicolas II, of Como area: the church of San Maurizio. Take the who lived here for many years and was most probably 340 towards Menaggio and cut across the Lago di buried under the false name of Marga Boodts. Piano Nature Park. After 12 km, start making your Menaggio holds a wide array of concerts in its many way back down towards Lake Como. piazzas, villas and churches, in addition to exhibitions, fairs, sports events and international conferences. 7 MENAGGIO. The climate in the area is particularly km mild, and the town is kissed by the “breva” and Leaving Menaggio, take the road back to Como 94,3 “tivano” breezes. The town’s wonderful position in to enjoy 30 km of ever-changing landscapes: Menaggio terms and exposure to the sun allowed one-of-a-kind , , Villa Balbianello, the flora to bloom and thrive on the lake promenade - km , and , which are all so designed at the beginning of the 20th century - as well 130,8 beautiful they deserve their own itinerary (see as in the parks of its numerous villas. Menaggio was Como Itinerary no 10 from Como). Valcavargna and Val d’Intelvi 42

LANDSCAPE. A pleasant itinerary enjoying lovely views of the lake and its prestigious villas and unique glimpses of the valleys, dotted with medieval churches and ample landscapes, taking visitors from the Lake to the Ceresio in a single day.

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1 COMO. Starting point: Sinigaglia Stadium, perched on a cliff dug by the River Sanagra. Take a km Viale Puecher, in front of the Monumento ai right onto the Val Sanagra and follow the river as 0,0 Caduti (War Memorial). it flows amidst the picturesque cliffs. It only takes Como Travel along the banks of the lake on your right, a few minutes to reach Codogna from here (this following the signs for Cernobbio. Keep right at the is another outlying municipal district of Grandola). roundabout after the stadium. You will see Villa The town contains the remains of a watchtower Olmo on your right after the road becomes narrower. which bear witness to its medieval history and This magnificent 18th century building is famed for the conquest of Gian Giacomo de’ Medici, known its highly decorated rooms with their stuccoes and as Medeghino. Take a break on the grassy lay-by frescoes as well as for its vast gardens. Continue in the outlying municipal district of Velzo, from travelling to Cernobbio/Argegno/Menaggio, where you can admire the “Rogolone”. This age- following the edge of the western bank of the lake old durmast is 25 m tall and has a circumference until you reach your first destination. 30 km of road of over 7 m. Legend has it that public gatherings await, together with their beautiful landscapes: where once held under its armes. Keep climbing Ossuccio, l’Isola Comacina, Villa Balbianello, and you will reach Carlazzo in just a few km. Villa Carlotta, Cadenabbia, so gorgeous that they deserve an excursion of their own (see Itinerary 3 CARLAZZO. This old, formerly fortified town, once no. 10 from Como). km equipped with a signal tower (hence its name, which 43,5 derives from “Castrum ratii,” or fire castle), has ancient 2 MENAGGIO. The climate in the area is particularly Carlazzo origins. The remains of the walls of the castle (Castel San km mild, and the town is kissed by the “breva” and “tivano” Pietro) are still standing, proof of the decades-long war 33,6 breezes. The town’s wonderful position and exposure which waged between Como and Milan as its home-tower Menaggio to the sun have allowed one-of-a-kind flora to bloom with an arched underpass. Lake Piano is found nearby. In and thrive on the lake promenade - designed at the winter, a sheet of over 30 cm of ice forms over it. The ice beginning of the 20th century - as well as in the parks was once used to supply the “ghiacciaie” (ice houses) of of its numerous villas. Menaggio was much beloved Como and , where it was kept until the following by its famous guests, such as the Gran Duchess Ogla summer. Apart from its churches with their lavishly frescoed Nicolajevna, daughter of Tsar Nicolas II, who lived interiors, special mention must also be made of the outlying here for many years and was most probably buried municipal district of Bilate. Its “Pretura or “Prigione” (prison) under the false name of Marga Boodts. Menaggio was built in the 16th century and contains the only fresco holds a wide array of concerts in its many piazzas, depicting a knightly subject in the whole of the Lake Como villas and churches, in addition to exhibitions, fairs, area (A duel fought by the great hero, Orlando). sports events and international conferences. Back on your bike, take a right towards / Leave Menaggio, travelling in the direction Cavargna and, following the course of the River Grandola/Porlezza and start making your way up , make your way into the untouched Val the series of hairpin bends in front of you. The Carvagna as it fans out amidst a background of road will straighten out until Cardano (one of charming views. This uphill road is full of bends the outlying municipal districts which make up and leads to Cusino. Here, the parish church of San Grandola and Uniti). Apart from its church with Giovanni Battista contains a number of interesting its Baroque decorations, the town is also home to frescoes. Make sure you also take the time to visit Villa Bagatti Valsecchi and its magnificent park, San Bartolomeo (surrounded by traditional mountain Valcavargna and Val d’Intelvi 44

towns and old stone houses) before continuing your 5 PORLEZZA. Has adopted all the features of a frontier climb to 1070 m above sea level and Cavargna. km town, developing its commerce and tourism to its fullest 75,3 potential. It is also the starting point for a number of 4 CAVARGNA. Surrounded by the and Porlezza interesting hikes, such as those to the and the km protected from landslides by a thick forest of venerable stunning Lake Lugano, or to the Rescia caves (which 57,8 beeches, Cavargna is the highest town in the province we will catch a glimpse of as we make our way out of Cavargna of Como (1071 m). Perhaps the most traditional local Porlezza and travel towards San Fedele d’Intelvi), with activity in town is carried out by the stagnini (tin workers), their striking stalactites and stalagmites. Between 1885 also called calderai, ramai and magnani who used to and 1939, Porlezza was the last stop on the railway coat the inner walls of copper containers with tin and which puffed its way here from Menaggio, organised to who used to climb down towards Brianza and Bergamo coincide with the steamboat. Special mention must be with their wooden “trida” on their back, carrying all their made of the outlying municipal district of Cima, which has tools. Their activities probably developed in order to take maintained its traditional medieval structure, complete advantage of the iron provided by the mines in the area. with the remains of its ancient walls and fortifications. Visitors are also invited to take a stroll in the Museo della Valle (Valley Museum). Cavargna is the starting point for Straddle your bike and take off, following the bank a number of different hikes (on foot!), including those to of the lake towards Osteno. When you reach the Monte Stabiello (2115 m) and the San Lucio Pass (1542 crotti, get off the state road and take the path on m) on the border with Switzerland, with its eponymous the left to the Oratorio di San Maruizio (10-12th oratory from the 14th century. The outlying municipal century). The oratory was buried by a landslide six district of Vegna can also be reached by bike. centuries ago and was only brought back to light in 1966. It once used to overlook the woods only the Leaving Cavargna, keep travelling towards Porlezza top part of the bell tower. You will soon reach Claino on the road. The road to Lake Lugano is con Osteno. This municipality is comprised of two winding and narrow, but filled with breathtaking towns: Osteno, located on the delta of the River Telo views. Once past Buggiolo and Corrido (an old and on the banks of the lake, and the higher Claino, town enjoying view over Lake Ceresio and Lake which is located at 389 m and filled with stunning Piano), two more bends will take you to Porlezza. medieval and homes. The “Orrido” or “Pescara” (gorge) of Osteno is found right before town, and can only be visited by boat. A road - with striking views and many bends - will take you up to 750 m to San Fedele d’Intelvi in 7.5 km.

6 San Fedele d’Intelvi is a large, lively tourist centre km whose advantageous position offers wonderful views 88,6 over the entire valley. Up until a few years ago, it teemed S. Fedele with stories of the “spalloni” and of cigarette smugglers d’Intelvi who humped their wares between Italy and Switzerland. Long ago - when it was known as Valle Antelama - this was a land of artists. Starting from the 13th century - but particularly in the 17th and 18th century - the town was famed for exporting its superb decorations 45 itinerary 9

throughout Europe. San Fedele has two centres, a lower way downhill and you are back at Argegno. one containing the parish church of Sant’Antonio and the hotels and a higher, more ancient one, located at the 7 ARGEGNO. A small and charming tourist destination, foot of Monte Luria. Taking a 6 km detour from S. Fedele km the town stands at the mouth of the Valle d’Intelvi. Its you can reach Pigra (or you can take the cable car from 97,5 historical city centre is bisected by the River Telo. The Argegno). This striking balcony provides great views over Argegno town is made up of an interesting crisscrossing of alleys Punta Balbianello and Bellagio from its 880 m height. and paths and features a picturesque stone brudge. If you did not stop in San Fedele but would nevertheless A bit more road and ... a few more bends await. So, like to enjoy the charming view from Pigra, climb up the get back on your bike and take off towards Argegno. mountain on the cable car just a few hundred meters Enjoy the drive and the view. You will see from the centre of town. with the Romanesqueesque bell tower and the painted facade of its church from a distance. This Leave Argegno to return to Como. There are still town was one of ’s favourite spots km 20 km of trafficked road to face before reaching after the war, and was immortalised in several of 119,8 the city. However, they are well worth it for their his paintings. A few hairpin bends as you make your Como wonderful views, and then... Como. The Lake Tour - Villas and Gardens 46

LANDSCAPE. This is the most prestigious of our itineraries in terms of architecture and landscapes. It takes visitors on a journey of discovery among some of the most exclusive villas of the area and their enchanting gardens. Many privately owned villas cannot be visited. Nevertheless, their facades alone are worth the trip, since they are true works of art.

DESCRIPTION. An almost complete journey around the lake with bends, galleries and a passage... over water using the Varenna-Bellagio ferry (www.navigazionelaghi.it). Take special care when travelling on the Regina 340 from Como to the top of the lake.

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1 COMO. Starting point: Sinigaglia stadium, glimpse at the gates of his home and we’re off km Viale Puecher, in front of the Monumento ai again, climbing up the Nuova Regina until Lenno. 0,0 Caduti (War Memorial). Como Drive along the bank of the lake on your right, 3 LENNO. On reaching Lenno, park your bike and walk following the signs to Cernobbio. Keep left at the km - or take a taxi-boat - to Villa Balbianello (open to roundabout after the stadium, and start following 26,0 the public). Built in 1700 on the remains of a small the edge of the lake until you reach its western Lenno Franciscan convent, the villa is owned by the National bank, where you can take your first stop. Trust for Italy (FAI) today. From the loggia, you can admire the gulf of the as well as the 2 CERNOBBIO. Located in a splendid position, its basin of the Isola Comacina. Pellico, Berchet, Giusti, km medieval heart reaches out towards the lake and Manzoni, but also Queen Amidala of Naboo, the Jedi 3,9 its Liberty style pier. Above all however, the town is Knight Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars) and Bond, Cernobbio famous for its villas. Villa Erba was built in 1899 and is James Bond (Casino Royal) all stood on this spot. truly extraordinary, both because of its mannerist looks and the size of its park. An aristocratic summer holiday Retrace your steps by boat and hop onto your bike, destination (and much beloved by the director Luchino you still have a lot of road left to travel. Tremezzo Visconti), the villa was sold to a public consortium in is just a short hop, skip and jump away. 1986. It built an internationally renowned conference centre in the park of the villa, which is used to hold 4 TREMEZZO. As you drive along you will see Villa La leading conferences as well as political, scientific km Quiete, one of the most luxurious residences belonging and society events. Another treasure is found just a 29,4 the Serbelloni family. Right next to it, you will also be bit further on: Villa d’ Este. Today, the villa is one of Tremezzo able to admire the enchanting Villa Carlotta (open to the most famous hotels in the world. The villa was the public) - a triumph of architecture, harmony, and first built in 1570 under the orders of Cardinal Tolomeo airy sculptures embellished with flowers and leaves Gallio on what used to be a country holding. (it is absolutely breathtaking when the rhododendrons On 24 May 2005, the President of the Republic, Carlo and azaleas are in bloom). Villa Carlotta was built on Azeglio Ciampi conferred the title of city on Cernobbio. a terrace overlooking Lake Como. Its garden was created thanks to Gianbattista Sommariva at the It is time to set off again. Following the Vecchia beginning of the 19th century, when he purchased Regina road which borders the lake, carry on until the villa and brought it to the apex of its splendour. you reach . More than a bike, what you In 1847 Marianna of Nassau gave the villa to her would really need here is a boat, since many of daughter Carlotta (hence the name) - future wife the beautiful villas in the area are not visible from of George of Saxony - as a wedding gift. The villa the road, but only from the lake. From this point, contains several remarkable works of art, such as you should be able to see Villa Erker Hocevar paintings by Hayez and statues by Canova. where Vincenzo Bellini stayed, Villa Fasola and (home to the Versace family until Leaving Villa Carlotta behind, carry on down 2007). Laglio is located right after Motrasio. The the road. After Menaggio (see Itinerary no. town has become famous over the past few years 8 from Como), you will reach Acquaseria, an because it has been chosen as a “buen retiro” outlying municipal district of San Siro. The by Gorge Clooney, who spends approximately medieval charms of Villa La Gaeta are reflected in 4 months of the year in Villa Oleandra. A quick the lake here, even though the house was actually The Lake Tour - Villas and Gardens 48

built in 1921. 5 VARENNA. Take the charming lake walk and make with its majestic Villa Gallio is just km your way to the centre of the town, with its many a short distance away from the centre of the 86,6 staircases and sloping neighbourhoods, before lake. Just like Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, it was built by Varenna carrying on to the main piazza. Here, you can admire Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. The building is so imposing the Romanesqueesque church of San Giorgio, that it is often called a palace, if not even a Castle. dominated by the Tower of Castello di Vezio (open Back on your bike, make your way up to the to the public), which is one of the most panoramic top of the lake. After crossing the River points on the lake (see Itinerary no. 2 from Lecco). and River Adda (influent and only affluent), The grandiose gardens of Villa Monastero (www. cross onto the other bank to reach Colico (see villamonastero.org) await. Originally a Cistercian itinerary no. 11 from Como). From here, make monastery, the villa was renovated in the liberty style your way past the many elegant towns and during the 19th century and later went on to host hamlets on the road to reach Varenna. As you international physics conferences - which included head towards the town, make sure to take a the participation of Enrico Fermi amongst its many break at Corenno Plinio. This time, it is not a villa guests. While still in Varenna, make sure you take a we are visiting, but the remains of a 14th century look at the neoclassical Villa Cipressi, now a hotel, castle set amidst the picturesque attractions of a with its gardens and steps overlooking the lake medieval town.Once past Dervio and Bellano, as well as the Church of San Giorgio. This stunning take the gallery on the right towards Varenna. building was erected in the 14th century and was later At the stop sign, turn right again towards the modified during the Baroque period. It features a large ferry’s pier, and park you bike. fresco on its facade and contains number of valuable 49 itinerario 10

artworks. Following the banks of the lake, take a stroll on the Romanesquetic “Passeggiata degli Innamorati” (Lover’s Walk) which connects the centre of Varenna and Olivedo – point of departure for ferries, boats and motorboats belonging to Navigazione Lago di Como – as well as a lively, entertaining beach. Take the ferry-boat (www.navigazionelaghi.it) with your bike to leave Varenna and feast your eyes on the enthralling views. Bellagio is just 15 minutes away.

6 BELLAGIO. Before reaching the shore, you will be able km to see the magnificent and sumptuous Villa Frizzoni 86,6 (now the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni) as well as the Bellagio picturesque hamlet with its ancient stairways. Once down from the ferry, take the road on the right of the pier and make your way to the gardens of Villa Melzi (open to the public). These were designed with great care to act as a frame for the neoclassical villa. Moving further on you will see Villa Trivulzio-Taverna. Built in the same style, it overlooks the waters of the lake. Its gardens contain a charming little Romanesqueesque church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Leaving Bellagio, take the “Lariana” towards Como (31 km near the banks of the western arm of the river) and travel past Lezzeno, Nesso, Pognana to reach Torno.

7 TORNO. was once owned by the Count km Giovanni Anguissola. A famous tyrannicide from Piacenza, 110,7 he later became the governor of the city of Como. The Torno count purchased Fonte Pliniana and its surrounding lands in 1573 in order to build his villa. All of the literature, up until the end of the 18th century, describes the Pliniana as a charming place full of delights.

Back on your bike, make your way to Blevio and then on to Como. We have indubitably glossed km over many charming villas on our tour. The 117,2 lake is like a treasure chest, which sometimes Como conceals its best works of art. The Upper Lake per valle 50 di LANDSCAPE. A journey into history and nature, as the landscape opens 5 up towards the mountains of the , with its ever-changing natural. This itinerary will take you to a paradise of surfers and sailors, who share 4 Gravedona your passion for feeling the wind whip across your face. 6 Colico DESCRIPTION. A truly pleasant tour: designed to ensure that 2 7 it is relaxing without however becoming tedious, since most per valle 3 dell’ Dongo Abbazia of it is on level ground. Take care on the Regina 340 road from di Piona Como to the top of the lake and in the galleries on the western bank (if not, take the motorway from Colico to Lecco). 8 Corenno Plinio

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1 COMO. Starting point: Sinigaglia Stadium, The remains of the walls of the melting furnaces and km Viale Puecher, in front of the Monumento ai their circulation systems can still be seen beneath the 0,0 Caduti (War Memorial). outlying municipal district of Catasco together with Como With the banks of the lake on your right, follow part of the gravelled donkey path which connected the signs to Cernobbio. As you travel north, the furnaces to the mines above them. If you feel up keep right at the roundabout after the stadium for a walk, all you have to do is choose between the and start following the edge of the lake until you nature walk (Giovo Pass at the bottom reach its western bank on the 340-Regina. You of the Valle dell’Albano), or travelling down at least a will find after driving past Moltrasio, part of the “Sentiero Italia” (5000 km over 350 stops Laglio, Brienno, Argegno, Ossuccio and Lenno, throughout the whole of the country). with their stunning views (see Itinerary no. 10 For those who do not particularly enjoy from Como). Mezzegra is firmly entrenched in walking, we recommend a small, 5 km circuit the history of Fascism. Mussolini and Claretta - which can be travelled by bike as well - Petacci were executed here on 28 April 1945. around the towns of Dongo--Brenzio- Driving your bike, continue on your way past , before climbing down to Tremezzo, , Menaggio and Pianello del Gravedona. Make your way back to Dongo, Lario. As you exit the Musso bottleneck, you then take the 4 km road to Gravedona. will see a commemorative plaque reminding visitors that the column escorting Mussolini 4 GRAVEDONA. This is the most important city of was stopped in this point. This is where the km the Upper Lake area and stretches from the lake up was captured, marking the end of Fascism. Give 50,4 until its top, known as the Castello. Its rock was used your bike a bit of throttle and roar off to Dongo. Gravedona as a base to build fortifications in pre-Romanesque times, since it afforded great views over the centre 2 DONGO. Apart from being renowned for historical reasons of the lake and the Valtellina, with the Legnone (2610 km and for the fruitless search for the “Gold of Dongo”, this m) towering in the background. Age-old, elegant 47,7 town has also enjoyed a certain degree of religious and alleys with a smattering of 13th century facades, Dongo economic notoriety as well. Together with Gravedona and tiny windows and portals overlook the streets of the , it was part of the administrative district town. The town also contains the church of Santa which was once held by the Dukedom of Milan. One of Maria del Tiglio - a Romanesqueesque building the factors which made Dongo famous was the road to in black and white marble dating back to the 13th the San Jorio Pass, which connected the lake area with century - which is unique amongst its kind. The 16th the Grigioni (Switzerland), and therefore with as century Villa Gallio is so imposing that it is often well. The Municipal offices are found in the neoclassical called a Palace, if not even a Castle. Palazzo Manzi. Its main hall - also known as the Sala This detour has been specifically included in d’Oro - is two stories high and decorated with stuccoes, the itinerary for all those who want to admire gildings, a frescoed vault ceiling and a mosaic floor. views of the valley without getting off their 5 bikes. At Gravedona, take the winding road 3 The Valle dell’Albano offers a peaceful interlude km up to Peglio and the fascinating complex of S. km after Dongo. Make your way up to and 50,4 Eusebio. From there, make your way to Livo - a 47,7 Germasino as you enter a territory which - since the Detour to traditional mountain village - before returning Detour to 19th century - has been the symbol of innovation Valle di Livo to Gravedona on the same road (6 km in total). Valle dell’Albano in technical metalworking in Lombardy. For hikers (on foot) in Livo: park your bike on its stand in The Upper Lake 52

the parking lot in front of the church of San Giacomo (697 6 COLICO. This highly interesting area in terms of both m) and ... get a move on. A 30 minute walk will take you km nature and landscapes is located in the northernmost to the plain of Crotto Dangri and its picturesque timber 66,5 point of Lake Como. The Protected Oasis of Pian di bridge. For the more sports-minded, we recommend a Colico Spagna is found between the mouths of the River further 90 minute walk to the panoramic lookout point Mera and the River Adda. This bit of swampland is of Baggio (892 m) and its rural dwellings. an important stopping and nesting point for a wide Reinvigorated by the fresh air (or at least the number of bird species, who take advantage of the break), it is time to make our way back down to natural habitat provided by its silent reed thickets. In Gravedona and take a left towards the Valtellina. the past, the area was considered highly important Follow the edge of the lake until , drive because of it strategic position. It was first drained by past Sorico (special mention must be made of the Romanesques, and later played host to a Spanish the Oasis of Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola, army camp throughout all of the 16th century - hence which are full of attractions for nature lovers the name, Pian di Spagna. The Fort of Fuentes (open and birdwatchers), cross the River Mera and the to the public) was the lynchpin of the Spanish defence River Adda and make your way to Colico. system and was located on an isolated ridge, controlling 53 itinerary 11

the last part of the River Adda. Built at the start of church. This traditional town has preserved its peaceful the 17th century by the Count of Fuentes - governor medieval look, with narrow roads plunging straight down of Milan - it was demolished by during his towards its small pier and beach on the lake. First Italian Campaign. Only its husk remains. A century Moving on after a brief rest, drive past Bellano later - in 1912 - at the dawn of the Great War, the high to reach Varenna (turn right before the gallery). command of the Italian Royal Army ordered a new At the stop sign, turn right again for the pier fort to be built on the hill of Montecchio (open to the and the ferry. Park your bike here. public), using the tiny bit of coastland found between Colico and the mouth of the River Adda. The fort was 9 VARENNA. Take the charming lake walk and make your completed in 1914 and is the most technological Italian km way to the centre of the town, with its many staircases installation from WWI. It contains four cannons which 87,3 and sloping neighbourhoods, before carrying on to the are the largest in Italy and are still working today. They Varenna main piazza. Here, you can admire the Romanesqueesque are highly precise even at great distances. church of San Giorgio, dominated by the Tower of Castello On leaving Colico, do not take the motorway to di Vezio (open to the public), which is one of the most Lecco/Milan, but take the coastal road for Dervio/ panoramic points on the lake (see Itinerary no. 2 from Bellano instead. You will reach the Abbazia di Piona Lecco). The grandiose gardens of Villa Monastero (Abbey of Piona) after 5.5 km (detour on your right). (www.villamonastero.org) await. Originally a Cistercian monastery, the villa was renovated in the liberty style 7 ABBAZIA DI PIONA. The abbey was built in a splendid during the 19th century and later went on to host km position on the outermost point of the peninsula, international physics conferences - which included the 73,5 overlooking the eponymous lake. The building itself dates participation of Enrico Fermi amongst its many guests. Abbazia back to the 11th century, even if some elements bearing While still in Varenna, make sure you take a look at the di Piona proof of even earlier beginnings exist. One such case is neoclassical Villa Cipressi, now a hotel, with its gardens the satchel of Santa Faustina – kept in the apse – which and steps overlooking the lake as well as the Church of is dated to the 7th century. The Benedictine cloisters San Giorgio. This stunning building was erected in the of 1275 are particularly worth a visit. The complex has 14th century and was later modified during the Baroque been entrusted to the Cistercian monks, who make period. It features a large fresco on its facade and contains excellent liquors and herbal infusions. number of valuable artworks. Following the banks of the Back on your bike, get ready for the last leg of your lake, take a stroll on the Romanesquetic “Passeggiata itinerary and savour the bends on the road (be very degli Innamorati” (Lover’s Walk) which connects the careful when travelling through the galleries) as you centre of Varenna and Olivedo – point of departure for drive past Dorio, and Corenno Plinio. ferries, boats and motorboats belonging to Navigazione Lago di Como – as well as a lively, entertaining beach. 8 CORENNO PLINIO. Picturesquely perched on a rocky km outcrop as it stretches towards the lake, the town of Our trip has now come to an end. To leave 76,7 Corenno Plinio in the municipality of Dervio plays host Varenna, take the road to Mandello del Lario and Corenno Plinio to the beautiful 13th century Castello degli Adreani. The (see Itinerary no. 2 from Lecco) city’s walls are reinforced with two towers, located near before getting on the motorway to Lecco. At this the parish church of San Tommaso di Canterbury, which point you have a choice: either take the exit to features a number of medieval and renaissance frescoes. km Lecco for a brief visit (see Itineraries no. 1-6 from Three funerary arches belonging to the Counts Andreani 140,0 Lecco) of the city and take a breather, or continue - feudal lords of the area – are also found outside the Como on the motorway to Como to finish the itinerary. The Plain, the Olgiate Comasco and the Cantù area 54

LANDSCAPE. Starting in Como, it makes its way up a gently rolling set of hills towards the Spina Verde Regional Park before moving back down towards the Brianza.

DESCRIPTION. Calm, hilly roads alternate with trafficked arteries (but on a bike... traffic is nothing). The itinerary meanders - sometimes aimlessly - between one town and the next (keep a sharp eye out for road signs).

Cavallasca 3 Parè 4 1 COMO 2 Olgiate S. Fermo 5 Comasco della Battaglia 8 Montorfano

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1 COMO. Starting point: Sinigaglia stadium, Viale which has been described as “Romanesquetic” by a km Puecher, in front of the Monumento ai Caduti number of local authors. For the inhabitants of the 0,0 (War Memorial). place, it was often the only alternative to starving Como Drive along the banks of the lake on your right or immigrating. Smugglers (“Spalloni” [Shoulder- and follow the signs for /Swiss border. bearers] - since they used to carry their goods on their Then, climb up the hill until you reach the backs) and the border guards often dined at the same crossing for San Fermo della Battaglia. hostelry before “going to work”. In both cases, they were strong, quick, brave men who could make their 2 SAN FERMO DELLA BATTAGLIA. The town way easily around the area. km owes its name to the battle fought between the 5,0 Austrians and the Cacciatori delle Alpi (Hunters of It is time to get back on your bike and swiftly San Fermo the Alps) commanded by Garibaldi which - at the make your way towards Drezzo, which shelters della end of the Second War of Independence – allowed against one of the many morainic hills shaped Battaglia King Vittorio Emanuele, to annex Lombardy. This by the large glaciers here. The terrace dips at vivacious artisanal and tourist town is located within the foot of the hill, almost encircling the town, the borders of the Spina Verde Park. The church of and forms the valley of the River Faloppia, called Santa Maria Nullate in town was built over a Celtic Val Mulini. As you leave the Spina Verde Park, site and is particularly worth a visit. take the road towards Uggiate-Trevano. From here, you will be able to see the Monte Rosa, Leaving San Fermo, Cavallasca is just around the hills of the Val d’Intelvi, the Generoso, the the corner. Bisbino and the peak of Brunate. Already a parish church in the Middle Ages, the town was 3 CAVALLASCA. The town unfolds along the southern an important stopping point for travellers on the km foot of Monte Sasso, which is still dotted by the many way to Switzerland. Follow the signs to 6,7 trenches and forts used during WWI. This town was and make your way to Olgiate Comasco. Cavallasca also chosen as a place of residence by noble Milanese families, including the Imbonati, who built the 5 OLGIATE COMASCO. Located halfway between magnificent villa which is now the Municipal Building. km Como and on state road 342, this town is A musical instrument industry was moved here during 14,1 very interesting from an artistic point of view. In the war and gave rise to a number of artisanal activities. Olgiate particular, Palazzo Volta (where the great physicist This is rather curious, since the Como area does not Comasco lived) - which is now the municipal building - has have a particularly long instrument-making tradition. a beautiful loggia overlooking its inner courtyard. The Villa Camilla was built during the 19th century Leave Cavallasca and make your way to Parè. and is also worth a mention, as is the “Medioevo” complex, which is now the civic centre. The history 4 PARE’. The town overlooks the Val Mulini next to of the church of Sant’Ippolito and Cassiano is equally km the Swiss border. For 28 years, Parè, Cavallasca and fascinating. The church was once famed for the 8,9 Drezzo were a single municipality called Lieto Colle. presence of a fig tree, which grew on its bell tower Parè The municipality was maintained up until 1956, when up until 1929. For centuries, it remained the symbol the three towns were returned to their original names, of the city, until it died during a particularly harsh becoming autonomous. Since the beginning, this border winter. The tree was replaced with a new one, which area has always been theatre to a form of contraband did not survive. Nonetheless, the fig tree has become The Plain, the Olgiate Comasco and the Cantù area 56

part of the town’s folklore and news from the town villa in the 18th century where Silvio Pellico stayed today is still described as coming from “under the bell as a tutor. The Centro di Gelsibachicoltura (Silkworm tower with the fig”. breeding Centre) is open to visitors from May to September. Visitors are shown how silkworms are Leave Olgiate Comasco and take provincial road raised and cared for at the centre. It also is worth 23 to (where the Inter football travelling a few extra kilometres from team trains). Here, take a left towards on the road to . Here, we recommend to to reach Cassina Rizzardi. a stop at Villa Raimondi, the seat of the Minoprio Foundation. The park of this famous gardening school 6 CASSINA RIZZARDI. The town’s name derives is open to the public (www.fondazioneminoprio.it). km from the noble family who were once the feudal lords 22,6 of the town: the Rizzardi. Ownership of the town later Carry on towards Cantù, taking state road 35 Cassina passed to the Lucini family, before being owned by the to . At the roundabout, turn left on Rizzardi Marchesi Porro Lambertenghi, who built a beautiful provincial road 34 to Cantù. 57 itinerario 12

7 CANTU’. The city specialises furniture-making, km elevating the woodworking activities it carried out 36,8 at the beginning of the 20th century to the level of Cantù industrial production. Woodworking was a traditional winter occupation for local men, while the women perfected lace and bobbin lace making. Of the 100 towers which used to be its main feature, a single Romanesqueesque bell tower belonging to the Basilica di San Paolo remains standing today. However, proof of its elegant architectural style and the city’s ancient faith has left its mark in the curves of the age-old Galliano complex, which includes the Basilica of San Vincenzo and the Baptistery. Located on a hill on the outskirts of the town, these are amongst the most significant Romanesqueesque buildings found in Lombardy. Visitors are also welcome and encouraged to take stroll around the design and furnishing gallery known as the CLAC (www.clacsrl.it) and the Museo del Legno (Wood Museum) “Riva 1920 Centre” (www.riva1920.it).

Leaving Cantù, follow the signs for Capiago/ Intimiano to reach Montorfano.

8 MONTORFANO. The town is located southeast of km Como and overlooks its charming homonym lake. 44,7 Surrounded by morainic hills, this is the smallest Montorfano lake of the Brianza region and is fed by underground sources. The beautiful water lilies which bloom on its surface during the summer make it highly unique in botanical terms. However, the most unusual feature in Montorfano is indubitably the hill (554 m) which rises like a solitary peak - completely detached and separate from the rest - known as the “Mons Orphanus”. The town’s piazza is highly striking. Rectangular in shape and with the charm of the 16th century, it plays host to the small church of San Giovanni Evangelista at its bottom. The prestigious Golf Club Villa d’Este is found near the lake.

km From Montorfano, make your way to Lipomo 52,1 before heading down to Como. And you back Como to where you started. Hotels 58

PARK HOTEL **** LOCANDA SANT’ANNA *** BALLESTRIN **** DU LAC *** via Nazionale 142 via Sant’Anna 152 via Coldogna 1 p.zza Mazzini 32 Tel. +39 0341 703193 Tel. +39 031 821738 Tel. +39 0341 996111 Tel. +39 031 950320 Fax +39 0341 703194 Fax +39 031 822046 Fax +39 0341 999281 Fax +39 031 951624 www.parkhotelabbadia.com www.locandasantanna.it www.hotelballestrin.it www.bellagio.info [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ABBADIA LA BAITA * VILLA BELVEDERE *** ARGEGNO via Milano 1 CRISTALLO *** EXCELSIOR SPLENDIDE *** via Carlanta 4 via Roma 55 Lungo Lario Manzoni 28 Loc. Piani Resinelli (1.278 m) Tel. +39 031 821116 Tel. e Fax+39 0341 590288 Fax +39 031 821571 Tel. +39 0341 996194 Tel. +39 031 950225 www.villabelvedere-argegno.it Fax +39 0341 996124 Fax +39 031 951224 DUE PLATANI * [email protected] www.valsassina.it www.hsplendide.com via Statale 18 **** [email protected] Tel. +39 039 9943906 ESPOSITO *** AIRUNO via ai Colli 1 Tel. e Fax +39 039 9943280 via F. Manzoni 33 FIORONI *** Tel. +39 031 764201 - 031 764202 Tel. +39 0341 996200 - 910517 v.le D. Vitali 2 Fax +39 031 764109 AROSIO HOTEL MOTEL ALBAVILLA **** www.arosiohotel.it BARZIO Fax +39 0341 998167 Tel. +39 031 950392 via Carcano 6/a [email protected] www.hotel-esposito.it www.hotelfioroni.com Tel. +39 031 626242 [email protected] [email protected] Fax +39 031 626307 SPORTING CLUB ***

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Tel. +39 031 950229 BELLANO Tel. e Fax +39 0341 810310 Tel. e Fax +39 031 220221 Tel. +39 031 716035 Fax +39 031 951556 www.caocomo.it Fax +39 031 720211 BRUNATE www.ilperlo.com CORNELIO *** capann.cao @libero.it www.hotelcanturio.it [email protected] via Milano 1 [email protected]

Tel. +39 031 948787 ARRIGONI *** CANTU’ LA PERGOLA ** Fax +39 031 949044 via Roma 60 LA SCALETTA *** p.zza del Porto 4 www.albergocornelio.com Tel. +39 031 860249 via Milano 30 [email protected] Fax +39 031 860190

Tel. +39 031 950263 Tel. e Fax +39 031 716540 Fax +39 031 950253 [email protected] [email protected] www.lapergolabellagio.it BAITA CARLA * [email protected] Fraz. Capovico MINOTTI ** CANZO *** Tel. +39 031 220186 via A.Grandi 68 p.zza Garibaldi 2 NUOVO MIRALAGO ** Tel. +39 031 766154 Tel. e Fax +39 031 670572 via per Pescallo 19 BLEVIO MILANO * Fax +39 031 766064 Tel. +39 031 951294 via E.Caronti 48 LA ZUPPIERA *** Fax +39 031 951355 Tel. e Fax +39 031 419510 SARAHOTEL ** piazza Verza 56 www.bellagio.co.nz/miralago via Santa Valeria 10 Tel. +39 031 681431 PARINI HOTEL *** Tel. +39 031 667015 Fax +39 031 6730945 [email protected] piazza dell’Ospedale 4 BELLAGIO Fax +39 031 667288 www.lazuppiera.it GIARDINETTO * Tel. +39 031 865008 [email protected] [email protected] via Roncati 12 Fax +39 031 866400 CAGLIO CANZO VOLTA *** Tel. +39 031 950168 www.parinihotel.com SANTA VALERIA * via Volta 58 [email protected] [email protected] via Segantini 28 Tel. +39 031 681225 BOSISIO Tel. +39 031 667070 LA GENZIANELLA * CARLON ** Fax +39 031 670167 via S. Primo 1 via Beniamino Appiani 43 LA LOCANDA DI SAUNIÈRE ** [email protected] Tel. +39 031 865008 via Nazionale 117 Tel. e Fax +39 031 964734 PARABUM * www.ristorantelagenzianella.com www.parinihotel.com Tel. e Fax +39 039 509656 CALCO p.zza Remo Sordo 2 [email protected] [email protected] www.locandacalco.net [email protected] Tel. +39 031 683176 LOCANDA MILANO *** SUISSE * SORGENTE * p.zza Mazzini 8/10 via Alessandro Volta 62 LOCANDA DEL MEL *** Tel. +39 031 3365069 piazza Vittorio 2 via Gajum 36 Tel. +39 031 950335 Tel. e Fax +39 031 681119 Fax +39 031 951755 Fax +39 031 3365724 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 630265 www.bellagio.co.nz/suisse www.locandamilano.it Tel. e Fax +39 0341 641296 FIORONI ** [email protected] [email protected] www.locandamel.com p.zza Minoletti 1 [email protected] PARADISO SUL LAGO *** Tel. +39 031 400149 MERIDIANA *** www.hotelfioroni.it via Carlo Alberto 19 via Scalini 70 MONASTERO DEL LAVELLO ** Tel. +39 031 364099 via Padri Serviti 1 [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 821126 CALOLZIOCORTE Fax +39 0341 821261 Fax +39 031 3365696 Info: Fondazione Lavello ORSO BRUNO ** BRUNATE www.meridianotel.it www.paradisosullago.it Tel. +39 0341 643733 - 0341 295544 via Regina Vecchia 45 [email protected] [email protected] presidente.fondazionelavello@ Tel. +39 031 400136 provincia.lecco.it www.hotelorsobruno.com VILLA STUPENDA *** VISTA LAGO ***

BELLANO [email protected] via per Lecco 3 via Roma 25 AXOLUTE COMFORT HOTEL **** Tel. +39 0341 810386 Tel. +39 031 364070 via Achille Grandi 32 GOLF HOTEL LA PINETINA *** Fax +39 0341 810384 Fax +39 031 3365115 Tel. +39 031 700589 via Al Golf 4 Fax. +39 031 720440 www.villastupenda.it www.albergovistalago.it CANTU’ Tel. +39 031 930931 [email protected] [email protected] www.axolutehotel.com www.golfpinetina.it CARBONATE [email protected] [email protected] Hotels 60

BELLAVISTA ** LA TORRE *** GIARDINO ** BELVEDERE *** via Baraccano 12 via Roma 53 via Regina 73 loc. Olgiasca 53 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 611350 Tel. +39 031 830345 Tel. +39 031 511154 Tel. +39 0341 940330 Fax +39 031 832193 Fax +39 031 341870 Fax +39 0341 931900 CARENNO ** www.albergolatorre.net www.giardinocernobbio.com www.hotelristorantebelvedere.com CASTIGLIONE via Roma 4 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 611349 Fax +39 0341 610200 GARDENIA *** GIARDINO Dependance * CONCA AZZURRA *** [email protected] via Europa Unita via Regina 79 via Piona 119 - loc. Olgiasca

CARENNO Tel. +39 031 722571 Tel. +39 031 511154 Tel. +39 0341 931984 ROSA ** Fax +39 031 722570 www.giardinocernobbio.com Fax +39 0341 931954 www.paginegialle.it/ [email protected] via Calolzio 6 ITALIA *** Tel. e Fax +39 0341 611348 gardeniahotel

CERMENATE PONTE VECCHIO ** via Nazionale Nord 20 - loc. Tel. +39 0341 610147 PRIMAVERA * via Trento 2 Tel. +39 0341 940886 www.albergo-rosa.it via A.Diaz 8/10 Tel. +39 031 511129 Fax +39 0341 931175 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 031 770217 Fax +39 031 3346179 www.albergopontevecchio.com RISI *** CASTELLO DI **** G.H. VILLA D’ESTE *****L Lungo Lario Polti 1 CERNOBBIO [email protected] p.zza Castello 1 via Regina 40 Tel. +39 0341 933089 Tel. +39 031 791770 Tel. +39 031 3481 SAN GIUSEPPE ** Fax +39 0341 930969 Fax +39 031 790683 Fax +39 031 348844 via 5 Giornate 31 www.hotelrisi.it www.castellodicarimate.com www.villadeste.it Tel. e Fax +39 031 511288 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ROMA *** ASNIGO **** DELLA TORRE * via 8 - Loc. Laghetto

CARIMATE MONTESOLE *** p.zza Spallino 2 - Montesolaro via Noseda 2 - P.zza S. Stefano via Vittorio Emanuele 3 Tel. +39 0341 940147

Tel. +39 031 726222 Tel. +39 031 510062 Tel. e Fax +39 031 511308 COLICO Fax +39 0341 941779 Fax +39 031 510249 www.dellatorre.co.it Fax +39 031 726044 VILLA COLICO *** www.hotelmontesole.com www.hotelasnigo.it [email protected] [email protected] via Nazionale 100 [email protected] VIGNETTA * Tel. +39 0341 930490 CONCORDIA *** REGINA OLGA **** via Monte Grappa 32 Fax +39 0341 933974 via Menaggio 14 via Regina 18 Tel. +39 031 3347055 www.villacolico.it Tel. +39 0344 714019 Tel. +39 031 510171 [email protected] [email protected] Fax +39 031 340604 Fax +39 0344 71001 DOGANA VECCHIA *** AURORA * CARLAZZO www.albergo-concordia.com CERNOBBIO www.hotelreginaolga.it [email protected] via Provinciale 25 via Nazionale Nord 4 - loc. S.Giorgio [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 211198 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 940323

CENTRALE *** CIVATE Fax +39 0341 219183 MANGIATAS & DORMINPAS ** via Regina 39 www.doganavecchia.net CONTINENTAL * via E.Toti 1 Tel. +39 031 511411 [email protected] via Nazionale Nord 39 Tel. +39 031 764051 Fax +39 031 341900 loc. Trivio di Fuentes www.albergo-centrale.com MIRABEAU * Tel. e Fax +39 0341 930864 ALPINO *** [email protected] via Provinciale 79 [email protected] via Italia 50 Tel. e Fax +39 031 963186 SCI D’ORO * Tel. e Fax +39 0341 840161 CIVENNA www.hotel-mirabeau.com MIRALAGO *** via S.Fedele 29 CASARGO www.hotelalbergoalpino.it p.zza Risorgimento 1 [email protected] [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 940594 Tel. +39 031 510125 ISOLABELLA * [email protected] Fax +39 031 342088 ROMA * via Porlezza 14 www.hotelmiralago.it via Roma 17 ATTIVITA’ SOSPESA

ASATENOVO [email protected] CLAINO OSTENO C Tel. +39 039 9202003 61 Hotels

BARCHETTA EXCELSIOR **** BORGO HOTEL *** LOCANDA DELL’OCA BIANCA *** MILANO ** p.zza Cavour 1 via Borgovico 89/91 via Canturina 251 via Canturina 19 Tel. +39 031 3221 Tel. +39 031 570107 Tel. +39 031 (525005) 525605 Tel. e Fax +39 031 521282 Fax +39 031 302622 Fax +39 031 3385883 Fax +39 031 5003525 www.hotelbarchetta.it www.hotelborgovico.it www.hotelocabianca.it POSTA ** [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] via Garibaldi 2 Tel. +39 031 266012 COMO **** CONTINENTAL *** MARCO’S *** Fax +39 031 266398 via Mentana 28 v.le Innocenzo XI 15 via Coloniola 43 www.hotelposta.net Tel. +39 031 266173 Tel. +39 031 260485 Tel. +39 031 303628 [email protected] Fax +39 031 266522 Fax +39 031 273343 Fax +39 031 302342 www.hcomo.it www.continental-hotel.net www.hotelmarcos.it QUARCINO ** [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] salita Quarcino 4 Tel. +39 031 303934 GRAND HOTEL DI COMO **** DEL DUCA *** MINI HOTEL BARADELLO *** Fax +39 031 304678 via per Cernobbio p.zza Mazzini 12 p.zza Camerlata 9/A www.hotelquarcino.it Tel. +39 031 5161 Tel. +39 031 264859 Tel. +39 031 523180 [email protected] Fax +39 031 516600 www.albergodelduca.it Fax +39 031 590400 www.grandhoteldicomo.com [email protected] www.hotelbaradello.com VALTELLINA ** [email protected] [email protected] via 265 ENGADINA *** Tel. +39 031 540750 LE DUE CORTI **** v.le Fratelli Rosselli 22 PARK HOTEL *** Fax +39 031 5340305 p.zza Vittoria 15 Tel. +39 031 570008 v.le Fratelli Rosselli 20 [email protected] Tel. +39 031 328111 www.hotelengadina.com Tel. +39 031 572615 Fax +39 031 328800 [email protected] Fax +39 031 574302 BAITA BONDELLA * [email protected] www.parkhotelcomo.it via Bel Paese 9 - Loc. Brunate FALCHETTO *** [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 031 220307 COMO METROPOLE & SUISSE **** COMO salita Peltrera 37 COMO COMO www.baitabondella.it p.zza Cavour 19 Tel. +39 031 3365033 PLINIUS *** Tel. +39 031 269444 Fax +39 031 3365007 via Garibaldi 33 DINNER * Fax +39 031 300808 www.falchetto.it Tel. +39 031 273067 via Borgovico 45 www.hotelmetropolesuisse.com [email protected] Fax +39 031 262020 Tel. +39 031 570108 [email protected] www.hotelplinius.com DOGANA * FIRENZE *** [email protected] PALACE HOTEL **** p.zza Volta 16 p.zza XXIV Maggio 6 Lungo Lario Trieste 16 Tel. +39 031 300333 TRE RE *** loc. Ponte Chiasso Tel. +39 031 23391 Fax +39 031 300101 p.zza Boldoni 20 Tel. +39 031 541185 Fax +39 031 303170 www.albergofirenze.it Tel. +39 031 265374 Fax +39 031 531445 www.palacehotel.it [email protected] Fax +39 031 241349 NUOVO MONDO * [email protected] www.hoteltrere.com via San Giacomo 52 IL LOGGIATO DEI SERVITI *** [email protected] TERMINUS **** via Barelli 4 Tel. +39 031 541240 Lungo Lario Trieste 14 Tel. +39 031 2753382 FONTANA ** PIAZZOLO * Tel. +39 031 329111 Fax +39 031 2757134 via D.Fontana 19 via Indipendenza 65 Fax +39 031 302550 www.illoggiatodeiserviti.com Tel. +39 031 271110 Tel. e Fax +39 031 272186 www.albergoterminus.com [email protected] www.fontanahotel.net [email protected] [email protected] S. ABBONDIO * LARIUS *** via S.Abbondio 7 VILLA FLORI **** via Anzani 12/c FUNICOLARE ** Tel. +39 031 271881 via per Cernobbio 12 Tel. +39 031 4038102 via Coloniola 8/10 Cell. 338 6481143 Tel. +39 031 33820 Fax +39 031 4038103 Tel. +39 031 304277 www.hotelvillaflori.com www.hlarius.it www.hotelfunicolare.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hotels 62

ODISSEA *** EUROPA ** CENTRALE ** DE JEAN * via Taiana 2 via Case Sparse 18 via Solferino 11 via Roma 53 Tel. +39 0344 81894 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 96044 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 860004 Tel. +39 0344 88022

Fax +39 0344 80780 www.hotelcampingeuropa.com LA MONTANINA ** SOLE *

www.hotelodissea.com [email protected] GARZENO via Adamello 5 via San Rocco 4 CONSIGLIO RUMO [email protected] DONGO * Tel. e fax +39 0341 860116 Tel. +39 0344 88056 GNOCCHI *** via Cavour 3

p.zza Umberto I 10 DONGO Tel. +39 0344 81344 CACCIATORI * LARIO ** Tel. +39 0341 901107 via del Roccolo 1 - loc. Ortanella via Provinciale 37 CASTELLO DI CASIGLIO **** Tel. +39 0341 860219 Tel. +39 0344 84686 CORTENOVA Fax +39 0341 901057 via Cantù 21 ESINO Fax +39 0341 860949 Fax +39 0344 910791 FILIPPO ** Tel. +39 031 627288 [email protected] www.albergo-lario.com via M.Buonarroti 3 Fax +39 031 629649 [email protected] Tel. +39 031 855159 www.hotelcastellodicasiglio.it LA LUCCIOLA * www.albergofilippo.com [email protected] via al Castagneto 22 - loc. Rogo GERA LARIO LE CINQUE CASE ** Tel. +39 0341 860200 via Statale

COSTAMASNAGA [email protected] LEONARDO DA VINCI **** Tel. +39 0344 84119 DA GIGI *** via L.Da Vinci 6 SANTA MARIA * Fax +39 0344 84472 p.zza IV Novembre 4 Tel. +39 031 611556 via Cainallo 20 - loc. Gromeduccio www.le5case.com Tel. +39 0341 840124 Fax +39 031 611423 Tel. +39 0341 860376 - 0341 860331 ARCADE ** Fax +39 0341 801710 www.hotelleonardodavinci.com VAPORE ** [email protected] [email protected] via Statale dei Giovi 40 via alle Rive 42 Tel. e Fax +39 031 450100 Tel. +39 031 378700

SASSI ROSSI *** CENTRALE *** FAGGETO www.lariohotel.it Fax +39 031 378686

via Provinciale 1 - Loc. Vegno ERBA via 25 Aprile 129 / angolo via Dante [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 840125 Tel. +39 031 641052 PARK HOTEL **** IBIS *** www.sassirossi.it Fax +39 031 641135 via XXV Aprile 14 [email protected] [email protected] via Tornese 7 Tel. +39 031 780792 Tel. +39 031 45371 AL CLUBINO *** ERBA *** Fax +39 031 780117 Fax +39 031 452372 via Ing. Giorgo Combi 15 via Milano 12/d www.hotelparkhotel.it www.ibishotel.com Tel. +39 0341 996145 Tel. +39 031 611515 [email protected] [email protected] Fax +39 0341 910197 [email protected] VILLA ARGENTA *** MERLONI *** www.paginegialle.it/alclubino via XXV Aprile 5 [email protected] CAMPEGGIO * via Re Magi 6 via Capanna 1 Tel. +39 031 780793 Tel. +39 0344 32012 DEL CACCIATORE *** Tel. +39 031 627151 Fax +39 031 780117 Fax +39 0344 31838 p.zza S.Maria 12 - loc. Maggio www.albergocampeggio.it www.villaargenta.it www.hotelmerloni.com [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 996237 [email protected] GRANDOLA E UNITI [email protected]

CREMENO Fax +39 0341 918306 CAINALLO *** LA FENICE *** HOTEL 2000 *** www.albergodelcacciatore.eu via G.Oberdan 6 [email protected] loc. Cainallo (mt. 1270 slm) via San Gusmeo 3 Tel. +39 0341 860131 Tel. +39 031 921102 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 85478 MAGGIO *** www.cainallo.it Fax +39 031 880014 www.hotel2000gravedona.it p.zza S.Maria 20 - loc. Maggio [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0341 910554 ROSA DELLE ALPI *** NUOVO *** LA VILLA *** www.valsassina.it ESINO via Statale 1122 [email protected] via Adamello 36 GRAVEDONA via Regina Ponente 21 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 860129 Tel. +39 0341 680243 Tel. +39 0344 89017 MARIA * www.rosadellealpi.it Fax +39 0341 650073 Fax +39 0344 89027 GARLATE via Val Malè [email protected] www.hotelnuovo.com www.hotel-la-villa.com

CUSINO CUSINO Tel. +39 0344 66158 [email protected] [email protected] 63 Hotels

REGINA *** VILLA LINDA *** MILANO *** GIORDANO *** via Regina Levante 10/A via Regina 87 via Martino Novi 26 Lungo Lario Cadorna 20 Tel. +39 0344 89446 Tel. +39 0344 43204 Tel. +39 031 840119 Tel. +39 0341 367160 www.reginahotels.it Fax +39 0344 43857 Fax +39 031 841200 Fax +39 0341 355122 [email protected] GRIANTE www.hotelvillalindacomo.it [email protected] www.hotel-giordano.it [email protected] [email protected] CROTTO REGINA ** ALTAVALLE ** via Regina 25 SALA * via Provinciale 44 MODERNO *** Tel. +39 0344 89446 p.zza Cavour 12 Tel. e Fax +39 031 840414 p.zza Diaz 5 www.crottoregina.com Tel. e Fax +39 0341 980223 www.hotelaltavalle.com LECCO Tel. +39 0341 286519 [email protected] INTROBIO [email protected] [email protected] Fax +39 0341 362177 [email protected] GRAVEDONA LAURO ** **** RONDANINO ** via Privata Tagliaferri 12 via Don Gnocchi 81 via Rondanino 1 CAVIATE * Tel. e Fax +39 0344 85255 Tel. +39 031 696233 Tel. +39 031 839858 Lungo Lario Piave 17 [email protected] Fax +39 031 696577 www.lariohotel.it Tel. +39 0341 363213 INVERIGO www.inverigohotel.it [email protected] AL PONTE * [email protected] LENNO **** via Regina 90 ZOCCA ** via Lomazzi 23 Tel. +39 0344 85223 PLINIO AU LAC **** LANZO D’INTELVI viale Poletti 43 Tel. +39 0344 57051 Fax +39 0344 89116 via Regina Vecchia 101 - Torriggia Tel. +39 031 840118 Fax +39 0344 57055 Tel. +39 031 401271 www.lariohotel.it www.albergolenno.com G.H. CADENABBIA **** Fax +39 031 401278 [email protected] [email protected] via Regina 1 - loc. Cadenabbia www.hotelplinioaulac.it Tel. +39 0344 40418 LE CONIFERE * LAVEDO **

[email protected] LENNO Fax +39 0344 41466 via Predale 3 - Loc. Pian delle noci via Lavedo 1 www.grandhotelcadenabbia.it SAN MARINO *** Tel. e Fax +39 031 839080 Tel. +39 0344 55172 [email protected] via Regina Nuova 64 www.centroleconifere.com Fax +39 0344 56115 Tel. +39 031 401471 [email protected]

ALBERGHETTO LA MARIANNA *** LAGLIO Fax +39 031 4017675 PLINIO ** via Regina 57 www.hotel-sanmarino.it VILLA OLGA * via Lomazzi 3 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 43095 [email protected] via Solferino 10 Tel. +39 0344 55158 www.la-marianna.com Tel. e Fax +39 031 832482 [email protected] BERSAGLIERE * AURORA ** via Regina Nuova 38 JOLLY HOTEL Pontevecchio **** Fraz. Sossana 2 BRITANNIA EXCELSIOR *** Tel. +39 031 400259 via Azzone Visconti 84 Tel. e Fax +39 031 914645 via Regina 41 www.lariohotel.it Tel. +39 0341 238000 www.hotelauroralezzeno.com Tel. +39 0344 40413 [email protected] Fax +39 0341 286632 [email protected]

GRIANTE Fax +39 0344 42068 www.jollyhotels.com www.hotelbritanniacadenabbia.com BELVEDERE **** [email protected] CROTTO DEL MISTO ** [email protected] viale Poletti 27 Fraz. Crotto 10 Tel. +39 031 840122 ALBERI *** LEZZENO Tel. +39 031 914541 - 031 914495 RIVIERA *** Fax +39 031 842976 via Lungo Lario Isonzo 4 www.crottodelmisto.com via Regina 43 Tel. +39 0341 350992 [email protected]

www.albergobelvedere.it LECCO Tel. e Fax +39 0344 40422 [email protected] Fax +39 0341 350895 www.rivierahotel-como.com www.hotelalberi.lecco.it CROTTO DEI PESCATORI * [email protected] FUNICOLARE TESORO **** [email protected] Fraz. Casate 77 viale Poletti 30 Tel. +39 031 914597

VILLA LA COLLINA *** LANZO D’INTELVI DON ABBONDIO *** Tel. +39 031 830996 ARISTON ** via Roma 11 Fax +39 031 840563 p.zza Era 10 Tel. +39 0344 44111 Tel. +39 0341 366315 via C.Battisti 23 www.albergofunicolaretesoro.it Tel. +39 0331 830234 www.villalacollina.com [email protected] www.donabbondio.com LOCATE [email protected] [email protected] www.ariston-albergo.it Hotels 64

MARINONI *** MOTEL NAUTILUS *** BELLAVISTA *** VAPORE * via Cavour 3 via St.Lecco/Bellagio - loc. Melgone via IV Novembre 21 p.zza T.Grossi Tel. +39 02 96779801 Tel. +39 0341 581373 Tel. +39 0344 32136 Tel. +39 0344 32229 Fax +39 02 96379125 Fax +39 0341 207488 Fax +39 0344 31793 www.italiaabc.com

LOMAZZO www.hotelmarinoni.it www.motelnautilus.it www.hotel-bellavista.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

MANDELLO VECCHIA MENAGGIO * DA ANGELA ** AL VERDE * DU LAC *** MENAGGIO via al Lago 13 via Risorgimento 28 via Privata 1 - loc. Rongio via Giuseppe Mazzini 27 Tel. +39 0344 32082 Tel. +39 031 927200 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 735104 Tel. +39 0344 35281 www.vecchiamenaggio.it Fax +39 031 881577 Fax +39 0344 344724 [email protected] BAITOCK ** www.hoteldulacmenaggio.it

LUISAGO MARIA ** via Sciatori 8 [email protected] MELAS HOTEL **** via Risorgimento 64 loc. Pian delle Betulle (mt. 1476 slm) via Bergamo 37 Tel. +39 031 920370 Tel. +39 0341 803042 GARDEN *** Tel. +39 039 9903048 MARGNO Fax +39 031 3541432 Fax +39 0341 803035 via Diaz 30 - Nobiallo MERATE www.melashotel.it [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0344 31616 [email protected] LA CORTE **** www.hotelgarden-menaggio.com via Mazzini 20 LA FONTANA *** [email protected] IL CORAZZIERE **** Tel. +39 031 698707 via P.Masciadri 1 via G.Mazzini 17 Fax +39 031 698532 Tel. +39 031 752325 ROYAL *** Tel. +39 031 617181 LURAGO www.lacorte-ristorante.it Fax +39 031 750013 Largo Vittorio Veneto 1 - Loveno www.corazziere.it [email protected] www.hotelafontana.it Tel. +39 0344 31444 [email protected] [email protected] Fax +39 0344 30161

STELLA * www.royalcolombo.com PONTENUOVO ** via Roma 13 SOLE ** [email protected] via Roma 12/A Tel. +39 031 490462 p.zza Roma 41 Tel. e Fax +39 031 650827 LURATE C. Fax +39 031 490690 Tel. +39 031 745433 SONENGA *** www.hotelpontenuovo.it Fax +39 031 747538 MENAGGIO via Poletti 8/B [email protected] IL NIBBIO * www.albergo-sole.it Tel. +39 0344 30602 via Adua 13 [email protected] Fax +39 0344 30023 LARIO HOTEL *** Tel. e Fax +39 031 965688 via Statale Regina 48

MAGREGLIO www.hotelsonenga.com GRAND HOTEL MENAGGIO **** [email protected] Tel. +39 0344 43191 GRISO **** via IV Novembre 77 Fax +39 0344 43507 via Provinciale 51 Tel. +39 0344 30640 CORONA ** MEZZEGRA www.centrohotelslagocomo.it Tel. +39 0341 23981 - 0341 2398601 Fax +39 0344 30619 Largo Cavour 3 [email protected] Fax +39 0341 2398410 www.grandhotelmenaggio.com Tel. +39 0344 32006 www.griso.info [email protected] Fax +39 0344 30564 INVERNIZZI * [email protected] www.hotelgarnicorona.com via Don Paolo Mariani 3 GRAND HOTEL VICTORIA **** [email protected] MOGGIO Tel. e Fax +39 0341 996855 PROMESSI SPOSI *** via Benedetto Castelli 9 MALGRATE via Italia 4 Tel. +39 0344 32003 LOVENO ** GRAND HOTEL IMPERIALE **** Tel. +39 0341 202096 - 0341 202128 Fax +39 0344 32992 via N.Sauro 55 via Durini 7 Fax +39 0341 202152 Tel. +39 031 346111

MENAGGIO www.centrohotelslagocomo.it Tel. +39 0344 32110 www.hotelpromessisposi.it [email protected] Fax +39 0344 30510 Fax +39 031 346120 [email protected] [email protected] www.imperialemoltrasio.it ADLER *** www.hotelloveno.it [email protected] GRIGNA *** via Cadorna 13

via Statale 29 Tel. +39 0344 32171 MENEGHET ** MOLTRASIO POSTA *** Tel. +39 0341 731105 - 0341 702329 Fax +39 0344 34787 via Castellino da Castello 9 p.zza San Rocco 5 Fax +39 0341 702748 www.hotel-adler-menaggio.it Tel. +39 0344 32081 Tel. +39 031 290444 MANDELLO www.albergogrigna.it [email protected] Fax +39 0344 30668 www.hotel-posta.it [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 65 Hotels

CASTELLO *** DEI TIGLI PARCO BELVEDERE *** REZZAGO * via Valassina 22-24 via Stazione 12 via Belvedere 50 via Santa Valeria 74 Tel. +39 031 650183 Tel. +39 039 508383 Tel.e Fax +39 0341 283562 Tel. +39 031 667018 OLGIATE MOLG. OLGIATE

www.castellodimonguzzo.it www.parcobelvedere.it LA CAPPELLETTA * SCIGOLET * [email protected] [email protected] REZZAGO p.zza Loreto 6/7 via Santa Valeria 48 NASTRO AZZURRO *** Loc. Cappelletta LA SORGENTE *** Tel. +39 031 667043 via Chiesa 8 Tel. e Fax +39 039 58033 via alla Grona 68 Tel. +39 031 617373 Tel. +39 0344 37945 MUNSCÌ *** www.hotelnastroazzurro.com ADDA **** Fax +39 0344 376807 vicolo Castello 1/3 [email protected] via Edison 27 www.albergolasorgente.it Tel. +39 02 96754050 Tel. +39 039 514015 [email protected] Fax +39 02 96755581 HOTEL MOTEL CRUISE DRIVE **** Fax +39 039 510796 www.albergomunsci.it

via Carducci www.hoteladda.it BREGLIA ** [email protected] Tel. +39 031 478301 PADERNO D’ADDA [email protected] via San Gregorio 2 - Fraz. Breglia TAVERNA BLEU ***

MONTANO www.hotelcruise.it Tel. +39 0344 37250 [email protected] CASA ALPINA PIO XII * Fax +39 0344 37368 via Puricelli 4 via Castagneti 2 [email protected] Tel. +39 0344 55107 SANTANDREA GOLF HOTEL **** Tel. +39 0341 955150 www.breglia.it Fax +39 0344 54773 via Como 19 www.tavernableu.com Tel.e Fax +39 031 200220 GRIGNA * PARCO SAN MARCO **** [email protected] via Trieste 5 www.santandreagolfhotel.it PASTURO v.le privato San Marco 1 - Loc. Cima MONTORFANO [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0341 955159 Tel. +39 0344 629111 VITTORIA *** www.italiaabc.it/a/grigna/index.html Fax +39 0344 629112 via Provinciale 116 DELLE FIERE **** [email protected] www.parco-san-marco.com Tel. +39 031 830471 via Trieste 29 [email protected] www.albergo-vittoria.com Tel. +39 0331 832125 DEL FALCO * [email protected] www.hoteldellefiere.it via Pincirolo EUROPA *** [email protected] PEGLIO Tel. e Fax +39 0344 85444 Lungo Lario Matteotti 19 CAVARIA ** Tel. +39 0344 61142 via Provinciale 180 VILLA ROSA **** LOCANDA DEL NOTAIO **** Tel. +39 031 831197

MOZZATE via Piano delle Noci 22 Fax +39 0344 72256 via Limido 44 PORLEZZA www.hoteleuropaitaly.com Fax +39 031 833843 Tel. +39 0331 830076 Tel. +39 031 8427017 www.albergocavaria.it

PELLIO [email protected] Fax +39 0331 688292 Fax +39 031 8427018 [email protected] www.villarosamozzate.com www.lalocandadelnotaio.com RISORGIMENTO **

[email protected] [email protected] via Vanetti 16 SAN FEDELE INTELVI VALLE INTELVI ** via Roma 43 BERETTA * Tel. +39 0344 61122 TRE ROSE *** Fax +39 0344 604414 Tel. e Fax +39 031 830142 via Borgo Nuovo 4 via per Esino 1 - Fraz. Olivedo Tel. e Fax +39 0341 830132 www.hotelrisorgimento.com VILLA SIMPLICITAS E SOLFERINO ** NESSO Tel. +39 031 910137 [email protected] Fax +39 031 910678 www.varennaitaly.com/beretta Tel. +39 031 831132 - 02 4989158 [email protected] LA PEPPA * Fax +39 031 830455 - 02 460407 CÀ BIANCA *** www.villasimplicitas.it via A.Volta 6 via Dante Alighieri 18 EREMO GAUDIO *** [email protected] via Roma 25 - Tel. +39 0341 815301 Tel. +39 0341 819195 Tel. +39 0341 260601 PREMANA [email protected] Fax +39 0341 578815 www.eremogaudio.it SOLE *** OGGIONO www.ristorantecabianca.it [email protected] NEGRI * via Statale Regina 75 [email protected] via Mazzini 24/26 Tel. +39 0344 50089 LE TORRETTE *** www.hotelristorantesole.com PUSIANO Tel. e Fax +39 031 655706 DUEBI ** via Roma 151 - loc. Torrette [email protected] via Galileo Galilei 1/A Tel. +39 0341 272885 STELLA * SAN SIRO Tel. e Fax +39 031 945186 PESCATE Fax +39 0341 272929 via Ramponio 25 LAURO * www.hotelletorrette.com loc. Rezzonico OLGIATE COM. [email protected] Tel. +39 031 847823 [email protected] RAMPONIO Tel. +39 0344 50029 Hotels 66

PIAVE * VAPORE *** RUSALL *** AL TERRAZZO VILLA GIULIA *** via Statale 10 via Plinio 20 - Tel. +39 031 419311 via S.Martino 2 via Parè 73 Tel. +39 0344 50132 Fax +39 031 419031 Tel. +39 0344 40408 Tel. +39 0341 583106 SAN SIRO www.hotelvapore.it www.rusallhotel.com Fax +39 0341 201118 CARPIGO * [email protected] [email protected] www.alterrazzo.com via Roma 46 [email protected] Tel. +39 031 819605 VILLA FLORA *** SAN GIORGIO *** SCHIGNANO via Torrazza 10 via Regina 81 BELLAVISTA *** AU LAC DE COMO ** Tel. +39 031 419222 Tel. +39 0344 40415 via Parè 87 via Cesare Battisti 18 TORNO Fax +39 031 418318 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0341 581335 Tel. +39 0344 84035 www.vademecumturistico.com/ Tel. +39 0341 581973 Fax +39 0344 84802 VILLA EDY *** villaflora.htm www.hbvl.it www.aulacdecomo.com via Febo Sala 18 - Bolvedro [email protected] [email protected] BELVEDERE * Tel. +39 0344 40161 p.zza Casartelli 3 Fax +39 0344 40015 BAIA DI PARÈ ** BERLINGHERA ** Tel. e Fax +39 031 419100 TREMEZZO www.villaedy.com via Parè 37 loc. Dascio 25 [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 582428 Tel. +39 0344 84037 VALCAVA * Fax +39 0341 580189 via Valcava 1 - loc. Valico VILLA MARIE *** [email protected] DEL MERA ** Tel. +39 035 785021 via Statale Regina 30

loc. Dascio 11 TORRE BUSI [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0344 40427 MICHIELETTO ** Tel. e Fax +39 0344 84147 SORICO www.hotelvillamarie.com via Roma 1312 www.hoteldelmera.it MONTE LEGNONCINO * [email protected] Tel. +39 031 806209 [email protected] via Roma 9 Fax +39 031 3509990

Tel. e Fax +39 0341 875009 AZALEA ** EUROPA ** TREMENICO www.albergomichieletto.com via Portici S.Pietro 1 [email protected] via C.Battisti 4 G.H. TREMEZZO PALACE ***** Tel. +39 0344 40424 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 84004 via Regina 5 STELLA D’ITALIA *** Tel. +39 0344 42491 MOTEL DEI LAGHI **** TAMOLA ** p.zza Roma 1 Fax +39 0344 40201 via G.Matteotti 2 Tel. +39 0344 68139 p.zza S.Giovanni Battista 1 www.grandhoteltremezzo.com Tel. +39 02 96752121 Tel. +39 0344 84143 Fax +390344 68729 [email protected] www.albergodeilaghi.com VALSOLDA www.stelladitalia.com www.tamola.it [email protected] [email protected] BAZZONI & DU LAC *** [email protected] via Regina 26 AMICI * AURORA * DU LAC **** Tel. +39 0344 40403 viale Roma 55 via del Prestino 11 via Pian del Tivano 20 Fax +39 0344 41651 Tel. e Fax +39 02 96480534 Tel. e Fax +39 031 683772 Tel. +39 0341 830238 www.hotelbazzoni.it www.albergoamici.it Fax +39 0341 831081 MIRAVALLE * [email protected] [email protected]

SORMANO www.albergodulac.com via Pian del Tivano 27 LA DARSENA *** RE SOLE * [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 031 683570 TREMEZZO via Regina 3 via Varesina 12 ROYAL VICTORIA **** DEL PONTE * Tel. +39 0344 43166 Tel. e Fax +39 02 96381761 p.zza San Giorgio 5 via A.Manzoni 1 Fax +39 0344 40029 Tel. +39 0341 815111 www.hotelladarsena.it LA GINESTRA * Tel. e Fax 0341 880220 VARENNA TACENO Fax +39 0341 830722 [email protected] via Alla Cava [email protected] Tel. +39 0344 63122 www.royalvictoria.com G.L.A.V.J.C *** LA PERLA *** VAL REZZO Fax +39 0344 866355 [email protected] via Romolo Quaglino 7 via C.Poggi 25/a SALA ** DEL SOLE *** Tel. +39 031 419300/419010 Tel. +39 0344 41707 p.zza San Giorgio 21 Fax +39 0344 440046 via Vittorio Veneto 29 TORNO Fax +39 031 419112 Tel. e Fax +39 031 661023 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 815218 www.hotelglavjc.it www.laperlatremezzo.com

VALBRONA www.albergodelsole.lc.it [email protected] www.albergosala.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 67 Bed & Breakfast

EREMO GAUDIO *** DEL DOSSO * HOME SWEET HOME POGGIO SOLIVO via Roma 25 via Camilla Pesenti, 1 via Monte Grappa 9 Strada nuova per Oro Tel. +39 0341 815301 Pian del Tivano Cell. +39 339 2214394 Cell. 3384130779 - 3392682477 www.eremogaudio.it ZELBIO Tel. +39 031 917942 www.ospitipercasa.it/ Fax 0341 820111 [email protected] Fax +39 031 917967 BARNI homesweethome www.poggiosolivo.it [email protected] [email protected] MILANO *** via XX Settembre 35 BALLABIO VILLA ANITA Tel. +39 0341 830298 via della Ratta 20 BELLANO Strada nuova per Oro 11 Fax +39 0341 830061 Tel. e Fax 0341 230173 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 820225 www.varenna.net BALLABIO Cell. 320 6798152 Cell. +39 338 5264555 [email protected] Cell. +39 340 4144208 ALLA TORRETTA [email protected] MONTECODENO *** via Nuova 3 via Croce 2 Visgnola di Bellagio EDERA Tel. +39 0341 830123 Bed & Breakfast Tel. e Fax +39 031 951272 via Caronti 15/A www.hotelmontecodeno.com www.allatorretta.com Cell. +39 347 9121785 VARENNA

[email protected] [email protected] BLEVIO www.ederaonline.net AI FRASSINI [email protected] OLIVEDO *** via dei Frassini 9 - Piani Resinelli GRASSI DANILO p.zza Martiri della Libertà 14 Tel. +39 0341 590022 Loc. Cernobbio 72 ALLA MIRANDOLA Tel. e Fax +39 0341 830115 Cell. +39 333 3396912 Tel. e Fax +39 031 964832 via Mulattiera per S. Maurizio 20 www.olivedo.it www.aifrassini.com Tel. e Fax +39 031 220539 [email protected] [email protected] PRAA VOLT www.allamirandola.it BELLAGIO via Pra Filippo 51 - loc. S.Primo [email protected] VILLA CIPRESSI *** GRIGNETTA Tel. e Fax +39 031 963532 via IV Novembre 18 via dei Frassini 9 - 2° piano Cell. +39 347 5930980 SAN MAURIZIO Tel. +39 0341 830113 Piani Resinelli www.ospitipercasa.it BRUNATE via alle Colme 2 Fax +39 0341 830401 Tel. +39 0341 590022 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 031 220412 www.hotelvillacipressi.it ABBADIA LARIANA Cell. +39 349 8347190 Cell. +39 328 7160602 [email protected] VILLA BIANCHI [email protected] IL PORTONE via Gallasco 1 BELLA VISTA ** vic. del Portone 8 - Loc. Crebbio Cell. 339 5308138 LE VILLE via A. Zerboni 6 Tel. +39 0341 702118 [email protected] via Repubblica 2, int. 7 Tel. +39 031 918932 Cell. +39 328 7699175 Tel. +39 031 756443

VELESO DEL VIANDANTE www.bellavistacomo.com [email protected] CABIATE www.tiscali.it/leville [email protected] Fraz. Lezzeno 19 [email protected] VILLA MARGOT Cell. 339 4626859 BELLA VISTA * via Cesare Cantù 42 [email protected] IL TORCHIO via Provinciale 2 Tel. +39 031 629004 loc. Vescogna 24 LA CASA DELLE RONDINI ALBAVILLA Tel. +39 0344 96221 Cell. +39 338 7292680 Tel. +39 039 9274294 [email protected] Fraz. Oro 20 Tel. e Fax +39 039 508724 SAN GEROLAMO *** Tel. +39 0341 820586 [email protected] via San Gerolamo 56 - loc. Somasca CASCINA Cell. +39 339 6296123 Tel. +39 0341 420429 via ai Monti 21 www.casarondini.it 3 GATTE CALCO www.hotelsangerolamo.it Tel. +39 031 428227 BELLANO [email protected] via San Gottardo 28 VERCURAGO [email protected] [email protected] Loc. Arlate ALBESE CASSANO LA RESPUCHINA Tel 039 9920350 NATIONAL ** IL SEGNO VERDE Frazione Oro 48/A Cell. 349 0779652 via Rimembranze 1 via Piave 8 Tel. e Fax 0341 821368 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 031 917931 Tel. e Fax +39 031 3350337 Cell. 333 3755285 ZELBIO www.hotelnational.it www.ilsegnoverde.com www.la-respuchina.it

[email protected] ANZANO D.PARCO [email protected] [email protected] Bed & Breakfast 68

DA GIO CASA DEL VIANDANTE LA CANARINA IL MOTTO via Mulini 11 via Biasett 6 via Manzoni 22 via Motto Tel. +39 0344 71377 Tel. 0341 930262 Tel. +39 031 301913 Tel. +39 0344 86210

[email protected] Cell. +39 393 9391125 [email protected] www.ilmotto.it www.casadelviandante.com www.bed-and-breakfast-como.it FIORE GOTTRO [email protected] BARZIO CARLAZZO via San Giorgio 1 LA CASA DI GIO’ Tel. +39 0344 71357 DA-DI via Milano 175 - Tel. 031 451320 via Volta 17/19 www.fioregottro.it via Bassana 19 - Loc. www.casa-di-gio.it Cell. 348 7202871-340 9268134 [email protected] Tel. e Fax 0341 940064 [email protected] CREMENO [email protected] Cell. 334 3220241 VILLA STEFY IL GERLO [email protected] LA CHIOCCIA via Provinciale 26/A via Elena Casati 13/A via Valvarrone, 28 Fraz. Somadino COLICO IL DRUIDO Cell. +39 333 6073231 Tel. e Fax 0341 804383 Tel. +39 0341 840627 via Ca’ Bassana 25 [email protected] DERVIO Cell. 347 7871625 - 338 9954746 Cell. +39 349 3105875 Cell. 338 3764539 www.villastefy.net LA DARSENA www.bebilgerlo.it www.ildruido.it SAN SILVESTRO [email protected] [email protected] piazza Roma 14 Cell. +39 347 5478058 via Antica Regina 12

CASARGO STELLA ALPINA LE ROBINIE www.bed-and-breakfast.it Tel. +39 0344 83408 via Provinciale 26/A - Fraz. Somadino via al Boscone 12/A [email protected] Cell. +39 348 5708736 Tel. +39 0341 840627 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 930497 DOMASO www.bbsansilvestro.com COMO Cell. +39 349 3105875 Cell. +39 329 7761502 LAGO DI COMO [email protected] via Canarisi 18 www.bebilgerlo.it [email protected] VILLA CRISTINA [email protected] Cell. +39 349 8863457 ACONITO GABRIELLA www.bblagodicomo.it via degli 5 I CILIEGI via Manzoni 12 [email protected] Cell. +39 348 4763385 via Imbonati 40 Tel. +39 031 300498 DORIO www.bebvillacristina.com Tel. +39 031 539844 Cell. +39 333 9751150 MARILLA & LUCIANO [email protected] via Casati 13

CAVALLASCA [email protected] BOIS DE ROSE Cell. 338 1212619 - 333 1199559 IL GIARDINO DI SOFIA BRIANZA EST via Appiani 9 [email protected] via G.Marconi 81 via Santa Cecilia 1 Tel. e Fax 031 3365077 Cell. +39 347 7115737 Tel. e Fax +39 039 9903555 www.boisderose.eu REGINA [email protected] Cell. +39 333 2822724 [email protected] via Giovio 28 Tel. e Fax +39 031 300247 LE DUE TORRETTE

[email protected] ERBA BLULION [email protected] via Chiesa Molinari 18 www.bed-and-breakfast-brianza- Fax +39 031 641944 est.it via Val Gioera 4 Tel. +39 031 305894 REZZONICO GRAZIELLA Cell. +39 333 1180918 via Varesina 136 www.leduetorrette.com GLOB REAL ESTATE COMO [email protected] via 80 Tel. +39 031 520038 [email protected] CASA GERONTE www.mtblario.it Tel. e Fax 039 5983051 IL VIGNETO AL LAGO Cell. 392 4088822 - 338 8382660 via Cantore 155 [email protected] loc. Civiglio via Lecco 26 www.bbglobrealestate.com ALTO LAGO DI COMO Tel. e Fax +39 031 657874 [email protected] Tel. +39 031 220111 www.casageronte.it via Taiana EUPILIO Cell. +39 348 3000630 [email protected] Cell. +39 339 1460646 [email protected] www.b&baltolagodicomo.it DUO GHIRIBIZZO CONSIGLIO RUMO LE ORTENSIE via Cardano 3F LA QUIETE via Mario Prada Tel. e Fax +39 031 532027 via Camisasca 32 Cell. +39 349 8638757 oomer.alice.it/welcomeincomo Tel. e Fax +39 031 855022 xoomer.virgilio.it/bbcomo www.laquietebeb.it [email protected] FAGGETO LARIO [email protected] COSTAMASNAGA [email protected]

69 Bed & Breakfast

RUBINIA ANTICO FORNO SAN GIORGIO IL BOGNO LAGO BLU via Fassera 2 via San Giorgio, 4 via Genico 12/A - loc. Genico via San Rocco Cell. +39 347 8171983 Tel. e Fax 031 400534 Tel. +39 0341 740544 Tel. 0341 733643 www.larubinia.it [email protected] Cell. +39 348 7455321 www.beblagoblu.it

FAGGETO LARIO [email protected] www.bbafsangiorgio.com [email protected] [email protected]

IL PORTONE ROSSO LAGLIO VILLA ALBONICO LE ORTENSIE FRONTE LAGO

via Mazzini 14 via Sopra Ponte 5 via Roma 180 MANDELLO via Statale 182 - Loc. Olcio

FALOPPIO Cell. +39 335 6117704 Tel. +39 031 400312 Cell. +39 348 2644190 Tel. 0341 735008

www.villa-albonico.com LIERNA www.leortensiebedandbreakfast.com Cell. 338 2743714 CA’ DEL CECCO [email protected] www.frontelagobeb.it via Roma 16 - Fraz. Brongio PATRIZIA [email protected] Tel. +39 031 870148 DA ZIA ROSY via Superiore 7 Fax +39 031 879220 via Canevali 2 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 741397 LA CA’ DI SALA Cell. +39 349 7343262 Tel. +39 031 840223 Cell. +39 348 9349188 via Vittorio Veneto 41 LANZO INT. ARBAGNATE MON. G [email protected] www.bbpatrizia.com Tel. e Fax +39 0341 840549 IL MELOGRANO [email protected] MARGNO www.lacadisala.it VACANZE NATURA via Petrarca 17 [email protected] via Ciarci Tel. e Fax 0341 281785 RESTEJ Tel. e Fax +39 0344 94059 Cell. 335 6667364 via Monte Grappa 1 APE MAIA

www.vacanzenatura.info www.ilmelogranobb.com LIMIDO C. Cell. +39 333 8463426 via Alla Chiesa 4 GERA LARIO [email protected] [email protected] Tel. 031 510723 ORTENSIA BIANCA Cell. 339 5401129 CASA DEL SOLE LA CA’ DEL MASENZI via Roma 16 www.sgri.it - [email protected] via Galbiati 2 - Loc. Cardano via Maria Tramaglino 7 Tel. +39 031 640201 Tel. +39 0344 31063 Tel. e Fax 0341 493760 Cell. +39 347 2953871 IL GIARDINO BOTANICO [email protected] Cell. 389 8024473 www.ortensiabianca.it via Mazzini 21

www.bbcasadelsole.altervista.org www.massenziohouse.com LONGONE SEGRINO [email protected] Tel. +39 031 511129 [email protected] Fax +39 031 3346179 LA SORGENTE DELLA LUNA LA MAISON Cell. +39 348 4501108 via Levante, 1 LA MANSARDA via Camerlata 6 www.ilgiardinobotanico.com GRANDOLA E UNITI Tel. e Fax +39 0344 34157 via L. Ariosto 6 Loc. Carreggia [email protected] LURAGO [email protected] LECCO Tel. 0341 360477 Tel. e Fax +39 031 3599055 BALCONE FIORITO www.sorgentedellaluna.it Cell. 347 9951195 [email protected] via Wyatt 26 [email protected] KIKI DEI LAGHI Tel. +39 0344 30193 via S. Abbondio 8 LOCALITÀ MANZONIANE via Garibaldi, 20 Fax +39 0344 40422 [email protected] Cell. +39 334 7524725 via Malnago 40 Tel. 031 965138 MENAGGIO [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 283196 www.deilaghi.com www.cadenabbiadigriante.com/ Cell. +39 320 1649668 info/riviera.htm

LA CÀ DE LA FRÀ MAGREGLIO IL PARAGUAY www.beblecco.it PALAZZETTO

GRAVEDONA via Largo Cesare Battisti 11 via Garibaldi 11 Cell. +39 338 3625813 MEDALE Loc. Paraguay via S.Caterina da Siena 28 www.lacadelafra.tk via Paradiso 2 Tel. +39 031 965117 Tel. e Fax +39 039 9902966 [email protected] Tel. 0341 499786 www.ilparaguay.it MERATE www.palazzetto.too.it Cell. 333 7836576 [email protected] [email protected] CASA PINI [email protected] via Brentano 12/F DELL’ACQUA BIANCA CASCINA CAPARRA Tel. e Fax +39 0344 37302 CASA NINI via dell’Acqua Bianca 1- Fraz. Somana via Teodoro Moneta 11 Cell. +39 338 1308945 via Parodi 11 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 735807 Cell. +39 335 7783879 MANDELLO GRIANTE www.casapini.com Tel. 349 8353450 Cell. +39 348 3648023 Fax +39 039 9240427 MISSAGLIA [email protected] LIERNA www.casanini.it www.bebacquabianca.it www.cascinacaparra.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bed & Breakfast 70

CASCINA OLIVA L’ORA SESTA MIRAMUSI via Cascina Oliva 3 - Fraz. Lomaniga via Don Gnocchi 8 via ex Statale 4 RELAIS GARDEN LECCO Tel. +39 039 9240323 Tel. +39 031 631566 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 50095 via Campogrande, 6/A Fax +39 039 9201712 www.lorasesta.it Cell. +39 349 0977383 Tel. 0341 200983 ORSENIGO

Cell. +39 335 7447647 [email protected] SAN SIRO www.miramusi.it Cell. 335 206866 MISSAGLIA www.cascinaoliva.it [email protected] VALMADRERA www.relais-gaden-lecco.com [email protected] IL CASTAGNETO [email protected] via Castagneti 28 IL NIDO DELLO SVASSO AL CAVRECOLO Tel. 0341 919808 via Vittorio Emanuele II 41/A LA CORTE via Galbiati 9/A loc. La Culmine PASTURO Cell. 329 1042290 Tel. +39 0344 94027 Tel. +39 338 9955095 [email protected] Cell. +39 339 8397389 Frazione Loggio MOGGIO SORICO [email protected] www.pedaleggiando.it VALSOLDA Cell. +39 339 2506360 BELMONTE [email protected] [email protected] ARCISSA Frazione Belmonte 9 Frazione Arcissa Tel. +39 0344 87395 AI PLATANI ORANGE HOUSE Tel. e Fax +39 031 471126 www.digilander.libero.it/ via Valsassina, 5 via Venini 156 - Loc. Olivedo www.arcissa.com casa.belmonte Tel. e Fax 0341 880192 Cell. +39 347 9187940 Fax 0341 830567 [email protected] [email protected] TACENO Cell. 347 7231732 [email protected] www.orangehouse.org LA CAGNETTERA BREVA & TIVAN [email protected] viale del Palazzetto 9 Frazione Scarpagiano 34B BELLAVISTA VARENNA Tel. +39 039 9286107 Tel. +39 0344 86083 via Poggi, 10 - Tel. 031 309884 VILLA ELENA www.lacagnettera.it [email protected] p.zza San Giorgio 9 PIANELLO LARIO RIVA ANDREA Tel. +39 0341 830575 MONTEVECCHIA [email protected] via Statale Regina 9 TORNOALLARIVA LA GENZIANELLA Tel. +39 0344 87167 TORNO via Plinio 11 RONCO DEGLI ANGELI loc. Medalunga Tel. +39 031 419150 via per Taceno Tel. e Fax +39 0341 232049 RIVA VINCENZO Cell. +39 328 7699175 Cell. 347 9352050 Tel. 0341 493656 via Statale Regina 9 Fax 0341 983619 MORTERONE Tel. +39 0344 87167 VALVARON www.trattoriacacciatori.mrw.it via Caduti di Guerra 6 VILLA BIANCA LA VIGNA Tel. +39 0341 875133 via Sanico 6 - loc. Mosnico

CÀ DA BUSA VENDROGNO Frazione Terza 6 via della Vigna 5/a Fax +39 0341 804097 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 870303 Tel. +39 0341 981148 Cell. +39 339 4478506 Cell. +39 335 7429637 TREMENICO

MUSSO Cell. +39 338 1046922 Cell. +39 320 1981020 www.valvaron.it www.villab.it Cell. +39 348 4100891 [email protected] PRIMALUNA www.lavignaprimaluna.it [email protected] KENNEDY FARM [email protected] VILLA TRES JOLIE AZ. RUNCHEE Monti di Nesso (m. 1000) via Provinciale 33 NESSO Tel. 031 910389 LEON D’ORO via Piazzo 18 p.zza Parini 2 Fax +39 0344 94563 VERCANA Tel. e Fax +39 0344 83750 DA JACQUES Tel. +39 031 658865 Cell. +39 347 2565053 www.villatresjolie.com RELAIS GIORGIA via Garbagnola 1/3 PUSIANO www.leondoro-pusiano.it via Folla 1 Tel. 0341 575013 [email protected] [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0341 423388 OGGIONO Cell. 340 2700375 AL PORTICCIOLO [email protected] VALCAVARGNA Cell. +39 348 3828324 via Trieste 38 via Bovara 13 VERCURAGO [email protected] IL GIUGGIOLO Tel. +39 0344 79009 Tel. e Fax 0341 201425 www.relaisgiorgia.it via Panoramica 18 Cell. 333 2420385 www.alporticciolo.com CASLETT Tel. e Fax +39 039 509205 www.valcavargnabeb.it [email protected] S.BARTOLOMEO via Dante 8 Cell. +39 334 3772257 [email protected] IL CORTILE VALMADRERA Tel. +39 031 480462 www.giuggiolo.it via Castagnera 9 [email protected] DA ANGELO Cell. +39 339 3318779 Loc. Molvedo - Tel. 0344 50987 Tel. +39 0341 581475 VILLAGUARDIA [email protected]

SAN SIRO [email protected] Cell. 338 2483676 71 Campsites

GREEN VILLAGE ** EUROPA ** ALLA VIGNA DEL LAGO ** via Nazionale Sud 60 - loc. Piona via Case Sparse 116 via alla Vigna del Lago 58 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 940248 Tel. +39 0344 96044 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 81488 Campsites www.greenvillagelakecomo.com www.hotelcampingeuropa.com www.campingallavignadellago.com [email protected] [email protected] LA BREVA ** LA MERIDIANA *** LIDO * GARDENIA ** via Cimitero 19 Loc. Piani Resinelli via Lungolario Polti 4 via Case Sparse 164 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 80017 via Escursionisti 25 COLICO Tel. e Fax +39 0341 941393 Tel. +39 0344 96262 www.lidocolico.it www.domaso.biz MAGIC LAKE ** Tel. +39 0341 590000 via Vigna del Lago 60

[email protected] [email protected] DONGO LA SPIAGGIA *** Tel. e Fax +39 0344 80282 via al Campeggio 5 PIONA * GEFARA ** www.magiclake.it ABBADIA LARIANA Tel. +39 0341 731621 via Nazionale Sud 78 via Case Sparse 230 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0341 940173 Tel. +39 0344 96163 www.campingspiaggia.com MIRALAGO * [email protected] www.campinggefara.it INTERNATIONAL ** [email protected] via Statale 28 via Cecilio Tel. e Fax +39 0344 81736 GRIGNA RESIDENCE **** COMO via Prato Caminaccio 1 - Loc. Balisio Tel. e Fax +39 031 521435 ITALIA 90 ** [email protected] Via Case Sparse - Tel. 344 9273685 www.campingmiralago.com Tel. +39 0341 232045 IDEAL *

BALLABIO www.campinggrigna.it via La Poncia 17 MADONNINA ** RIVIERA ** [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0344 80101 Via Garibaldi 4 - Tel. 0344 96075 via Foppaola 113 CONS. RUMO Tel. e Fax +39 0341 680346 RANOCCHIO ** LA FASANA ** PARADISO ** via al Lago 7 GARLATE www.italiaabc.it/a/riviera loc. al Piano - Fraz. Bindo via Case Sparse 24 [email protected] loc. Piano Porlezza Tel. e Fax +39 0341 901447 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 83470

Tel. e Fax +39 0344 70385 CORTENOVA Fax +39 0341 210010 www.campeggioparadiso.it PIAN DELLE NOCI ** [email protected] DOMASO [email protected] via Pradale 2 AURORA * Tel. +39 031 839100 CARLAZZO COSTA AZZURRA * via San Vito 10/A PICCOLO CAMPING ** Fax 178.2224846 via al Lago 2 CREMIA Tel. e Fax +39 0344 86244 via Case Sparse 176 www.campingpiandellenoci.it

loc. Piano Porlezza LANZO D’INTELVI Tel. e Fax +39 0344 96247 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0344 70024 EUROPA ** www.piccolocamping.com via G.Marconi 20 [email protected] RIVABELLA * AI COLLI FIORITI *** Tel. +39 0341 850289 via Case Sparse 10 - loc. Fossia via Spiaggia 35 - loc. Chiuso Fax +39 0341 806647 QUIETE E LETIZIA ** Tel. e Fax +39 0341 421143

Tel. +39 031 830564 LECCO [email protected] Via Case Sparse 84 www.rivabellalecco.3000.it www.campeggioaicollifioriti.it Tel. +39 0344 95089 DERVIO CASTIGLIONE L. [email protected] TURISPORT ** [email protected] Lungolago degli Ulivi 5 SOLARIUM ** DUE LAGHI ** LA ‘VEDO ** Tel. e Fax +39 0341 850460 via Case Sparse 236 via degli Artigiani

via Isella 34 LENNO CIVATE www.turisportdervio.it Tel. e Fax +39 0344 96395 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 56288 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 550101 [email protected] ALTO LARIO * CONTINENTAL ** GROTTE DI RESCIA * LE VELE *** via Case Sparse via Provinciale 63 via Statale 93 via Case Sparse 244 Tel. +39 0344 95031 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 731323 Tel. +39 0344 72520 Tel. +39 0344 965049 Fax +39 0344 96313

CLAINO OSTENO [email protected] BAIA DI PIONA ** www.levele.domaso.it [email protected] [email protected] CAMPEGGIO DEL RAM *

via Vignolo 11 - loc. Laghetto MANDELLO DOMASO BOAT * Tel. e Fax +39 0341 940248 Piani Resinelli (1278 m.) DESERTO ** via Case Sparse 250 via del Ram 52 COLICO www.greenvillagelakecomo.com via Case Sparse 132 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 83461 Tel. +39 0341 590119 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0344 96288 [email protected] Campsites Holiday villages Farmhouse accomodation 72

EUROPA ** LA SBIANCA ** LE ROCCE ROSSE **** MONTE CARMELO Via Cipressi 16 via per Osteno 42 via Provinciale Sud 1 via De Gasperi 20/b Tel. +39 0344 31187 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 62271 Tel. +39 0341 880471 Tel. +39 031 930509 PORLEZZA MENAGGIO Fax +39 0341 880212 Cell. +39 335 7116948 MONTORFANO ** SOLE ** TACENO www.roccerosse.com www.pinetina.it

APPIANO GENTILE [email protected] via per Alzate 30 via Statale Regina [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 031 200305 loc. Santa Maria Rezzonico AGRICAMPEGGIO LA FATTORIA

MONTORFANO [email protected] Tel.e Fax +39 0344 50089 SAN ROCCO **

SANSIRO loc. Sant’Anna www.hotelristorantesole.com via L. da Vinci ARGEGNO Tel. +39 031 821724 QUATTRO STAGIONI ** [email protected] Tel. +39 0344 68500 via Dante 21 - Loc. Imberido [email protected] LA POSSA Tel. e Fax +39 0341 577143 AU LAC DE COMO **

OGGIONO loc. La Possa - Fraz. Concenedo Cell. +39 347 9909005 via Cesare Battisti 18 VALSOLDA Tel. e Fax +39 0341 997134

Tel. +39 0344 84035 BARZIO Cell. 348 4909834 MADONNA DEL GHISALLO **** [email protected] loc. Alpetto (mt. 650 slm) LA RIVA *** Tel. +39 031 963432 via Poncione 3 AGRICAMPEGGIO Fax +39 0341 210010 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 94571 CLARKE ELISABETH www.campinglariva.com loc. Visgnola OLIVETO ** [email protected] Holiday villages Tel. +39 031 951325 via Garibaldi 131 - loc. Onno BELLAGIO Tel. +39 031 969700 BELVEDERE ** PINUCCIA Via Belvedere 2 LA CAVA *** loc. Prafilippo 61 LA FORNACE * Tel. +39 0344 84015 via Matteotti 1 Tel. e Fax +39 031 963624 via Garibaldi 52 - loc. Onno BOOT HILL ** Tel. +39 031 309966 LE LANTERNE Tel. e Fax +39 031 969553 Fax +39 031 378400 Via Don A.Pisani 2 POGNANA L. via Terranera 6 www.lafornace.it www.intouritalia.it [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0344 84079 Tel. e Fax +39 031 809125 [email protected] [email protected] www.agriturismolelanterne.it BIZZARONE LAGUNA BEACH ** [email protected] SORICO LA GRANDE QUIETE ** AU LAC DE COMO * via Statale Tel. +39 0344 84035 Tel. +39 0344 86315 via Boschetto 193 CORNI DI CANZO Tel. e Fax +39 0344 84041 via per le Alpi 13

Fax +39 0344 86100 SORICO

[email protected] www.lagrandequiete.com CANZO Tel. +39 031 682770 [email protected] Fax +39 031 620763 VERANDA BEACH ** LA TORRE ** MONTE SAN BERNARDO

PIANELLO loc. Calozzo Tel. e Fax +39 0344 86100 via Torre 1 loc. Roccoli di San Bernardo

Tel. +39 0344 84106 CARATE U. Tel. +39 031 401037 MEC * www.campinglatorresorico.it Farmhouse accomodation I GELSI loc. Calozzo 26 [email protected] via S.Dionigi 11 - Casc. Guzzafame Tel. +39 0344 87026 PONCIONE ** Tel e Fax +39 039 9902790 L’OASI DELLA GRIGNA Cell. 338 8136398 DARNA *** via Poncione 2 Piani Resinelli - via Escursionisti CERNUSCO L. www.igelsi.com via per Osteno 50 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 94554 Tel. +39 0341 590112 [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 0344 61597 www.campingponcione.com ABBADIA Cell. +39 333 6447688 www.campingdarna.com [email protected] www.oasidellagrigna.it EL LOGASC [email protected] via Laghetto 45/B INTERNATIONAL SPORT ** ALPE FUIN ** Tel. +39 0341 933139

PORLEZZA via per Osteno 40 via Case Sparse CASCINA MIRANDOLA Cell. +39 347 7886293

Tel. e Fax +39 0344 61852 loc. Pian del Tivano via Ai monti 21 COLICO www.logasc.com www.intersportcamp.com Tel. +39 031 667059 Tel. 031 428227 [email protected] [email protected] SORMANO Tel. e Fax +39 031 671691 www.cascinamirandola.it [email protected] ALBESE CASSANO [email protected]

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EL MERCANTE CASCINA BORGOFRANCONE IL GEMURANO LA NEVERA via Laghetto 45/C via Pian di Spagna loc. Soncino loc. Rondanino 4 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 930257 Tel. +39 0344 981067 Tel. +39 0344 87115 strada per Lanzo d’Intelvi RAMPONIO

Cell. +39 338 2241925 GERA LARIO [email protected] Fax +39 0344 86082 Tel. +39 031 841397 [email protected] [email protected]

BARCOLA MUSSO ALPE DI SALA LA FIORITA via Stazione 9 LABBIO loc. Alpe di Sala via Borgonuovo 6 Tel. +39 0344 32776 loc. Labbio Tel. +39 333 6073226 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 933128 Tel. +39 0344 80120 Tel. +39 338 8925647 LA CASA DI MATILDE

Cell. +39 338 3989262 SALA COMACINA www.giralpeggi.it via San Rocco 4 - Fraz. Cardano LOCANDA MOSÈ

COLICO www.agriturismolafiorita.com Tel. 0344 31211 loc. Pian di Nesso AL MARNICH [email protected] loc. Marnico 8 www.lacasadimatilde.it NESSO Tel. +39 031 917909 LA VECCHIA FATTORIA [email protected] Cell. +39 339 2724374 Tel. +39 031 819242 via Borgonuovo 2 GRANDOLA E UNITI Fax +39 031 819814 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 933104 LA VECCHIA CHIODERIA CASSINAZZA www.al-marnich.it Cell. +39 339 6622711 via ai Mulini 3 loc. Cassinazza LA ZÒCA DI STRÌÌ Cell. +39 348 1013071 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 30152 Tel. +39 031 631468 via Santa Maria SCHIGNANO www.nellavecchiafattoria.com ORSENIGO Fax +39 031 561068 Tel. +39 031 819721 [email protected] ALLA PONCIA Fax +39 031 819842 via alla Poncia 30 - Tel.0344 89575 AMICI DELLA RATTA www.lazocadistrii.it CÀ DEL LAGO [email protected] via Curone 7 - Loc. Cascina Ratta [email protected] via Poncia 12 GRAVEDONA www.agriturismolaponcia.it Tel. +39 039 5312150 Tel. +39 0344 82735 Cell. 347 1460204 GRIGO GIOBBE Fax +39 0344 90951 PONTE TENAGLIA www.amicidellaratta.it via Volta 22

www.agriturismocadellago.com loc. Fontana Marietta [email protected] SENNA Tel. e Fax +39 031 462030 [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 495968

PEREGO LA COSTA LECCO Cell. +39 339 7507241 CASCINA CHIARELLO LA SORGENTE www.geocities.com/ via Curone 15 - Fraz. Costa loc. Cascina Chiarello via Brenzio 24 Tel. +39 039 5312218 CONSIGLIO RUMO fontanamarietta/index.htm Cell. +39 340 7337050 Tel. +39 0344 81859 Fax +39 039 5312251 [email protected] www.agriturismolasorgente.com LA www.la-costa.it [email protected] via Caio Plinio 53/A [email protected] GIACOMINO Tel. +39 031 494447 CASTELLO DI VEZIO via Fordeccia 42 - Tel.0344 84710 LA FONTE DI MARIELLA www.agriturismo-lamontagnola.com www.agriturismogiacomino.it [email protected] Loc. Vezio SORICO

loc. Monte Carsano [email protected] Cell. +39 339 7703968 Fax +39 02 58190932 FATTORIA LAGHETTO Cell. +39 335 1802302 LA CONCA D’ORO Fax +39 0344 95204 via Laghetto 2 - Fraz. Brugarolo PERLEDO Tel. e Fax +39 039 9902283 www.agriturismocastellodivezio.it loc. Pian del Tivano LA VECCHIA CASCINA [email protected] Tel. +39 031 677019

Cell. +39 335 1724065 SORMANO DOSSO DEL loc. Prato Naro MERATE www.fattorialaghetto.com CASCINA TROTE BLU Tel. +39 0344 89966 [email protected] MEMEO FRANCO via Fregera 13 - Fraz. Cortabbio via Provinciale 4 - Loc. Posol SAN MATERNO CASCINA ARCISSA Tel. +39 0341 980101 Tel. e Fax +39 0341 850784 Cell. +39 346 5164767 loc. S. Materno 1 via Cascina Arcissa 1 VESTRENO [email protected] Tel. +39 0341 542096 www.beepworld.it/members/ Tel. 031 471126 Fax +39 0341 240870 cascinatroteblu LA PIOPPA (solo ristorazione) Cell. +39 333 6506518 [email protected] GALBIATE www.arcissa.com DUE SOLI Loc. Pian Meraccio www.agriturismosmaterno.it MONTANO LUCINO via Cavallotto 2 - Fraz. Cortabbio Tel. 031 470089 [email protected] PRIMALUNA VITIVINICOLA VALCURONE Tel. e Fax +39 0341 981475 www.agriturismolapioppa.it IL RONCO loc. Cascina Casarigo Cell. +39 338 2197469 VILLAGUARDIA [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 039 9930065 Loc. Ronco - Tel. 0341 682523 [email protected] AL MUNT DE VOLT Cell. 338 6029804 www.agriturismovalcurone.it GARLATE via Monti di Là 3 MONTEVECCHIA [email protected] ZELBIO [email protected] Tel. e Fax +39 031 918898 Youth Hostels and Holiday Camps

CASA DELLA GIOVANE via Borgovico 182 Tel. +39 031 573540 Per sole donne/For women only

COMO VILLA OLMO via Bellinzona 2 Tel. e Fax +39 031 573800 www.ostellionline.org [email protected] ORZA MINORE SCUOLA DI VELA via Matteotti 3 Tel. e Fax +39 039 328301 www.orzaminore.it

DERVIO orza@ orzaminore.it Solo per soci scuola Orza Minore For the school members only LA PRIMULA via IV Novembre 106 Tel. e Fax +39 0344 32356 www.menaggiohostel.com MENAGGIO [email protected]

CASA PER FERIE via San Marcellino 25

MERATE Fraz. Cassina Fra’ Martino RESIDENZA IL MOLINATTO via Molinatto 15 Tel. 0341 576314 OGGIONO [email protected]

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