Nature and Art in the Intelvi Valley
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A middle mountain valley that connects Lake Como with Lake Lugano, it was carved out for about 15 kilometres by Telo Stream and offers visitors beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages and SUHVWLJLRXVDUWLVWLFDUWHIDFWVOHIWEHKLQGE\FHQWXULHVRIORFDOVNLOOHGZRUNHUVWKHVRFDOOHG´,QWHOYL 0DVWHUVµ)URP/DQ]RG·,QWHOYLLWLVSRVVLEOHWRUHDFKWKHSHDNVRI0RXQW6LJKLJQROD PHWUHV and the “Balcony of Italy”, a renowned panoramic viewpoint. Departure point: Argegno Argegno can be reached by bus on line C10 and C20, by NLC boat or by car on state road SS 340. Note: The itinerary is best covered by car, but can also be covered by public transport by limiting stops to just Argegno and Pigra and including some transfers on foot. We therefore recommend wearing comfortable shoes. 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