TOUR 1 PRIVATE TOUR: DISCOVERING COMO,

Pedal along the lake, from villa to villa, admiring the beauty of this enchanting city, set like a jewel between mountains and water. Visit the historic center, then head back to the hotel.

DETAILS:

• Difficulty: easy, MTB or e-bike • Distance: approx. 15 km • Elevation difference: 100 m

Departure: Hotel Villa Flori at 9:30 am

Return to hotel around 12:30 pm

Short but ideal bike tour for visiting the city of Como. Following the road that runs along the lake, this scenic ride takes you from Villa Geno, built in 1790 in perfect Neoclassical style, to Villa Erba on the opposite shore of the lake, through the old town center. On the way, you can admire the Tempio Voltiano, Piazza Cavour, and the majestic Duomo. Near Villa Geno is the ancient funicular railway that goes up to Brunate, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama (ascent to Brunate not included in the tour). From here you return to the hotel, perhaps stopping for an espresso in one of the many bars in the historic center of Como. Highly recommended for those looking for an easy, enjoyable ride.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

• Bike rental • English-speaking guide • Helmet, universal pedals for athletic shoes • Canteen, front and rear light, repair kit

For further information, ask the hotel staff. All tours must be booked in advance on a first-come first-serve basis. We advise you to confirm your presence within 48 hours of the tour. TOUR 2 PRIVATE TOUR: HIDDEN BELLAGIO.

The pearl of Lake Como reserves its most charming secrets for cyclists. From its steep, winding alleys to the ancient port, you’ll wander around by bike with an unparalleled sense of freedom. And a ‘tasteful’ finish.

DETAILS:

• Difficulty: easy, MTB or e-bike • Distance: approx. 15 km • Elevation difference: 150 m

Departure: 10:00 am by the hydrofoil dock in Bellagio

End of tour: 1:30 pm at the Comolagobike shop

During this ride, which takes about 2 hours, you can admire the magical town of Bellagio, known for its colorful stone alleys and magnificent villas, and also venture into some of the surrounding villages. The first stop is San Giovanni, on the eastern leg of Lake Como, with the charming little church chosen by Dolce&Gabbana as the setting of the gala dinner for the presentation of their 2018 collection. You’ll cycle through the alleys that flank the magnificent gardens of Villa Serbelloni, through beautiful olive groves and historic villas, arriving at the port where you can see the ‘Rosina’, a fleet of ancient boats unique to Lake Como. The tour continues to the upper part of Bellagio, where you’ll return your bikes, relax on a terrace with a fantastic view of Lake Como, and enjoy a selection of local delicacies and a glass of excellent local wine. At the end of the tour, you’ll be free to make your way back to the hotel on your own schedule, perhaps after a visit to the beautiful gardens of Villa Melzi, just a short stroll from the hydrofoil dock.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

• Round-trip transport from hydrofoil dock to bike shop • Food & drinks along the way • E-Bike/E-MTB rental • Entrance fees to villas or other attractions • English-speaking guide • Anything not explicitly included in the tour • Helmet, universal pedals for athletic shoes • Canteen, front and rear lights, repair kit For further information, ask the hotel staff. • Food and wine tasting on the terrace of the All tours must be booked in advance on a first-come first- Hotel Perlo Panorama serve basis. We advise you to confirm your presence within 48 hours of the tour. Mail: [email protected] • Tel: +39 031-33 820 TOUR 3 PRIVATE TOUR: CADENABBIA / BELLAGIO / COMO VILLAS, VILLAGES, VIEWS.

A fabulous ride among some of Lake Como’s most beautiful villas, towns and panoramas. With a touch of integrated transport à la Mitteleuropa: bike + ferry.

DETAILS:

• Difficulty: Medium/easy, racing bike or e-bike • Distance: approx. 63 km • Elevation difference: 700 m

Departure: 9:30 am from the hotel

End of tour: back at the hotel by 1:30/2:00 pm

It starts from Hotel Villa Flori, then heads north on the west coast of Lake Como. The road is flat and easy road, but you need to be careful of traffic, as it’s not a bike path and the distance is quite long. Meanwhile, you can admire beautiful historic lakeside residences like Villa Olmo, Villa d’Este, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Balbianello, passing through charming villages like Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Laglio, Argegno, and Tremezzina, and finally arriving in Cadenabbia. Here you take the ferry to Bellagio, the crown jewel of Lake Como, perched on the point where the two ‘legs’ of the lake meet. You’ll then ride south to Como along the eastern shore, where the road is slightly hilly but very pleasant, thanks to the unique views it offers. Once in Como, you’ll pass through the city and return to the hotel.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

• Bike rental • Food & drinks along the way • English-speaking guide • Anything not explicitly included in the tour • Helmet, universal pedals for athletic shoes • Canteen, front and rear light, repair kit

For further information, ask the hotel staff. All tours must be booked in advance on a first-come first-serve basis. We advise you to confirm your presence within 48 hours of the tour. Mail: [email protected] • Tel: +39 031-33 820 TOUR 4 - ONLY FOR TRAINED CYCLISTS COMO / SCHIGNANO / PORLEZZA / LUGANO. TO SWITZERLAND AND BACK.

A long and demanding ride for serious cyclists. Nearly 100 kilometers of hills and valleys and hairpin turns connecting Como, Italy to Lugano, Switzerland, from which to admire their respective lakes from above. Steep climbs, exhilarating descents, and astounding views, tearing up pavement like a pro, leaving you breathless in every sense of the word.

DETAILS

• Difficulty: Hard, racing bikes • Distance: approx. 95 km • Elevation difference: 1600 m

Departure: 9:00 am from the hotel

End of tour: back at the hotel by 3:00 pm

Tour reserved for trained cyclists with experience on mountain roads. This ride is very beautiful, full of challenging climbs and fabulous descents from Lake Como to Lake Lugano, through all the peaks and valleys that connect them. You start from the hotel in a northerly direction along the west coast of Lake Como. The first ascent begins at Argegno, goes up to San Fedele Intelvi, then opens up into a panoramic descent to Porlezza on Lake Lugano. From Porlezza you continue to Lugano, a scenic and elegant Swiss city, then take the same road back to Como.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

• Bike rental • Food & drinks along the way • English-speaking guide • Anything not explicitly included in the tour • Helmet, universal pedals for athletic shoes

• Canteen, front and rear light, repair kit

For further information, ask the hotel staff. All tours must be booked in advance on a first-come first-serve basis. We advise you to confirm your presence within 48 hours of the tour. Mail: [email protected] • Tel: +39 031-33 820 TOUR 5 - ONLY FOR TRAINED CYCLISTS COMO TO BELLAGIO: RIDING THE CREST OF THE LARIAN TRIANGLE.

A ride for trained cyclists who are also lovers of beauty. In fact, once you get to the top of the Brunate funicular, the spectacle is so breathtaking that you’ll hardly notice the effort of the constant alternation of climbs and descents that follow, all with marvelous views of the lake.

DETAILS:

• Difficulty: Hard, MTB or e-MTB • Distance: approx. 37 km • Elevation difference: 1160 m

Departure: 9:00 am from the hotel

End of tour: back at the hotel by 3:00 pm

An especially spectacular tour, for trained cyclists on a mountain bike and/or athletically fit tourists on a motor-assisted mountain bike. It starts from Hotel Villa Flori, then you take the funicular up to Brunate where the beautiful route to Bellagio begins. The route has no long climbs but is instead a continuous series of ascents and descents, completely immersed in nature. You’ll pass through beech groves, pastures and extraordinary views of Lake Como, then descend to Bellagio, where a private shuttle bus will take you back to Como.

INCLUSO NEL TOUR NON INCLUSO NEL TOUR

• Bike rental • Food & drinks along the way • English-speaking guide • Funicular ticket • Helmet, universal pedals for athletic shoes • Anything not explicitly included in the tour • Canteen, front and rear light, repair kit

For further information, ask the hotel staff. All tours must be booked in advance on a first-come first-serve basis. We advise you to confirm your presence within 48 hours of the tour. Mail: [email protected] • Tel: +39 031-33 820