In brief we are now confident in claiming that Lake Como hosts at least one well-established wild wolf-pack. There may also be a previously unrecorded pack inhabiting the Valsolda to the north of Porlezza. In addition, there have been some occasional sightings of lone wolves elsewhere in the province.

Yes, there are well-established wild wolf packs in the mountains surrounding Lake Como. As of 2026, wildlife monitors have confirmed the presence of at least one stable pack in the Alto Lario (Northwestern) region of the lake, particularly around the Valle Albano and Monte Berlinghera. Sightings of pairs and lone wolves have also been reported in the Valsolda area near the Swiss border. While it is extremely rare for a tourist to see one near the water's edge or in the busy towns like Bellagio, the wolves inhabit the remote, high-altitude alpine pastures inland. Their return to the Lombardy region over the last decade is part of a natural expansion of the Italian wolf (Canis lupus italicus) population from the Apennines and the Alps. Local authorities monitor these packs closely to manage potential conflicts with livestock, but for hikers, the wolves remain elusive, "ghost-like" residents of the rugged peaks that provide a dramatic backdrop to the famous lake.