Can you walk around Lake Como yourself?

The towns of Como, Bellagio, and Varenna can be easily reached by train from Milan, and from there, you can access some hiking trails on foot. Additionally, boats and ferries crisscross the lake, offering a scenic way to reach different trailheads and explore the towns that dot the lakeshore.



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There are a lot of different ways to get around Lake Como without a car: private or public transportation will take you wherever you want to go. But given the high influx of tourists, it is very important to plan your trips carefully.

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This is generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and trail running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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It does not have to be expensive, but can be if you want it to be expensive. Typically I pay abot €11 for lunch in a bar and about €15 for dinner in a trattoria for dinner in the evening (both including wine). Restaurants will be more expensive.

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There are five official legs of the Sentiero del Viandante route: from Lecco to Abbadia, Abbadia to Lierna, Lierna to Varenna, Varenna to Dervio, and Dervio to Colico. Lecco is your starting point, the less glamorous city on the eastern point of Lake Como.

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Discovering Bellagio while walking Come and discover Bellagio on a panoramic walk through the noble villas and ancient hamlets. The 22 suburbs scattered over the vast area of land stretching from the lakeside (229m above sea level) to the top of Mt. San Primo (1,686m above sea level)…

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FREE ENTRY. It is a grassy beach that offers a magnificent view of Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como (that can be reached from the nearby pier). Access to the beach is free and it is possible to take a break, have lunch or an aperitif in the well-stocked bar and restaurant.

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The hydrofoil takes 45 minutes to one hour to travel from Como to Bellagio and/or Varenna. The slow boat takes up to two to three hours to travel from Como to Bellagio and/or Varenna. Click here for the official Lake Como ferry website and for updated prices.

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These are the most beautiful towns in Lake Como:
  1. Varenna. While most guides would probably start with another town as #1, I think that Varenna deserves the first spot. ...
  2. Bellagio. ...
  3. Como. ...
  4. Tremezzo. ...
  5. Lenno. ...
  6. Menaggio. ...
  7. Lecco. ...
  8. Cernobbio.


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Stay in less-touristy towns and villages Argegno is a village on the western shores of the lake. It's a quiet place with only a few amenities, making it a great choice for those seeking a different side to Lake Como. Here, you can amble down the cobbled alleyways without bumping into big people left and right.

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You can get a glass of wine anywhere from 3-10 euro a glass, depending on the vintage. But the local or house wines are perfectly lovely and you can get them between 2,50 to 4,50 euro per glass throughout Italy.

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If you love exploring small towns and villages and are willing to spend a bit more for that high-end, luxury experience, Lake Como is the best destination for you. However, if you're looking to enjoy a magical holiday with your children and grandchildren, Lake Garda is the right choice for your family.

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