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The 7 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Lake Como, Lombardy
A gorgeous spot that’s a convenient day trip from Milan, Lake Como recently earned fame as home to Hollywood star George Clooney. But celeb-spotting aside, it’s known for jaw-dropping natural beauty, elegant old villas—and the scenic towns surrounding the lake. Check out Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio, which offer great views, historic churches, and water-based activities such as ferries and passenger-only boats.
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1. Lungolago da Como centro a Villa Olmo
2. Sacro Monte di Ossuccio
3. Sentiero 6 - Valbasca
4. Green Way dei Patriarchi
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By karimmaarouf - Cairo, Egypt
You can start this walk from the ferry landing at Varenna. Just turn right after you get off the Ferry and look for the signs, they should be easy to stop. You can hike to Fiumelatte, but that for us was a bit too far. You can also just go up to the castle, which itself is very nice to visit and offers amazing views. Then complete the loop back to Varenna. You don't need hiking shoes or anything, but some parts are steep and narrow. Views all along the way are very nice and you come accross one of the Villas which you can visit as well. It took us about 90 minutes to do that, but we stopped for pictures and to visit the castle.
5. La Perla del Lago
6. Centro Storico
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By RobM450 - Escondido, United States
We meandered through downtown Como our last day in town and discovered many interesting sights. We were impressed with the Como Cathedral (Duomo), Piazza di San Fedele with it's many bars,restaurants and the Basilica di San Fedele, the walkway along the lake, and many other bars and cafes all over town.
7. La Passeggiata Degli Innamorati
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By s_rgior21 - Bomfim, Portugal
Varenna is one of the villages you should visit if you are around Como Lake. Once you are there, you must follow the Walk of Lovers, a romantic and relaxing experience, that allows you to appreciate the outstanding landscape of Como Lake.
