3-day road trip around Lake Como
2024
Lake Como is one of the most important destinations in northern Italy. The beauty of the landscape is amazing in every season. To drive around the lake (or by motorcycle or van...) is to travel framed by the clear waters of the lake on one side and the mountainside on the other. All around the lake there are many places of interest and activities to do with family, couple, solo or with friends. So let's go!
Total distance: 150 km
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Nature travel, Road trip and autotour.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Car, Train.
ESCAPPA - CRÉATION DE VOYAGES EN ITALIE
From 350€ à 800€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : 3-day road trip around Lake Como - 3 days
Visit to Como and drive to the west coast
Morning:
Visit to Como, a pretty town located at the western tip of the lake
3 ideas of things to see
- Saint Mary's Cathedral
- The funicular to Brunate
- The temple of Volta
Afternoon:
Road to Menaggio
Como → Menaggio (1h / 36km)
To see on this very beautiful scenic road
- Villas: Villa Olmo, Villa d'Este , Villa Balbaniello , Villa Carlotta
- Villages: Cernobbio, Laglio, Torriggia, Lenno
- Natural area: Comacina Island
Activity idea: Hike on the Greenway, a 10km route between Colonno and Cadenabbia.
Visit to Menaggio and drive to the east coast
Morning:
Visit to Menaggio.
2 ideas of things to see
- Villa Mylius-Vigoni
- The church of Santo Stefano
Then drive to Colico
Menaggio → Colico (45min / 35km)
To see on the way
- Towns and villages: Gravedona, Domaso, Colico
- Natural area: Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve and Lake Mezzola
- Historical site: Fort of Montecchio Nord
Activity idea: Take a windsurfing or wakeboarding course at Domaso.
Afternoon:
Drive to Abbadia Lariana
Colico → Abbadia Lariana (30min / 40km)
Things to see on the way
- Villages: Dervio, Bellano, Varenna and Perledo, Lierna, Abbadia Lariana
- Heritage: Abbey of Santa Maria di Piona
Activity idea: Hike along the Sentiero del Viandante that runs along the eastern part of the lake, from Colico to Abbadia Lariana.
Southern part of the lake
Very suggestive road that goes along the whole south of the lake, from east to west.
Morning:
Road to Bellagio
Abbadia Lariana → Bellagio (40min / 28km)
To see on the road
- City: Lecco
- Natural area: Cascades Del Cenghen
Activity idea: Hike to the top of Grignetta for a breathtaking view.
Visit Bellagio.
3 Ideas of things to see
- The gardens of Villa Melzi
- St. Jacob's Basilica
- The viewpoint "Punta Spartivento
Afternoon:
Road back to Como
Bellagio → Como (1h / 30km)
Things to see on the way
- Villages: Lezzeno, Nesso,
- Heritage: Madonna del Soldo, Lighthouse of Volta
Activity idea: Take a mountain bike tour in the "Triangolo Lariano", that mountainous area between the western and eastern tips of Lake Como.
