If you are planning a trip around Lake Como, you should make a stop in Morbegno. It sits in Valtellina, a rugged mountain valley, it is home to what I reckon to be one of the best dishes in Italy: Pizzoccheri. Whenever I’m looking for some proper comfort food, I head straight to one specific […]
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If you are looking for hikes with the best views of Lake Como, you need to head to Valmadrera. While the tourists are jostling for space in Varenna, the locals are usually found on Path #7, heading up towards the Corni di Canzo (the “Three Horns”). It’s a bit of a reach, but the perspective you get of the lake and the Alps from the top is unbeatable.
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If you’re looking to escape the relentless chaos of Milan or the crowded ferries of Lake Como, head to the Province of Como’s best-kept secret: Lago del Segrino. It is one of the cleanest and most peaceful lakes in Northern Italy, offering a level of tranquility you just won’t find at the bigger tourist hubs. It’s the kind of place where you practically have the water to yourself.
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While everyone else is fighting for a square inch of space on the Lake Como ferries, you should be standing here. Parco del Roccolo is a local favourite that offers a panoramic, birds-eye view over Lago di Pusiano. If you’re looking for some movement and a bit of walking to earn a world-class view, this is your spot.
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If you’re staying on the Lecco side of Lake Como and find the crowds a bit much, you need to head 20 minutes inland to Lago di Pusiano. It is a proper hidden gem that most international tourists haven’t heard of. It’s quiet, it’s peaceful, and it feels like a completely different world from the chaos of Como.
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