An easy hike, off the beaten track, through ancient towers, medieval churches, rivers, waterfalls, and a deserved Aperitivo, the way we do it in Italy!
Schedule for the day
We’ll meet at Mandello train station, just a few minutes train journey away from tourist spots such as Varenna, Bellano, Lierna or Lecco. Walking across the town centre, past the famous Moto Guzzi museum, we’ll hit the trail that follows river Meria, all the way to Somana, one of Mandello’s beautiful hamlets on the hilltop.
We reach an olive grove where Claudia will have set up an aperitif, sitting on hay bales! a glass of Prosecco or Rosso di Valtellina, a craft beer from Lake Como, accompanied by samples of very local cheese, bread and slinzega as we admire the view of the lake!
From Rongio a fairly flat path among olive trees will take us to Maggiana, a hamlet famous for its tower, stay of Frederick Redbeard in the XII century. Our walk will now descend to the picturesque San Giorgio church, built on a spur of rocks in the XIII century. Back at Mandello’s train station round 7.30 p.m. in time for your dinner!
Distance: 6
Altitude Gain: 220
Walking Time: 3h
Meeting Point: 4.00 p.m. by the entrance of Mandello Train Station (there’s a car park behind the station)
This is a group tour, it will be confirmed with a minimum of two participants
Cost: 55€ per person, plus 15€ Italian Aperitivo
What to bring for the hike:
Hiking shoes or hiking boots, if you don’t have bring comfortable sport shoes (or ask us we have some hiking shoes you can borrow), water. Optional: trekking poles, rain and wind protection.
NB: Several water fountains will be found along the trail where you can fill your water bottle.
for info:
Gabri tel.328 7745508 – cortigabriele@yahoo.com
Leo : 3773074350 – LeoLovati67@gmail.com
– To book a private tour with us for a date and itinerary that suits you, just contact us.
