Laghi di Como & Maggiore trekking e passeggiate

What is known above all about these lakes are the splendid shores, the beaches and the characteristic lakeside walks, but a few steps from the water there is an entire world waiting to be discovered, made up of ancient villages and verdant alpine landscapes . The 30 itineraries described in this guide wind around these splendid lakes, following the vast network of old paved mule tracks through woods and pastures that once served as a connection with the most remote villages of the Alpine valleys. The whole area is well served by public transport, and by relying on your own legs and on buses, trains and boats you can easily forget your car. The itineraries are suitable for hikers of all levels and always offer well-marked paths; from pleasant lakeside walks to the most arduous climbs towards panoramic peaks. Como, Menaggio, Bellagio, Stresa, Cannobio.

The guide includes:

• 30 different itineraries, with suitable routes in all seasons

• detailed hiking maps

• information on local transport

• lists of refreshment points and possible accommodation in refuges, campsites, hotels