Description
The landscape and the journey
Above Como and Maggiore’s villages, villas and boat routes, paths reveal terraces, woods and elevated viewpoints. Gillian Price helps you make walking part of a holiday at one lake or both.
Routes and itinerary options
The 28 graded day walks cover 3–20 kilometres and around one to five hours. The 54-kilometre Sentiero del Viandante runs in five stages from Lecco to Colico on Como’s eastern shore. Other options include Lake Como Greenway, Strada Regia, shrines and viewpoints.
Maps and practical planning
Sketch maps accompany access, accommodation and local-transport information. Ferry advice helps combine boat journeys with walks; regional and natural background enriches the places along the way. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Grades 1–3 cover varied experience levels. Spring and autumn suit lake holidays, while summer opens higher routes; mild lakeside weather does not imply similar conditions on the tops. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language paperback by Gillian Price. Second edition, published in September 2023. 192 pages. ISBN 9781786311689.
