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Il Sentiero del Viandante: da LIERNA a VARENNA

Lake Como, Italyby Trekkingsmile Di Nadia Lillia

  • 7.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, Italian

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Overview

An Hiking tour of about 15 km, the Alta variant of the Sentiero del Viandante, along a steep path that connects Lierna to Ortanella and from there to Varenna. From the thick Val Brentalone, on a steep path that crosses the cliff of Zucco della Pecora, you reach the cross of Brentalone, 650 m above sea level. Continue to Alpe di Mezzedo, with its ancient "Giazzera" and a breathtaking view of the center of the lake that is hard to forget. From there to Ortanella, the highest point of the Sentiero del Viandante (952 m asl) with its ancient church of S. Pietro. After a well-deserved lunch break, the journey starts again on the lake side, descending the ridge that, between the valley of the Esino stream and the coast of the lake, reaches Vezio and then Varenna among views of rare beauty.

What's included

  • Tour with licenced Nature Hiking Guide AIGAE
  • Possibility to eat in a tipical local restaurant in Ortanella

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Chiesa di San Pietro

    1 hour

    Visiting the church when open, looking a breathtaking scenery on lake Como, lunch break

  2. 2

    Castello di Vezio

    40 min

    Guided tour in the medieval Castle

Meeting and pickup

Train station

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Sconsigliato a chi NON ha un allenamento Di base all's camminata

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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