Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Where to Go
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Orobie Alps
Rising to the northeast of Lake Como with valleys funnelling down to Bergamo, the Orobie Alps peak at
3000m and are covered in forests and pastures.
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Lake Como
Hit Gravedona for water sports, the western mountains for scenic drives, and the rugged Triangolo Lariano
for scenic hikes between Como, Bellagio and Lecco.
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Lake Garda
A veritable outdoor playground with world-class windsurfing and sailing at Riva del Garda, Torbole and
Gargnano; championship rock climbing in Arco; paragliding, biking, hiking and skiing on Monte Baldo; horse riding on
the Tremonsine plateau and through Bardolino vineyards; and cycling through the olive groves of the Valtenesi.
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Lake Iseo
Bordering the region of Franciacorta, Lake Iseo is a perfect spot for easy cycling, either around Monte Isola
or through Franciacorta's vineyards.
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Lake Ledro
Off the mainstream tourist radar, pretty Lake Ledro offers scenic hiking and adrenaline-inducing canyon-
ing.
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Lake Maggiore
Ascend Monte Mottarone for family-friendly biking, hiking and skiing, or escape northwest from Lo-
carno to explore the Ticino valleys on foot.
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Mantua
Family-friendly walking, cycling and river cruising around Mantua's three lakes and beside the Mincio and Po
rivers.
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Parco Nazionale Val Grande
Get back to nature in one of Italy's wildest parks with guided walks amid majestic chest-
nut forests and marble quarries.
