Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
More serious hikes can be undertaken in the Valle Brembana, north of Bergamo. Most
of the area is covered by two parks, the Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi and Parco delle
Orobie Bergamasche (
www.parks.it
), of which the first is easily the most spectacular. The
tourist office in Bergamo has details and you can find more information at
www.sentierodelleorobie.it
.
Otherwise, behind Ghiffa on Lake Maggiore, the Via delle
Genti is an historic walking path that has connected Switzerland and northern Italy via the
St Gotthard pass for centuries.
Top Walks
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Greenway del Lago di Como
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)
A 10km stroll on the west bank of Lake Como.
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Monte Mottarone
(
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) Opt to hike all or part of the way up or down Monte Mottarone.
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Cimetta
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)
A gentle walk that leads to 360-degree views above Locarno.
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Via dei Monti Lariani
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)
A classic 130km trail along high ground above the west flank of Lake Como.
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La Strada del Ponale
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)
An easy 7km hike along the old Ponale Road from Riva del Garda to hilltop Pre-
gasina.
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Monte Altissimo
A demanding six-hour hike rising from Torbole through 1800m to summit of Monte Altissimo
(2053m), the highest peak in the Baldo-Altissimo range.
