Small Group Hike from Varenna
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Overview
A 4-hour guided trekking through chestnut woods and olive trees providing unparalleled views over Lake Como and the mountains.
Inclusions
- Professional, friendly English speaking licensed guide
- Train ticket Varenna/Bellano
- Picnic with local food
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sentiero del Viandante, Varenna Italy
This 4 hour guided trekking will allow you to discover the “Sentiero del Viandante” (Wanderer Path), a panoramic mountainside mule path winding through chestnut woods and olive trees.
This path was the ancient way of connection between Lecco and Valtellina: starting from Abbadia and passing through the territories of Varenna and Dervio, the path reaches Colico, following the eastern shore of Lake Como at middle mountain level.
Mountain walking allows us to get to know both nature and ourselves. It allows us to take a timeout from the grey cement cities and enter into harmony with our surroundings, listening to the sounds and silence of nature, our thoughts and to share these sensations with our travel companions.
The Sentiero del Viandante is ideally divided into 3 or 4 stages: what we suggest is the Bellano - Varenna part, which is one of the most scenic ones. During this experience you will have the time to relax and savour some delicious local tastings: salame, cheeses, vegetables, accompanied with bread to finish with something sweet.
A professional guide will meet you in Varenna, where you will take the train to reach Bellano. You will then start your 3-hour hiking back to the starting point in Varenna.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sentiero del Viandante, Varenna Italy
This 4 hour guided trekking will allow you to discover the “Sentiero del Viandante” (Wanderer Path), a panoramic mountainside mule path winding through chestnut woods and olive trees.
This path was the ancient way of connection between Lecco and Valtellina: starting from Abbadia and passing through the territories of Varenna and Dervio, the path reaches Colico, following the eastern shore of Lake Como at middle mountain level.
Mountain walking allows us to get to know both nature and ourselves. It allows us to take a timeout from the grey cement cities and enter into harmony with our surroundings, listening to the sounds and silence of nature, our thoughts and to share these sensations with our travel companions.
The Sentiero del Viandante is ideally divided into 3 or 4 stages: what we suggest is the Bellano - Varenna part, which is one of the most scenic ones. During this experience you will have the time to relax and savour some delicious local tastings: salame, cheeses, vegetables, accompanied with bread to finish with something sweet.
A professional guide will meet you in Varenna, where you will take the train to reach Bellano. You will then start your 3-hour hiking back to the starting point in Varenna.
Duration: 4 hours
Time of tour
09:00 AM
Meeting point
Lake Como, Italy
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and hiking shoes or sport shoes for hiking
- Activity Level: Moderate. We are on maintained trails, but there are a few significant elevation gain and loss on this hike. Effective duration of the hike: 3 hours
- Participants should be active and healthy
- Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point
- Please check the weather. If rain is forecast the tour will be cancelled
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
holmer56
August 2019
Elsa was an extremely informative guide. The trip starts in Vareena where you board the local train for a 15 minute trip to where your hike starts. Good walking shoes recommended as the trails are steep in some parts with loose stones. You literally walk thru history and are amazed at how so many...
Elsa was an extremely informative guide. The trip starts in Vareena where you board the local train for a 15 minute trip to where your hike starts. Good walking shoes recommended as the trails are steep in some parts with loose stones. You literally walk thru history and are amazed at how so many buildings and walk ways were created so long ago and are still standing today. Elsa brought a picnic lunch of local cured meat and Bitto cheese which were delicious to eat while admiring the view from the top of the mountain. The trail is steep to start and end but relatively flat once at the top. Views are magnificent over lake como. Reasonable fitness required. About 2-3 hours of walking so bring water its so worth it.