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Where to Walk: the 4 Best Lake and Lagoon Hikes in Italy

4 hikes  ·  from $131 a head

The 4 best lake and lagoon hikes in Italy you can book today, with what each costs, how far it walks and how much of it is uphill. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como - What happens on the Lake Como mountain trails
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From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como

1.From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $178Our pick

Join Andrey or Svetlana for a private Lake Como mountain hike tailored to your pace. You’ll travel by private transportation to quieter trails, walk above villages and the lake, and hear local details along the way. Routes suit both new and experienced hikers, though some sections may be more demanding than expected.

“Good hike with great views over Lake Como. Good arrangement and great guiding and assistance from guide Andrey”

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Lake Como: Easy Mountain Trek with Funicular & Boat Ride - Forest paths through Blevio and the mountain villages
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Lake Como: Easy Mountain Trek with Funicular & Boat Ride

2.Lake Como: Easy Mountain Trek with Funicular & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · from $203

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at Como’s funicular station for a six-hour walk from Brunate to Torno. You’ll ride uphill, follow old forest paths past Monte Piatto and Pietra Pendula, eat lunch at a mountain baita, then return by boat. Guides such as Mikael and Fiamo bring local stories to the route.

“Great adventure. Amazing views. A guide who talks about the area with passion. You could also eat a good traditional meal during the trip. An attraction worth recommending”

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Hike Lake Castle and Good Food! - Meeting Paolo in the Turano Valley
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Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!

3.Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130Cheapest way up

Spend about seven hours in the Turano Valley with Paolo of Turano Experiences. Visit the abandoned Borgo di Monte Antuni, walk to a local waterfall, tour Castel di Tora, stop for lake views, and enjoy handmade pasta, local cheese, salami, bruschetta, wine, dessert, and coffee. Pickup from Rome or Carsoli can be arranged for a fee.

“We had an amazing time on hike at Castle Lake and visiting Castle di Toro. Paolo was an incredible guide. He is immersed in the town and culture and he shares his knowledge with passion. The views are absolutely stunning. You have to get to the lake which is about an hour outside of Rome. We rented a car for the day which worked out well. It is well worth the trip. I highly recommend the tour. Thank you Paolo!”

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Bellagio Hiking Experience: Nature, Villages & Lake Views - Pescallo brings a quieter side of the peninsula
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Bellagio Hiking Experience: Nature, Villages & Lake Views

4.Bellagio Hiking Experience: Nature, Villages & Lake Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $234

Spend about six hours walking 8 km through Bellagio, Pescallo, San Giovanni, Loppia, and the woods above Lake Como. Local guides such as Elena and Sabrina lead the route, with Italian lunch, wine, and Villa Melzi Gardens included. Expect steep paths, stone lanes, and fine lake views.

“Fun. Active. Beautiful sights away from the crowds. Lunch setting spectacular. Fun to meet other travelers.”

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