Overview
This fantastic route delivers it all: hidden villages, rustic charm, spectacular lake views, and a stop on Lake Lugano.
We ride down to the Val Sanagra nature reserve – lying just above Menaggio, it is one of the Lake Como's best-kept secrets. Pass evocative stone houses and old water mills. Ride uphill through the historic villages of Velzo and Naggio, surrounded by green fields.
Weave through charming village squares untouched by time and tourism. Enjoy a glorious downhill ride on an original medieval road. Stunning views guide us onto the shores of Lake Lugano before we cycle to Lake Piano along the old railway line that once connected Lake Como to Lake Lugano and is now a pretty cycle path, to complete our loop back in the Renaissance hamlet of Cardano.
The ride is a mini adventure with simple gravel road, uphills, downhills, narrow village paths - General agility and confidence on a bike are required. An e-bike is a normal geared bicycle with battery assistance.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Cube Reaction cross-country e-bike, helmet, rear-fitted bike bag
Snacks
Gratuities
Bottled water
Pick up from Menaggio ferry station on request and paid on-site.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet in our office in Via San Rocco, 20 m from the square of Piazza Manzoni. You will see a large yellow church as you approach the square.
Easy free parking available.
Pick up from Menaggio ferry station available on request only and paid on-site.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Grandola ed Uniti
We start our tour from the Renaissance hamlet of Cardano. Ride the narrow cobbled alleyways past the Bagatti Valsecchi villa that stills belongs to this noble Milanese family. The small agricultural villages we visit are composed of narrow paths with tight turns requiring agility and confidence on a geared bike.
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Museo Etnografico E Naturalistico Val Sanagra
Ride a relatively steep downhill section into the Val Sanagra nature reserve to discover the valley stream that gave life to a number of mills and is home to gorgeous stone houses and ancient stone bridges.
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Velzo
Ride uphill into the hamlet of Velzo, surrounded by grape vines and immersed in mountain scenery. Traverse the village following the original narrow alleyways including a few tight turns.
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Piazza Maggiore
We enter Naggio, another typical mountain village with a beautifully preserved square, before preparing for a gorgeous, panoramic downhill ride (at times steep) to get our first glimpse of Lake Lugano.
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Carlazzo
We ride the back roads to find hidden frescoes and continue on the original medieval road which includes downhill sections of easy gravel.
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Lungolago Porlezza
30 min
Cycle through the historic centre of this lakeside town with it's speciality food stores. Stop right on the beach and have a coffee or ice-cream in the area. The homeward journey passes the scenic nature reserve of Lake Piano. Follow the old railway line passing expansive green fields, stables and farmsteads until we reach Cardano where the tour ends. This stretch of cycle path is the only flat section of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments, injuries, bad hips and lack of agility.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Lake Como Tour Past Three Lakes and Mountain Villages
Can I cancel Lake Como Tour Past Three Lakes and Mountain Villages for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
What stops are on the route?
The route has 6 stops, in order: Grandola ed Uniti, Museo Etnografico E Naturalistico Val Sanagra, Velzo, Piazza Maggiore, Carlazzo, and Lungolago Porlezza.
How long is the tour, and what is included?
The tour lasts 3 hours 30 min and includes a Cube Reaction cross-country e-bike, helmet, and rear-fitted bike bag.
What languages does the guide speak?
The guide speaks English and Italian.
Where does the tour start?
Meet in the office in Via San Rocco, 20 m from the square of Piazza Manzoni. You will see a large yellow church as you approach the square.
Where does the tour end?
It finishes back at the office in Via San Rocco, 20 m from the square of Piazza Manzoni.
Is pickup provided?
No, all travellers meet at the start point in Via San Rocco, 20 m from the square of Piazza Manzoni.
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