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Upper Lake Como – Bike and Mountain Outdoor Experience

Choose your experience cycling along the Upper Lake Como bike routes

A true network of bike paths has emerged in the Upper Lake Como area. There are 23 routes in the two main areas extending for 380 kilometers along the shores. Two beginner routes, 10 intermediate routes, 8 advanced routes, and 3 expert routes.

Upper Lake Como

There are 8 new routes of medium and high level, totaling 134 kilometers in length. From Sorico, passing through Montemezzo, Vercana, Trezzone, Livo, Peglio, Dosso del Liro, Gravedona ed Uniti, Stazzona, Dongo, Garzeno, Pianello del Lario, Musso to Cremia.

Valsassina

There are 15 itineraries that allow you to climb from the lake toward Valsassina and Valvarrone, highlighting the trails on Monte Legnoncino; loop circuits in Upper Valsassina; connections with the Valsassina bike path; routes in Val d'Esino.

Valsassina Valvarrone Val d'Esino and Riviera Bike Routes

Premana - Laghitt - Route recommended for those using electric bicycles (e-mtb) on off-road itineraries and trails with very challenging climbs.

Tremenico - Colico - Starting from Tremenico and heading toward Colico, this itinerary offers a fascinating journey through historic roads and trails leading to Monte Legnoncino.

Premana - Bocchetta di Stavello - Starting from the center of Premana, the adventure begins with a bicycle climb toward the highlands, in the direction of Bocchetta di Stavello.

Varenna - Esino Lario - Varenna - Loop itinerary starting from the Varenna-Esino-Perledo station and offering an enchanting overview through the Lecco municipalities of Varenna, Perledo, and Esino Lario.

Valsassina Bike and Pedestrian Path - The itinerary runs through Valsassina following the Pioverna stream. The starting point is in Barzio.

Dervio Bike Path - The itinerary is immersed in the greenery of the hills and mountains along the lake shores in the municipality of Dervio.

Bellano - Alpe Camaggiore - The itinerary leads from the shore of Bellano to the Alpe Camaggiore area.

Piani delle Betulle - Cresta di Biandino - High mountain itinerary between Costa di Biandino and Cimone di Margno, in the Valsassina pre-Alps of the province of Lecco.

Taceno - Linate - Presallo - Loop itinerary, cross country on mid-mountain trails in the municipality of Taceno, located between upper Valsassina and the slopes of Monte di Muggio.

Parlasco - Esino Lario - The "Route 65 – Passo Agueglio" itinerary is a fascinating route that crosses the province of Lecco.

Esino Lario - Cainallo - Ortanella - The route is a loop along the Biodiversity Trail, at the foot of Monte Grignone, near Esino Lario, in the Upper Lario Lecchese.

Pian delle Betulle - Rifugio Ombrega - Itinerary in a pre-Alpine environment between Costa di Biandino and Cimone di Margno. The route begins from Piani delle Betulle.

Dervio - Premana - The itinerary runs through Valvarrone and is challenging. It starts from Dervio.

Bellano - Alpe Chiaro - The itinerary starts from the shore of Bellano to the Alpe Chiaro area. The ride begins from the picturesque Piazza San Giorgio.

Vetta Legnoncino - Exciting loop route of Monte Legnoncino. Itinerary designed for expert cyclists. The route begins from Vestreno.

Valli del Lario and Ceresio Bike Routes

Gravedona – Caiasco Loop - The route begins in Gravedona ed Uniti and features a variety of terrains and difficulties. A visit to the Church of Santa Maria del Tiglio is not to be missed.

Stazzona – Giovo – Jorio Loop - The itinerary winds through the majestic mountain landscapes of Upper Lake Como, up to Passo di San Jorio, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland.

Bocchetta di S. Bernardo – Zeda – Garzeno - Includes a variety of terrains, asphalt climbs, alpine pasture roads, mule tracks, and alpine trails characterized by tight switchbacks and very challenging gradients.

Dongo – Pianello – Curtesela – Tegano - This loop features a variety of challenging passages, including asphalt climbs, alpine pasture roads, mule tracks, and trails characterized by tight switchbacks and significant gradients.

Sorico – Albonico – Dascio - Loop route from Sorico to Dascio that runs along the Pian di Spagna Reserve, designed for mountain bike enthusiasts.

Gera – S. Bartolomeo – Monti Vercana - The route begins from the locality of Gera Lario, a small village located on the shores of Lake Como.

Domaso - Pighé - Domaso Loop - Loop cycling route to be tackled clockwise from the Domaso lakefront.

Gravedona – Dosso – Peglio - Short but spectacular loop located along the slopes overlooking the town of Gravedona ed Uniti.

All itineraries, videos, and GPX tracks at www.altolagocomo.bike

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