Milan · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 hiking & trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hike from Varenna to Castle of Vezio, Fiumelatte, Villa Monastero, and Lake Como views with local guide Nadia.
“Nadia was an excellent and knowledgeable guide.We saw some beautiful scenery and spectacular views .Especially from the the Top of the Castle.You have to be relatively fit for the days hike ,but it was worth it.”
Hike quiet mountain trails above Lake Como with a private guide, flexible pace, local insight, transport, and wide lake views.
“Good hike with great views over Lake Como. Good arrangement and great guiding and assistance from guide Andrey”
Tackle clear mountain streams in Val Taleggio with guides, gear, shuttle service, and a small group for an active Bergamo adventure.
“Pounding through the rapids on our raft, listening to our great guide explain how to NOT fall out of the raft. Very beautiful scenery in the Brembana Valley.”
Hike Bellagio’s stone lanes, fishing villages, woodland paths, lake viewpoints, Italian lunch, local wine, and Villa Melzi Gardens.
“Fun. Active. Beautiful sights away from the crowds. Lunch setting spectacular. Fun to meet other travelers.”
Hike Lake Como’s Sentiero del Viandante from Bellano to Varenna, with Orrido canyon, Castello di Vezio, and expert guide Nadia.
“Quedamos con Nadia en la estación de tren de Bellano. Visitamos el Orrido di Bellano (espectacular), e hicimos la caminata de Bellano a Varenna. Las vistas son impresionantes, y Nadia nos iba contando la historia del lago Como y de las distintas poblaciones que hay a sus orillas. Parando a comer en el castello di Vezio, y susurramos nuestros deseos a los fantasmas para que la reina Teodolinda nos ayude a cumplirlos. En Varenna, que es muy bonito (pero está masificado), un paseo por la orilla del lago, un helado riquísimo para acabar la visita. Y despues, para terminar, vila Monasterio y su jardín botánico.”
Trade Lake Garda crowds for a private, guided mountain hike with lake views, hotel pickup, flexible routes, and round-trip transport.
“If I could leave 10 stars I would! This was an extraordinary hike. Guido was absolute amazing guiding us safely on our adventure telling stories and information about the mountain along the way. We had the BEST time. I would highly recommend this.”
Hike Monte San Primo above Lake Como on a private tour from Milan, with hotel pickup, mountain views, flexible pacing, and a local guide.
“Very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Giorgio customized my day trip to include parts of Lake Como I had missed, and took the extra step of picking me up in Como, but dropping me off in Milan, thus saving me a train trip. Excellent experience, and nice guy!”
Escape central Milan for a guided woodland walk, wildlife, and an Italian picnic beside the Turtle Lake for $29.
“This tour was so lovely and scenic , the guide was an absolute pleasure and spoke with us the whole journey about our surroundings and our visit to Italy. He clearly loves the route and is passionate about providing a comfortable tour. Would highly recommend for the route alone and for the guide alone (wish he could take us around the whole of Milan)”
Trade Milan’s city rush for a guided woodland walk, wildlife spotting, and a lakeside turtle picnic with guide Davide.
“A wonderful walk through the urban forest. Knowledgeable guide. I had a great walk and it was a welcome break from the chaos of Milan”
Hike from Lecco along Lake Como to a quiet mountain viewpoint with Silvia Valsecchi, panoramic views, photos, and a rewarding climb.
“It was a wonderful hike; views are breathtaking and that is not an exaggeration!! Lecco is fabulous and in my opinion underrated..our guide Silvia, was beyond expectations from the minute we met her; it was like we were friends forever; so very worth while!!”
Hike Lake Como’s ancient Wayfarer’s Path from Varenna to Colico with guide Nadia, medieval towers, forests, gorges, and sweeping lake views.
“Abbiamo conosciuto Nadia attraverso una recensione positiva su Internet e abbiamo voluto “provarla” 😉 Abbiamo fatto con lei ormai più di una decina di escursioni, tra cui queste tappe del Sentiero del Viandante.”
Hike above Lecco, choose a local craft beer, and watch sunset over eastern Lake Como with a mountain guide.
“Gabriele and Isabella were wonderful guides. They curated a nice experience for us at the brewery, and lead a good hike, pointing out flora and history along the way. The hike was lovely and had great views at the top, but Gabriele and Isabella Read more”
Hike the Sentiero del Viandante to a rustic mountain house for Lake Como views, sunset, an aperitivo, and warm local hospitality.
“This was definitely a new experience for us both. I would not have expected how accommodating and friendly Marco and Natalie were. It was an amazing evening with the most exceptional views and I would highly recommend to couples or families that are used to or comfortable doing a moderate hike. The view is WORTH it!!”
Pick a roof, a refectory, a kitchen or a jetty.
