COMACINA ISLAND AND VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO GARDENS along Lake Como Greenway from Lenno to Ossuccio.
A relaxing excursion to slowly discover the jewels of our region, the magic of how the lake has been created by the river and the glacier, the incredible history of the only island on Lake Como, the sets of many famous american movies.
Technical details
Difference in altitude: 100m
Distance: 7 km
Real walking time: 3 hours
Description
An excursion to slowly discover the Tremezzina, the so called zoca da l’oli (the olive oil basin), where the unique microclimte allows olive trees to grow and produce a top quality olive oil.
And also Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como, rich in History and legends and Villa del Balbianello, the set of many important American movies such as Star Wars and Casino Royal.
The itinerary starts in Lenno at the pier, which can be easily reached by boat from Bellagio (free car park available also here) or by fast boat from Como. Free car parking in Lenno are very few.
From here we will walk partly along the Greenway and partly along the narrow charming cobblestone roads in the fishermen hamlets on Lake Como, making contrast with big and rich villas where poets and writers, travellers and scholars have spent some time in the past.
First stop will be in Villa del Balbianello where we will visit garden for sure and the precious interiors according to availability. It is an elegant and romantic villa dating back to XVIII century with a magnificent garden whose present owner is FAI, the Italian Trust who has received it from Guido Monzino, a fampous italian explorer and traveller who died in 1988.
Packed lunch in Nature and relaxing moment (bath in the lake if you want to) in the green heart of Comacina island which we will reach by boat, the typical Lucia but engine driven.
Back to Lenno and your destinations by boat from Isola Comacina (according to season)
POINTS OF INTERESTS
- Lake Como Greenway;
- Visit to Villa del Balbianello gardens (and interiors according to availability), one of the best villa on lake Como;
- Packed lunch on Comacina Island, the only island on Lake Como;
- Bath in the lake to refresh during the day;
- Fishermen hamlets and scholar villas;
Level of difficulty – EASY
Terrain: mostly on cobblestone paths and asphalted roads, all PEDESTRIAN;
Gradient: light;
Attention points: none
Itinerary suitable for adults and children/teens over 8 in good health conditions.
Trekking shoes compulsory with gripping Vibram soles.
Dogs must be kept on a leash owing. Please, prevent the Guide to check entrance for dogs in the villa and access to boat to island.
- Meeting point at 9.40/10.10am at Lenno pier according to boat timetable.
- Excursion along Lake Como Greenway, visit to Villa del Balbianello gardens and interiors, visit to Comacina island, bath in the lake, packed lunch in Nature;
- Return Boat according to updated timetable.
ATTENTION: Programme and itinerary my vary according to weather and paths conditions at the only discretion of the Guide.
CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT
The excursion can be cancelled or postponed anytime by the Guide at her absolute discretion, in case safe and proper conditions cannot be guaranteed following bad weather conditions on the day of the excursion or on the previous days.
Any fee paid will be considered valid as a voucher on the next excursion (max validity 1 year or refunded (foreign people only).
In case of cancellation by the participant on the day before or on the same day of the excursion, no fee or voucher will be refunded.
Adult: € 20.00;
Children and teens less than 12-year-old accompanied by an adult: € 12,00
Inclusions: Nature Guide fee accompanying the group – AIGAE LO639; liability insurance.
Exclusions: any lunch and break; any tasting; any entrance ticket; any transport to the meeting point; injury insurance for participants; any service not included in the item “inclusions”.
EXTRA COSTS
5 € boat to island one way
6 € entrance ticket to island
11 € entrance to gardens Villa del Balbianello. Entrance to Villa including guided tour to be booked and upon availability (+11 € + variable guide fee)
Please contact the Guide for more details on how to reach the meeting point from Como or Bellagio.
Reservation required within Sunday, 7th August 2022on the chart or by contacting me directly: e-mail sabrina@trekandtaste.it and mobile +39 347 04 05 703.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
Minors must be accompanied by an adult holding responsible.
Participation to the excursions implies unconditioned acceptance of the rules available on my website www.trekandtaste.com.
INJURY INSURANCE FOR TREKKERS
Participation fee only includes liability insurance; no injury insurance coverage is provided to Participants to the excursion. It is advisable to take out a suitable injury insurance.
EIC Organization offer an annual injury insurance which can be activated by the Trip&Trek app and amounting to 10 euros per year, per person. The insurance is valid 1 year whenever you participate to an excursion with and AIGAE Guide. For more details, please contact info@escursioni-italia.it.
Lenno can be reached by boat from Bellagio (14 min) or San Giovanni (10 min), where there is a free car parking, or by fast boat from Como (40 min).
Very few free car parking in Lenno.
Please contact the Guide for more details on how to reach the meeting point from Como or Bellagio.
Car-pooling to Bellagio or Como according to rules in force and sharing of costs among passengers.
- Please let me know in case you are willing to share your cars with people coming from your same area of residence in order to meet any requests.
- Hiking shoes;
- Backpack to carry personal belongings, spare clothing, and food and water supplies.
- Packed lunch.
- Bathing suit and sun protection cream;
- Dress in layers according to the season (shirt, long-sleeved shirt, Fleece jacket or sweatshirt, rain and wind stopper jacket);
- Rain poncho in case of unstable weather.
Trekkers non adequately equipped will not be allowed to the excursion.
According to measures in force on the day of the excursion.