UNESCO SACRO MONTE IN OSSUCCIO, AND VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO, FAI TREASURE
Itinerary rich in beauties, both natural and architectural: Villa del Balbianello, the most beautiful villa in Lake Come area, perched on the tip of Làvedo hill, where invaluable treasures are hidden, up to Ossuccio Mount, along the Holy Cross path and the Greenway to discover a Unesco treasures.
POINTS OF INTERESTS
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- The History of Villa del Balbianello and its last owner: a quite interesting man.
- Delight villas alternating to fishing villages
- The famous Greenway path along Lake Como to enjoy the lake slowly
- Madonna del Soccorso Church, Unesco treasure offering a wonderful panorama on Lake Como and surrounding hills and mountains
Technical details
Difference in altitude: 270m
Distance: 9 km
Terrein: cobblestone roads and mountain paths
Description
An itinerary to discover Tremezzina, the center of the so called zoca da l’oli (oil bowl), where the unique microclimat allows olive trees growing and thus olive oil production, and where precious treasures are hidden.
The itinerary starts in Lenno and runs partly along the cobblesotone small roads of the Greenway, and partly along paths among terracing and olive groves up to Madonna del Soccorso Church; we will walk back to the lake shore in Ossuccio to admire and discover the history of Comacina Island.
Our first stop will be in Villa del Balbianello where we will visit the wonderful gardens, set of famous American movies such as Star Wars and 007, and, upon request and according to availability, the rooms hiding unvaluable treasures and souvenirs Guido Monzino collected during his expeditions. Guido Monzino, born as a businessman (his family founded in the 60s the Italian first store Standa) is the first Italian alpinist and explorer reaching North Pole end Mount Everest.
We will reach Sacro Monte in Ossuccio along the cobblestone Holy Cross path among terracing and olive groves. The Sanctuary has probably been built by Franciscan monks and local noble families from around 1650 to 1710. Along the path, 14 chapels have been built having complex architecture and containing statues (around 230 in total) in plaster and terracotta and representing the different scenes of Jesus carrying the Holy Cross path. It is part of UNESCO heritage and offers a wonderful view on Lake Como. Back to the Lake shore to admire and discover the fascinating history of Comacina Island where we will sail a short tour by Lucia.
Packed lunch in Nature along the way
Level of difficulty – MEDIUM EASY
Terrain: mostly on cobblestone pedestrian paths and short mountain trails;
Gradient: light;
Attention points: none
Excursion suitable for adults and teens in good health and physical fitting conditions, used to walk in mountains, considering difference in level and length.
Excursion is not suitable for people suffering from heart, respiratory, postural diseases or being overweight; not suitable to people just having been surged; please inform the guide about any disease worth to be communicated and which could affect the excursion.
Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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- Meeting point at 9.30am at Lenno Lido. If you arrive earlier it is easier to find free parking and we can have breakfast all together in a bar overlooking the lake.
- Excursion along Lake Como Greenway, visit to Villa del Balbianello gardens and rooms, Sacro Monte di Ossuccio;
- Visit to Villa del Balbianello gardens; rooms only on request and according to availability
- Return in Lenno around 5pm.
ATTENTION: Programme and itinerary may 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).
No refund is due in case of cancellation by the participant on the day before or on the same day of the excursion.
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Adult: € 22;
Children and teens less than 12-year-old accompanied by an adult: € 18
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
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- 13 € gardens entrance and guided visit; GARDEN GUIDED VISIT IS INCLUDED.
- 23 € entrance and guided visit to gardens and interiors of Villa del Balbianello. ACCORDING TO AVAILABILITY AND ON REQUEST. GUIDED VISIT OF THE INTERIORS IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Please contact the Guide for more details on reservation procedures and costs, as well as on how to reach the meeting point from Como or Bellagio.
Registration required within
Thursday, 18th April 2024
on the chart or by contacting me directly: e-mail sabrina@trekandtaste.it and mobile +39 347 04 05 703.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 5
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.
Le navigatior indicates the nearest free car parking.
Meeting point is at the end of the street where the pic nic area and Lido are.
Please contact the Guide for more details on how to reach the meeting point from Como or Bellagio and to share cars from Como.
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- Confortable shoes with gripping sole;
- Backpack to carry personal belongings, spare clothing, and food and water supplies.
- Packed lunch.
- 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.
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Trekkers non adequately equipped will not be allowed to the excursion.
According to measures in force on the day of the excursion.