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Museo del Ciclismo – Madonna del Ghisallo
The cyclists’ museum

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Image courtesy of © Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Museo del Ciclismo – Madonna del Ghisallo
The Museo del Ciclismo – Madonna del Ghisallo is on the Ghisallo pass above Bellagio. In 2026 it opens every day until 1 November, 9:30–17:30; see its website for the winter.
Why it's on our list
- Cycling
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Museo del Ciclismo – Madonna del Ghisallo before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Museo del Ciclismo – Madonna del Ghisallo are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and ferry stops
- VassenaBoat1.5 km19 min walk
- OnnoBoat2.4 km31 min walk
Key sights
- Villa Melzi gardens6.2 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Villa del Balbianello6.8 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Villa Carlotta7.5 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Villa Monastero9.4 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Brunate funicular18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Como Cathedral19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Linate Airport53 kmCar or taxi 112 min
- Malpensa Airport53 kmCar or taxi 112 min
Main railway stations
- Varenna-Esino10 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Lecco12 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Como Lago19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Como San Giovanni20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Colico25 kmCar or taxi 55 min