Walks · Our pick on Lake Como
Varenna to the Castello di Vezio
On foot
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About Varenna to the Castello di Vezio
From the ferry landing, follow the lakeside walkway through Varenna past the Villa Monastero, then climb the path to the Castello di Vezio above the town.
Why it's on our list
- A steep climb
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What’s nearby
Distances from Varenna to the Castello di Vezio 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
- VarennaBoat450 m5 min walk
- Varenna-Esino-PerledoRail600 m8 min walk
Key sights
- Villa Monastero450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Villa Melzi gardens4.1 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Villa Carlotta4.8 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Villa del Balbianello8.0 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Brunate funicular26 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Como Cathedral27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
Main railway stations
- Varenna-Esino600 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Colico16 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Lecco19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Como Lago27 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Como San Giovanni28 kmCar or taxi 60 min