6 of the best · Lake Como, Italy
The Best Walks on Lake Como
The Greenway through seven villages of the western shore, Como’s walled town, Brunate, Bellagio to Villa Melzi, Varenna to the Castello di Vezio and Lenno to the Balbianello.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know the lake from Cernobbio to Varenna.
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Colonno to Griante
The Greenway del Lago di Como
The lakeside walk through seven villages of the western shore, from Colonno to Griante, past villas, gardens and old churches.
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On foot
Varenna to the Castello di Vezio
Along the Varenna lakeside, then up to the castle on the promontory.
The full list: Walks, A–Z
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Lakeside walks 6
Villages, villas and views.
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On foot
Bellagio to Villa Melzi
From the stepped lanes of Bellagio along the shore to the gardens of Villa Melzi and Loppia.
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Como to Brunate
Up by funicular, along the ridge, and down on foot or by the funicular again.
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On foot
Como’s walled town
From the lakefront through the walled town to the cathedral and the Porta Torre.
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On foot
Lenno to the Villa del Balbianello
From Lenno along the shore to the FAI’s villa on its peninsula.
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Colonno to Griante
The Greenway del Lago di Como
The lakeside walk through seven villages of the western shore, from Colonno to Griante, past villas, gardens and old churches.
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On foot
Varenna to the Castello di Vezio
Along the Varenna lakeside, then up to the castle on the promontory.
