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Il sentiero del viandante - From Bellano to Varenna

The “Sentiero del Viandante”, a panoramic mountainside mule path winding through chestnut woods and olive trees.

This 3 hours guided trekking will allow you to discover the “Sentiero del Viandante” (Wanderer Path), a panoramic mountainside mule path winding through chestnut woods and olive trees. This path was the ancient way of connection between Lecco and Valtellina. Starting from Bellano where you will visit the “Orrido”, a waterfall located in a gorge that can be visited thanks to the walkway anchored to the rock walls that runs along the entire gorge. Continue towards San Rocco from where the mule track starts which takes you to Rivalba. You are in a lauretum landscape between meadows, olive groves and vineyards surrounded by the woods. You will see the "Witch Woods". Then continue towards Perledo , Tondello, the church of Perledo, San Martino. The square in front of the churchyard offers a priceless view of the lake. You go down to Madonna del Campallo. A staircase leads to the valley floor where the Esino stream flows. Under the stone bridge there is a small ravine carved by the waters into the dark limestone formations. At the end of the climb we enter medieval Vezio, cross a small square and reach Sant'Antonio. Continue south and, among the limestone rocks, you almost dive towards the lake. Outside the coppice we can admire the Bellagio promontory. You then go down a small asphalt road to the lakeside of Varenna. Level of difficulty: moderate – Walking distance: 8,8 km - Walking time: 3h00/3h30 hours

This 3 hours guided trekking will allow you to discover the “Sentiero del Viandante” (Wanderer Path), a panoramic mountainside mule path winding through chestnut woods and olive trees.

This path was the ancient way of connection between Lecco and Valtellina. Starting from Bellano where you will visit the “Orrido”, a waterfall located in a gorge that can be visited thanks to the walkway anchored to the rock walls that runs along the entire gorge.

Continue towards San Rocco from where the mule track starts which takes you to Rivalba. You are in a lauretum landscape between meadows, olive groves and vineyards surrounded by the woods. You will see the “Witch Woods”.

Then continue towards Perledo , Tondello, the church of Perledo, San Martino. The square in front of the churchyard offers a priceless view of the lake.

You go down to Madonna del Campallo. A staircase leads to the valley floor where the Esino stream flows. Under the stone bridge there is a small ravine carved by the waters into the dark limestone formations.

At the end of the climb we enter medieval Vezio, cross a small square and reach Sant’Antonio. Continue south and, among the limestone rocks, you almost dive towards the lake.

Outside the coppice we can admire the Bellagio promontory. You then go down a small asphalt road to the lakeside of Varenna.

Level of difficulty: moderate – Walking distance: 8,8 km – Walking time: 3h00/3h30 hours

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TIPS:

  • Starting point of the walk: Bellano
  • Ending point of the walk: Varenna
  • Level of difficulty: moderate
  • Walking time: 3h00/3h30
  • Reccomended clothing and equipment for walking tours
  • suntan cream, lipstick, beverage.
  • High reccomended: hicking shoes / rain jacket / sunglasses / bottle of water

DAYS and DATES:
April to October

DEPARTURES:
Departures from Menaggio/Cadenabbia/Tremezzo/Mezzegra/Lenno

PRICES:

From Menaggio/Cadenabbia/Tremezzo/Mezzegra/Lenno:

Min 2: Euro 225,00 x pax
Min 3: 155,00 x pax
Min 4: 120,00 x pax
Min 5: 100,00 x pax
Min 6: 90,00 x pax

The cost includes:
Ferry ticket Menaggio – Bellano and Varenna – Menaggio, English speaking trekking guide.

RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
Guests are responsible for themselveves and for any risk and danger may arise during the walking tours.
The guide has the right to disqualify the partecipants from any activity if in his/her judgment you are incapable or that activity and/or if your continued participation in the activity will endanger the safety of the group.
In consideration of this, as part of payment and for the right to partecipate, guests assume all the risks and will hold the organizer from any and all liability actions, causes of actions, claims, debts and demands of every kind and nature.

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TO REMEMBER:
Comfortable shoes

TIPS:

  • Starting point of the walk: Bellano
  • Ending point of the walk: Varenna
  • Level of difficulty: moderate
  • Walking time: 3h00/3h30
  • Reccomended clothing and equipment for walking tours
  • suntan cream, lipstick, beverage.
  • High reccomended: hicking shoes / rain jacket / sunglasses / bottle of water

DAYS and DATES:
April to October

DEPARTURES:
Departures from Menaggio/Cadenabbia/Tremezzo/Mezzegra/Lenno

PRICES:

From Menaggio/Cadenabbia/Tremezzo/Mezzegra/Lenno:

Min 2: Euro 225,00 x pax
Min 3: 155,00 x pax
Min 4: 120,00 x pax
Min 5: 100,00 x pax
Min 6: 90,00 x pax

The cost includes:
Ferry ticket Menaggio – Bellano and Varenna – Menaggio, English speaking trekking guide.

RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
Guests are responsible for themselveves and for any risk and danger may arise during the walking tours.
The guide has the right to disqualify the partecipants from any activity if in his/her judgment you are incapable or that activity and/or if your continued participation in the activity will endanger the safety of the group.
In consideration of this, as part of payment and for the right to partecipate, guests assume all the risks and will hold the organizer from any and all liability actions, causes of actions, claims, debts and demands of every kind and nature.

DOWNLOADS:
Download here the notes and general info: CLICK HERE >>

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations can be made up to 4 days before the scheduled departure time of the walking tour with a full refund minus any transaction charges. From 3 days before departure no refund

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