HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE
Overview
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6 hours
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Discover the local history and traditions of Varenna on a hiking tour lead by a local guide. Visit Varenna, a romantic medieval village on Lake Como, the botanical garden of the world-famous Villa Monastero, the castle of Vezio that overlooks the village, and the source of Fiumelatte, one of the shortest rivers in the world, during a hike.
Enjoy a walk in nature surrounded by silence and stunning panoramas. Visit the romantic medieval village of Varenna, its colourful narrow streets, and the "Walkway of Lovers." Explore the Castle of Vezio, a medieval castle with a stunning view at the intersection of the three branches of Lake Como.
See the Fiumelatte, the second shortest river in Italy, already explored by Leonardo Da Vinci. Visit the Villa Monastero, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden on the lakeshore. Take a break for lunch and taste local products of the area, such as local cheeses and cured meats served with artisanal jams and honey.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hiking guided by Nadia,Nature Guide abilit. AIGAE, Italian official Association for Hiking Guides
Entrance to Vezio Castle, 4 €
Entrance to Villa Monastero, about € 10 depending on the inclusions
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HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE
Reviews
43 reviews on TripAdvisor
Great day with Nadia!
Sue C,
Sep 4, 2024
5.00Our hike with Nadia was excellent. She is a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and created a personalised and memorable trip for us. We learnt so much! Thank you Nadia. We would definitely recommend.
Great guide up hill walking
Lori d,
Aug 11, 2024
4.00Great hike, very knowledgeable guide, please make sure you are in good shape as this is lots of steep up hill walking
Hike and history
Rita L,
Jul 24, 2024
5.00Nadia was a wonderful guide. We learned so much on the history of Lake Como and its inhabitants over the centuries. She took us on fun trails to the Castello di Vezio. Visited many small churches and gave us its hx. Then to the fliumelatte . We would never have found the trail without her. Finally hiked down to the beautiful Villa Monastero. It was fun, and we learned so much. The views was like from a movie. Hiking shoes prob recommended and some may need hiking poles. There is significant uphill hike and then downhill hike w uneven grounds. Total time about 6-7 hours. Entrance fees we pay ourself as well as lunch. Lunch was very pleasant at Castello DI Vezio. Definitely recommend this.
Unforgettable Hike
Nancy B,
Jun 23, 2024
5.00Our hike with Nadia was a highlight of our trip to Lake Como. Nadia’s knowledge of the region was vast. Everything from local history to facts of the geography of the region were covered. The hike up to the castle with our lunch at the restaurant was the icing on the cake. We loved hearing about everything from a true local. We had the best time! Highly recommend this experience with Nadia!
Beautiful hike with experienced local guide.
Renee B,
May 29, 2024
5.00OUr guide did a great job of incorporating information and history about Varenna as she lead our hike up to the Castello Di Vezio. The view from the castle was beautiful. The hike up to and down from the castle was steep but a nice hike in nature. We hiked by the Fiumelatte River as it flowed into Lake Como. We highly recommend this hike. It was a nice way to get away from the crowds, learn about the area, and see the town and lake from a beautiful vantage point.
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