The Sentiero del Viandante is a trek that follows the ancient roads that led from Milan beyond the Alps. It runs parallel to "that branch of Lake Como" through a multitude of fantastic rural and natural environments, making us enjoy moments of past life and ancient historical and cultural traditions. From Abbadia to Colico, several days immersed in the magnificent scenery of Lake Como, enjoying, as well as the great views, even the delicacies of local cuisine. A trekking never excessively challenging to enjoy from the first to the last step. Traveling through history reading the human landscape is one of the many levels where you can walk the Wanderer, discovering the many events of this part of the lake. Thus, for example, we will learn that until the end of the nineteenth century this entire slope was a huge vineyard where a red and light wine was produced. All stories that you learn by taking a walk along that branch of Lake Como at noon.
DAY 1
Arrival of the participants in the same day with own means in the town of Dervio. Accommodation in the beb & breakfast reserved. Day for a personal excursion. In the afternoon transfer by car to Bellano. At 17.00 private boat ride lasting 1 hour of the villas of the Lake center. Return to the pier of Bellano, at 18.30 aperitif strengthened on the lakeside of Bellano including: Bresaola valtellinese, Crostone di polenta con missoltino , Formaggio primo sale e latteria di Chiuro , Stuffed pumpkin flowers , Salmon trout slice in green sauce , Risotto with fresh goat cheese and aromatic herbs , Panna cotta with soft berries, Coffee , ½ mineral water, White or red wine ¼ per person. Return to Dervio by own means. Overnight at the bed & breakfast.
DAY 2
Breakfast at the Bed & Breakfast, delivery of the packed Lunch. Meeting with the guide and departure for the first stage of the Sentiero del Viandante.
DERVIO - COLICO
ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE: 620mt + / 620mt -
DISTANCE: 12 km approx
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- Vestreno
- the medieval village of Corenno Plinio
- World-wide
- Church of San Rocco
- the Lake of Piona
- Colico
At 09.30 we will cross the village upstream, arriving at the road that leads to Vestreno with a track of an old step mule track that goes up in the direction of the town of Castello. The itinerary continues smoothly until you reach the hamlet of Corenno Plinio, with its castle and the medieval village that is definitely worth visiting. After Corenno, go up the mule track that passes in the hamlets of Torchiedo and Panico and reaching Mondonico, upstream of the village of Dorio. The route is now spectacular and the mule track quickly gains altitude up to the church of San Rocco in an extraordinarily panoramic position. 12.30 packed lunch The path now from S. Rocco goes north east, crossing at high above the pond of Piona, and continues on dirt road and descends, facing steep hairpin bends, to the village Posallo. First on a dirt road, then on paved roads the route leads to the hamlet of Robustello from where you descend towards the village of Colico, until you reach the railway station where you will take the train to return to Dervio.
DAY 3
Breakfast at the Bed & Breakfast, delivery of the packed Lunch. Transfer by train to Varenna. Meeting with the guide and departure for the second stage of the Sentiero del Viandante.
VARENNA - DERVIO
ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE: 570mt + / 570mt -
DISTANCE: 12 km approx
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- The village of Vetzio
- Bellano Gorge (visit)
- Ombriac
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears
- Dervio
- Lakeside promenade
09.30 from Varenna we will go up towards Vezio to intercept the path that will lead us north and towards Bellano. Once descended to Bellano we will pass by the famous Orrido, whose natural gorge was formed 15 million years ago, due to the erosion of the waters of the Pioverna torrent that, carving the bottom of the valley excavated an increasingly narrow and deep groove that from Taceno reaches the Lario. A unique natural monument. 12.30 packed lunch The second part of the excursion resumes with a decisive climb that will take us first to Ombriaco and then to the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Lacrime. From this point you descend towards Dervio and the view is very open towards the lake. This is one of the best stretches of the entire Sentiero del Viandante with regard to the view towards Lake Como. Arrived in Dervio we can take a walk along the beautiful lake, return to the bed & breakfast and end of services.
Individual quotation of participation from Eur 295,00
Supplement for accommodation in Suite/Two-room apartment from Eur 35,00
Deposit of 30% upon booking.
Balance 1 month before departure.
CANCELLATION:
No penalty for cancellation up to 30 days before, only administrative costs of Eur 15,00 per person will be charged.
25% penalty for cancellation up to 15 days before.
50% penalty for cancellation up to 7 days before.
100% penalty for cancellation from 6 days before the departure date.
THE PRICE INCLUDE:
• Private Hour Boat Tour of Villas in Lake Centre from Bellano
• Aperitif strengthened in Bellano.
• No. 2 nights at bed & breakfast in Dervio, accommodation in a double room with private bathroom, accommodation + breakfast.
• Packed lunch for 2 days including: 1 sandwich stuffed cheese/ sliced + 1 bottle of water + 1 fruit + 1 packed snack.
• Professional guide of the Alpine Guide College of Lombardy for 2 full days, 1 guide every 15 participants included.
• Train ticket from Colico to Dervio.
• Train ticket from Varenna to Dervio.
• Entrance to the Orrido of Bellano.
• Making photos and videos
• Medical and baggage insurance.
• Customer Recovery Insurance.
• Taxes and service rates.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Everything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes".
• Gratuities and extras of a personal nature.
• Everything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes".
• Gratuities and extras of a personal nature.
