A lovely way to appreciate the glimpse of the Lake is living through more adventurer activities and we would be glad to assist you in organizing one of these special experiences!
Biking is the one of them! Our region is an upscale resort area known for its dramatic scenery, set against the foothills of the Alps. We are glad to organize custom-made tours with expert cyclers/bike guides and the most up to date means including e-bikes starting right from the Hotel garden.
We are glad to offer you three main routes:
ROUTE 1: ALONG THE SHORES OF LAKE COMO
Along Lake Como shore riding by beautiful ancient Villas to George Clooney’s place and back until you reach caffè “da Luciano” in Laglio.
ROUTE 2: TWO NATIONS IN ONE RIDE
Starting at Villa d’Este, ride along the backroads to a lookout spot towards the village of Rovenna and stop for a memorable scenic picture of the Lake from above. You will then continue riding on small secondary roads towards the Italian Canton of Switzerland: Ticino and ride alongside Merlot vineyards enjoying great views, especially of the Alps in the background! The best part of the ride will be crossing the border on a spot that during the Second World War used to be a strategic checkpoint between Italy and Switzerland and now is an unguarded pedestrian passage! Two nations in just one ride: Italy and Switzerland.
ROUTE 3: A MORE ADVENTUROUS RIDE ON GRAVEL ROADS
You will ride on gravel roads crossing borders several times between Italy and Switzerland (no need to carry a Passport). On this tour, you will ride a mix of secondary roads and gravel roads. The sections of gravel will be easy to ride, pretty and scenic, and most of all completely away from traffic. Amazingly, in Lake Como, it takes just a few miles to be in the middle of nature, enjoying quiet spots surrounded by green valleys. Halfway into the ride you will stop for a coffee at a typical Italian cafeteria.
ROUTE 4: A UNIQUE MOUNTAIN BIKE EXPERIENCE WITH OLYMPIC ATHLETE ANNABELLA STROPPARO
A one-of-a-kind Mountain Bike ride over the border between Italy and Switzerland. In our Natural Park called Spina Verde lay countless trails and historical trench lines sites from 1915 (World War 1). Enjoy amazing views overlooking Como city and its lake before experiencing an unforgettable ride through Swiss Merlot vineyards.
