Walking Lake Como and Maggiore: Day Walks in the Italian Lakes

A guidebook to 28 day walks and a 5-day trek around Lakes Como and Maggiore. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Italian lakes, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Walks range from 3km to 20km (2-12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-5 hours. The Sentiero del Viandante trek, or Wayfarer’s Path, along the eastern shore of Lake Como between Lecco and Colico is described in 5 stages covering 54km (34 miles).

• Sketch maps are included for each walk
• Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and wildlife
• Highlights include Mottarone and Monte San Primo

Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.