The Italian Lakes
(789 KM)
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Day 1

GREYSSONEY-SAINT-JEAN

On board your van, head towards Greyssoney-Saint-Jean, the ideal setting for admiring the Lyskamm glacier and the imposing Monte Rosa massif. The village is the starting point for hikes in the Vallée des Princes, the Vallée de Loo and the Col Ranzola. In winter, ice rink, Nordic skiing and small alpine ski area.

Day 2

Lac d’Orta

Go to the village of Orta, with its "piazza" lined with old houses and its port from where you embark for the gentle island of San Giulio. Orta San Giulio is the city of contemplation, a fascinating, intimate and mysterious place. Then head towards Lake Maggiore for a boat trip to the Borromean Islands. Do not miss a trip to the island "Isola Bella", a former small fishing village which now houses a Baroque palace and a magnificent garden.
On the shores of the lake, the rocks of Mottarone are reflected in Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. They hide a true paradise for lovers of bouldering and vertical cliffs.

Day 3

LAC DE COME

Among the villages to visit on the shores of Lake Como, the third largest lake in Italy, let us mention Varenna or Menaggio. Do not miss the hike to the top of Monte Crocione, which begins at the foot of the mountain, near the lake, in Tremezzo. Visit Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como. Stop off at Monte san Giorgio. Breathtaking view and sunset over the two branches of Lake Lugano.

Day 4

LAC DE LUGANO

Surrounded by mountains, the glacial Lake Lugano is shared between the canton of Ticino, in Switzerland, and Lombardy, in Italy. In particular, you can take the funiculars that allow you to climb the emblematic mountains of Lugano - Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè - as well as the cable car that leads to the Serpiano plateau.

Day 5

LOCARNO (LAC MAJEUR)

Mediterranean climate, palm and lemon trees grow everywhere in Locarno and give this tourist location a special charm. the Val Verzasca will seduce you with the emerald reflections of the river meandering through a landscape of cliffs. Arrived at Lavertezzo, the river threads its way under the bucolic double bridge of Ponte dei Salti. Descend into the river to bathe in the natural pools.

Day 6

FAIDO

More adventurous official trail: nearby there are other extraordinary waterfalls. The summer source is also accessible but only for the most trained climbers, who will also appreciate the possibility of taking a break at the Campo Tencia hut. Even further, river hikes near Rodi-Fiesso

Day 7

GRIMENTZ

Hike to the lake and the Moiry dam. Discover the wealth of fauna and flora. The Moiry glacier is one of the most spectacular in the Alps. Grimentz and the nearby village of Saint-Jean have more than 100 km of marked mountain bike routes, from the beginners' course to the Grand Raid race course. In winter, the Grimentz ski area, above Bendolla, extends to almost 3000 m altitude