By Alex Stein, Shop Assistant and Bike Guide You’re coming to Lake Como and staying in Varenna. If you’re looking for what to do while you’re there, consider spending a day with Bike It! Bellagio. Sign up for a custom tour, or equip yourself with one of our bikes to explore the area more broadly. Varenna is a colorful town tucked into the Pre-Alpine mountains around Lake Como. It is a main hub of the Lake Como ferry system with access to Menaggio and Bellagio directly on the car ferries that allow you to carry bikes. Our shop is just 25 minutes away – first a 15 minute ferry ride to Bellagio and then a 15-20 minute walk. For the ferry schedule visit: https://www.comoanditslake.com/timetableferryboats.htm Biking out of Varenna: Many of our favorite routes either start or finish in Varenna. Some highlight rides that can be done on the e-bike or road bike:
Where to Eat: The riding is epic just above Varenna and it allows you to reach the subtler side of Varenna, enjoying food stops off the beaten path. The area is known for rich mountain food. Here are places to eat that are in the hills above Varenna that are reachable by bike. Most of them are gluten free friendly:
How’s the Weather in Varenna: Varenna is bikeable almost year round, though climbing can be quite chilly from November to March. We even recommend bringing layers when you climb high year-round, given the mountainous climate. Check the forecast no more than 2 or 3 days in advance at www.3bmeteo.com. Getting to your Airbnb Perledo is a town that spans up the mountainside above Varenna. It has become a popular place to stay. But be careful, because you can find yourself walking up and down the hill. With a Bike It! Bellagio e-bike, your trips up and down are e-assisted and much faster. Use the bikes to navigate between town center and your stay easily and in style. We will happily deliver the bikes to your accommodations. Email us to inquire about the cost. How to get to Varenna:
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AddressVia Valassina 103 Bellagio, Italy 22021
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Phone+39 334 975 1604
SHOP HOURS9:00-18:00
Cancellation policyTax ID/P..Iva 03707810135
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Shop shuttleDaily from Bellagio's town center, in front of Banca Intesa at 9:05 a.m., 9:20 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. *on reservation*.
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