Onno & Ghisallino is Our NumberOne Road Route, Great Off Road Too!

A short, yet perfect loop to experience the lake scenery from up close and from above. This ride is for everybody (and is a great ride for electric bikers!), taking you along the lakeside road as well as around the other side, to experience the internal lake towns. You'll get breathtaking glimpses of the lake, as you take on two noteworthy climbs of the Lake Como cycling community: "Onno" and "Ghisallino" (Ghisallo's backside). Upon reaching the top of the first climb, quench your thirst at the special fountain built in honor of the cyclist, while on top of the Ghisallino climb, you have an obligatory pit stop to see the Cycling Chapel and Museum! Join us for this ride in reverse (Ghisallo climb first) on our daily Ghisallo tour!

The Onno & Ghisallino route is one of our classic popular rides, as it's 35km that takes you to admire the diverse aspects of the Lake Como area: lakeside roads, hill climbs through the woods, charming small towns, and the famous Madonna del Ghisallo chapel. Is there a way to make this more fun? Yes, here we are with our 2020 Trail Mix version of the ride, with over 50% of the route being off-road on trails and old mule tracks to allow you to immerse yourself in the nature and views of this popular route even more! At the halfway point, you can take a break at Azienda Agricola Alpe di Megna for a local cheese tasting and to check out their farm-made products. Or stop at Baita Belvedere for lunch before descending to Bellagio. *This route requires mountainbiking experience and confidence in using a bike as there are some medium-level technical sections.