Plan Your Adventure:
Key Stats:
· Distance: 360 km
· Elevation Gain: 6,900 m
-For the road gravel cyclist, we recommend completing the loop over 3 days (stages marked by RED town names), while for the more leisurely adventure biker, we recommend 4 days (stages marked by BLACK town names).
· Rent our Hammerhead Karoo GPS with the route pre-loaded or we can provide you GPX files if you have your own navigation system. Prefer to ride with a guide? Inquire about availability!
-If self-guiding, we recommend staying in the towns marked on our map along your journey, there are several accommodation options.

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The Lake Como 360 (GranLario Tarmac Version) ©

The perfect loop around Lake Como awaits.
The Granlario Tarmac is the ideal route to explore all the beauty and hidden corners of Lake Como by bike. This 360 km journey offers a 360-degree experience, capturing the essence of a region admired worldwide, blending nature, history, effort, and breathtaking scenery.
The adventure begins in Bellagio, with an immediate climb up the legendary Madonna del Ghisallo, patron saint of cyclists, to wish you a good journey. From there, you ride toward the vibrant City of Como, continuing along a stretch of the lake adorned with majestic historic villas lining the shores, offering spectacular views.
Once you reach Argegno, the route climbs into the Val d’Intelvi, immersing you in forgotten and tranquil forests, before descending to the shores of Lake Lugano, where you follow its enchanting banks for a while. The journey then continues toward Menaggio, winding along the lake and through panoramic hillside roads, eventually reaching the northernmost point of the lake: Colico.
Beyond Colico, the route enters the picturesque Valsassina, where you cycle both through the heart of the valley and on its surrounding majestic mountains, surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes and towering peaks. From the Valsassina, you descend steeply into Lecco, the second-largest city on the lake after Como. The loop concludes with a return to Bellagio, completing a journey that is a true masterpiece of cycling.
Our recommendation? Divide the route into four stages, allowing you to balance the challenge with time to discover and enjoy the region fully. For more experienced cyclists, the loop can also be completed in three days.
Contact us to plan your Granlario Tarmac with us. A unique and unforgettable experience at the heart of Lake Como