Popular Routes

Our Most Loved Cycling Adventures

Discover the most popular cycling routes around Lake Como! These carefully selected routes represent the best of what our region has to offer, from scenic lakeside rides to challenging mountain climbs. Each route has been tested and loved by countless cyclists who have explored the beauty of Lake Como on two wheels.

Whether you're looking for a family-friendly adventure, an epic mountain challenge, or anything in between, these popular routes offer something special for every type of cyclist. Many routes are available in multiple versions to suit different bike types and skill levels.

Ghisallo E-Xperience

Daily Tour
Total distance:22km
Elevation gain:550m
Duration:2-3 hour ride with stops
Great for:E-bikers (Both hybrid and MTB style)

Climbs:

• Madonna del Ghisallo climb: (9km, average 5.5%, max 14%)
INFO & MAP
Cyclists at a Chapel Near Bellagio

Onno & Ghisallino

Total distance:34km
Elevation gain:700m
Duration:2-3.5 hour ride with stops (museum included!)
Great for:All bike types: road, MTB, and Electric

Climbs:

• Onno (5km, average 4.7%, max 8%)
• Ghisallino (8.5 km, average 3.7%, max 11%)

Available Versions:

RoadMTB
Cyclists over looking lake como - Ghisallo

Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano

Total distance:50km
Elevation gain:1300m
Duration:3-4 hour ride with stops
Great for:road and e-bikes

Climbs:

• Madonna del Ghisallo (9 km, average 5.5%, max 14%)
• Muro di Sormano (1.7 km, average 18%, max 25%)
INFO & MAP
Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano - view of lake como - Bike It! Bellagio

Pedalata a Porlezza

Total distance:35km
Elevation gain:550m
Duration:3-4 hour ride with stops
Great for:All bike types: road, gravel, ebike

Available Versions:

RoadGravelE-Bike
Pedalata a Porlezza

Rifugio Martina

Total distance:20-30km
Elevation gain:1000m
Duration:3-4 hour ride with stops
Great for:E-bikes and E-MTBs

A long climb for the best view!

Available Versions:

E-MTB EasyE-MTB Medium/HardFamily
Rifugio Martina Family Ride

The North Face

Total distance:65-70km
Elevation gain:300-700m
Duration:4-5 hour ride with stops
Great for:All bike types: road, gravel, ebike, mtb/e-mtb

A lakeside ride around Lake Como's Northern branch: Menaggio-Varenna

Available Versions:

RoadMTBGravel
Lake Como North Face Gravel Bike Ride

Valsassina: Valley of Cheese

Total distance:50-60km
Elevation gain:700-900m
Duration:3-4 hour ride with stops
Great for:road bikers and e-bikes

Climbs:

• Tartarvalle (5 km, average 6%, max 7%) OR Vendrogno (7km, 7% average)
INFO & MAP
Valsassina: The Valley of Cheese - Lake Como Cycling - Bike It! Bellagio

Bellagio Family Treasure Hunt

Total distance:14km
Elevation gain:350m
Duration:2-3 hour ride with stops
Great for:Families with kids, and those looking to explore natural wonders

Great for families with kids, and those looking to explore the natural wonders on quiet roads and double track paths. We recommend e-MTB to navigate the bumpier paths along the way. 3 routes available for varying biking ability

INFO & MAP
Treasure Hunt Characters and Map

Lake Lugano: Border Crossing

Total distance:82km
Elevation gain:1000m
Duration:4-5 hour ride with stops
Great for:Road bikes

Climbs:

• Schignano (6.1 km, average 6%, max 8%)
INFO & MAP
Lake Lugano: Border Crossing - view of lake como - Bike It! Bellagio

Into the Wild

Total distance:67km
Elevation gain:1700m
Duration:4-5 hour ride with stops
Great for:Road bikes

Climbs:

• Tremenico (9.2 km, average 5.6%, max 7.9%)
• Passo Agueglio backside (10.5km, average 6%, max 10%)
INFO & MAP
Into the Wild - view of lake como - Bike It! Bellagio

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