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.
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%)
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%)
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%)
Total distance:35km
Elevation gain:550m
Duration:3-4 hour ride with stops
Great for:All bike types: road, gravel, ebike
Total distance:20-30km
Elevation gain:1000m
Duration:3-4 hour ride with stops
Great for:E-bikes and E-MTBs
Available Versions:
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
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)
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
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%)
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%)
Ready to Explore?
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