E-bike Classic Lake Como Villages Tour from Cardano
E-bike Classic Lake Como Villages Tour from Cardano
Take unexpected roads to reveal the rural charm behind Lake Como’s most popular villages. Visit the special Tremezzina area, passing elegant villas like the Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbiano. Discover the hamlets of Griante and Rogaro, and more rural scenery - the spontaneous olive groves; green pastures and old stone washhouses where women would meet and scrub the day’s laundry.
Be amazed by how quickly the landscape changes from sumptuous lakefront properties to quaint farmsteads. Visit charming courtyards, panoramic churches and pretty squares. Ride the famous ‘Greenway’ path to Lenno and follow the tracks of Mussolini, as your guide tells the stories and intrigues of his final days.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Grandola ed Uniti
Home to the characteristic agricultural hamlet of Cardano, dating back to the Renaissance. Our first stop is the Bagatti Valsecchi villa belonging to a noble Milanese family who used this as their country residence. We cycle the original cobbled paths before heading onto the cycle path which will lead us down to Lake Como.
Griante
Griante is a characteristic village off the tourist track with panoramic views from two small churches. We will ride in and out of scenic, narrow back roads to get a feel for what life on Lake Como is like for the locals.
Tremezzina
This area is home to one of the 'borghi piu belli d'Italia' an accreditation for a particularly beautiful small village with historic significance. We will ride the back roads (at times steep) to discover the farms, olive groves and historic village squares. We will trace some of the footprints of the last days of Mussolini as we approach the tiny hamlet of Bonzanigo. We will ride through the porticoes of Bonzanigo before arriving at the Mezzegra church. We descend via a technical stone bikeway that requires some added confidence on a bike.
Parrocchia di S. Abbondio
Ride up to the church to enjoy the view of the Lenno village bay and promontory of the Villa Balbianello. Admire the church and it's position from the outside.
5 minutesParco Teresio Olivelli
The park is located right on the lakefront and offers captivating lake views.
5 minutesMenaggio
Bustling lakefront town with one of the prettiest squares on the lake. We will take some time to enjoy the atmosphere of the square. You will have time for an ice-cream or refreshment before taking the Menaggio cycle path out of the town and into the surrounding countryside on our way back to Cardano.
20 minutesIncluded
- Cube Reaction cross-country e-bike, helmet and rear-fitted bike bag
Not Included
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Bottled water - Bring water in small 500ml bottles
- Pick up & drop off from Menaggio ferry station available on request and paid on-site
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Minimum height 155 cm, minimum age 14 (under 18 years accompanied by an adult). Not suitable for novice and less confident and very occasional riders.
- Suitable activewear - no sandals or open shoes permitted. No loose-fitting long skirts or trousers.
- Ability to ride a bike with gears on semi-technical terrain - this ride includes uphill and downhill riding, sections of narrow cobbled alleyways, tight turns and short sections of technical gravel.
- Not recommended for travellers mobility impairments, bad hips and lack of agility
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.