Climbers will not be disappointed at Lake Como. The traditional area with numerous via ferratas offers various levels of difficulty and is therefore suitable for every climbing enthusiast.
The best climbing rocks on Lake Como can be found near the towns of Como and especially recommended near Lecco. Especially in the area around Lecco on the south-eastern shore, the home territory of the Milanese climbers, you will find rocky mountains, ideal for a climbing tour. You will be rewarded with fantastic views of Lake Como and the mountains. If you are planning a climbing holiday on Lake Como, be sure to visit the Angelone, Menaggio, Carate Urio, Erna, Bastionata del lago, Pradello, Scarenna and Torrette. Here you will find over 500 routes for every level and taste.
- Sport climbing crags and impressive massifs
- Multi-pitch routes
- Climbing gardens
The most popular via ferratas on Lake Como
Torrette near Ballabio
Climbing garden with south to south-west exposure, the sectors “Terzo Piano” and “Cuore” are particularly rewarding.
Vaccarese
Particularly beautiful area near Lecco 30-40 minutes ascent, after which there are many easier to moderately difficult climbing routes up to 30 m long.
Zucco dell’Angelone
Wall for multi-pitch climbing as well as single-pitch sport climbing routes with numerous routes and via ferratas
Galbiate
Via ferrata on Lake Como with many good routes, easy to find and well secured
Corna di Medale
Well-known climbing mountain near Lecco on Lake Como with more than 20 climbing routes with up to 14 rope lengths. A via ferrata leads up to the summit. Particularly recommended in spring or autumn, as very hot in summer Partly botanically interspersed, which is not very disturbing.
Antimedale
Wall in front of Corna dei Medale with shorter routes and access to the
Sport climbing and alpine climbing routes around Lecco on Lake Como
The town of Lecco on the south-eastern shore of Lake Como is one of the most traditional climbing centres in northern Italy.
Climbing greats such as Walter Bonatti trained here for their great goals in the Alps and the Himalayas. Due to the mild climate and low altitude, climbing on the rock faces in the region is possible practically all year round.
There are both sport climbing crags with easy and difficult routes, as well as impressive massifs such as the Corna di Medale, where climbing routes of up to 14 pitches can be found.
All in all, Lecco is a worthwhile alternative to the overcrowded climbing areas on Lake Garda.
Best season for climbing on Lake Como
For climbing on Lake Como, we recommend that you take a holiday in spring or autumn. You can basically climb all year round, but most areas are east to south facing and it can get very hot. If you do plan to go on a climbing holiday in the summer, it is best to use the morning and evening hours and go on a beach holiday or city break during the day.
Recommendation: Climbing guidebook Lake Como
- “Arrampicate Sportive e Moderne fra Lecco e Como” by Eugenio Pesci, published by Versante Sud.
- Carate Urio – (Guide“Lario Rock”)
- Also informative, with good detailed information on climbing near Lecco on Lake Como up to climbing topos, is offered by Markus Stadler on his website
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