Sorico, Lago di Mezzola, Pian di Spagna & Valtellina Tal
Sorico & Boschetto
Sorico is a former fishing village with several restaurants. The village is located on the Boschetto headland, with Colico to the east and Gera Lario/Sorico to the west. The region is considered a green, sun-kissed oasis away from the hustle and bustle and is part of the Pian di Spagna nature reserve.
There are two delicious restaurants/pizzerias near the beaches of Boschetto.
Mezzola See
Lake Mezzola is part of Lombardy’s largest nature reserve and covers an area of approximately 4 km². It is located north of Lake Como and is not suitable for swimming. However, the lake is ideal for small boat trips, as boats with up to 20 hp (no licence required) are permitted.
Pian di Spagna
Pia di Spagna is a 1,600-hectare plain in Lombardy. It is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination for tourists. Apart from its picturesque landscape, Pia di Spagna offers wonderful opportunities for hiking and cycling. The plain is part of the Lago di Mezzola Nature Park.
Mantello
Mantello is a small municipality in the province of Sondrio and is considered an ideal starting point for cycling and mountain biking tours. The two churches of Santi Marco and Colombano e Gregorio are also worth a visit.
Dascio on Lake Mezzola – district of Sorico
Dascio is a hidden, old fishing village with little tourism. The place is an oasis for nature lovers and borders directly on the nature reserve with magnificent views of the almost untouched lake and mountain landscape (bird watching area). There are also beautiful walking and cycling paths right along the shore. Above the village are small hamlets that are ideal for mountain hikes and mountain bike tours.
The village can be reached via a beautiful, quiet road along the riverbank.
Novate Mezzola on Lake Mezzola
Novate Mezzola is a small, tranquil village on the northern shore of Lake Mezzola, about 5 km north of Lake Como. The two lakes are connected by the River Mera. The steep rock faces with waterfalls on the outskirts of the village provide a breathtaking backdrop. The village is an ideal starting point for wonderful hiking tours in the Val Codera and Valle di Ratti valleys.
In Novate Mezzola, you will find several shops, various restaurants, bars, a wine bar and an agritourism establishment serving homemade fish dishes.
Valtellina Valley
The Valtellina Valley is a holiday paradise for both active holidaymakers and those seeking peace and quiet.
The unspoilt natural environment is ideal for:
- Walks and hikes
- Climbing tours in Val Masino
- Challenging mountain bike trails
- Canoeing on crystal clear mountain streams
- Winter sports in Bormio, Chiesa, Valmalenco and Caspoggio
Cultural highlights in Chiavenna, Morbegno and Teglio:
- Many sights and historic town centres
- Paradiso Botanical Garden in Chiavenna
You will also find many waterfalls here (e.g. the Borgonuovo waterfalls) and a particularly mild climate for fruit growing (apples, pears, cherries, plums and strawberries). Wine lovers should also sample the region’s excellent wines (e.g. Grumello or Sassella). The beautiful hiking areas in a dreamlike mountain world as well as the many wellness offers provide highlights for every need.
Activities and highlights in and around San Siro
Transport links
By car:
- From Bergell/Chiavenna towards Lake Como or Bormio – Sondrio – Morbegno Good transport links to Lake Como through the valleys
- Beautiful lakeside road along the eastern shore (expressway in tunnel)
By train:
- Panoramic train connects most towns on the eastern shore with Chiavenna, Sondrio and Milan
Angling & Fishing
- Excellent fishing opportunities at Lake Mezzola
Swimming opportunities, beaches & pools
- Nearest bathing spots in Sorico and Colico on Lake Como:
- Several extensive and gently sloping beaches – some with sand
- Colico towards the Adda River: Beautiful long beach north of the square and marina with large sunbathing lawn, kitesurfing school and hiking/cycling trail to other beaches, partly sandy, on the Adda tributary in the Pian di Spagna nature reserve.
- Extensive beach with sandbanks in Gera Lario at the small fishing and yacht harbour
- Sandbanks exposed depending on the water level, ideal for children
- Small, unspoilt beaches on Lake Mezzola, some of which are only accessible by boat
- Verceia / Lake Mezzola: Beautiful sports, games and leisure facility with swimming pool and harbour
Boat hire and moorings
- In Dascio: Small boats and canoes
- Lake Mezzola: boats with guides for family and group excursions with connections to popular agritourism restaurants
Sports
Golf:
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- Near Sondrio: 9-hole course at the Valtellina Golf Club (approx. 15 km)
By bicycle
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- Mantello: ideal starting point for cycling and mountain biking tours
- 17 km long cycle path along the Adda River to Lake Como and Piona Bay
- Cycle path along the Mera River from Dascio along the shore of Lake Como to Gera Lario
- Numerous and varied mountain bike trails of varying degrees of difficulty in the Valtellina Valley
Sailing, surfing & kite surfing
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- La Breva, south wind of the lake: starts in the late morning, dies down in the early evening
- Beaches suitable for windsurfers and kitesurfers in Gera Lario, on the Boschetto headland and in Colico north of the marina, with beach restaurant, bar and snack bar, kitesurfing/surfing school and surf equipment hire.
- Surfing and sailing school in Gera Lario and Boschetto
Hiking, walking, mountaineering & climbing:
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- Walking and jogging trails along the Adda River to Lake Como
- Numerous hiking trails in the Valtellina Valley
- A picturesque lakeside path connects the towns on the west coast:
With few interruptions, you can stroll, jog or cycle leisurely along the lakeshore for about 18 kilometres from Sorico at the tip of the lake via Gera Lario, Domaso, Gravedona, Dongo, Musso and Pianello to Cremia.
Canoeing & Rowing
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- Rafting or canoeing tours on the Adda River and the Mera River to Lake Como
- Canoeing and rowing on Lake Mezzola: unspoilt nature, impressive shores and rock faces
Horse riding
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- Well-organised riding arenas with riding school and horse riding opportunities between Gera Lario and Colico
Tennis
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- Three tennis courts (hard and clay courts) in the surrounding villages of Alto Lario
Indoor swimming pool & thermal baths
- Beautiful indoor swimming pools in Chiavenna (with an ice rink next door), Bellagio and Como
The whole family
- A colourful life with recreational opportunities such as beach ball or beautiful villas and idyllic tranquillity along the lakeside path on the west coast of Lake Como.
- Beach pool, bocce court and large attractive children’s playground in Gera Lario
- Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola, well-known birdwatching areas
Markets
- Weekly markets every day in a different location on Lake Como
Shopping & Dining
- Small shops and good restaurants in almost all towns
- Large supermarkets in the neighbouring towns of Colico and Domaso
- Many cafés, bars and restaurants along the lakeside path on the west coast of Lake Como
Theatre, art exhibitions & concerts
- Repeatedly in most places – please note current posters
Winter attractions in Como
- Winter sports in Bormio, Chiesa, Valmalenco and Caspoggio
- Christmas markets and nativity scene exhibitions in Lombardy