Cascina Oro loop past Abbazia di San Pietro al Monte
about 30 min by car from Como
The walk
3.6 km loop , 400 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 322 and 684 m above sea level. Along the way: Abbazia di San Pietro al Monte. After the walk: lunch at Sali e Tabacchi in Mandello del Lario (8.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Como: about 30 min (20 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Como, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.83176,9.33070
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Bergamo, about 45 min by car · Milan, about 1 h by car
Along the way
- Abbazia di San Pietro al Monte50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near the start and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Sali e Tabacchi in Mandello del Lario, 8.7 km by car.
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