Viggiù to Besano SP51
Viggiù, Besano · about 25 min by car from Como
The walk
4.4 km out-and-back walk between Viggiù and Besano, up to Besano SP51, 256 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Ca' del Frate and Chiesa di Sant'Elia.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Como: about 25 min (16 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
45.88526,8.89627
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: Stresa, about 40 min by car
Along the way
- Ca' del Frate300 m from the trail
- Chiesa di Sant'Elia350 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 Viggiù and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Sali e Tabacchi in Mandello del Lario, 34 km by car.
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