La Madonna del Ghisallo
Madonna del Ghisallo ride
A day ride that starts in Cernobbio or at your hotel, crosses the lake by ferry from Cadenabbia to Bellagio, climbs to the Madonna del Ghisallo and returns along the lake shore.
Maslianico · Experiences & tours
Lake Como Cycling, Maslianico
Guided road, gravel and e-bike rides around Lake Como, led by local riders for every level.
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- WhereVia Burgo 2/A
- Experiences & toursGuided bike toursGuided rides, e-bikes, bike rental
- Contactpietro@lakecomocycling.comOfficial website ↗
Why go
About Lake Como Cycling
Lake Como Cycling runs guided rides on the winding roads around Como, led by Pietro or one of the local professional riders on the team. Routes range from gentle lake loops, such as the circuit of Lake Lugano, to long mountain days with serious climbing. Each ride is booked for a reserved time, so you can choose a shorter outing or a full day in the saddle, and the team also offers custom tours.
Guests can ride on road, gravel or electric bikes, and the guides speak English. The same team rents out bikes, from road models to eMTBs, so you can ride with the guide or head out on your own. Singles, couples and groups are all welcome, and bikes can be fitted to your measurements and experience before you set off.
Main services
What Lake Como Cycling offers
Services from the official website.
The Balcony of Italy
A demanding climb from Lake Como and Val d'Intelvi to Monte Sighignola on the Swiss border, with Alpine views, for advanced riders. The team suggests gravel bikes for the rough descent.
The Classic Loop of Lake Lugano
Classic Loop of Lake Lugano
A gentle day loop from Lake Como into Switzerland, around the shore of Lake Lugano with a coffee stop at Ponte Tresa, then back over the border to your starting point.
Passo Spluga
Passo Spluga climb
A long Alpine climb for advanced riders on a narrow, quiet road linking Chiavenna in Italy with Splügen in Switzerland, about an hour's drive from Como. It is closed from November to May.
eMTB
eMTB rental
Assisted mountain bikes with wider tyres and suspension, in sizes XS to XL, for relaxed or adventurous rides on the lake roads and trails. Child seats and a child trailer are available.
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Services and facilities
Good to know at Lake Como Cycling
- English-speaking guides
- All riding levels welcome
- Singles, couples and groups
- Helmet and repair kit with rentals
- Child seats and trailer
Gallery
Inside Lake Como Cycling
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Photo © Lake Como Cycling
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Photo © Lake Como Cycling
Practical information
Lake Como Cycling: address, opening hours and contacts
Address
Via Burgo 2/A, 22026 Maslianico CO
Contactlakecomocycling.com ↗
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
Around the area
Near Lake Como Cycling: sights, restaurants and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Lake Como Cycling
Lake Como villas, villages and viewpoints with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Basilica di San Fedele (Como)
Como's Romanesque gem, with a choir unique in Italy
Basilica di Sant'Abbondio
Como's Romanesque masterpiece, with twin towers and frescoes
Bellagio
The pearl of Lario, where Lake Como's branches meet
Funicolare Como-Brunate and Brunate
Seven minutes from the lake to the balcony of the Alps
Castello di Vezio
A medieval keep above Varenna, with lake views
Cernobbio
Lakeside town of silk, Liberty piers and famous villas
Duomo di Como (Como Cathedral)
A marble façade and Juvarra's dome, minutes from the lake
Como Old Town Walls (Città Murata, Porta Torre and Broletto)
Roman grid, medieval walls and Porta Torre in 1.5 hours
Greenway del Lago di Como (Colonno to Cadenabbia)
Ten easy kilometres on the old Via Regina
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City Guide · Where to eat
Restaurants near Lake Como Cycling
Lake Como restaurants with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Como
Crotto del Sergente
A Como restaurant serving the traditional dishes of its own land, with a large wine cellar and two welcoming dining rooms.
Como
Er Più Como
A seafood restaurant in an old Como silk mill, where the day's catch meets an open grill and a warm family welcome.
Varenna
Hosteria del Platano
A village osteria above the eastern shore of Lake Como, serving slow, homemade cooking and the lake view from its terrace.
Como
La Cava dei Sapori
A Como restaurant, pizzeria and wine bar with an open kitchen, a short distance from the centre and the lake.
Brunate
La Polenteria
A mountain restaurant above Lake Como where polenta is stirred in a copper pot and served steaming at the table.
Varenna
La Scarpetta
A small family-run pasta place in Varenna where a short menu of fresh handmade pasta is made daily, with sauces meant for the bread.
Cernobbio
Osteria Cantinafrasca
A small osteria and wine shop in Cernobbio where simple cooking, a cutting board of cured meats and a well-chosen glass take centre stage.
Bellagio
Polentoteca Chalet Gabriele
A stone-and-wood chalet at 1,012 metres, serving polenta with a view over Lake Como and the Alps.
Como
Ristorante Canottieri Lario
A first-floor restaurant with a panoramic terrace right on Lake Como, serving revisited Mediterranean cooking with Lariana traditions.
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City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Lake Como Cycling
Hotels, resorts and villas with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Piazza Volta, historic centre
Albergo Firenze Como
A three-star hotel in a neoclassical building on Piazza Volta
Bay of Venus (Golfo di Venere)
Albergo Lenno
A family-run lakefront hotel on the Bay of Venus in Lenno
Lakefront, historic centre
Albergo Terminus
A Liberty-style palazzo on the lakefront in the historic centre of Como
Historic centre
Avenue Hotel
A renovated boutique hotel in Como's historic centre
Brunate
Bellavista Boutique Hotel Brunate
A small Art Nouveau hotel and family-run restaurant beside the Brunate funicular
Bellagio
Borgo Le Terrazze
A quiet lake-view hotel above Bellagio, with an infinity pool
Bagnana, Lezzeno
Filario Hotel & Residences
A modern lakefront hotel in Lezzeno with 13 rooms
Bellagio
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
A neoclassical lakeside villa in Bellagio with gardens
Como
Hotel Asnigo Cernobbio
A 30-room hotel in Cernobbio with a lake-view terrace
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City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Boat tours, seaplane flights, cooking classes and wine tastings with their own Holiplanet page.
Como
Aero Club Como (seaplane flights)
Take off from the water of Lake Como with an instructor and see the lake from the cockpit of a seaplane.
Cernobbio
Cooking Class Lake Como – La casa di De
Learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisù in Debora's restored hayloft home above Cernobbio, then sit down to eat your own dishes with a lake view.
Bellagio
Enoteca Cava Turacciolo
A restored 18th-century stone cellar in Bellagio where sommeliers guide you through local and Italian wines with cured meats and lake fish.
Como
Mani in Pasta Lake Como
Small-group classes in Como where you roll fresh pasta by hand, then eat it together with an aperitivo, wine and dessert.
Como
PastaClass.it Como Cooking Class
Small-group fresh pasta classes and cooking demos in Beatrice's home, a few steps from Como Cathedral, ending with a shared meal.
Argegno
B&S Boat Service
Private boat tours on Lake Como with a local captain, from a base in Argegno, with itineraries shaped around your group.
Bellagio
Bellagio Boat Tour
Private boat tours on Lake Como with a professional captain, leaving from Bellagio and tailored to your pace.
Tremezzina
Cadenazzi Classic Boat Tours
Private tours of Lake Como aboard classic wooden boats from a family boatyard, with a skipper, lasting from one hour to a full day.
Moltrasio
Como On Boat
Private boat tours on Lake Como, from one to four hours, starting in Como or Cernobbio and passing the lake's best-known villas and villages.
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Questions
Lake Como Cycling: frequently asked questions
How do I book a guided tour?
Email Pietro to confirm your tour date and ask any questions. Special pricing for two or more riders is also arranged by email.
Where does the Ghisallo ride start?
It begins in Cernobbio, or wherever your hotel is located.
What if my ride runs longer than four hours?
Tour prices are for a reserved time. Going beyond the typical four hours costs €50 per extra hour, so choose a longer reserved option if you want a milder pace.
Which bikes are suggested for the Balcony of Italy?
The team suggests gravel bikes rather than road bikes, because the descent from Sighignola is often rough and full of holes.
What time is the rental day for bikes?
The rental day runs from 9:00 to 18:00. Hourly, half-day and 24-hour rentals are not offered at present.
What is included with a bike rental?
A helmet, a choice of pedals, a saddle bag with a flat repair tool kit and one water bottle.