The 10 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Milan

1.HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $198Our pick

Join local guide Nadia for a roughly six-hour hike from Varenna to Vezio Castle, Fiumelatte and Villa Monastero. Expect lake panoramas, village lanes, small churches and a steep, uneven route. Castle and villa admission are extra, and you pay separately for lunch. The tour starts at 10:00 am and returns to its Varenna meeting point.

“OUr guide did a great job of incorporating information and history about Varenna as she lead our hike up to the Castello Di Vezio. The view from the castle was beautiful. The hike up to and down from the castle was steep but a nice hike in nature. We hiked by the Fiumelatte River as it flowed into Lake Como. We highly recommend this hike. It was a nice way to get away from the crowds, learn about the area, and see the town and lake from a beautiful vantage point.”

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2.From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $178

Set out at 9:00 am with a personal hiking companion such as Andrey or Svetlana, and take a private walk on mountain trails above Lake Como. Your guide adapts the pace to your group, shares local knowledge, and steers you toward quieter paths with broad lake and Alpine views. Private transport and bottled water are included; the outing lasts about two to five hours.

“Andrey was a knowledgeable and patient guide. He was accommodating and good to talk with and the trail is very picturesque. Worth it.”

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3.Easy Mountain Trek with Funicular & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · from $203

Spend six hours with a guide on a small-group walk from Como to Torno, riding the funicular to Brunate and returning by boat. The route passes mountain villages, Santa Elisabetta church, the unusual Pietra Pendula and Massi Avelli. Lunch at a traditional baita is included. Guides such as Mikael lead in English or Italian.

“It was an amazing new experience for both myself and my husband we have always lived in a city and this trekking was totally new for us, we will blown away and also our Guide Mikael was an excellent tour guide very informative and he really made our experience unforgettable”

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4.River Trekking in Brembana Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Best value

Meet BergamoXP at its base in San Pellegrino Terme, gear up in a wetsuit, helmet, and flotation vest, then ride a shuttle to Val Taleggio. After a safety and river-technique briefing, you’ll move through the stream by swimming and jumping. The small-group outing lasts about 3.5 hours and ends back at the base.

“Pounding through the rapids on our raft, listening to our great guide explain how to NOT fall out of the raft. Very beautiful scenery in the Brembana Valley.”

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5.Bellagio Hiking Experience: Nature, Villages & Lake Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $234

Set out from Bellagio at 10 a.m. with a local guide such as Elena or Sabrina for a six-hour, 8 km walk through lakeside villages and hilly woodland. Expect steep climbs, lake views, a meal with local wine, and entry to Villa Melzi Gardens on opening days. The small-group outing suits you if you have moderate fitness and comfortable walking shoes.

“Great food, sightseeing and hiking. Lunch was amazing with the best lasagna I’ve ever had with a view overlooking Bellagio and the lake. Sabrina and Elena were an absolute delight with great energy and stories to make this a memorable and fun excursion.”

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6.1 Day Trekking – Il Sentiero del Viandante: BELLANO. VARENNA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about seven hours hiking the Sentiero del Viandante between Bellano and Varenna with a guide, in a group capped at 10. Visit Orrido di Bellano’s cliffside walkways, then climb to Castello di Vezio for views over the lake. Nadia has guided this route, sharing stories about Lake Como and its towns.

“The hike was nice and passed through some beautiful scenery with the expert guidance of Nadia (the tour guide). However given that it was a hike I believe that the tour is overpriced.”

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7.Hiking on Lake Como Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet guide Silvia Valsecchi in central Lecco at 9:00 am for a private, 3.5-hour walk that starts along Lake Como’s shore and climbs to a viewpoint over the lake’s eastern branch. Expect a steady uphill effort, mountain panoramas, and time for photos. Water is not included.

“It was a wonderful hike; views are breathtaking and that is not an exaggeration!! Lecco is fabulous and in my opinion underrated..our guide Silvia, was beyond expectations from the minute we met her; it was like we were friends forever; so very worth while!!”

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8.2 Days Trekking – Il Sentiero del Viandante: from Varenna to Colico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $289

Walk two days of the ancient Wayfarer’s Path from Varenna toward Colico with licensed nature guide Nadia. The route links Castello di Vezio, Bellano’s rock-sided gorge, Dervio’s medieval tower, and small rural villages, with steep sections and broad Lake Como views. Meals and overnight accommodation are at your own expense, and some ticket details need confirming.

“Such a wonderful experience following the ancient pathway from Varenna. At times the path can be steep but Nadia is an excellent guide with a keen eye on the weather and the walking ability of her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable aboRead more”

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9.Hike & Beer: beer tasting & breathtaking views at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $184

Meet in Lecco at 6 pm for a guided hike in Parco Monte Barro, then taste local beer and appetizers at Birrificio Herba Monstrum. Choose a bottle to carry to a mountain lookout for sunset over Lecco and Lake Como. Guides Gabriele and Isabella have shared local flora, history, and stories along the way.

“Gabriele and Isabella were wonderful guides. They curated a nice experience for us at the brewery, and lead a good hike, pointing out flora and history along the way. The hike was lovely and had great views at the top, but Gabriele and Isabella Read more”

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10.La ‘Dolce Vita’ Hike to Mountain House with Lake View Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Join Marco and Natalie for a private evening hike from Lierna along the Sentiero del Viandante to their rustic mountain house. After about 40 minutes on foot, tour the home, enjoy an aperitivo of your choice with Italian food, and take in views of Lake Como and Bellagio before walking back down.

“Myself and 5 friends did this experience last summer and it was absolutely magical and not something we would have ever been able to experience on our own, without relying on local experience/hospitality. Marco and Natalie were such amazing hosts, super friendly and welcoming. The spread was Italian perfection with something for everyone. The Mountain house itself is so rustic and charming, with views across the lake that absolutely wowed us. It is in such a peaceful setting, it would be a beautiful place to relax all year round. I will remember this experience forever!”

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