Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Italian Lakes District
The Lake Como hiking routes really deliver with daily walks ranging from 7-12 kilometers, taking you up to fantastic viewpoints above the water. Our travelers tell us they love how the routes balance challenging climbs with enough downtime to properly explore villages like Bellagio. There's a particularly good trail starting from Gravedona that weaves through old villages and chestnut forests. Over at Lake Garda, you can follow the historic Ponale Road Path, partly carved into cliffs during WWI. The northern end of Lake Garda offers some of the most impressive routes - you'll find yourself on paths between sheer cliffs and deep blue water, plus gentler trails through olive groves at lower levels.
10 best hiking & trekking Italian Lakes District tours
Compiled by
MelissaItalian Lakes District travel expert at TourRadar
- Italy Northern Lakes & Cinque Terre – 6 Days
- Signature: Iconic Trains of Switzerland & Italy's Lake District National Geographic
- Walking Lake Garda and the Prosecco Hills
- Italian Lakes District Adventure
- South Tyrol - Sesto Dolomites (7 days)
- Switzerland - Ticino Highlights (7 days)
- Lombardy - Sentiero del Viandante Lake Como (6 days)
- From Verona to Lake Garda - Wine Hiking in Valpolicella 7 Days
- Star hike Lago di Lugano 6 Days
- Around Lake Garda (8 Days) (from Riva del Garda to Nago)
Duration 6 days Destinations Milan, Verona, Sirmione, Lake Garda, Lake Como, Bellagio, Cadenabbia, Como, Stresa, MottaroneSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Easy Distance 1810 mi Operator Click Tours From $2,820
36% Off- US$1,805You save $1,015
Duration 10 days Destinations Zurich, Lucerne, Zermatt, St Moritz, Poschiavo, Lake Como, Bellagio, Lake Maggiore, Angera, Milan Age Range Ages 12+ Physical Rating Easy Distance 367 mi Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From
36% Off- US$13,999
Walking Lake Garda and the Prosecco Hills
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Yep, we shall be using you again.”
John, traveled in September
Mountain paths and lakeside trails blend seamlessly on this moderate hiking adventure. Daily walks stretch 8-16km with 400-600m elevation gains, enhanced by cable car rides to high ridges, historic paths, and frequent stops for regional wine and cuisine.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Verona, Garda, Torbole, Monte Baldo, Malcesine, Bassano del Grappa, Venice, Valdobbiadene Age Range Ages 14+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 230 mi Operator Explore! Italian Lakes District Adventure
16 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had 13 participants with 3 professional guides, our Trip Leader, Joanna McHugh, a native hiking guide, and expert kayaking guide, Giuliano.”
Cecelia, traveled in August
No departure dates availableDuration 10 days Destinations Milan, Varallo, Alagna Valsesia, Isola San Giulio, Orta San Giulio, Armeno, Stresa, Val Grande National Park, Lake Maggiore, Lake ComoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 13+ Physical Rating Easy Distance 205 mi Operator Active Adventures 
Duration 7 days Destinations Sexten, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Val Grande National Park Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 192 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$1,600
Follow trails above Lake Maggiore from Bellinzona with views across the Magadino plain, then head from Monte San Salvatore down to Vico Morcote along Lake Lugano's shores. A boat and cable car from Morcote to Serpiano passes lakeside villages and traditional grottos before crossing Monte Bigorio through birch forests.
Duration 7 days Destinations Bellinzona, Isone, Tesserete, Lugano, Serpiano, Mendrisio Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 24 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$1,405
Trek the ancient Sentiero del Viandante cattle trail from Lecco to Colico Piano, climbing 847 meters to the 1000-year-old Vezio Castle for 180-degree views over Bellagio and Lake Como. The route takes you through Lierna's lakeside forests and past the Romanesque San Giorgio church in Mandello.
Duration 6 days Destinations Lecco, Abbadia Lariana, Lierna, Varenna, Bellagio, Vezio, Dervio, Colico Piano, Bellano, Gravedona Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 82 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$858
Walk through Valpolicella's vineyard trails on easy routes from Verona to Lake Garda, passing from Parona di Valpolicella to Fumane with spring blossoms and fall grape harvests all around. Day 4 brings a circular hike around Valpolicella where ancient Roman sites and historic castles dot the hills.
Duration 7 days Destinations Verona, Lake Garda, Parona, Fumane, Cavaion Veronese, Garda Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 86 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$962
Duration 6 days Destinations Morcote, Monte Brè, Gandria Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 7 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$1,233
Trek the scenic ridgeline trails above Lake Garda's northern shores, starting from Riva del Garda through alpine Trentino. Walk through secluded forest areas of the Italian Lakes District and find panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Dolomite peaks. Follow the Path of Limone along steep cliffsides and descend from Monte Baldo via cable car after summiting its 2,218-meter peak with 360-degree lake vistas.
Duration 8 days Destinations Riva del Garda, Garda, Gardone Riviera, Desenzano del Garda, Sirmione, Malcesine, Monte Baldo, Torbole, Nago Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 117 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$1,180
What people love about Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italian Lakes District
- Lake Como Walking
Overall very happy with the trip. Walks were pretty steep, more moderate than easy, but that’s personal comment obviously. The hotel was fine but we did feel the meals there were expensive.