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
- Walking Lake Garda and the Prosecco Hills
- 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
- Lake Garda individually - between mountains and Mediterranean flair 7 Days
- Lombardy - Lakes Como and Lugano 8 Days
- Around Lake Garda with Charm 8 Days
- Sentiero Lago di Lugano - Ticino High-altitude Adventure10 Days
Walking Lake Garda and the Prosecco Hills
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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! 
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
- US$1,599
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
- US$1,404
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
- 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, Parona, Fumane, Cavaion Veronese, Lake Garda, Garda Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 49 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- 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
- US$1,232
Trek the Busatte panoramica trail along Lake Garda's northern cliffs and reach Monte Baldo's alpine meadows at 2,200 meters with views spanning from the Dolomites to the Brenta massif. Hike the circular Monte Brione route from Torbole and check out the tranquil Ledro Valley with its crystal-clear mountain lake. Stay 6 nights in local guesthouses including EpOch Zanella and Hotel San Giacomo, with daily luggage transfers between accommodations so you can trek with just a daypack.
Duration 7 days Destinations Nago, Torbole, Monte Baldo, Garda, Pieve di Ledro, Tenno, Arco Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 59 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,192
Start from Varenna and walk along Lake Como's eastern shore to Dervio, passing traditional fishing villages and terraced vineyards along the way. Head into Val Sanagra Nature Reserve and climb to the summit of Monte Grona at 1,736 meters for panoramic views across the Lariani Alps. Climb from Breglia to Monte Bregagnino, navigating alpine meadows and rocky trails designed for serious hikers aged 16+.
Duration 8 days Destinations Menaggio, Varenna, Dervio, Breglia, Grona, Cavargna, Porlezza, San Mamete Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 38 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,260
Walk the Sonnensteig's cliff path carved into rocks, ascending 400m through tunnels to viewpoints over the lake. Climb 950m on stone routes to Monte Baldo's hermitage, passing the shaped 'irons' rock formations and reaching San Michele church, then cross the Busatte trail's secured bridges.
Duration 8 days Destinations Riva del Garda, Limone sul Garda, Gardone Riviera, Salo, Manerba del Garda, Desenzano del Garda, Sirmione, Garda, Malcesine, TorboleSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 72 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,592
Walk the Sentiero Lago di Lugano trail through Ticino's lake country, following high paths above Lake Lugano with nights in Miglieglia, Rivera, and Serpiano. Summit Gazzirola at 2,187 meters for views across the Italian Lakes District, then descend through alpine forests to lakeside Lugano over 10 days.
Duration 10 days Destinations Miglieglia, Rivera, Lugano, Monte Brè, Morcote, Serpiano, Mendrisio Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 169 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,967
