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
- From Verona to Lake Garda
- New Year's Eve magic on Lake Garda - hiking, pleasure & dolce vita 5 Days
- South Tyrol - Sesto Dolomites (7 days)
- Sentiero Lago di Lugano - Ticino High-altitude Adventure10 Days
- Lombardy - Lakes Como and Lugano 8 Days
- Hiking in Lombardy: Via Valeriana and Lake Iseo 7 Days
- From Verona to Lake Garda - Wine Hiking in Valpolicella 7 Days
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 584 mi Operator Click Tours From $2,750
36% Off- US$1,760You save $990
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
“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! 
Hike 16 km through Italian Lakes vineyards from Parona to Fumane, ascending 400m past Romanesque buildings and wine estates where you'll stay at countryside properties. Continue 15 km to Cavaion Veronese with 450m elevation, passing through the marble village of Ponton before reaching Lake Garda's shore.
Duration 7 days Destinations Verona, Parona, Fumane, Cavaion Veronese, Garda Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 21 mi Operator Eurohike From
36% Off- US$967
Duration 5 days Destinations Brescia, Garda Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 19 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$1,470
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$1,608
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, Medeglia, Monte Brè, Morcote, Serpiano, Mendrisio Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 27 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$1,978
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
36% Off- US$1,267
Start in Sarnico and trek through chestnut forests to Predore mountain plateau for great views of Lake Iseo's southern shores. Then head up to Monte Isola's 600-meter summit—it's Europe's largest inhabited lake island—passing ancient olive groves and the Madonna della Ceriola sanctuary along the way.
Duration 7 days Destinations Paratico, Predore, Iseo, Sulzano, Peschiera Maraglio, Pisogne Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 25 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
36% Off- US$879
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
36% Off- US$967
What people love about Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italian Lakes District
- Lake Como Walking
Had a wonderful experience. Our guide was always helpful, reassuring and cheerful. The scenery was spectacular, walks at times challenging with some long uphill climbs. Worth it for the views! There was no pressure to rush. Can’t fault anything!