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
- Lake Garda Rally
- New Year's Eve magic on Lake Garda - hiking, pleasure & dolce vita 5 Days
- Italian Lakes District Adventure
- Lake Garda individually - between mountains and Mediterranean flair 7 Days
- Around Lake Garda (8 Days) (from Riva del Garda to Nago)
- Hiking in Lombardy: Via Valeriana and Lake Iseo 7 Days
- Sentiero Lago di Lugano - Ticino High-altitude Adventure10 Days
- Star hike Lago di Lugano 6 Days
- From Verona to Lake Garda - Wine Hiking in Valpolicella 7 Days
- Lombardy - Sentiero del Viandante Lake Como (6 days)
Duration 7 days Destinations Desenzano del Garda, Trento, Mori, Torbole, Riva del Garda, Verona, Lake Garda, Mantua, Solferino, Brescia Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 249 mi Operator Feuer und Eis Touristik From
- US$1,294
Duration 5 days Destinations Brescia, Garda Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 19 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,501
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 
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$1,172
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
- US$1,212
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, Sulzano, Pisogne Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 15 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$898
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 Lugano, Miglieglia, Serpiano, Mendrisio Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 19 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$2,021
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$1,266
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
- US$988
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$881
