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
- Italian Lakes District Adventure
- New Year's Eve magic on Lake Garda - hiking, pleasure & dolce vita 5 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
- Hiking highlights on Lake Garda (8 Days)
- Sentiero Lago di Lugano - Ticino High-altitude Adventure10 Days
- Around Lake Garda with Charm 8 Days
- Star hike Lago di Lugano 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$1,297
Italian Lakes District Adventure
16 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Had an incredible journey as mother and daughter exploring the little known gems in Northern Italy.”
Kelly, traveled in June
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 5 days Destinations Brescia, Garda Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 19 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,504
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$1,445
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$882
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$990
Duration 8 days Destinations Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Arco, Tremosine, Tenno, Monte Baldo, Malcesine Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 140 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,174
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$2,025
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$1,639
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$1,268
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!