View of Lake Como – Riva Grande Bay, Varenna loop from Civate

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View of Lake Como – Riva Grande Bay, Varenna loop from Civate

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View of Lake Como – Riva Grande Bay, Varenna loop from Civate

05:43

81.8km

1,380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 43.0 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.90 km

View of Lake Como

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful to look at when the sun sets because of the shadows.

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5.08 km

Lecco Lakeside Promenade and War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The old town and its pedestrian zone are extremely picturesque and idyllic, the sprawling piazza between the waterfront promenade and the pedestrian zone with its cafes and restaurants at all …

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5.80 km

Abbadia Lariana–Lecco Lakeside Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Large and paved bike and pedestrian path right on the lake to Lecco.

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8.71 km

Orsa Maggiore

Beach

33.3 km

Riva Grande Bay, Varenna

Highlight • Beach

A great little bay in Varenna. Here it can be sustained.

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33.8 km

Varenna Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

From here several times an hour Bellagio and Menaggio can be reached. In addition, the ships stop here for sightseeing.

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61.0 km

Pioverna Stream

Highlight • River

quite flat and nice views

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64.9 km

Sella di Balisio

Mountain Pass

68.8 km

Ascent of about 5km with 400m of elevation gain all on the road. Slopes that are never excessive, but in the last section they are certainly more demanding. Enjoyable climb depending on the traffic you find.

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