Voltiano Lighthouse – San Maurizio Church loop from Como

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Voltiano Lighthouse – San Maurizio Church loop from Como

Moderate

hikers

Voltiano Lighthouse – San Maurizio Church loop from Como

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4.59km

280m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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686 m

Brunate — Balcony over Lake Como

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Village above the city of Como with a panoramic view

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1.72 km

Start of the Dorsale del Triangolo Lariano Trail

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classic excursion with a view of Lake Como

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1.89 km

Voltiano Lighthouse

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The Volta lighthouse was built in 1927 following a project by the engineer Gabriele Giussani. It is located in the locality of San Maurizio in Brunate. The lighthouse was built …

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2.11 km

Sanctuary of Santa Rita da Cascia (Cao locality)

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Sanctuary of Santa Rita da Cascia (CAO locality)

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2.91 km

Capanna CAO – mountain hut and restaurant with views over Lake Como

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A refuge above Brunate, where you can savor the cuisine of the Lombard tradition. It can be reached by car and has parking. It is a classic starting point for walks towards the Dorsale del Lario.

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2.94 km

Capanna Cao Hut

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Capanna Cao is a refuge that can be easily reached by car and is the first you come across on the path that leads to Monte Bolettone

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4.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

1.29 km

555 m

497 m

474 m

294 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.08 km

555 m

340 m

310 m

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

18°C

13°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Brunate-Faro Voltiano-S.Rita al CAO-Brunate (IT) Bergwanderung (Mittelschwere)10.05.2024

This beautiful mountain hike starts at the free car park near Brunate. Be careful, the paths to get there are very narrow and very arduous.

The entire tour is beautiful, especially when you get to Faro Voltiano. From here you can look down to Lake Como and the view of the Alps is simply a dream. You could also go …

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