Claino - Lanzo d'Intelvi

After a bus transfer to the other side of Lake Lugano, you will gradually enter the Val d'Intelvi, which is very popular with Italians. In Lanzo d'Intelvi, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the lake, the city of Lugano and Monte Salvator.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Lake Maggiore to Lake Como

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 646 m
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    Descent: - 20 m

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    Highest point: 910 m
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    Lowest point: 279 m

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Description of the walk

(S) From the "Osteno - Isolabella - Bivio Paese" bus stop, head west on Strada Provinciale 14. At the first crossroads, leave the SP14 and follow the signs for Osteno. Cross the bridge over the Lirone stream. Continue along Via Porlezza until you come to a flight of steps on the left. Take these steps to reach Via Alessandro Giobbi and continue to the Cimetero di Osteno.

(1) Just after the cemetery, turn left onto the small Via Mulino, which leads to Via Alessandro Giobbi.

(2) Take Via Alessandro Giobbi again until you reach Ponte della Folia. Head south at the bridge and take the path that runs alongside the Torrente Telo. After two bends, you will reach the Ramponio Cemetery.

(3) Continue along this road until you reach the church of San Benedetto.

(4) Stay on Strada Provinciale 13, pass a large car park on the left, continue for another 250 m and reach an intersection.

(5) On the right, take the narrow road, limited to 5 T, which heads west and then climbs slightly north to the place called Scaria. Reach a crossroads at Via Fratelli Palli.

(6) Head north on Via dei Santi Nazzaro e Celso, which leads to the church of the same name and the Scaria cemetery.

(7) Shortly before the cemetery, take the path on the right that leads to the village centre and ends at Via Poletti.

(8) On the way, look out for the Hotel Belvédère on Via Poletti, where you will be staying for the night. To round off the day, head north to the end of Via Poletti. Enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Lugano. Return to the Hotel Belvédère (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 280 m - Claino: bus "Osteno - Isolabella - Bivio Paese"
  2. 1 : km 0.27 - alt. 294 m - Osteno Cemetery
  3. 2 : km 0.59 - alt. 345 m - Via Alessendro Giobbi.
  4. 3 : km 3.31 - alt. 636 m - Ramponio Cemetery
  5. 4 : km 3.89 - alt. 666 m - Church of San Benedetto
  6. 5 : km 4.36 - alt. 678 m - Intersection of SP13 and small road
  7. 6 : km 6.03 - alt. 769 m - At the crossroads, head north.
  8. 7 : km 6.86 - alt. 828 m - Church of Saints Nazarius and Celsus and Cemetery
  9. 8 : km 7.63 - alt. 901 m - Via Poletti
  10. E : km 8.75 - alt. 902 m - Lanzo d'Intelvi

Notes

Evening accommodation: Hotel Belvedere

The walking route begins on the other side of the lake in Claino-Osteno. The transfer from San Mamete to Claino via Porlezza can be made by bus:

  • San Mamete - Porlezza Line C12
  • Porlezza - Claino Line C22

Worth a visit

  • San Mamete
  • Lugano
  • Monte San Salvator.
  • Porlezza
  • Claino - Osteno
  • Lanzo d'Intelvi.
  • Campione d'Italia

Reviews and comments

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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I went straight back down the streets and paths

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