Tour of the Domaso hill

A beautiful round trip hike above Lake Como. There are magnificent views throughout the route and at the summit. There are lots of ibex and a few chamois, all of which are quite tame. The hike is quite physically demanding, with a steep climb all the way! But the trails are well marked, with a few sections where you need to use your hands, but no major difficulties and no exposed sections. This hike should be done in dry weather (and on dry ground). The access roads to the starting point are very narrow.

This route takes you all around Monte Muggio, in an anti-clockwise direction. All the track is on gravel/dirt. A large part of the path is in the forest, with a wonderful view of Monte Legnone and the Swiss and Valtellina Alps.

Easy (although long) route to the Refuge Ombrega from the Alpe di Paglio, which also includes the Cima di Olino (1781 m). During the walk, you will have a stunning panorama of the Valsassina valley, and also of Monte Rosa and the Pennine Alps. You can also spot the Como Lake.

Along the Via del Bitto, this route leads you steadily uphill from Introbio to the Tavecchia refuge. It isn't a difficult ascent, but it's long. The route itself isn’t particularly scenic, but the Val Biandino panorama is worth the effort.

A truly unique and breathtaking panorama, embracing the three arms of Lake Como. On the left, the Como arm with the island of Comacina and Dosso di Lavedo with Villa Balbianello; opposite, the tip of the Lario Triangle with Bellagio; and on the right, the Lecco arm at the foot of the Grigne mountains.

This fifth stage will take you to the shores of Lake Lugano in Italy, to the small village of San Mamete. You can even swim in the lake at the Albergo Stella del Italia. This route offers several panoramic viewpoints, particularly from the "Denti della Vecchia" massif, where the lake plays hide and seek with the teeth. In Castello, from the Oratory of San Martino, you can enjoy a splendid view of the lake.

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.

During this fourth stage, Lake Lugano will only be visible from a distance. From Monte Gazzirola to Bocchetta di San Bernardo, you will follow the ridge and border between Ticino, Switzerland, and Italy. At lunchtime, you will probably be in San Lucio, a great place to take a break. You can choose between the Italian refuge and the Swiss hut. You will also have a cultural moment with the San Lucio Chapel, a former 15th-century Romanesque oratory.