10th Gastronomic Walk of Claino with Osteno

Description

The return Gastronomic Walk of Claino with Osteno, arrived at the 10th edition: Sunday, August 2, 2026, a day of flavours, culture, music and fun organised by Pro Loco Claino con Osteno, on the banks of the Lake Ceresio.

A path of 3 km completely downhill, with 15 food and wine stops among the villages of Barclaino, Claino, Osteno and Righeggia, to discover typical products, art and local traditions. Registration and departure at Barclaino, from 11:00 to 12:30.

The 15 stages of taste

The menu of the walk, all included in the ticket:

1. Spritz with Captain Butumiera / non-alcoholic juice
2. Prawns in green sauce
3. The scent of couscous
4. Polenta uncia
5. Caponata
6. Peach and Tomato Gazpacho
7. Ice cream break
8. Little fish and chips
9. Arrosticini
10. Wild boar stew
11. Marinated fish with polenta
12. Selection of cheeses
13. Fugascin
14. Selection of desserts
15. Coffee & bitters

Art, visits and music along the route

In addition to food, the day offers guided tours and shows in the villages. Claino: the painted village, the guided tour of the Church of San Vincenzo (12:00 pm) and the concert of “La Fughetti” (1:00 pm). Osteno: a visit to the Church of Saints Peter and Paul (2:30 PM), the craft and food market, exhibitions by artists (Alex Galli – Sagal and Friends, and watercolors by Daniela Antoniali and students), a new concert by "La Fughetti" (3:30 PM), and live music on the beach with the Duo Veleno Acustico (starting at 4:00 PM). Stops will also be made at the Church of the Madonna delle Grazie in Barclaino and the Church of San Rocco in Righeggia.

Mini-boat tour on Lake Ceresio (included)

New in the ticket: a panoramic mini-tour by boat on the Gulf of Porlezza, aboard the motor vessel Milano, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Boarding at Osteno pier, with departures at 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM and 5:00 PM (every 45 minutes, boarding subject to availability for each journey). No additional costs: an opportunity to admire the Lake Ceresio from a different perspective.

Tickets and pre-sales

Ticket €25.00 from 11 years old, free up to 10 years. Participation limited to 800 people (Last year it was sold out). Advance tickets available. until July 24, 2026 By email at prolococlainoconosteno@gmail.com or WhatsApp Matteo (338 7916462), Francesca (339 7524270), and Simone (338 2077238). Tickets can also be purchased at the start, subject to availability.

How to get there

Free parking for cars and motorbikes in Barclay, the starting point of the walk. At the end of the route, a free shuttle bus will take participants back to the parking lot.

Useful information

• When: Sunday, August 2, 2026 — Registration and departure from 11:00 to 12:30
• Where: departure from Barclaino, Claino with Osteno
• Ticket: €25 (free for children under 10), mini-boat tour included
• Path: approximately 3 km, 15 food and wine stops
• Organize: Pro Loco Claino con Osteno

One of the most popular gastronomic walks in the area, in the heart of Lake Ceresio and the Valleys.