Gastronomic Triathlon 2026: Sunday, June 7th between Lake Como and Lake Ceresio

Description

Sunday June 7, 2026 debuts the first edition of the Gastronomic Triathlon: a new multi-sport format that brings together Lake Como e Lake Ceresio in a single day. Cycling, boating, and hiking alternate along a route that crosses six municipalities, two lakes and five gastronomic stops — an unprecedented experience for 60 participants which brings together sport, landscape and local culture.

We leave at 7:00 from the Menaggio sports field and arrive at 13:30 at’La Lanterna Inn of Cressogno: in the middle, cycling among the villages of Val Menaggio, navigation on the Lake Lugano and trekking in the upper hamlets of Valsolda. A formula that the organizers promise to repeat in the years to come, but the June 7, 2026 will be the zero time: those who will be there will tell of having experienced the first edition.

The three-stage journey

🚴 Bike / E-Bike — Menaggio → Porlezza (~13.7 km)

The route starts from the Menaggio sports field and passes through Grandola ed Uniti, Bene Lario, and Carlazzo before arriving in Porlezza. The two sections are separated by a food stop in Bene Lario.

⛵ Navigation — Porlezza → Oria (~30 minutes)

The public boat crosses Lake Lugano from Porlezza to Oria, with a gastronomic stop in Villa Fogazzaro Roi.

🥾 Trekking — Oria → Cressogno (~10 km)

The final stage passes through Castello and Loggio before descending towards the lake: three stretches of trekking interspersed with stops at Castello and Loggio, until arriving at the Osteria La Lanterna in Cressogno.

Timetable

• 07:00 — Welcome to the Menaggio Sports Field
• 07:30 — Departure for the first bike section (4.5 km)
• 08:15 — Gastronomic stop in Bene Lario
• 08:35 — Second bicycle section (9.2 km)
• 09:30 — Arrival in Porlezza, bike delivery
• 10:00 — Departure navigation (public boat, 30 min)
• 10:30 — Gastronomic stop in Oria / Villa Fogazzaro Roi
• 11:00 — First trekking section (2.5 km uphill)
• 11:50 — Stop at the Castle
• 12:10 — Second trekking section (5 km downhill)
• 12:40 — Stop at Loggio
• 13:00 — Third trekking section (2.5 km downhill)
• 13:30 — Arrival at the Osteria La Lanterna in Cressogno

The two formulas

🏆 Complete — €129

Cycling + Navigation + Trekking. The complete triathlon, from start to finish.

⛵ Light — €99

Navigation + Trekking. For those who prefer to skip the cycling route and start the day from Porlezza.

What does the fee include?

• 🍓 Energy breakfast on departure
• 🍴 5 gastronomic stops with local products
• 🛡️ Liability Insurance
• ⛵ Boat trip from Porlezza to Oria
• 👥 Dedicated guides along the entire route

What to bring

The event takes place on paved roads, dirt roads, and mountain trails: to tackle it safely, you need appropriate equipment.

• Footwear: trekking shoes with non-slip soles for the final leg on foot.
• Clothing: layered, with a spare rain or wind shell.
• Bicycle: your own bike or e-bike (those who don't have one can inform the organizers).
• Helmet: mandatory for the bike section.
• Lightweight backpack: water bottle, spare parts, charged cell phone.

In case of bad weather

⚠️ If weather conditions are unfavorable, the event will be postponed to Sunday, June 28, 2026. Confirmation or any postponement will be communicated to registered participants in the days preceding the event.

Registrations

Registration goes through the pre-registration form on the official website; The organizers will contact you to complete the registration. Places limited to 60 participants.

👉 Sign up at triathlongastronomico.it

Organizers

• Martians SSD — +39 375 114 8041 · marzianiclub@gmail.com
• Lake Lugano Water Club ASD — +49 176 7560 1460 · lagolugano@waterclub.info
• La Lanterna Inn — +39 344 491 4726 · osterialalanterna@gmail.com