Everything you can find on the new tourist portal — and how to best use it to plan your visit
There's a territory between Lake Como and the Canton of Ticino just waiting to be discovered: 15 municipalities, 5 valleys, a lake, and hundreds of hidden places. To help you explore them all, we've created ceresio5valli.it —a travel portal designed for those who want to experience this destination in a simple, comprehensive, and customized way.
In this article, we'll walk you through each section to show you everything you can do with the site.
The homepage: your front door
As soon as you land on ceresio5valli.it, you'll be greeted by a large slider with images of the area and three buttons to get started right away: Explore Near Me, Discover the Routes e The Destination.
Immediately below, the section “What are you looking for?” It guides you through the main areas of the portal: from destinations to transportation, from accommodations to food, from routes to events, from shopping to tourist services. Each section is a world to explore.
Points of Interest: museums, churches, panoramas and much more
The section What to See It includes all the places worth a visit: historic churches, museums, panoramic points, natural areas, and archaeological sites.
You can filter by category and by municipality, so you can immediately find what you're interested in in the area where you are.
Every place has its own dedicated card with all the practical information: recommended visit time, entrance fee, best time to visit, opening hours, detailed description, and map with the exact location.
Routes: trails, cycle paths and itineraries with GPS maps
If you love walking, cycling or just exploring, the section Routes It's made for you. You'll find itineraries for walking, cycling, driving, boating, and even motorbikes.
You can filter by type of route, difficulty e common. Each card immediately displays key information: length in km, estimated duration, and difficulty level.
The information sheet for each route is very rich: starting and arrival points, detailed description of the route, photo gallery, interactive map with GPX track designed on the territory and altimetric profile to understand the difference in altitude. You can also download the GPX track to upload it directly to your smartphone or GPS device.
Where to Eat: Restaurants, trattorias, and crotti
Are you hungry? The section Where to Eat collects the restaurants, pizzerias, trattorias and crotti of the region. You can filter by type of cuisine (Italian, traditional, lake fish, pizzeria, international, vegetarian), for price range and for common.
Where to Stay: Hotels, B&Bs, Campsites, and Apartments
Looking for somewhere to stay? The section Where to Sleep Lists all accommodations: hotels, bed & breakfasts, apartments, farmhouses, campsites, and vacation homes. Filters for typology, classification e common They help you find the perfect solution for your stay.
Events: What's happening in the valleys
Festivals, concerts, exhibitions, guided excursions, traditional celebrations: the section Events It's the constantly updated calendar of everything that's happening in the area. You can filter by event type — Culture and Art, Sports and Outdoors, Food and Wine, Music and Entertainment, Local Traditions, For Families — and for common.
Tourist Services: guides, rentals, and experiences
Want to rent a bike, boat, or scooter? Looking for a tour guide or an organized excursion? The section Tourist Services It brings together all the available activities and services: tourist guides, bike rental, boat rental, car and scooter rental, guided excursions and water sports.
Shopping: artisan shops and typical products
To take home a piece of this territory, the section Shopping It guides you through shops, artisan workshops, wine shops, bookshops, and local markets. Typical products, crafts, souvenirs, and much more.
The Interactive Map: the entire territory at a glance
From the homepage you can access the interactive map which shows all the area's attractions in a single view: restaurants, facilities, routes, points of interest, events, and services, each with its own colored icon. You can zoom, pan, and click on each point to discover its features.
Explore Near Me: Discover what's around you
This is one of the most useful features of the portal, especially when you're already there. The page Explore Near Me Uses your device’s geolocation to show you everything within a radius you choose — from 1 to 50 km.
Click on “Find my location”, adjust the search radius and filter by category: Points of Interest, Facilities, Routes, Restaurants, Events, Shopping, Services, and Mobility. The map updates in real time.
The Virtual Assistant: Ask and you will receive an answer
At the bottom right of every page on the site, you'll find the green chat icon. Click on it and the chat window will open.’Assistant Ceresio5Valli —an AI-powered virtual assistant that knows the entire territory.
You can ask him anything: "What to visit tomorrow?", "Where to eat lake fish?", "Which trails are suitable for children?" He responds in real time with personalized suggestions. He also has some quick buttons for frequently asked questions: What to visit, Where to sleep, Trails, Restaurants.
Available in 9 languages
The portal is also designed for international visitors. At the top left you will find the language selectorIn addition to Italian, you can browse the site in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. All content is automatically translated into the selected language.
The Blog: Stories and Tips for Living on Lake Ceresio
For those who want to go beyond simple information, there is the Blog. Here you'll find in-depth articles, narrative itineraries, practical advice, and stories that capture the soul of the area. A different way to prepare for your trip—or to relive the memories of a day on the lake.
There's something useful in the footer too
The bottom of the site hides valuable resources: links to social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), the player of Radio Stella FM — the local radio that you can listen to online — and the weather widget with the 7-day forecast for Porlezza.
Start exploring
Ceresio5valli.it isn't just a website: it's your travel companion before, during, and after your visit. Whether you're planning from home or walking along the lake with your smartphone in hand, here you'll find everything you need to experience Lake Ceresio and its valleys.
Happy exploring.
