The Como branch of Lake Ceresio seems suspended in time, frozen in the memory of an ancient painting. Yet, with every change in the wind, the sun, or the position of the clouds, it reveals itself differently, eager to surprise.
At times it seems to be trying to define a boundary, at times to reunite what separates, at times noisy and worldly, at times reserved and mysterious in its romantic and poignant beauty. The small Lago del Piano, nestled in its nature reserve, completes the seaside offerings.
The perfect blend of history, culture, and nature, ideal for adventure lovers. Diverse natural habitats to immerse yourself in, enjoying slow tourism, perfect for those who want to feel immersed in a human dimension, where time seems to stand still.
Ideal for reconnecting with Mother Nature, respecting her laws, or simply taking in the breathtaking views along the many trails.
Our region's hospitality offerings focus on non-hotel options. Numerous mountain refuges allow you to fully experience the region's vocation, as well as bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals.
Camping offers four accommodation options on the shores of Lake Ceresio, Lake Piano, and in Alta Valsolda. Numerous restaurants, pizzerias, inns, agritourism farms, and crotti (typical Tuscan farms) complete the offering.
Ceresio 5Valli is a place full of nature and culture, perfect for rediscovering your well-being and your psychophysical balance.
A small, hilly municipality between Carlazzo and Grandola, with no hamlets. Characterized by a strong tradition of emigration to Chile and a landscape of woods and meadows.
A municipality nestled between Lake Piano and the pre-Alpine hills. It is home to part of the Lake Piano Nature Reserve and the charming village of Gottro with its legendary Rogolone.
Bilate • Gottro • Piano • San Pietro Sovera
The highest municipality in the province of Como, on the border with Switzerland. Home to the Sanctuary of San Lucio, patron saint of cheesemakers, and the Val Cavargna Museum.
Mondrago • Segalè • Vegna
A municipality on the shores of Lake Ceresio, famous for the Rescia Caves and the Osteno Gorge. A village of artists and stonemasons with a centuries-old tradition of stoneworking.
Claino • Osteno • Rescia
A small mountain town with an agricultural and pastoral tradition, characterised by typical rural architecture and the evocative Ponte del Saltone.
Biccagno • Cancellino • Molzano • Vesetto
A small mountain village between the Cavargna and Rezzo valleys, surrounded by woods and boasting a thousand-year-old agricultural and pastoral tradition.
Six
Municipality formed by six independent villages unified in 1927. Home to the Val Sanagra Park, the Ethnographic Museum, and the historic Fornace Galli.
Cardano • Codogna • Gonte • Grona • Naggio • Velzo
A mountain village located in the Ceresio hinterland, overlooking the lake and the surrounding mountains. It boasts a well-preserved rural architecture and rural traditions.
A mountain village divided into three historic centers (Upper, Middle, and Lower). Panoramic views of the Intelvi Valley and a tradition of stone craftsmanship.
Upper Ponna • Middle Ponna • Lower Ponna
The main center of the area, located on the eastern shore of Lake Lugano. It boasts a tourist port, a lively historic center, and a starting point for excursions into the surrounding valleys.
Agria • Begna • Cima • Tavordo
A mountain town in the Intelvi Valley, the cradle of the Comacine master craftsmen's tradition. Since 2017, it has been part of the new municipality of Alta Valle Intelvi, but has historically been linked to the Ceresio area.
Caslè
The main municipality of the Cavargna Valley, a pre-Alpine side valley of Lake Ceresio. Rich in traditions linked to emigration and craftsmanship.
Calbino • Costa • Oggia • Sora • Tavaino • Vora
A mountain village in the Cavargna Valley, nestled in the pre-Alps, it is the third highest municipality in the province of Como. Pastoral traditions and Alpine views abound.
Crevegno-Rovolè • San Giovanni
A mountain town at over a thousand meters above sea level, formed by the merger of Buggiolo and Seghebbia. It boasts a tradition of ironworking and breathtaking Alpine views.
Buggiolo • Sawmill
A scattered municipality composed of 11 hamlets bordering Lake Ceresio, with its municipal seat in San Mamete. Known for its historic villages, artisanal traditions, and its connection to the writer Antonio Fogazzaro.
Albogasio Inferiore • Albogasio Superiore • Castello • Cressogno • Dasio • Drano • Loggio • Oria • Puria • San Mamete • Santa Margherita
From the West (Switzerland): Via the Oria Valsolda customs crossing from the Canton of Ticino
From the South: San Fedele Intelvi Pass from the Intelvi Valley
From the East: From Menaggio, follow the SS340 along the Menaggio Valley to Porlezza and Lake Como.
Main axis: SS340 (about 20 km from Menaggio to Porlezza)
Main line: C112 ASF Autolinee (Menaggio — Porlezza — Lugano)
Cavargna Valley: C114 (Menaggio — Cavargna) with Flex on-call service
Intelvi Valley: C122 (San Fedele — Porlezza) and C123 (San Fedele — Ponna)
Boat: Lake Lugano Navigation (Porlezza — Osteno — San Mamete — Lugano)
Discover the wonders of Ceresio5Valli
