Holidays in Lake Iseo

Heading up to the old church of Madonna del Corno to a fantastic viewpoint where you can gaze over the Franciacorta region and the Torbiere Nature Reserve, wonderful for bird watching. The walk heads past the ruins of an ancient castles and takes you all the way to Provaglio, where you'll come across an old monastery, San Pietro in Lamosa.

• Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 6km
• Duration: Half Day
• Ascent/Descent: 250m
• Terrain: paved road, forested paths, single track paths
• Useful Information: You'll meet at the Iseo train station where the walk begins and at the end of the walk you'll return to Iseo on the train (approx. €1 one way, payable locally). There are a few places along the way to stop for a comfort break or to grab a snack along the way.

Summer 2025- This walk will run on Fridays: 13th, 27th Jun, 11th, 25th Jul, 8th, 22nd Aug, 5th, 19th Sept

Summer 2026- This walk will run on Fridays: 15th, 29th May, 12th, 26th Jun, 10th, 24th Jul, 7th, 21st Aug, 4th, 18th Sept

Starting from the town of Zone, you'll set off in search of historical landscapes, where dinosaurs once roamed the area. Climbing up to 1429 metres above sea level you'll find yourself in awe of the 360° view all the way from the Appenine Alps to the Po Valley.

• Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 9.5km
• Duration: Full Day
• Ascent/Descent: 590m
• Terrain: paved road, forested paths, single track paths, ascents and descents
• Useful Information: Meeting at Iseo train station you'll hop on a train to the nearby town of Marone (approx €4.80 return, payable locally) where you'll catch a bus to the starting point of the walk in the town of Zone (payable locally, approx. €3 return). Along the walk you'll stop to have a picnic, so make sure you come prepared with a packed lunch. There'll also be the option to buy some food from a local bakery at the start of the walk. Make sure you bring plenty of water with you, as there aren't any places to fill up during the walk.

Summer 2025- This walk will run on Mondays: 26th May, 9th, 23rd Jun, 7th, 21st Jul, 4th, 18th Aug, 1st, 15th Sept

Summer 2026- This walk will run on Mondays: 11th, 25th May, 8th, 22nd Jun, 6th, 20th Jul, 4rd, 17th, 31st Aug, 14th Sept

After reaching the main stop in Monte Isola, Peschiera Maraglio, by ferry from Iseo, you’ll walk up to the top of the island to Santuario della Madonna della Ceriola. This vantage point offers stunning views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. You'll then descend via a beautiful path, passing through old small villages, to reach Peschiera Maraglio and take the ferry to return to Iseo where the walk ends.

• Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 9km
• Duration: Full Day (walking time approx. 6 hours)
• Ascent/Descent: 420m
• Terrain: Paved road, forested paths, single track paths, ascents and descents
• Useful Information: You'll meet at the Iseo Ferry Point where you will take the ferry to Peschiera Maraglio at 8.50am (round-trip ticket approx. €8.70, payable locally). You'll stop along the walk for a picnic. You can bring your own packed lunch or decide to buy something in one of the many bars along the way (payable locally).

Summer 2025- This walk will run on Mondays: 16th, 30th Jun, 14th, 28th Jul, 11th, 25th Aug, 8th, 22nd Sept

Summer 2026- This walk will run on Mondays: 18th May, 1st, 15th, 29th Jun, 13th, 27th Jul, 10th, 24th Aug, 7th, 21st Sept

Discovering part of the ancient Valerian route which in total runs all the way up to Pisogne. This walk takes you on the trail between Pilzone and Sala Marasino taking in some beautiful old villages and hamlets on route such as Tassano, Maspiano with its narrow cobbled lanes and old gates and providing some beautiful lake views also along the way.

• Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 7km
• Duration: Half Day (walking time approx. 3.5 hours) 
• Ascent/Descent: 180m
• Terrain: Paved roads and mule track
• Useful Information: You'll meet at the Iseo train station where you will take the train to Pilzone (single ticket approx. €1.50, payable locally) and you will return from Sala Marasino to Iseo by train (single ticket cost approx. €1.90, payable locally). Tickets for the return journey from Sale Marasino can be bought at the nearby bar to the station.

Summer 2025- This walk will run on Fridays: 6th, 20th Jun, 4th, 18th Jul, 1st, 15th, 29th Aug, 12th, 26th Sept

Summer 2026- This walk will run on Fridays: 22nd May, 5th, 19th Jun, 3rd, 17th, 31st Jul, 14th, 28th Aug, 11th, 25th Sept

Walk in the Piramidi di Zone Nature Reserve where you'll see the natural phenomenon natural pyramids or cones over 30 metres high, which have formed over millions of years from the natural landscape. Starting at the Church of San Giorgio in Cisano this is a relatively short walk with a reasonable uphill climb, but it's a great way to marvel at the pyramids from close up.

• Grade: Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 2.5km
• Duration: approx. 1 hour

Starting at the Monastero San Pietro in Lamosa head on a relaxed walk around the incredible 'Torbiere del Sebino' Nature Reserve. The reserve is the biggest expanse of wetland in the province of Brescia (360 hectares) and has a huge variety of plants, birds and animals, making this a fantastic walking spot for nature lovers.

• Grade: Easy-Moderate
• Distance: 12.6km
• Duration: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes

From Pilzone, heading up to the church of St. Fermo and onto the Giant bench (one of many that is part of the 'Big Bench community project') where you will experience some stunning views over Lake Iseo from the Giant Bench and on route. 

• Grade: Moderate
• Distance: 6km
• Duration: approx. 2 hours, 30 minutes