We act at all times as a selling agent for our suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. See terms & conditions.
Walking in Lenno
Lenno at a glance
- Italian
- Euro (EUR)
- London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester Int. (MAN), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI)
- London St Pancras (QQS)
Travel included to Lenno
Depart on: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday
Arrive into: Milan airport or Como St Giovanni train station
Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes by coach and 1 hour from Como St Giovanni train station
Included in your Lenno walking holiday
- On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Lake Como
- Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
- Flights or rail from the UK, transfers and accommodation
Walking in Lenno
Walks and hikes
- Walking Trails:
- 425km of walking trails
- Terrain:
- Wooded trails, asphalt surfaces, dirt tracks, lakeside paths, ascents and descents
Feeling inspired by Guido’s explorations? Head out onto the trails of Lake Como for a mini adventure. The Lake Como Greenway passes through town on its way to Campo, a medieval hamlet with a maze of shoulder-width alleys and stone houses. Alternatively, head north through neighbouring Azzano, where local partisans resisted the fascist regime of Mussolini– and where he was assassinated in 1945. Continue to Tremezzo, meandering past churches, palaces and tiny museums dedicated to nativity scenes. The historic 12th-century Acquafredda Abbey also lies on the northern edge of town; approach via a photogenic path through olive trees.
Our favourite self-guided walks in Lake Como



Our accommodations in Lenno
Discover Lenno
- Immerse yourself in the world of James Bond at the iconic Villa Balbianello
- Take a relaxing walk along Lenno's lakeside promenade
- Enjoy a leisurely lunch and creamy gelato by the lake
Lenno, on the western shore of Lake Como, marks the start of the richly decorated hamlets of the Costa della Tremezzina. A promenade, waterside restaurants and a fringe of groves and vineyards first planted by the Romans all curve around the horseshoe bay. Don’t worry if you get a strange sense of déjà vu whilst walking around the Villa Balbianello on your summer holiday. Lenno has doubled as a film set since Hitchcock shot his debut film here in the 1920s. The region’s real stories, however, are even more interesting, with a Celtic, Greco-Roman and rebellious partisan World War history lying behind the Hollywood polish.
Lenno might be small, but its summer-time offering of things to do is mighty. This little town is filled with cosy trattorie, grand villas, a lido, Romanesque churches and cobbled streets to walk through. However, one of the best things to do is absolutely nothing. Pull up a chair in a waterfront restaurant, order a cappuccino and drink in the views across the water to Bellagio and the mountains. Ferries putter from the pier, headed for the other towns of Lake Como.
Most people visiting Lenno in the summer make a beeline for Villa Balbianello. Perched on the Lavedo promontory, it offers 360-degree views of the lake- which is exactly what made it an irresistible backdrop for Hollywood productions such as Star Wars and James Bond's Casino Royale. We love strolling through the waterside gardens of holm oaks and statue-topped terraces; it gives you those classic Italian summer holiday vibes.
Walking tours delve into the house museum, which is largely dedicated to the Italian mountaineer and explorer Guido Monzino, who lived here until his death in 1984. As well as an extensive library of maps, the exhibition includes a dog sled from an expedition to the North Pole.
Lake-view restaurants range from smart restaurants to casual pizzerie. Seafood risotto and the almond-sprinkled torta Tremezzina are Lenno classics- and it’s well worth joining the queue at a popular gelateria for a scoop of lemon or raspberry gelato. In the summer, a market fills the waterfront Piazza XI Febbraio every Tuesday, with local traders selling everything from haberdashery and tools to mountain cheeses and bottles of the beloved local olive oil, which is still made in the old mill of Oleificio Vanini Osvaldo.
Ferries
The ferry network is one of the most efficient ways to explore the lake. With direct links between Menaggio and Bellagio and access to many other resorts, we'd recommend making the most of it on your summer holiday. Buy a 6 day ferry pass for easy access to resorts in the central Lake Como area. For more information head to the Cards & Passes tab. The official ferry website has information about timetables and dropping off points.
Buses
The buses in our resorts can be a useful and cost effective way of travelling short distances along the lakeside. For getting to next door towns and attractions such as Villa Balbianello in Lenno. The C10 bus will take you directly from Menaggio to Lenno in under 20 minutes. However, if you're hoping for a punctual service, the ferry is the better option as the buses run on their own timetable and may not come when you expect them to!
6 Day Ferry Pass
Buy a 6 day ferry pass for easy access to resorts in the central Lake Como area. These include: Lenno, Cadenabbia, Tremezzo, Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna, Bellano. The card costs approx. €45 per person and can be purchased from the ticket office at the ferry port when you arrive in resort.
For more information about ferry timetables and dropping off points, visit the official website for ferries on the lake.
Please note, prices are accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Travel to Lenno
Travel by air
Flights to Milan depart on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 03 May - 11 Oct 25 and 02 May - 10 Oct 26
Fly from:
- London Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh
Transfer times:
- Milan airport: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes by coach
Private transfers are available on request, for a supplement.
Travel by train
We offer holidays by train to Lenno, which depart on a Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes around 14 hours.
On arrival, you'll transfer to Lenno by taxi/coach, which will take around 1 hour.
Provisional outbound timings are:
-
London St. Pancras
-
Paris Nord
-
Paris Lyon
Change
-
Milano Porta Garibaldi
-
Como St. Giovanni
Provisional inbound timings are:
-
Como St. Giovanni
-
Milano Porta Garibaldi
-
Paris Lyon
-
Paris Nord
Change (Following Morning)
-
London St. Pancras
(Following Morning)
Things to do in Lenno








