Worth seeing ruin of a tower of late Romanesque origin and church of San Maffeo. View of the underlying valleys both on the Italian side of the provinces of Como and Varese and on the Swiss side with a view of the pre-Alpine moraine hills. In the south, the Valmorea is visible, while in the north you can admire the plain of Stabio and Mendrisio.

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Vincenzo A. Ispra

April 9, 2023

Cycling

Located on the homonymous hill, at 505 m a.s.l. The first documentary evidence of the church is from 1438, but the current forms are from the eighteenth century. It is currently dedicated to Maria Regina Angelorum, to San Grato (protector from storms) and to San Maffeo (due to an erroneous interpretation of the ancient spelling of the name Matteo).
From the hill you can enjoy a very beautiful panorama.

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Marco

July 15, 2022

Running

The San Maffeo tower is located on the hill of the same name in the municipality of Rodero at 505 m a.s.l., reachable along the border path 400/700. The mighty …

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1. From Cagno to Colle di San Maffeo – loop tour

8.42km

02:27

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. From Bizzarone to Colle di San Maffeo – loop tour

9.61km

02:48

260m

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3. Bizzarone Panoramic Cross – Valmorea Railway loop from Uggiate

19.2km

05:33

470m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Rodero, Como, Lombardy, Italy

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Church of San Maffeo and medieval tower ruins

1. From Cagno to Colle di San Maffeo – loop tour

2. From Bizzarone to Colle di San Maffeo – loop tour

3. Bizzarone Panoramic Cross – Valmorea Railway loop from Uggiate

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