Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

Varenna Hairpin Turns

Highlight • Trail

Very nice descent from Regolo down to Olivedo. Because of the many bends, drivers can hardly get up to speed, so you can basically roll along in traffic without being overtaken.
You also have a fantastic view over the lake.

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5.52 km

Chiesa di San Bernardo (View of Lake Como)

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel with great views. The forecourt with benches is great for a rest.

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6.56 km

View of the Hairpin Bends of Perledo

Highlight • Viewpoint

An absolute must to climb the serpentines from Varenna to Perledo. The reward is a great view!

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16.3 km

Alpe di Esino

Highlight • Mountain Hut

17.3 km

Alpe di Lierna

Highlight • Mountain Hut

17.9 km

View of Lake Como from Bocchetta di Lierna

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.8 km

Bocchetta di Calivazzo

Highlight • Mountain Pass

31.4 km

Riva Bianca Beach, Lierna

Highlight • Beach

A great beach section, mostly only visited by locals. With a small pizzeria / bar, highly recommended. There are even free beach chairs!

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37.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

16.0 km

2.80 km

474 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

5.23 km

4.62 km

3.80 km

3.78 km

276 m

115 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 15 December

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96 %

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