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Sentiero del Viandante from Lierna to Vezio

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Sentiero del Viandante from Lierna to Vezio

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Sentiero del Viandante from Lierna to Vezio

07:10

17.5km

990m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging hike along the Sentiero del Viandante from Lierna to Vezio, a difficult route spanning 10.9 miles (17.5 km). You will gain a significant 3263 feet (995 metres) in elevation, requiring about 7 hours and 9 minutes to complete. The trail winds through varied terrain, from ancient…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.95 km for 43 m

After 7.50 km for 107 m

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3.50 km

Lierna Fountain on the Sentiero del Viandante

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5.06 km

Great view over Lierna

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From this point there is a breathtaking view over Lierna and Lake Como.

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5.89 km

View of Lake Como

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Panoramic point with bench reachable with a small detour from the path of the Wayfarer

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6.53 km

San Pietro Chapel and View of Lake Como

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This is the beautiful church of San Pietro, just above Alpe Mezzedo. It is located in an enchanting place: a huge meadow, surrounded by spruce trees, overlooking Lake Como.

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9.63 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

View of Varenna

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12.4 km

Vezio

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This village rises above Varenna and is truly enchanting. Walking along its narrow alleys, you are immersed in a medieval atmosphere. There is also a castle, the visit is subject to charges.

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13.8 km

View of Varenna and Lake Como

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This place can be reached with a small detour from the Sentiero del Viandante. From here you can enjoy a spectacular view of Varenna and Lake Como: the effort will be rewarded!

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.44 km

3.10 km

2.19 km

1.86 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.05 km

3.19 km

2.25 km

1.86 km

1.74 km

1.11 km

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

28°C

17°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

May 4, 2025,Caminata

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July 10, 2024,Tappa 2 variante alta: Da Lierna a Varenna – Sentiero del Viandante

Beautiful route, with fantastic views of the lake, which only from the top of the route can you see the beauty of the panorama

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January 2, 2024,sentiero del viandante: lierna-varenna

Super panoramic walk through the borders of lake Como, suitable also during winter when sunny and in the absence of snow. The tracks are harder at the beginning but then it becomes flat until the descent starts, Ortanella is the perfect midway point to stop and have a snack or to try traditional dishes. We stopped at "Agriturismo Ortanella" and …

May 2, 2025,sentiero del viandante Lierna Varenna

Unfortunately near Varenna near the Vezio castle we stopped at the bar and since we didn't pause the application it messed up the total ascent and descent.

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February 20, 2022,Escursione

One of the most beautiful hikes ever! Really interesting and panoramic route. Departed from Lierna, passing the Brentalone cross and the wonderful view of Mezzedo over Bellagio. Visit to the characteristic Romanesque church of San Pietro before the lunch break in a farmhouse in Ortanella (Cacciatori farmhouse ... Highly recommended !!). Descent towards Vezio with a short visit to the …

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March 11, 2023,Escursione da Lierna a Varenna, variante alta del Sentiero del Viandante

The hardest stage and with the greatest difference in altitude of the Viandante is however a simple excursion with spectacular views of Lake Como. If you wish, you can walk back from the lower variant but in doing so the route becomes decidedly harder.

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April 22, 2025,Lierna - Varenna (Sentiero del Viandante)

Premise: the meters of altitude difference are a bit off compared to the Garmin.

A beautiful stage of the wayfarer: right from the start there is a nice climb up to the highest point (Chiesetta di San Pietro). From there, once you have passed Ortanella, there is a flat section and then a long descent to reach your destination.
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Sentiero del Viandante from Lierna to Vezio

Lierna Fountain on the Sentiero del Viandante

Great view over Lierna

View of Lake Como

San Pietro Chapel and View of Lake Como

View of Varenna

Vezio

View of Varenna and Lake Como

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