The “Ciclovia dei Laghi” is a bicycle route planned within the Interregional Italia-Svizzera projects to construct up a cycle way which runs through the provinces of Lecco, Como and Varese and joins the bicycle lanes existing in Canton Ticino. The Ciclovia winds across the lake region that goes from Lecco to Varese and gets its name from the 14 lakes that cross the territory; the major lakes, Maggiore, Como and Ceresio, are placed side by side of smaller ones of morainic origin. The Insubric circle way is 270 km long, with some detours and roundtrips which reach up to 310 km proposing 9 itineraries which go through the provinces of Lecco, Como and Varese, offering interesting ideas to fully discover the territories and enjoy an indeed active vacation. The proposed itineraries aim to reveal a new dimension to the province of Como, at all times known for its natural and cultural beauties connected to the lake and its shores. The area southern, yet not touristically developed, boasts the presence of several historical and artistic resources, so far not appreciated and to be discovered through the itineraries here listed: the first goes from Parco Della Pineta of Appiano Gentile to the city of Como to finally reach the Swiss border in Maslianico; the second, towards the east, goes across the area of the morainic lakes of Montorfano, Annone and Segrino; the route of Ghisallo, for those more sporty, represents a staging itinerary to challenge history and enjoy one of the most fascinating panoramas of all Lake Como. Three are the itineraries proposed by the province of Lecco. The first is in the western area called of the “Brianza lakes” for the presence of the morainic lakes of Annone and Pusiano: the environment is the main attraction here, along with numerous historical and artistic beauties which are part of the international itinerary of the Cloister Route which has its excellence in the Monastery of Lavello in Calolziocorte (itinerary around the lakes of Garlate and Olginate, at the southeast of the city of Lecco). For those who love lake views, instead, we suggest the itinerary along the eastern shore of the Lario from Lecco to Colico, combining the desire of cycling to the visit of cultural beauties, scenic environment and gastronomic excellence.
