E-Bike tour Lake Como view and Swiss vineyards
Description
Cycle through the landscapes of Lake Como, explore charming lakeside villages, and discover vineyards just across the border in Switzerland. This 22 km e-bike itinerary includes only a few gentle climbs, made effortless by our e-bikes. The tour begins and ends in Como. Riding north along the lake and through Villa Olmo Park, we will reach Cernobbio for panoramic lake views and photos, then continue to Moltrasio, a characteristic stone village. We will then cross into Switzerland to reach a Swiss Merlot vineyard, where your guide will share stories about local wine traditions, before returning to Italy along the lakeside cycling path. Itinerary and arrival time may vary depending on group size, pace, and riding ability. Meeting Time: 10:00 AM Typical Arrival Time: 12:30 PM Distance: ~22 km | Elevation Gain: ~300 m | Duration: 2.5–3 hours
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Itinerary
You will cross Villa Olmo park to proceed the ride on the cycling lane by Lake Como.
Crossing the river Breggia will bring you out of Como city entering Cernobbio village.
Typical Villa in Cernobbio
La Riva square in Cernobbio town: we will stop for a panoramic lake view picture and some historical tales, we will resume the ride through the picturesque citadel.
Moltrasio: the village made of stones! A scenic lake view stop in this one of a kind place.
Pass by Cernobbio botanical garden at about one half of the ride.
You will end up in a Merlot vineyard after crossing the border with Switzerland where your guide will tell you some interesting stories about local wine production.
Few minutes before ending your ride, get to know the story of Baradello castle and some suggestions for the rest of your day in Como city.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age to take part to the tour is 14 years old. Guests below 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- An E-Bike is needed for the tour: Bike Rental option available
- Maximum age to take part to the tour is 65 years old
- For E-Bike size purposes Minimum Height is 150 cm (5 feet)
- A good balance riding a bicycle is required
- You must be confident riding a bicycle at a cruising speed of 20 kmh (12 mph)
- For safety, guests not showing enough balance and confidence riding a bicycle during the initial bike test will not be admitted to the ride. Evaluation is at sole discretion of the Guide. There is a No refund policy in the unlikely event a guest is not admitted to the ride.
- For safety reasons, the Guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary if guests do not demonstrate sufficient confidence and skill during the initial flat section to safely tackle the rolling hills that follow. This assessment is made at the Guide’s sole discretion. Please note that no refunds will be issued in the event the itinerary is altered or shortened to ensure guests’ safety.
- The itinerary may be subject to change due to road closures, or other circumstances beyond our control. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
- Neither the Guide nor Como Bike Tours is liable for any injury to guests, or damage to their property, arising from falls, collisions, or crashes with other guests, third parties, vehicles, or objects. Guests ride at their own risk. Any damage caused by guests to rental bikes shall be the guest’s responsibility and must be paid directly to our partner bike shop.
- Typical arrival time is 12:30 PM, though this may vary by up to 15 minutes depending on the group’s overall pace and ability.
- Not recommend for travelers that are not confident riding a bicycle
Reviews(221)
Such an amazing ride! It was stunningly beautiful and our guide, Max, was awesome!!
Thanks you so much!
Max led our small group on a great tour through 6 different villages. He kept us safe and knew all the best places to stop for beautiful pictures. He even added a few extra spots because we were ahead of schedule.
Thanks a lot for your words! It was a pleasure riding with you!!
Arrived a few minutes early as the confirmation stated that the ride starts at the confirmed time. Ride began 1/2 hours into the start time. Booked this ride into Switzerland under the premise of “rural roads” once the ride began we found out that we were going to be riding on regular roads that have a significant about of traffic and no shoulders or bike lanes. As a result we were not able to go into Switzerland since no one was comfortable on the roads. The guide rode ahead of us and didn’t worry too much about whether we knew where we were going or not and there was no one behind ensuring we stayed together. This ride is for biking professionals, not people who like to ride bike paths on the weekends. Sadly it was a huge disappointment as it was to be the highlight of my trip. Waste of MONEY!!
Dear sir, route is clearly explained in description, cycling lane first and backroads after with short climbs, rolling hills and consequent downhills. If you're not able to ride a bicycle it's not our fault and I'd suggest you to evaluate better your skills before booking an outdoor activity. Sorry to hear it was not as expected but this is a leisure ride with stops for pictures, an intense cycling activity is a totally different thing you may not even imagine. Itinerary change was for your safety only and not to put you in danger because of your lack of confidence. Fortunately this ride is appreciated by the most.
Our guide did a wonderful job adapting the tour based on us our experience with biking. He altered our route to fit our experience (one of us hadn't biked in a while) and gave us good exploration of the surrounding area. The only complaint was that we couldn't stop as long as we would have liked (perhaps an eternity) so that we could finish on time.
Thanks dear!! :-) yeah there's a lot to explore here in Lake Como, it's great to have guests like you that are willful to discover details! Every valley here may deserve a day. Cheers!! Max.
From booking to the ride we had it was flawless and everyone in our group had a fantastic time. Our group was novice in experience but Max (owner/guide) was patient and showed us a great route through Como. Highly recommend using them for a great day!!!
Thanks so much for your kind and nice words! Always a pleasure to ride around with Happy People!
Great bike ride! Made our way up to Switzerland with incredible views. Max, our tour guide, was great, informative, and always checked with the group for questions. Recommend this tour!
Thanks a lot!! So happy you liked the ride! Cheers!
Fun activity Max was very attentive and adapted the ride accordingly. Bike was top notch! Highly recommended
Thanks Grant!! It was a pleasure riding with you and next time we can go for another road bike itinerary!
Great tour, beautiful views. Picturesque ride with good stops and pace. Couldn’t ask for a better guide and tour!
Thank you so much for your sweet words!
My family just finished an amazing bike tour with Max. We rode through Como and into Switzerland on e-bikes which were great at adding just enough assistance to get up the steep hills to enjoy the incredible scenery. Max was a wonderful guide and I can’t recommend this tour highly enough!
Thanks a lot for sharing the morning with us! It's always a pleasure to extend the ride for more views with confident bikers like you! Cheers!
Adventure and sightseeing mixed into one tour. The bikes are great and excellent for the mountains you have to climb. The bike tour leaders were top-notch and we super appreciated how they looked out for everyone's safety at all times. Highly recommend for those seeking adventure during your Lake Como trip!
Thanks Susan! Such a pleasure riding with happy and nice People like you and so glad you liked the itinerary! Cheers, Max.
