{"id":6428,"date":"2026-09-16T15:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/esperienze\/gravedona-more-than-just-a-lake\/dai-borghi-alti-alla-val-del-liro-chiese-sentieri-e-sapori\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T15:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:19:41","slug":"from-lake-to-mountain-villages-crotti-and-adventure","status":"publish","type":"esperienze","link":"https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/en\/experiences\/gravedona-more-than-just-a-lake\/from-lake-to-mountain-villages-crotti-and-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"From lake to mountain: villages, crotti and adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gravedona is not only discovered by strolling along the lakeside. Behind it lies a surprising landscape of ancient villages, art-filled churches, panoramic roads, rural traditions and mountain scenery.<\/p>\n<p>The route starts in the centre of Gravedona ed Uniti and climbs towards Consiglio di Rumo, Brenzio, Stazzona, Germasino and Garzeno, before reaching Sant\u2019Anna in the green Albano Valley.<\/p>\n<p>A route for anyone wishing to combine culture, nature, local flavours and fun.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Route length: 14.2 km<\/li>\n<li>Elevation gain: 750 metres<\/li>\n<li>On foot: 4 hours<\/li>\n<li>By bicycle: 1 hour 50 minutes<\/li>\n<li>By car: 40 minutes, excluding stops<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for: couples, families, and lovers of villages and nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_6464\" style=\"width: 1086px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6464\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/chiesa-Brenzio-1076x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1076\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/chiesa-Brenzio-1076x720.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/chiesa-Brenzio-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/chiesa-Brenzio.jpg 1142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Stops along the route<\/h2>\n<h4>1. Santa Maria del Tiglio<\/h4>\n<p>The route begins in Gravedona\u2019s Sacred Area, at the splendid Romanesque church of Santa Maria del Tiglio, one of the most important monuments in the Upper Lake Como area. Its distinctive bell tower, built in alternating bands of pale and dark stone, dominates the lakeside.<\/p>\n<h4>2.\u00a0 Gravedona lakeside and beach<\/h4>\n<p>Before starting the climb, it is worth following the lakeside promenade as far as the public beach. Here you will find sports and leisure areas, the sailing centre and several delightful viewpoints.<\/p>\n<h4>3.\u00a0 Church of San Gregorio Magno<\/h4>\n<p>In the hamlet of Consiglio di Rumo stands the parish church of San Gregorio Magno, of Romanesque origin. Inside are works of art and decorations created over the centuries.<\/p>\n<h4>4.\u00a0 San Giovanni Battista in Brenzio<\/h4>\n<p>Continuing towards Brenzio, you reach the church of San Giovanni Battista, documented as early as the 15th century and recognisable by its imposing bell tower. The small historic centre preserves glimpses of old houses and a rural atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h4>5.\u00a0 San Giuliano in Stazzona<\/h4>\n<p>The road climbs to Stazzona, a village overlooking the Upper Lake. The church of San Giuliano, medieval in origin and later altered, contains interesting frescoes attributed to Fiammenghino.<\/p>\n<h4>6.\u00a0 The Crotti of Stazzona<\/h4>\n<p>In the hamlet of Vanzonico, in a secluded and shady area with glimpses of the lake, you will find the characteristic Crotti of Stazzona.<\/p>\n<p>Crotti are ancient cellars carved into the rock. Naturally cool, they maintain an almost constant temperature throughout the year. They were once used to store wine, cheese, cured meats and other mountain produce.<\/p>\n<p>Some were later turned into convivial gathering places and small inns. They still bear witness to the rural culture and culinary traditions of the Upper Lake Como area.<\/p>\n<h4>7.\u00a0 Santi Donato e Clemente in Germasino<\/h4>\n<p>In Germasino, visit the church of Santi Donato e Clemente, built between the 15th and 17th centuries. The village is characterised by old houses, stone doorways, washhouses and devotional frescoes.<\/p>\n<p>Germasino is also linked to 20th-century Italian history: Benito Mussolini spent his last night here before being captured.<\/p>\n<h4>8.\u00a0 Santi Pietro e Paolo in Garzeno<\/h4>\n<p>The route continues to the centre of Garzeno, where the church of Santi Pietro e Paolo stands. Ancient in origin, it contains paintings by Fiammenghino, the De Magistris family and the Recchi family.<\/p>\n<h4>9.\u00a0 Sant\u2019Anna and the Albano Valley<\/h4>\n<p>The final part of the route crosses the green Albano Valley and leads to Sant\u2019Anna, surrounded by woodland. Here stands the 15th-century church of the same name, an ideal place for a pause in nature.<\/p>\n<h2>The fun part: Lake Como Adventure Park<\/h2>\n<p>Just a short walk from the church of Sant\u2019Anna is Lake Como Adventure Park, an adventure park set in the woods.<\/p>\n<p>Its treetop courses include bridges, walkways, nets, zip lines and other obstacles of varying difficulty. Suitable for both children and adults, it is a fun way to end the day in close contact with nature.<\/p>\n<p>It is especially suitable for families: while the first part of the route explores the area\u2019s history and traditions, the final stop gives younger visitors a chance for movement and adventure.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/parco-avventura.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/parco-avventura.webp 851w, https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/parco-avventura-768x606.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/>\n<h2>CaFelicita\u2019s tip<\/h2>\n<p>Well-trained visitors can complete the entire route on foot or by bicycle. For families, we recommend travelling by car, stopping in the different villages and spending the final part of the day at the adventure park.<\/p>\n<p>Before setting out, please check the opening times of the churches, crotti and Lake Como Adventure Park.<\/p>\n<p>A journey from the shores of Lake Como to the silence of the woods, through art, ancient villages, traditional flavours and fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6410,"parent":6205,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-6428","esperienze","type-esperienze","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>From lake to mountain: villages, crotti and adventure - Cafelicita<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cafelicita.com\/en\/experiences\/gravedona-more-than-just-a-lake\/from-lake-to-mountain-villages-crotti-and-adventure\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"From lake to mountain: villages, crotti and adventure - Cafelicita\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Gravedona is not only discovered by strolling along the lakeside. 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