An easy hike off the beaten track, discovering Mandello’s hidden gems. From medieval towers to ancient churches, from river trails to panoramic olive groves, a journey through history, nature and local flavours.<\/p>\n
We’ll meet at Mandello train station, easily reachable from Lecco, Varenna, Bellano, Lierna or Milan. A short walk through the town centre, past the iconic Moto Guzzi museum, will lead us to the trail along the Meria river, heading towards Rongio, a charming hillside hamlet.<\/p>\n
In a quiet olive grove, Claudia will be waiting with an aperitif, served the Italian way: hay bales for seats, a glass of Prosecco or Rosso di Valtellina, craft beer from Lake Como, and a tasting of local cheese, bread and slinzega, all with a stunning lake view.<\/p>\n
From Rongio, a gentle path through olive trees takes us to Maggiana, home to the tower where Frederick Barbarossa stayed in the 12th century.<\/p>\n
Our final stop is the picturesque church of San Giorgio, perched on the rocks since the 13th century, before returning to Mandello station.<\/p>\n
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4:00 p.m. – Meeting at the entrance of Mandello Train Station<\/p>\n
4:30 p.m. – Start of the hike along the Meria River<\/p>\n
5:10 p.m. – Arrival at Rongio<\/p>\n
5:30 p.m. – Aperitif in the olive groves<\/p>\n
6:15 p.m. – Start of the walk towards Maggiana<\/p>\n
7:30 p.m. – Arrival at San Giorgio Church<\/p>\n
7:45 p.m. – Return to Mandello Train Station<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":8963,"template":"","tour_destination":[62,672],"tour_type":[481,482],"class_list":["post-8939","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tour_destination-europa","tour_destination-mandello_del_lario","tour_type-lake","tour_type-mountain","tour_facility-trip_facilities_32e677f9-3948-428e-9cec-60f394bb06b8_it","tour_facility-trip_facilities_ef73bf51-bb73-49bd-8e59-e17751051b2f_it","tour_facility-trip_facilities_38236950-116d-452e-a9bd-655d7d25b611_it","tour_facility-trip_facilities_9424b983-67bc-4381-b803-d2fbf403316a_it","tour_facility-trip_facilities_298cb2a4-ec9d-41ad-a2ec-c33ffaaaabea_it"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n