Lake Como is characterized by a number of small and quaint villages just like Griante, many with their own unique character. Someone visiting Lake Como could spend days stopping at each village experiencing different restaurants, cafes, shopping, art, churches, strolls […]
Bring a panino, some cheese, fruit, a bottle of wine, and have a picnic while taking in the view! San Martino is a small church perched on the mountain side above Griante, Lake Como (Lago di Como). It’s official name […]
A beautiful alpine pasture where some animals still graze while taking in the spectacular views of Lake Como. Monti di Nava (850m), also referred to simply as Nava, is an area of alpine pastures in the mountains above Griante and […]
A hike to the summit of the Grigna is a wonderful outing for those that love mountain hiking. It will reward you not only with spectacular views, but also a great sense of achievement. Although it is not the highest […]
The Rifugio Menaggio offers some of the most unique and spectacular views of Lake Como. The word “rifugio” literally means “refuge”. A rifugio in Italy is usually a rustic mountain shelter or rest stop that often includes sleeping facilities, typically […]
