This fascinating excursion winds through the scenic woods of Sorico, offering splendid views over the Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve and Lake Mezzola as you hunt for the historic Tempietto of San Fedele (San Fedelino), a 10th-century Romanesque gem standing at the mouth of the Mera river. The trails are well-marked with arrows and estimated travel times; we highly recommend wearing sturdy trekking shoes and carrying a reliable supply of food and water. On the most demanding section of the trail (the Salto delle Capre / San Fedelino EE expert variant), hikers must descend for about 100 meters / 330 feet over large collapsed boulders, requiring maximum caution and careful tracking of the red markings painted on the rocks. The town of Sorico is easily accessible via the convenient ASF C110 bus line connecting Como and Colico. During the winter season, we suggest starting the hike directly from the lakeside hamlet of Dascio, which shortens the overall travel time by nearly three hours.
Starting from the provincial road, we head up toward the medieval Torre Nuova watchtower and climb toward the 15th-century church of San Miro. After passing the hamlet of Corzone at 360 m (1,181 ft), we walk along a mostly flat stretch of gently rolling terrain before descending onto the paved road that leads to the junction for Dascio. Here, we enter the forest accompanied by magnificent views of the wetland reserve, eventually walking up through the village of Dascio while following the trail signs for San Fedelino. A short distance further, we reach the panoramic Sasso di Dascio, which features a well-equipped rest area and a sweeping overlook of the plains and Lake Mezzola. We then cross two deep valleys, walking alongside ancient stone quarries and centuries-old chestnut trees before traversing a panoramic mountain ridge to reach the junction for the steep Salto delle Capre overlook.
The Salto delle Capre viewpoint is a truly unique natural terrace; after a brief stop to take in the scenery, we carefully navigate down among the rocks to the bank of the Mera river, where we finally encounter the tiny church of San Fedelino. We continue heading north parallel to the riverbed, using two secure metal ladders to overcome a rugged rocky spur, and after a short stretch, we follow the left trail sign that loops us back up to the main overlook junction. Retracing our steps back up the original path, we turn right at the main crossroads toward the village of Albonico, quickly reaching the first traditional rustic stone barns of the settlement. At the historic church of San Sebastiano, you will find a fresh water fountain and public benches; after a well-deserved rest, we complete the loop by following the carriage road on a steady descent back down to Sorico.
Brienno to Mount Comana Scenic Hike
This hike requires a good level of fitness and good sense of direction. From Brienno, follow the Botanical Trail (No. 1) to Pian d'Erba, then climb up to Mount Comana.
Zucco di Sileggio Lookout Point
This hike requires a high fitness level; the ascent features steep sections where you may need to use your hands to scramble over short, rocky outcrops.
The Wayfarer’s Trail (Sentiero del Viandante) travels halfway up the eastern part of Lake Como, with the journey beginning in Abbadia Lariana and ending in Morbegno, to make the hike easier, the route is divided into six stages.
The hike along the Strada Regia is not particularly difficult and is highly doable at any time of the year, though it is best to avoid the hottest days of summer and snow in the winter, in this guide, we have divided the route into three stages.
The trek along the ridge kicks off from Brunate and ends in Bellagio, though it can easily be traversed in the opposite direction without problems. The total distance is about 37 kilometers (23 miles), to roughly 8 to 10 hours of walking.
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San Fedelino Church
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