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Along the Via Spluga to Lake Como

From the Swiss Alps to the heart of the Italian Lakes
 
Follow the Via Spluga, an ancient and modern-day trading route, from Switzerland into Italy. You walk self-guided through the mountains, past lakes, while your luggage is transported from one hotel to the next, finishing in style by the shores of Lake Como.
Along the Via Spluga to Lake Como. 7 nights
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A walking holiday along the Via Spluga

The sapphire waters and sylvan shores of wish-bone-shaped Lake Como have sparked many a romantic reverie, ever since the time of Pliny during the Roman Empire. They have lured numerous famous visitors over the centuries – from Queen Victoria to modern-day Hollywood stars – and inspired countless works of art – including the verses of Wordsworth and Longfellow, and the operas of Verdi, Rossini and Bellini – and remain as intoxicating a target now as ever before.
But don’t simply make a beeline for the lake: instead, embark on an adventure by following the historic Via Spluga from the Swiss Alps and over the Splügen Pass, and into Italy. Still a trading route to this day, the Via Spluga has formed the main link between Graubünden, Switzerland’s largest canton, and the Italian town of Chiavenna for up to 2,000 years, enabling the transfer of people, goods and ideas from places as far afield as Munich and Milan, and linking the two mighty valleys of the Rhine and the Po.
This ancient mule-track is not only awash with natural beauty, traversing spectacular gorges and passing bijou lakes, but is also packed with historical interest, and we include vouchers for entry to many places en route, including the Via Spluga Museum in the small town of Campodolcino and Palazzo Vertemate Franchi which can be visited on our walk from Chiavenna, all of which provides a wonderful build-up to a memorable final two days by the shores of Lake Como itself.
 

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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

    In the mountains, temperatures will be lower than those on the shores of Lake Como shown above. The best time for flowers is June.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 5 7 11 15 19 23 26 25 22 16 10 6
    mm 72 71 98 124 158 135 108 137 122 135 120 63
  • Arrival in Splügen
    Night 1: at Hotel Bodenhaus (the first of two nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Circular walk from Splügen: 13km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 840m
    Make the most of your time in these beautiful surroundings by following our much-praised walking circuit across the flanks of the Rhäzünscher Alps. The path soon enters a valley which you follow to the high plateau and a string of bijou lakes at Suretta, above the treeline, and surrounded by an imposing cirque of mountains. Enjoy the peace and quiet tranquillity and admire the peaks of the Seehorn and Suretthorn reflected in the tranquil waters of the lakes. You descend to the Franzisch Grind viewpoint before entering deep forests to return to the village via Fugschtwald.You can also shorten the route by 4km at the end by taking a bus (pay locally).
    Circular walk from Splügen: 13km
    Lake at Suretta
  • Splügen to Isola: 17.5km, 6.5hrs; ascent 730m/descent 930m
    Today’s walk is an undoubted highlight: you veer south along a quieter and even more dramatic valley to follow an ancient cobbled trail via a sublime pass, over the border into Italy. Stop for some timely refreshment in one of Montespluga’s two restaurants before skirting the crystal-clear waters of its eponymous lake and passing through the breathtaking Cardinello Gorge. You finish with a descent into Isola, where you stay at the Locanda del Cardinello.Those with no head for heights can skip the gorge and take a bus from Montespluga (pay locally).
    Splügen to Isola: 17.5km
    Glorious views on the route from Splügen to Isola
  • Isola to Chiavenna: 19.5km, 6.5hrs; ascent 240m/descent 1330m
    This is a lengthy valley walk, but one that brings a sense of satisfaction as you reach the end of the Via Spluga. In Campodolcino you can visit the museum devoted to this historic trading route, the people who traversed it, and the villagers who lived in the settlements along it. You then descend steadily, following the River Liro as it flows south towards the delightful town of Chiavenna and the Hotel Conradi, where you spend two nights. (For a shorter day, you can catch the bus to Campodolcino and start from there.)
    Isola to Chiavenna: 19.5km
    Valley walk from Isola to Chiavenna
  • Circular walk from Chiavenna: 11.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 640m
    After two epic mountain walks, today comes as a welcome change of pace. Take time to explore delightful Chiavenna before walking to the split-level Acquafraggia waterfalls, calling en route at the Palazzo Vertemate Franchi, a splendid 16th-century stately home with beautiful rose gardens.
    Circular walk from Chiavenna: 11.5km
    Traditional villages
  • Chiavenna to Lenno, via boat on Lake Como: 10km, 3.5hrs; ascent/descent 325m
    The day starts with a transfer to the northern edge of Lake Como, where you board a boat (included) for the journey along its celebrated waters to Lenno, midway down the western shore. We recommend alighting at Villa Carlotta to follow the delightful 'Greenway' walking trail that meanders close to the lake and into the foothills. Whether you arrive in Lenno on foot or by boat, your destination is the elegant San Giorgio Hotel.
    Chiavenna to Lenno, via boat on Lake Como: 10km
    Villa Carlotta, Lenno
  • Explore Lenno & surrounding area
    You might like simply to potter around the nearby villages, but there are further walking options if you prefer. Come evening, choose an atmospheric lakeshore restaurant for dinner – an ideal way to reflect upon your journey from Swiss Alpine splendour to magical Lake Como.

    Linear walk from Bellano to Varenna: 7.5km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 400m
    Using the boat services across the lake (pay locally), this walk offers the opportunity to explore the beautiful lakeside villages of Bellano and Varenna on the opposite side of the lake and to explore the Orrido Gorge at Bellano. Strolling along the balcony path between the two villages affords spectacular panoramas of Lake Como and the surrounding area.

    Linear walk to Villa Carlotta, return by boat: 10km, 3.5hrs; ascent/descent 325m
    Alternatively, if you haven’t visited it already, you could head along a delightful walking trail to Villa Carlotta, an imposing 17th-century mansion. Linger among its enchanting gardens and much-admired art collection before taking a boat back to Lenno (pay locally).

    A stroll around Bellagio: 6km, 2hrs
    A third option is to take a boat (pay locally) for the short hop across to Bellagio and use our notes to guide you round this lovely town – known as the ‘Pearl of Lake Como’. While in Bellagio, we highly recommend a visit to nearby Villa Melzi, whose magnificent gardens are not to be missed.
    Bellagio
    Linear walk from Bellano to Varenna: 7.5km
    Linear walk to Villa Carlotta, return by boat: 10km
 

Accommodation

We have chosen accommodation on or close to the Via Spluga, followed by a very special hotel right on the shores of Lake Como.
 
Prices & travel options
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  • 7 nights: 06 June 2021 - 24 October 2021 & 06 June 2022 - 25 October 2022

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    6 - 20 Jun 2021 £1120 £320
    21 Jun - 31 Aug 2021 £1145 £320
    1 - 7 Sep 2021 £1120 £320
    8 - 30 Sep 2021 £1095 £320
    1 - 17 Oct 2021 £1060 £320
    6 - 20 Jun 2022 £1170 £340
    21 Jun - 31 Aug 2022 £1195 £340
    1 - 7 Sep 2022 £1170 £340
    8 - 30 Sep 2022 £1145 £340
    1 - 18 Oct 2022 £1115 £340
    3rd & 4th person discount -£50
    Single traveller supplement £70

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    If you would prefer to drive from the UK, please contact us for self-drive prices.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    San Giorgio Hotel, Lenno
    Lake view: 06 Jun - 24 Oct 2021 £14
    Lake view: 06 Jun - 25 Oct 2022 £15

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    San Giorgio Hotel, Lenno (B&B) Double room Single room
    06 Jun - 09 Jun 2021 £85 £150
    10 Jun - 18 Jun 2021 £95 £150
    19 Jun - 28 Jun 2021 £85 £150
    29 Jun - 14 Sep 2021 £95 £150
    15 Sep - 24 Oct 2021 £85 £150
    06 Jun - 09 Jun 2022 £90 £160
    10 Jun - 18 Jun 2022 £100 £160
    19 Jun - 28 Jun 2022 £90 £160
    29 Jun - 14 Sep 2022 £100 £160
    15 Sep - 25 Oct 2022 £90 £160
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Zürich (for the homeward flight, you also have the choice of Milan Malpensa or Bergamo)
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend Zürich or Milan Malpensa. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Zurich (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Aberdeen - Zurich (via Paris) Air France 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Malpensa - Aberdeen (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Zurich Swiss 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Malpensa - Birmingham (via Zurich) Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Bergamo - Bristol Ryanair 
    Milan Malpensa - Bristol easyJet,  Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Zurich Swiss 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Bergamo - Edinburgh Ryanair 
    Milan Malpensa - Edinburgh easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Malpensa - Leeds Bradford (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Zurich British Airways,  Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Zurich easyJet,  Swiss 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Linate - Gatwick easyJet 
    Milan Malpensa - Gatwick easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Zurich British Airways,  Swiss 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Linate - Heathrow British Airways 
    Milan Malpensa - Heathrow British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Zurich easyJet,  Vueling 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Malpensa - Luton easyJet 
    Milan Malpensa - Luton Wizz Air 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Zurich Swiss 
    Manchester - Zurich (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Zurich (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Bergamo - Manchester Ryanair 
    Milan Malpensa - Manchester easyJet,  Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Newcastle - Zurich (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Return route Airline
    Milan Malpensa - Newcastle (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Norwich - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend Zürich or Milan Malpensa. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above except those operated by Ryanair. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Zürich

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Zürich airport to Thusis (2h50), taxi Thusis to hotel (0h30) £98 in 2021; £104 in 2022 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Chiasso (0h45), rail Chiasso to Zürich airport (3h45) £110 in 2021; £116 in 2022 1600

    Connecting travel options - flying via Milan Malpensa

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    Milan Malpensa not recommended for outward travel
    Homeward route Prices per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Milan Malpensa airport (1h15) £90 in 2021; £95 in 2022 flexible
    taxi hotel to Como S Giovanni (0h45), rail Como S Giovanni to Milan P. Garibaldi (1h05) £52 in 2021; £55 in 2022 1200

    Connecting travel options - flying via Bergamo

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    Bergamo not recommended for outward travel
    Homeward route Prices per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Como S Giovanni (0h45), rail Como S Giovanni to Bergamo station (1h45) £58 in 2021; £61 in 2022 1400
    direct taxi hotel to Bergamo airport (1h45) £118 in 2021; £124 in 2022 flexible
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 3 dinners
    3 picnics
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • transfer & boat on day 5
 
Reviews

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All 8 reviews
  • Mrs H Taylor-Wilkinson
    Warrington
    16 September 2019

    Personal highlights: First day's circular walk, beautiful lunch spot at Surretensee. Also the walk over the border into Italy and the Cardinello gorge. Of course, Lake Como too which is lovely. The base of Lenno and the choice of hotel was perfect. Would definitely recommend Trattoria Santo Stefano in Lenno for dinner and the hotel restaurant.

    On the walk, there had been a few landslides and loss of route, but generally there has been an alternative route set out either by whoever maintains the paths or other walkers. It just takes a little searching to find the alternative. Would definitely encourage use of walking poles as some of the descents are tough.

  • Mrs L Crisp
    Cirencester
    15 September 2019

    All four days were absolutely magnificent, totally different and we enjoyed it thoroughly. I couldn't recommend it more highly to anyone wanting to walk in the Alps. We didnt need our passports as the border was closed. We just waltzed on down the foot path.

  • Mrs W Torevell
    Stockport
    05 September 2019

    We have travelled many times with Inntravel and I have to say that all of these holidays have more than met our expectations. Travelling to places off the beaten track is exciting and arriving somewhere new is always a fantastic experience. Our holiday along the Via Spluga was no exception - even though we had snow on our first day and rain the following two days! The views were exceptional and arriving in Chiavenna, which is such a lovely little place, made me smile. Our final days spent by Lake Como (in a lakeside room) did not disappoint and by this time the temperature was 27 degrees!

  • Janet & Grant, Scotland
    01 September 2019

    The walk was dramatic and challenging but extremely enjoyable in the lovely weather we had. We enjoyed some very good food particularly note worthy being Ristorante Al Cenacolo in Chiavenna, Tratorria Santo Stefano and Ristorante Plinio both in Lenno.

  • Jude, London
    17 August 2019

    Every detail was thought about and we had a wonderful and stress free family holiday as a result 

  • Dr A Parrish
    Beckenham
    23 July 2019

    This is such an interesting - and it seems quite unknown - route across the Alps. It is a real experience!

  • Mrs P Turley, Brighton
    12 July 2019

    This, our 17th holiday with Inntravel, was an exciting and varied journey. We enjoyed the contrast of the mountain and lakeside walks.  All the transport - rail, boat and taxi worked smoothly. The four places we stayed were all very different as were the hotels. 

    Splügen is a lovely untouristy village with dark wooden houses and a rushing river. The Bodenhaus looked after us well with imaginative vegetarian cuisine. The walk onwards from here over the Splügen Pass and down the Cardinello Gorge is a real highlight. Because the first part of the route is currently closed due to a landslide, and we had already walked the diversion the previous day on the lakes walk, we got a taxi (there is also a bus) up to the Surettasee bus stop.

    Staying in the Locanda del Cardinello in Isola is an experience. Martino entertained all the guests with an aperitivo and then dinner was served in the old dining rooms which date from 1722. 

    We loved Chiavenna, which is a beautiful unspoilt town. The San Lorenzo Hotel is very conveniently placed to access the centro storico. Don’t miss the walk to the Palazzo Franchi which was one of the highlights of our trip. We had a really good pizza in L’Arca. You might want to consider adding an extra night in Chiavenna as we didn’t have time to do everything we wanted. 

    Lenno was an attractive and quiet place to stay on Lake Como, and the San Giorgio Hotel is an historic gem (in a good way). We added an extra night here, which meant we were able to do all the walks. We enjoyed a couple of good meals at the Albergo Plinio by the lakeside.

    The temperature varied from 6 to 30 degrees on our trip (in early July) so you need to think carefully about what you pack. 

  • Ms K Mason
    Liverpool
    05 July 2019

    This was our first trip with Inntravel and we had a fabulous time. The second day travelling over the Splugen pass and through the gorge was spectacular (even with the deviation due to recent landslips). The trip would have been even better had there been another day of this kind of walking. Nonetheless, all the other days were also excellent. Chiavenna was a delightful town, and we enjoyed a very good meal at Crotti Ombra. After disembarking the boat at Lake Como we were sad to have left the Alps behind but pleasantly surprised by the walk from Villa Carlotta to Lenno, in particular the pilgrim route up to the Santuario via the chapels. We would also recommend visiting the churches in Varenna and Bellagio. Food at Hotel Alte Alberge was delicious, and we had a pleasant evening of aperitivi and pizza at La Balbiana at the far end of the Lenno waterfront, and another good meal at Plinio in Lenno. We booked relatively last minute (only about a month ahead) and this wasn't our first choice of destination, but we were not at all disappointed with the trip and would highly recommend it. We really enjoyed the variety - every day was quite different - and the standard of accommodation was very high. Thanks for organising a fantastic trip.
 

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  • If your holiday plans go awry because of Coronavirus, rest assured that we’ll do right by you. Since the start of the pandemic, our flexible booking policy and prompt issuing of refunds to customers who prefer not to defer their holiday have earned us high praise in the national press.
  • We sincerely hope that your holiday experience will be as enjoyable as it would have been before the pandemic – walking holidays are ideal in these times of social distancing, and we’re not operating holidays if the key highlights can no longer be delivered – but, naturally, there will be some changes to ensure your and other people’s safety, not least taking tests before and after your holiday for many destinations.
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  • Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines (but not, currently, with Ryanair). As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. For Europe, there’s a £35 booking fee per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). For India and Nepal, the booking fee is £60 per person. More information on flights >
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  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

    You don’t have to take out our recommended travel insurance policy (if you live outside the UK you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    We'll ask you for the details of your policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Italy, but not a visa. If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The principal official language is Italian, though some regions have a second official language, such as South Tyrol, where German is widely spoken. The currency is the Euro. Italian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.

    At Inntravel we work in close partnership with our hoteliers, taxi drivers and other local suppliers to provide our self-guided holidays directly to you. We are entirely confident that you will continue to receive the usual warm welcome from them, regardless of what is happening in the European political sphere.
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  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
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