Discover Lasnigo

You can explore Lasnigo during your stay through two specific themes: hikes in and around the village, and its churches and their history. Route information ranges from a hike with a stop at the present-day parish church to a guided tour of Monte Megna. There is also information about recommended parking areas, a bus stop and a path by the lake. When it comes to the churches, it is also worth distinguishing between their names and historical associations. This will help you include excursions and cultural sites in your plans to suit your interests.

Hiking around Lasnigo

The “Anello ai piedi del Monte Oriolo” hiking route passes the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, today’s parish church of Lasnigo. Parking in the village centre is recommended as the route’s starting point. It can be reached via the SP41 Vallassina, which connects Arosio with Bellagio. Temporary traffic restrictions may affect access; check local notices before setting out. The C36 bus route also has a stop for the hiking route at Via Provinciale 4 in Lasnigo. If you plan to travel by bus, check your plans against the current timetable.

Near Lasnigo, the hiking route reaches the Conca di Crezzo after 800 metres. There are several rest and picnic areas there, as well as a short path around the lake of the same name. When planning, you can distinguish the short lakeside path from the longer hiking route.

A guided tour of Monte Megna leads through the woods to the hamlet of Dosseglio and continues to the summit. The meeting point for the tour is Via Giuseppe Vanini 4 in Lasnigo. The itinerary also includes a visit to a farm at Alpe Megna, with a tasting of locally produced artisanal cheeses and cured meats. If you are considering this tour, confirm availability for your date and the conditions for taking part in the farm visit with the operator. Also check the route conditions before setting out.

Churches and local history

The Church of San Giuseppe dei Morenti is on the road from Lasnigo to Alpe di Megna. It is also known as the Chiesa dei Morti di Valmorana and commemorates the victims of the plague of 1531. The church is dated to 1757. These dates refer to different things: 1531 marks the historical event commemorated, while 1757 is the date assigned to the church.

The “Anello ai piedi del Monte Oriolo” hiking route passes the present-day parish church; San Giuseppe dei Morenti is on the road to Alpe di Megna. This makes it easy to distinguish the two churches and their respective associations: one is a stop along the hiking route, while the other is connected with the memory of the plague victims. Together, the local place names and route names are a reminder to consider both the route and the historical sites when planning. Different goals are suited to different hikes: the short path around the lake and the guided tour through the woods to the summit of Monte Megna.

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