Pianello del Lario: Culture, Lakeside Paths and Hotels

Pianello del Lario offers specific ways to plan a stay that combines cultural history, paths by the lake and sailing activities. If you are looking for a hotel in Pianello del Lario, these themes can help you shape your travel plans: would you like to explore historic churches and artworks, take the lakeside paths into account, or look into sailing activities for young people?

Cultural history in Calozzo and Scarpagiano

The parish church of San Martino in the hamlet of Calozzo is documented as far back as 1040; from the late 15th century onward, it was rebuilt several times. Its history therefore spans from an early record to later changes to the church.

In Scarpagiano, the cobbled Vicolo Madonna del Latte leads to a niche dated May 18, 1500. The fresco depicts the nursing Madonna with the Child and two praying children at her feet; its creator is unknown. While San Martino’s building history, with its multiple renovations, is the main focus there, here the focus is a single artwork with a precisely dated subject.

Casa Sacro Cuore in Calozzo includes the historic Casa Bosatta, which once belonged to the family of sisters Marcellina and Chiara. Casa Sacro Cuore is a residential care facility; display cases contain mementos of the Bosatta sisters and Don Guanella. Alongside the history of the church, the hamlet’s cultural heritage therefore includes a historic building and the family history associated with it.

Paths with different destinations

The Passeggiata Breva e Tivan lakeside promenade runs from Località Crotti along the lake to the border with Musso. From there, you can enjoy views of Pianello del Lario and the Upper Lake Como. The Vicolo Madonna della Neve leads to a different destination: an alley that takes you to a chapel dedicated to Madonna della Neve and a scenic square in front of it. The paths described therefore differ both in their route and in their destinations.

The historic Sentiero per Selvina branches off Via Tre Terre and passes through the historic hamlet of Selvina, on the border with Musso. Via ai Monti, on the other hand, is a forestry and agricultural road. It starts at the end of Via San Bernardino and leads to the mountains on the right-hand slope of Val Grande. The type of path and its destination are therefore different: the Sentiero passes through a historic hamlet, while the road heads toward the mountains.

Via del Maron is a footpath beside the Museo delle Barche. Via Località Marone, it connects Via Regina with the lake. Its route therefore differs from the Passeggiata Breva e Tivan, which follows the lakeshore to the border with Musso. When choosing paths for your plans, these endpoints provide specific orientation, though they do not indicate how long the walk takes.

Sailing and getting there

The sailing school at the Museo Barca Lariana is for children and teenagers. It teaches them to read the wind, work with others, follow rules and develop confidence in their own abilities. The Summer Camp also offers young people an educational experience combining sport, discovery and enthusiasm for nautical activities. If you are traveling with children or teenagers, this is a specific activity you can take into account. Program details may change, so check in advance what is planned for your travel dates.

Pianello del Lario has a boat landing on the lake, so it can also be reached by water. You can travel from Como by bus; routes connect the main towns on the western shore of Lake Como. Check the latest timetables before setting out. This lets you take both bus travel and the option of arriving by lake into account when planning your stay.

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