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Nesso Gorge loop from Varenna-Esino-Perledo

Nesso Gorge loop from Varenna-Esino-Perledo

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4.6

(46)

1,934

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Nesso Gorge loop from Varenna-Esino-Perledo

03:38

63.2km

1,490m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 558 m for 3.58 km

After 58.8 km for 3.84 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.85 km

Ascent to Madonna del Ghisallo from Bellagio

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Allegedly the most popular climb in the Lake Como area, it's a bucket-list destination for all grimpeurs. The side from Bellagio (probably the harder one) averages 4.5% gradient which is really misleading due to a stretch of flat (even downhill) section about half-way through: don't get fooled and come with adequate gearing! When the climb goes up, it's consistently around 9-10%! At the top, in addition to stunning views, you'll get rewarded with the possibility of visiting the little church filled with bike memorabilia and the cycling museum. From the top, you can choose to go back down towards the lake, or continue uphill to Superghisallo, Piano Rancio, and Muro di Sormano

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15.2 km

Madonna del Ghisallo Sanctuary and Cycling Museum

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On Ghisallo, the historic climb of the Giro di Lombardia, there is a chapel with the Madonna protecting those who pedal, there are statues for Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali and there is a monument to cyclists, not far from the splendid Ghisallo Cycling Museum (it is a visit is highly recommended!).

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15.2 km

Madonna del Ghisallo Sanctuary

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At the top the view is spectacular.

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15.4 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo

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All cycling enthusiasts should visit this place at least once.

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16.5 km

Madonna del Ghisallo and Cycling Museum

Highlight • Religious Site

A legendary climb for cyclists from Lombardy and beyond.

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31.1 km

Sormano Astronomical Observatory

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Refreshment point to regain your energy after tackling the legendary wall.

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31.2 km

Climb to Colma di Sormano from Nesso

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Very tough climb to try at least once in your life.

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44.5 km

Nesso Gorge

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In the Nesso ravine, two streams meet and flow into the lake after a spectacular 200-meter waterfall. You can enjoy this spectacle from the road, but it is much better to admire it from the ancient Civera bridge over the lake, which can be reached by descending the steps towards the square. Over the centuries, the power of the waters of the Nesso ravine was exploited by mills, paper mills, spinning mills and oil mills.

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63.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.5 km

7.36 km

1.13 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.3 km

7.40 km

273 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,120 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Friday 15 May

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Madonna del Ghisallo Sanctuary

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