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Panorama of Como, Faro Voltiano and Capanna Cao – loop tour from Brunate

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Panorama of Como, Faro Voltiano and Capanna Cao – loop tour from Brunate

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Panorama of Como, Faro Voltiano and Capanna Cao – loop tour from Brunate

04:06

12.1km

510m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike from Brunate, known as the "Balcony of the Alps," offering impressive views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. This 7.5-mile (12.1 km) loop takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes to complete, with an elevation gain of 1686 feet (514 metres). You will walk…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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162 m

Brunate Viewpoint

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One of the best panoramic points over Como, from here you can admire the city in its splendor from above.

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9.74 km

Capanna CAO – mountain hut and restaurant with views over Lake Como

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A refuge above Brunate, where you can savor the cuisine of the Lombard tradition. It can be reached by car and has parking. It is a classic starting point for walks towards the Dorsale del Lario.

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Voltiano Lighthouse

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The Volta lighthouse was built in 1927 following a project by the engineer Gabriele Giussani. It is located in the locality of San Maurizio in Brunate. The lighthouse was built …

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12.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

2.22 km

2.11 km

2.06 km

1.73 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

4.29 km

3.66 km

1.51 km

1.32 km

801 m

359 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

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Comments

September 10, 2024,🇮🇹 Como - Brunate - Monte Boletto - Faro Voltiano

Pure running time 3h 10min.

Day trip to Como with a wonderful hike. The view stretched as far as the Valais Alps.

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October 14, 2022,Da Brunate al Monte Boletto 🌰🐗🌰

From the end of the Brunate funicular, follow the paved road towards Civiglio for 1.5 km, after which you enter a beautiful beech and chestnut wood (in this season the path is a carpet of leaves and hedgehogs).
After about an hour you reach the ridge through which you go up to Monte Boletto (very nice view, but unfortunately not …

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Panorama of Como, Faro Voltiano and Capanna Cao – loop tour from Brunate

Brunate Viewpoint

Capanna CAO – mountain hut and restaurant with views over Lake Como

Voltiano Lighthouse

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