Ancient Watermill and Panoramic Picnic at Lake Como

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Through an ancient signposted route between the mills, you will take part to an open-air museum in the ancient village of Villatico, near Colico.
You will visit Molino Maufet, part of the "Places of the heart FAI", Fondo Ambiente Italiano (Italian Environmental Trust), an ancient mill with a curious and unique history.
Following a panoramic ring of approximately 6 km, you will hike on the historic itinerary which one served as a connection between the mills, reaching the Robustello area and the medieval Fontanedo.
On the way we'll enjoy the stunning panorama of lake Como, and stop for a delicious Pic Nic lunch with local products (mix of local cheeses and charcuterie, honey and jam, fresh fruit of the season, local dessert, 1 bottle red/or white wine every 2 persons).
Overlooking the wonderful lake Como and nestled on the slopes of Monte Legnone, Villatico was built over the centuries in symbiosis with the Roggia molinaria, which from the end of the 1200s powered 12 water mills.

What's Included

Mix of local cheeses and charcuterie, honey and jam, fresh fruit of the season, local dessert, 1 bottle red/or white wine per 2 persons.
Hiking Tour leaded by an official guide AIGAE (Italian official association of nature hiking guides)
Visit of the ancient Watermill Molino Maufet, € 25 pp

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Varenna-Esino train station, in front of the bar "III Binario", h 9:20 a.m.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    with the sole ambition to introduce you to something beautiful and creating a permanent connection between present and past....you will take part to an open air museum in the village of Villatico and visit Molino Maufet, ancient Watermill today part of the "places of the heart FAI", Fondo Ambiente Italiano (Italian Environmental Trust)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In the rest of the time we have 4 hours Hiking and 1 hour Picnic.
Supplied by Trekkingsmile Di Nadia Lillia

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