The Border Run (Italy - Switzerland)
Regular price €135.00“I had seen photos and knew the ride would be beautiful, but I was so surprised by the sense of this almost timeless adventure I felt as we crossed back and forth between the two countries.” - Daniel | London
Stats: 88.6km | 1250m Climb
Grade: Intermediate | Advanced Climbing
We start our ride on the edge of Lake Como and head west crossing into Switzerland. We have a medium level climb through Mendrisio, then roll down to the eastern shore of Lake Lugano. We then cross the Lake on the causeway taking a scenic elevated road to the beautiful Swiss city of Lugano. There is a short climb out of Lugano which affords spectacular views of the lake. We cross the border back into Italy and reach Porlezza, a lovely town at the top of the lake, an ideal spot for a coffee stop and refuel. The route continues around the top of lake Lugano staying on its shore and climb steeply up and away from the lake. Climbing continues to San Fedele d’Intelvi and then we coast down to the edge of Lake Como near Argegno, and return to our starting point along the western shore of Lake Como through the lovely old towns of Laglio and Moltrasio.
Dates:
To confirm your tour date(s), please email Pietro - as well as any other questions or considerations you may have. pietro@lakecomocycling.com.
Note Regarding Reserved Tour Times:
** Tour prices are quoted for reserved time. Riders who extend their tour beyond the typical four (4) hour ride will be charged an additional 50€ per hour. If your party is expecting a longer route or simply a milder pace, please chose from one of the longer reserved tour option, thank you.
Two (2) or More Rider Pricing:
For special multiple rider pricing, please email Pietro at pietro@lakecomocycling.com.
Weather in Como
Como is pretty beautiful year round, but the ideal cycling season here is really from mid March to the end of October.
Airports
Malpensa is the closest airport to Como. You will have to take a bus or a train to central Milan and from there a train to Como OR we can provide transportation for you (and your bike box) with our van. See our Airport Transfers for more.
Guided Tour vs. Riding on Your Own
Our crew has lived in Como for decades and knows the area intimately. We aim to give you an incredible escape, the best ride, at the best time of day, in the least amount of traffic and offer you the often missed hidden gems and scenery only riding with a local could provide - and without the hassle of stopping to consult a map, gps, or be otherwise sidetracked by technology.
Guided Tour Sizes
Most often you'll be the only rider, but tour sizes can vary. We try to limit the group to maximum 6 riders. Regardless of numbers, there's rarely an unshared, well deserved bottle of wine at the end of a day's ride.
Riding Level | Experience
Don't worry. There are many levels of difficulty and ease. Flat riding along Lake Como or Lugano's shores can be both brisk as well as almost therapeutic.
Bike Rentals
We have a fleet of about 100+ quality road bikes. You can view our fleet on the website under bike rentals. We strongly recommend an advance reservation since bike hire in Summer is very popular and we are the only ones in the area to rent road bikes. Feel free to inquire about deliver of your rented bike to your Como hotel (For Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio). We'll supply a repair kit and a floor pump for rentals of more than one (1) day.
Bike Rentals Specifications | Information
Feel free to write Pietro at pietro@lakecomocycling.com for further information that what's provided in bike rentals.
What To Bring
Pedals, shoes and your own helmet. We have pedal wrenches and tools to adjust the pedals, seats and just about everything else.
Food | Lunch
We normally stop at a coffee shop for a cappuccino or warm panino along the way - a great way to energize.
Other Lake Como Activities
A visit to Bellagio by battello (boat) is a must. Villa Balbianello in Lenno and Villa Carlotta's botanic garden are also popular sites to explore.
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Deposits
For the solo rider or small group, we've made it easy to plan and purchase in advance, but there's always room for adjustments and personalization beyond the e-com standard.
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