Argegno
2 km from the house
A small lakeside village with a 12th-century stone bridge over the Telo. A path along the river leads to the little church of Sant'Anna in about 40 minutes, past old mills.
Around La Quiete
Lake Como & Val d'Intelvi A guide to the lake, the valley and Lake Lugano, starting from Dizzasco
La Quiete sits between two lakes. Lake Como is about fifteen minutes away by car, Lake Lugano lies just over the ridge, and the quiet villages of Val d'Intelvi are all around. These are the places guests ask about most, with the straight-line distance from the house.
Timetables and opening days change with the seasons. Check the official websites before you go, or ask Rodica.
Down to the lake
The road winds down the valley to Argegno, on the western shore of Lake Como, where the Telo stream meets the lake.
The lake boats
Boats call at Argegno, so Bellagio, Varenna and Como are within reach without driving. Timetables change with the seasons; check Navigazione Laghi.
The cable car to Pigra
From Argegno, one of the steepest cable cars in Italy climbs more than 600 metres to Pigra in about six minutes. At the top, a belvedere looks over the centre of the lake, from Bellagio to Isola Comacina. It runs in season only.
Villas and villages of the lake
The western shore and the centre of the lake, by car or by boat.
Villa del Balbianello, Lenno
7.2 km from the house
The FAI villa on a wooded point near Lenno, with a celebrated garden. Reach it on a footpath of about 25 minutes or by boat taxi; booking is required, and it is closed on some weekdays.
Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo
10.1 km from the house
A museum villa with a large botanical garden, at its finest in spring, when the azaleas and rhododendrons flower.
Bellagio
13.3 km from the house
At the tip of the promontory where the lake divides: stepped lanes, lakeside gardens and views both ways. Best reached by boat.
Menaggio and Varenna
13.6 km from the house
Menaggio's lakefront, and Varenna's colourful houses on the other shore; boats link them with Bellagio.
Como
The city at the southern end of the lake. Guests say it is about 30 minutes away by car, or take the boat from Argegno.
Como
14.9 km from the house
The cathedral, the old town inside its walls and the long lakefront promenade.
The funicular to Brunate
From the lakefront, a funicular built at the end of the 19th century climbs to Brunate in about seven minutes. Walk on to the Volta lighthouse for views that reach the Alps on a clear day.
Over the ridge: Lake Lugano
Switzerland is next door: bring an ID card or passport, and some Swiss francs.
Sighignola, the “Balcony of Italy”
7.4 km from the house
Above Lanzo d'Intelvi, a terrace at about 1,300 metres looks straight down on Lake Lugano and the city; on clear days you can see as far as Monte Rosa. You can drive up.
Lugano
13.4 km from the house
The lakeside city of Italian-speaking Switzerland, with its old town, lake promenade and Parco Ciani.
Campione d'Italia and Porlezza
10.4 km from the house
Campione is an Italian village surrounded by Switzerland, on Lake Lugano; Porlezza lies at the lake's eastern end, in Italy.
Monte Generoso
On the Swiss side, a rack railway from Capolago climbs 9 km to the top, where Mario Botta's “Fiore di pietra” looks out over the lakes. Check the season before you go.
The valley itself
Val d'Intelvi links the two lakes: small villages, chestnut woods and mule tracks.
Claino, the painted village
Houses decorated with painted scenes of local life, and views over Lake Lugano.
Erbonne
A tiny hamlet on the Swiss border, where a footbridge crosses to Scudellate on an old smugglers' route.
On foot and by bike
Mule tracks and quiet roads link the villages, and e-bikes can be rented in the valley.
Zincarlin
Look out for the valley's fresh spiced cheese, made from ricotta with salt and pepper.
Between Lake Como and Lake Lugano
Dizzasco sits on the slopes of Val d'Intelvi, above Argegno on the western shore of Lake Como. The pin shows the approximate area; Rodica sends the exact address with your booking confirmation.
Straight-line distances
- Argegno · lake & ferry pier2 km
- San Fedele Intelvi3.3 km
- Lenno · Villa del Balbianello7.2 km
- Lanzo d'Intelvi · Lake Lugano viewpoint7.4 km
- Tremezzo · Villa Carlotta10.1 km
- Campione d'Italia10.4 km
- Porlezza · Lake Lugano10.5 km
- Bellagio13.3 km
- Lugano13.4 km
- Menaggio13.6 km
- Como14.9 km
- Milan Malpensa airport45.6 km
By road: about 15 minutes down to the lake at Argegno, about 30 minutes to Como and about an hour to Milan.
CarFree parking at the house. From Como, take the lake road north to Argegno (about 20 km), then turn up into Val d'Intelvi; the last few kilometres are a steep, winding mountain road.
BusASF buses run from Como San Giovanni station along the lake to Argegno in about 30 minutes; line C20 continues up the valley to Dizzasco in about 10 minutes.
BoatBoats of Navigazione Laghi stop at Argegno, with connections to Como, Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna. Timetables change with the seasons.
TrainComo San Giovanni: trains to Milano Centrale (about 40 minutes) and to Switzerland (Chiasso, Lugano). Como Lago, by the boat piers: trains to Milano Cadorna (about an hour).
AirMilan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio, each roughly 1¼ to 1½ hours away by car.
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