Address: Via Pratobuscante, Barzio
⚠️ Attention: there is no street number, so please watch the video below carefully to learn how to find the house.

📍 The exact position of the house entrance:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kVMwLpX7cK7ficei9

🎥 Video on how to reach the house from the street:
https://youtu.be/ubY5kapR3WI?si=BM3WqNvA5qyEDPJ5

The keys are stored in a key box attached to the driveway gate.
You will receive the lock’s code on your check-in day, after you’ve completed the registration.

Unless otherwise arranged, please leave the keys in the lockbox at check-out exactly as you found them on arrival.

The house is deliberately without internet and TV, as we believe that staying immersed in nature is more enjoyable without the distractions of technology 😉.
However, we understand that you might need Wi-Fi for various reasons. We can provide a portable router for a small additional fee (usually €3 per day for short stays, with discounts for longer stays).
Let us know if you need it!

We have reserved part of the garden for parking.
When you arrive from the main road, you will see a gate in front of you: open it and park on the right side on the grass.
Please be cautious when driving on the grass, especially in case of rain.

Please park near the gate and do not drive up to the house.
We’d like to keep the garden as a space dedicated to relaxing in nature and avoid having cars in front of the windows or leaving tire marks on the grass. 😊

Waste collection takes place from the roadside on specific days.
For short stays, we simply ask you to leave the waste inside the house or under the porch.
For longer stays, you can check the municipal calendar at the following link to know on which days to place the bins outside the gate:
👉 The calendar of waste collection in Barzio

We kindly ask you to separate your waste correctly and store it in distinct bags or containers.

Here’s how to separate your waste:

• ♻️ Plastic and cans → container with a purple bag.

• 📄Paper and cardboard

• 🍾 Glass

• 🍎 Organic waste → only in biodegradable bags

• 🗑️ Mixed waste → in a transparent bag

The house is equipped with a boiler for hot water.
Please note: it’s not very large and needs some time to heat the water. If you plan to take two showers in a row, we recommend not wasting too much water so that everyone can enjoy hot water. 😊

If the hot water doesn’t come on, please check that the boiler is switched on: when it’s working, a small indicator light will be illuminated.
To turn the boiler on or off, use the switch located on the bathroom wall.

If there was hot water at first and then it suddenly ran out, it’s very likely that the boiler has simply used up all the hot water and needs some time to heat up a new supply.

Heating is not available, which is why the house is not rented out during the coldest months.
During the transitional periods (May, September, October), we provide electric heaters to warm up the space.

If the power isn’t working, the first thing to check is the internal switch, located next to the entrance door.
Make sure it is up (in the “on” position).
If it’s already up but there’s still no power, you’ll need to check the main circuit breaker.

The main circuit breaker is located in the house opposite, where the Girasole and Fieno apartments are also located.
To reach it, cross the rope that separates the gardens — to the right of the external staircase, you’ll see some metal doors.
The circuit breakers are inside.
If one of them is down, switch it up to restore the power.

The house can be reached from Lecco by the D135 bus.
Please note that the schedule is quite limited, and there are no rides after 7 PM.
You can check the updated timetable at this link:
🔗 https://www.leccotrasporti.it/orari-stampabili-in-vigore/

⚠️ Attention! The D135 bus follows different routes depending on the specific ride, so it’s important to check which stops are served by each individual bus.

📍 The “Pasturo Comunità Montana” stop is about 700 meters from the house, but it is not always in service.
You can view it on Google Maps here:
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/wo4eV1nrD357dGpq6

🚶‍♀️ Alternatively, we recommend the “Pasturo Bivio” stop, where buses stop more frequently.
From there, the house is about a 15-20 minute walk on flat ground.
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/YBFdS4dPD7a2hm8t8

Page dedicated to the public transport in the area: https://nativoo.it/home/how-to-reach-como-lake-by-public-transport/

From June 15 to September 14, 2025, the railway line between Lecco and Tirano will be completely suspended due to major infrastructure upgrade works in preparation for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

⚠️ Warning! Possible long waiting times for connections between trains and buses.

During this period, all trains between Lecco and Tirano and between Colico and Chiavenna will be replaced by buses, causing significant changes to the railway service in the Valtellina and Upper Lake area.

Replacement services provided

R13: Lecco–Colico | every 15 minutes from 05:40 to 21:00
Stops: Abbadia L., Mandello del L., Olcio, Lierna, Fiumelatte, Varenna-Esino, Bellano-Tartavalle Terme, Dervio, Dorio, and Piona

R13: Lecco–Varenna | every 60 minutes from 09:00 to 17:00, timed to connect with the Milan–Lecco train
Stops: Abbadia Lariana, Mandello del Lario, Olcio, Lierna, Fiumelatte

R13: Colico–Sondrio | according to the train timetable
Stops: Delebio, Cosio-Traona, Morbegno, Talamona, Ardenno-Masino, S. Pietro Berbenno, and Castione Andevenno

Important notes:

• Connections between trains and buses may involve long waiting times, especially during peak hours.

• Bicycles are not allowed on the replacement buses.

• Bus schedules may vary depending on road traffic conditions.

For detailed schedules, updates, and stop locations, please visit the website:
🔗 tplcomoleccovarese.it – Additional services

You’re in luck: the house is located right on the Valsassina cycle path, a beautiful route that conveniently connects several villages in the valley!
You can explore it on foot or by bike, and along the way, you can visit:

• 🐄 Agriturism Prato Buscante – about 800 m

• 🧀 Cheese Factory Carozzi – about 1,5 km

• 💦 Waterfall Sprizzottolo with a picnic table – about 3 km

… and if you keep going, you’ll find many more charming spots!

⚠️ Important note: the section towards Barzio is currently under construction and not yet completed. At the moment, the trail ends in the middle of nowhere.
You can still continue on foot through the woods to reach Barzio, but it’s not a well-maintained path.
For other options to get to Barzio on foot, see the section “How to reach Barzio on foot.”

🚲 Bike Rental
The nearest rental point within walking distance is Formaggeria Carozzi, about 1.5 km from the house.
Other rental spots are available in Barzio and Moggio.
If you go to Barzio, we recommend Marrocco Sport, where we have a partnership offering a 10% discount! 😉

Barzio is about a 30-minute walk from Pratobuscante. However, the small paths are not always clearly marked on maps.
To avoid walking up the main provincial road, we recommend these alternative routes:

1. Panoramic route from Pratobuscante to Barzio

A simple route with a moderate incline and beautiful panoramic views.

• Follow Via Pratobuscante heading towards Comunità Montana (the drivable road, not the bike path).

• Continue until you reach Via Moglia.

• Walk a few steps along Via Moglia and then turn right at this point: 👉 link to Google Maps

• Keep going uphill: the road is straightforward and hard to miss.
  You’ll arrive directly in Barzio, surrounded by greenery and away from traffic.

2. Forest Trail (quick but steep)

It’s the most direct and fastest route, but also the steepest.
How to reach it:

• Follow the bike path heading toward Barzio.

• Cross the main road using the bike tunnel.

• Continue on the bike path for another 50 meters.

• On your right, you’ll find a small bridge crossing a stream (roughly here https://maps.app.goo.gl/nSYyKhDKpwHtddCN7)

• Cross it: the trailhead is just after the bridge.
  This path leads to the Noccoli area of Cremeno, from where Barzio is easily reachable.

3. Path through the villaggio di Capannine

A wide path surrounded by greenery that leads to the village of Capannine and then splits toward Cremeno or Maggio.
How to reach it:

• Exit to the provincial street 64

• Turn right toward the main road of the valley.

• After about 200 meters, you will find Via Pioverna on the left (here https://maps.app.goo.gl/5shdGt6PF9iYJ4Ck8)

• Follow Via Pioverna all the way to the village of Capannine.

• From there, two trails will take you to Maggio or to Cremeno.

Valsassina is full of local producers where you can find a variety of high-quality food products at very fair prices. We recommend trying to buy food in the small specialized shops in the area. Some nearby places:

• Il Frutteto della Valsassina (3 minuti a piedi) – Local farmhouse produce seasonal fruits and vegetables and have excellent jams and juices. Bring cash 😉

• Agriturismo Prato Buscante (10 minutes on foot) – a farmhouse that produces and sells excellent cheeses, aged cured meats, and fresh milk. You can also come here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A simple place with very reasonable prices!

• Carozzi (20-minute walk) – A cheese producer offering a wide variety of cheeses, fresh yogurt, cured meats, and essential grocery items. Slightly more expensive than the previous place, but with a broader selection. A lovely spot for breakfast or an aperitivo!

• Agriturismo Cascina Coldognetta (about a 10-minute uphill walk) – A high-quality agriturismo that also sells local products such as honey, jams, essential oils, and liqueurs. It features a restaurant with refined cuisine and locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is more sophisticated compared to other agriturismi in the area, and the prices reflect the quality of the experience offered.

🚗 In Barzio, Cremeno and Pasturo (5-10 minutes by car):

• Valmarket in Pasturo – A convenient and well-stocked supermarket, reachable in about 20–25 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car.

• Invernizzi & Rota (Pasturo) – A small, tucked-away dairy shop in the village of Pasturo, known for producing top-quality cheeses and cured meats.

• Rigamonti (Barzio) – A butcher shop offering top-quality meat, as well as cheese, bread, wine, and other groceries.

• Bakery on Via Manzoni 10 (Barzio) – Excellent fresh bread available daily.

• La Baita (Barzio) – Delicatessen offering ready-to-eat takeaway dishes and a small selection of grocery items.

• Pasticceria Passoni (Barzio)
  Pastry shop with delicious brioches, macarons, and cakes!

• Gelateria Mister Pepi (Barzio)
  Artisanal icecream and homemade desserts.

• Alva (Colli di Balisio, 5 minuti in auto verso Lecco)
  Excellent salami, bresaola, cheeses, and a variety of local products! It also features a spacious picnic area, perfect for stopping to eat.

• Pensa alla frutta (Introbio)
  Fruit and vegetable shop with uniform and affordable prices. You can put as much as you want into the same bag or crate.

STREET MARKET:
In Barzio, you can find a market every Friday morning in the parking lot behind Passoni Pastry Shop. Here, you can buy local food, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, and a variety of other items—from clothing to electronic devices.

There are some agriturismi within walking distance from the house:

• Agriturismo Prato Buscante (10-minute walk)
  Generous portions, honest prices, and simple local dishes.

• Cascina Coldognetta (10-minute walk)
  A more sophisticated place with high-quality cuisine. In summer, they also offer picnic packages and have a pleasant area with tables in the woods.

• Carozzi (20 minuti a piedi)
  Produttore di formaggi. Scelta limitata, ma di buona qualità!

There are also excellent restaurants in the surrounding villages.
We’ve prepared a dedicated page with our selection of favorite spots in Valsassina and around Lake Como, so you’ll always know where to go while exploring the area:
👉 nativoo.it/home/ristoranti

Additionally, we recommend checking out this page featuring venues that are part of our NativooForGood program, dedicated to those who work with passion and care for the local area:
👉 nativoo.it/home/food-drink

⛰️ Hiking in the mountains

Prato Buscante is nestled in nature! You can explore the surroundings on foot—heading toward Barzio or Cremeno—by following the cycling and walking path or trails through the woods. In about a 40-minute walk, you can reach a beautiful waterfall near Introbio.

📍 Piani di Bobbio

Large area at 1650 m altitude, ideal for trekking in summer and skiing in winter.
How to get there:

• In Cable car from Barzio

• On foot (in about2 hours)

At the top: mountain huts, playgrounds, hiking trails, and via ferrata routes.

We advise these trails:

• Rifugio Lecco → Monte Orscellera – 40 min – easy

• Sentiero Pequeno – 30 min – very easy, almost flat and arrives to the panoramic arrival point of the old cable car

• Rifugio Buzzoni – 60 min – easy

• Passo del Toro – 90 min – medium

• Ferrata Minonzio – 2-3h – difficult, equippement is needed

• Ferrata Pesciola – 2-3h – difficult, equippement is needed

📍 Piani d’Artavaggio

Reachable:

• In cable car from Moggio

• By foot

In the area: various mountain huts, paths, panoramic points

We advise these trails:

• Rifugio Nicola – 60 min – easy

• Monte Sodadura – 30 min dal rifugio – medium

• Cima di Piazzo – 40 min – easy

👉 Sentiero degli Stradini: path that connects Bobbio e Artavaggio. Medium difficulty with some exposed areas. There are a couple of points equipped with metal stairs and chains

📍Other places for hiking

• Mountain Due Mani

• Val Biandino (by foot from Introbio or by jeep service)

• Piani Resinelli and famous panoramic balcony

• Grigna e Grignetta (many beautiful paths and mountain huts)

• Pian delle Betulle, Alpe Giumello

• Monte Barro – easy, with alke views (dedicated page https://nativoo.it/home/monte-barro/)

• San Martino – hiking or panoramic ferrata from Lecco

• Monte Resegone – the symbol of Lecco, easy

🧗 Vie Ferrate (equipped paths)

The area boasts 33 scenic via ferrata routes suitable for all experience levels.
👉 Discover them on the dedicated page about via ferrata around Lecco.

🚴‍♀️ Cycling

Bicycle rental (electric and traditional) :

• Cheese factory Carozzi (reachable on foot)

• Barzio, Maggio, Moggio and cable car of Barzio
  👉 Marrocco Sport (Barzio) offers 10% of the discount to our guests

🐎 Horse riding

Book a horse ride!
📞 Call Giulia: +39 349 5261281

⛏️ Mines of Primaluna

A fascinating experience to discover the area’s ancient mining activities.
ℹ️ Info and guided tours:
👉 Parco Minerario Cortabbio – Primaluna

🧗‍♀️ EXTREME ACTIVITIES

1. Jungle Raider Mougly Park

Tree-top trails for both adults and children.
📍 Piano Rancio (above Bellagio)
👉 jungleraiderpark.com
🚗 Accessible by car only (or taxi: +39 366 1532161)

2. Zipline Aerofune

Zipline at 400 meters high between Albaredo and Bema.
👉 flyemotion.it

3. Sky Bridge – Ponte nel Cielo

Suspension bridge 140 meters long between Campo Tartano and Maggengo.
👉 pontenelcielo.it

4. Paragliding

Tandem flight from Monte Cornizzolo with panoramic views of the lake.
👉 cornizzolo.com
🚌 Also reachable by C40 bus from Lecco.

5. Rafting

On the Adda River in Valtellina – suitable for all skill levels.
👉 valtellinariver.it

🏞️ Town and villages on Como lake

Lake Como needs no introduction: it’s one of the most captivating and well-known destinations in the world, with breathtaking landscapes, picturesque villages, and delicious cuisine. From Barzio, you can easily reach the city of Lecco (in 15–20 minutes) or Bellano (in 30–40 minutes), from where you can continue exploring other lakeside towns by train or boat.

1. Lecco

The second largest city on the lake after Como. Well connected to Milan and Bergamo, it offers a scenic lakeside promenade, a historic center full of shops and bars, and excellent restaurants.

2. Mandello del Lario

A charming town with a beautiful lakeside promenade, a large park, and excellent restaurants. It’s the historic home of Moto Guzzi and also hosts a museum dedicated to the iconic motorcycles.

3. Varenna

One of the most picturesque villages on the lake, with narrow stepped streets and breathtaking views. Don’t miss Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi. It’s very popular with tourists, especially in summer.

4. Bellagio

The pearl of Lake Como, located at the meeting point of the lake’s three branches. Accessible by ferry from Varenna. A must-see for anyone visiting the area.

5. Bellano

Small village with a beautiful lakeside promenade and home to the Orrido di Bellano, a natural gorge formed by the Pioverna River. Ideal for nature lovers who prefer to stay close to the lake without heading up into the mountains.

6. Corenno Plinio

A small medieval village near Dervio, with just 16 inhabitants! Rock-carved stairways, ancient doors, and spectacular lake views. Little known but as charming as Varenna or Bellagio.

7. Abbey of Piona

A religious complex overlooking the lake near Colico. Founded in 1138, it preserves ancient frescoes and hosts a shop selling handcrafted products made by the monks.

🏖️ AREAS TO SWIM AND BEACHES

• Orsa Maggiore (20-minute drive): small beach with both free and paid areas. Restaurant and nightclub nearby.

• Abbadia Lariana (25 min): Large beach with beach volleyball (paid entrance).

• Olcio (30 min): Large free beach, often hosting unusual dance events.

• Acqua Bianca di Lierna (35 min): Scenic pebble beach, much loved by the locals.

• Moregallo Beach (30 min): free area with beach volleyball and small organized events.

🏄 WATER SPORTS

• Dervio – Fun Surf Center: windsurfing, SUP, hydrofoil, canoeing, plus courses for adults and children.

• Dervio – Enjoy Lake Como: sailing boat experiences, kayak, paddleboarding, and bike rentals.

• Gera Lario – Tabo Surf Center: Windsurfing, kitesurfing, e-foil, sailing, and courses for all ages.

🌀 Tip: The wind is generally stronger in the afternoon. If you’re a beginner, mornings are better.

🏛️ CULTURRE AND HISTORY

1. Touristic mines

• Piani Resinelli Mines: dating back to the 1600s, for lead and zinc extraction.

• Cortabbio Mines (Primaluna): 1000 meters of tunnels, used for extracting barium sulfate.
  👉 youmines.com

🧤 Sturdy shoes and warm clothes are recommended, even in summer!

2. Planetary of Lecco

With an 8-meter dome and a reproduction of the sky.
👉 deepspace.it

3. Moto Guzzi Museum – Mandello del Lario

History of Italian motorcycles from 1919 to today. A 10-minute walk from the station.

4. Fortress Montecchio Nord – Colico

First World War military fort, perfectly preserved.
👉 fortemontecchionord.it

5. Castle of Vezio – Varenna

11th-century castle with 360° panoramic views and falconry shows.
👉 castellodivezio.it

🏡 Historic villas on Como Lake

The historic villas of Lake Como offer botanical gardens, museums, and dreamlike architecture.
(Check official websites for opening hours and seasonal schedules)

1. Villa Monastero (Varenna)

Villa-museum with botanical gardens stretching along the lake.

2. Villa Melzi d’Eril (Bellagio)

Spectacular lakeside gardens. The villa is not open for interior visits.

3. Villa Balbianello (Lenno)

Star Wars filming location! Terraces overlooking the lake with views of Comacina Island.

4. Villa Carlotta (Tremezzina)

Monumental garden, works of art, and museum. Accessible by boat or car.