Via Francisca del Lucomagno
Lombardia, Italy
Italy · Castelletto, Italy → Gornate Superiore, Italy
Distance
139 km
Stages
8
Difficulty
easy
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 140 km cultural walk through Italy, the Via Francisca del Lucomagno connects Castelletto to Gornate Superiore. Eight stages, 1,362 m of elevation gain, a journey through gentle hills and lush fields.
You’ll pass Caselle di Morimondo, where a historic abbey stands silent, and Bernate Ticino, with its tranquil river views. Smell the earth after rain at Cascina Freghina, where traditional agriculture thrives.
Ideal for beginners, this route is a of Lombardy's heritage, a weeklong exploration of landscapes and stories, accessible year-round.
Stages
8 stages
Stage 1Ponte Tresa → Ganna
moderateDistance14 kmAscent362 mDescent166 m
Stage 2Ganna → Capolago
moderateDistance19 kmAscent615 mDescent706 m
Stage 3Distance15 kmAscent195 mDescent290 m
Stage 4Gornate Superiore → Castellanza
moderateDistance21 kmAscent157 mDescent226 m
Stage 5Distance18 kmAscent0 mDescent17 m
Stage 6Distance18 kmAscent12 mDescent27 m- Stage 7Distance19 kmAscent0 mDescent0 m
- Stage 8Distance16 kmAscent21 mDescent24 m
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