Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
Step into a living piece of history along an ancient, signposted trail connecting the old mills, and experience an open-air museum in the charming hamlet of Villatico, near Colico. Discover Molino Maufet, one of the FAI “Places of the Heart,” a beautifully preserved watermill with a unique story.
Follow a scenic 6 km loop along historic paths once used to link the mills, leading you through the panoramic area of Robustello and the medieval site of Fontanedo. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views over Lake Como and stop for a picnic with local specialties: a selection of local cheesesand cured meats, honey, jams, seasonal fresh fruit, dessert, and a bottle of red/white wine for every two guests. Overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Como and nestled on the slopes of Monte Legnone, Villatico has grown in harmony with the ancient Roggia Molinaria, a canal that, since the late 13th century, powered as many as twelve watermills—shaping the life and identity of this remarkable place.
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
What to expect
Molino Maufet
1h · Admission ticket not included
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)
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Varenna-Esino train station, in front of the bar "III Binario", h 9:20 a.m.
End point
Varenna-Esino train station, in front of the bar "III Binario", h 9:20 a.m.
Additional information
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.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
Wine is for 18 years old and above, but they can request to choose fruit juices
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
