A loop hike through the woods and ridges of Valcuvia, perfect for those who love the mountains and breathtaking views. The itinerary crosses fascinating places such as the Val Alta Fort, the rural oratory of San Michele, the crest of Monte Ganna and the peaks of Monte Colonna and Monte San Martino, with evocative passages through pine forests, clearings and old military mule tracks.

📍 Departure: Val Alta (ample parking available)
📶 Difficulty: medium - T1/T2 sections with a more challenging variant (T3)
🕒 Duration: about 3 hours
🥾 Suitable for moderately trained hikers

👉 Ideal for those looking for a longer and more scenic walkto be experienced in every season to observe the colours of nature changing over time.

A few minutes from our farmhouse, the Brinzio Pond is a magical and quiet place, perfect for a relaxing walk in nature.
This protected oasis of about 20 hectares, today Oriented Nature ReserveIt is rich in biodiversity: among black alders, reeds and water lilies one can observe toads, trout and even some herons.

📍 Located in the municipality of Brinzio, in the Campo dei Fiori Park
🚶‍♂️ Easy walk suitable for all
📸 Enchanting in all seasons - not to be missed frozen in winter
🎣 Sport fishing possible (with card and licence)

📖 CuriositiesAccording to a local legend, in the 1930s a floating log was mistaken for a whale... since then it has become the symbol of the village!

A few minutes from our farmhouse, in the heart of the Campo dei Fiori Park, you will find the Cascata del Roncoan enchanted corner that can be easily reached on foot along path 319 from Rancio Valcuvia to Masciago Primo.

In the middle of the forest, water flows between the rocks and forms two small jumps, one of which emerges from a cave. If you look carefully, you will notice that the rock sculpted by the water draws the shape of a natural heartperfect for a romantic photo surrounded by nature.

📍 Easy hike, suitable for everyone
🚶‍♂️ Possibility of continuing to Masciago Primo (0.6 km)
📸 Ideal for families, couples and photography enthusiasts

👉 Nearby: Rio Casc waterfall and the village of Brinziowith the Pesegh Waterfall

The Lake Ghirla is a small jewel of glacial origin nestled in the green Valganna valley, just a few kilometres from our agriturismo. Once a popular summer destination for Milanese families, today it is once again a quiet and relaxing place, perfect for a day out in nature.

His clear waters invite you to take a refreshing dip.

• The right bank is free and wild, ideal for picnics and relaxing under the trees.
  - The left bank (Trelago) is equipped with a lido, toilets, barbecue area, bar, campsite, riding stables and canoe rental.

🏕️ Ideal for families, couples, dogs.

L'Gorge of Cunardo is a unique geological wonder in Lombardy: a system of caves and tunnels excavated over the centuries by the Margorabbia stream, in the heart of the Campo dei Fiori Park.
Easily accessible from our farm, the gorge offers two exploration routes suitable for different levels of experience.

🔦 Simple route
Suitable for everyone, even the less experienced. The walk is equipped with chains and ladders, always safe and without any crawling. A fascinating walk inside a large and surprising cavity.
👉 Recommended hiking boots and torch - can be visited all year round.

🧗‍♂️ Expert Course
For those seeking a real caving experience: narrow passages, crawling tunnels, and a close encounter with the underground stream. Good agility and no fear of enclosed spaces required.
⚠️ Practicable route only when the dam is closed.

📍 The caves are located in the municipality of Cunardojust a few minutes' drive from the Balcony. We will be happy to show you how to reach them or accompany you to discover this extraordinary place.

Straddling Italy and Switzerland, the Monte San Giorgio is one of the most important palaeontological sites in the world, recognised by theUNESCO for the exceptional preservation of marine fossils dating back to more than 240 million years ago.

Surrounded by luxuriant nature and rich in scenic trails, this mountain is not only a destination for geology enthusiasts, but also for those who enjoy cultural walks, hikes in the midst of greenery and views of Lake Lugano.

🦴 Fossil Museum in Meride (CH), with unique exhibits and interactive installations
🥾 Ring trails between Italy and Switzerland, also suitable for families
🌿 Unspoilt nature and lake viewpoints
📍 About 40 minutes' drive from the farmhouse

👉 A fascinating experience that combines science, nature and historysuitable for the curious young and old.

A few minutes from our farm is the Ganna Peat Bog Nature Reservean oasis of peace where nature expresses itself in all its delicacy. The small Lake Gannasurrounded by wet meadows, reeds and forests, is the heart of this protected reserve, a valuable habitat for amphibians, birds and rare plants.

A perfect place for a relaxing walkeasy and surrounded by greenery, also ideal with children or for those seeking a regenerating space in contact with water.

🦆 Area rich in fauna: herons, frogs, dragonflies and small mammals
🚶‍♂️ Level paths with wooden footbridges and information signs
🍃 Ideal for light hiking, nature photography and birdwatching
📍 Easy to reach - just a few minutes from Bedero Valcuvia