Chapter III
The area
The lake three kilometres away, the Valcuvia all around, and in March the Binda finish line.
What to do in the area
Three kilometres of road and there’s the lake
Cittiglio sits at the mouth of the Valcuvia, between the lake and the mountains. Ten minutes by car and you’re in Laveno, with the ferries to the Piedmont shore. A quarter of an hour and you’re at Santa Caterina del Sasso, the hermitage leaning against the rock above the water.
Behind the village, the trails to the waterfalls begin. In front, the main road takes you to Varese in half an hour and to Malpensa in forty minutes.
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Lake Maggiore 3 km
Laveno, the harbour and the ferries to the Piedmont shore.
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Santa Caterina del Sasso 15 min by car
The hermitage perched above the water.
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Cittiglio waterfalls on foot from the village
The trail starts behind the houses.
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Cittiglio station 10 min on foot
Trains to Milan, Como and Laveno.
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Malpensa airport 40 min by car
Handy for your first or last night.
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Valcuvia and Campo dei Fiori all around
Trails and climbs in every direction.
Getting around
You can arrive by train, and get around without rushing
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By train
Cittiglio station is ten minutes on foot. Trains to Milan, Como and Laveno.
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By car
Along the main road: Varese in half an hour, Malpensa in forty minutes, Laveno in ten.
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On foot
The village, and the trails to the waterfalls that start right behind the houses.
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By bike
The Trofeo Binda climbs start here, and the car park takes bikes too.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the lake?
Three kilometres: you’re in Laveno in ten minutes by car, with the harbour and the ferries to the Piedmont shore.
Can I get there by train?
Yes, easily: Cittiglio station is a ten-minute walk away, on the lines to Milan, Como and Laveno.
How long does it take from Malpensa?
About forty minutes by car.