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Fiumelatte

In Varenna, discover the shortest river of Italy and visit its source surrounded by nature.

Where
Fiume, area naturalistica
Fiumelatte, Varenna (LC)

 

The Fiumelatte is one of the shortest rivers in Italy, running for 250 m from its source to the lake. It gets its name from the milky-white color of its waters during floods.

The specificity of this river is its intermittence: it appears towards the end of March and disappears, almost magically, in October. This singularity led scholars to speculate that the Fiumelatte, which springs from a natural karstic source, may act as an “overflow drain” for a large basin located inside the glacial accumulation zone of the Montecodeno (Grigna Settentrionale). Some kinds of rocks, like the ones of the Grigne, are subject to a disintegration process over time when getting in contact with water, called “karst phenomena”.

The river has piqued the interest of many, among which N. Stenone, D. Vandelli, L. Spallanzani, A. Stoppani, M. Cermenati and even Leonardo da Vinci, who mentioned the “Fiumelaccio” in sheet 214 of the Codex Atlanticus.

Fiumelatte, the hamlet crossed by the river and named after it, is reachable by walking along the "Greenway dei Patriarchi" for around 20 minutes from the center of Varenna. The source of the Fiumelatte river, in a picnic area inside the woods, is located above the hamlet and is reachable in 10 minutes by walking along a mule track.

(Adapted from a text by Paolo Ferrara and Alfredo Vago)

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Places

Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero is one of Varenna’s best-known landmarks. It's now a museum showcasing a collection of items left by its owners
  • Art & Culture
Villa Monastero, Varenna
1.72 km

Villa Cipressi

  • Parks
Villa Cipressi Varenna
1.77 km

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"
1.79 km

The Magnolia of Villa Monastero

In an enchanting location, rich in artistic and natural wonders, a spectacular magnolia tree caresses the waters of the lake.
  • Lakes
The Magnolia of Villa Monastero
1.81 km

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
1.82 km

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Discover the oldest church in Varenna, one of the first built on Lake Como when Christianity was beginning to spread.
  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Varenna
1.82 km

Varenna

The fishermen's village newly popular as a picture postcard destination, with itineraries of art and nature
  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
1.84 km

Vezio Castle

Ancient medieval fortress overlooking Varenna, surrounded by a centuries-old olive grove, with a breathtaking view over Lake Como.
  • Art & Culture
Castello di Vezio Varenna
1.85 km

Church of San Giorgio

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di San Giorgio Varenna
1.85 km

Village of Varenna

The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.
  • Villages
Village of Varenna
1.87 km

Villa serbelloni

In the village of Bellagio, "the pearl of Lake Como", is home to one of the most evocative historical residences of the Lario
  • Art & Culture
Villa serbelloni
2.51 km

The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi
2.63 km

The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi
2.63 km

Bellagio

Villas, parks, a romantic lakefront and a maritime history museum. Bellagio is one of the most famous places on Lake Como
  • Villages
Bellagio,Como Lake
3.12 km

The Villa Melzi d’Eril Gardens

In Bellagio, the gardens of Villa Melzi which stretch foralmost a kilometre along the Lake Como, attract thousands of visitors each year
  • Art & Culture
@inlombardia - Villa Melzi D'Eril, Bellagio
3.5 km

Museum of navigation instruments

  • Art & Culture
Museum of Navigation Instruments
4 km

Parlasco

  • Villages
Parlasco
4.79 km

The Plane Trees of Villa Carlotta

  • Lakes
The Plane Trees of Villa Carlotta
4.85 km

Villa Carlotta

Villa Carlotta, located on the shores of Lake Como near the village of Tremezzo, is a triumph of natural and architectural beauty.
  • Art & Culture
Villa Carlotta, Lago di Como
4.85 km

5 Thing-To-Do in Bellagio

The Pearl of Lake Como is a beauty to discover in every season
  • Lakes
bellagio vista inverno lake como
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Events

Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, 23829, Varenna, LC
23/07/2025
  • Active & Green
Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path
559 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, 23829, Varenna, LC
30/07/2025
  • Active & Green
Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfarer's path
559 mt

Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829
20/06/2025 - 10/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero
1.72 km

Uto Ughi e Bruno Canino

Villa Cipressi
Via 4 Novembre, 22, Varenna, 23829
06/07/2025
  • Music and show
Uto Ughi e Bruno Canino
1.74 km

Cuartet Ellington: The Duke

Villa Cipressi
Via 4 Novembre, 22, Varenna, 23829
05/08/2025
  • Music and show
Cuartet Ellington: The Duke
1.74 km

Oscar Movie Ensemble

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
06/08/2025
  • Music and show
Oscar Movie Ensemble
1.8 km

Milano Virtuosa

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
07/08/2025
  • Music and show
Milano Virtuosa
1.8 km

Luca Stocco e Elena Piva

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
08/08/2025
  • Music and show
Luca Stocco e Elena Piva
1.8 km

Sea Quartet

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
27/09/2025
  • Music and show
Sea Quartet
1.8 km

Festa del lago al 50%

Giardini di Olivedo
05/07/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa del lago al 50%
1.84 km

Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
12/07/2025
  • Music and show
Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz
1.85 km

Aspettando Ferragosto

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
14/07/2025
  • Music and show
Aspettando Ferragosto
1.85 km

Abba Fever

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
18/07/2025
  • Music and show
Abba Fever
1.85 km

Concerto da camera IV

Chiesa di San Giorgio
Varenna, piazza San Giorgio, 23829
20/07/2025
  • Music and show
Concerto da camera IV
1.85 km

Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
25/07/2025
  • Music and show
Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet
1.85 km

Cinatra. La strada delle stelle

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
30/07/2025
  • Music and show
Cinatra. La strada delle stelle
1.85 km

O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
02/08/2025
  • Music and show
O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band
1.85 km

Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
11/08/2025
  • Music and show
Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico
1.85 km

Mercury Legacy

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
29/08/2025
  • Music and show
Mercury Legacy
1.85 km

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Piazza Stazione, 1, Perledo, 23828
09/07/2025
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Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
2.22 km

Activities

Let's taste Como Lake

  • Leonardo
Let's taste Como Lake
608 mt

Cruise & Dinner from Varenna

  • Lakes
Cruise & Dinner from Varenna
2 km

Villas and Flavors of Lake Como

  • Lakes
Villas and Flavors of Lake Como
2.27 km

VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting

  • Active & Green
VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting
2.32 km

Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 11am

  • Lakes
Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 11am
2.44 km

Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 3.30pm

  • Lakes
Guided Tour of Park Villa Serbelloni 3.30pm
2.44 km

Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi

  • Lakes
Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi
2.51 km

Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

  • Lakes
Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide
2.57 km

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO
2.58 km

PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE
2.58 km

PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

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PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE
2.58 km

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE
2.58 km

WEDDING PROPOSAL

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WEDDING PROPOSAL
2.58 km

POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
POLAROID ON LAKE COMO
2.58 km

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO
2.58 km

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

  • Lakes
Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada
2.58 km

Luxury car Transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
 Luxury car Transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio Lake Como.
2.63 km

Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.
2.63 km

Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.

  • Lakes
 Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.
2.63 km

Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.
2.63 km

Where to sleep

CAV TRAMONTO SUL LAGO - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

Varenna
CAV TRAMONTO SUL LAGO - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
65 mt

CAV CANDY HOUSE - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

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CAV CANDY HOUSE - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
89 mt

CAV LA BOMBONIERA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV LA BOMBONIERA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
89 mt

CAV LA MAISON DU LAC - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

Varenna
CAV LA MAISON DU LAC - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
100 mt

LT LA CASETTA VARENNA di Antonio Alfredo Biffi

VARENNA
LT LA CASETTA VARENNA di Antonio Alfredo Biffi
109 mt

LT di Paola Ferrari

Varenna
LT di Paola Ferrari
202 mt

LT BLUE HOUSE PANORAMA di Alessandra Piazza

VARENNA
LT BLUE HOUSE PANORAMA di Alessandra Piazza
281 mt

LT EL LAVANDÉE di Daniela Barindelli

Varenna
LT EL LAVANDÉE di Daniela Barindelli
307 mt

LT LA TERRAZZA di Marco Mellera

Varenna
LT LA TERRAZZA di Marco Mellera
307 mt

LT VILLA GIOCONDA di Massimo Pardi

Varenna
LT VILLA GIOCONDA di Massimo Pardi
307 mt

CAV CASA CLIVIA di AZ SRL

VARENNA
CAV CASA CLIVIA di AZ SRL
320 mt

CAV IL CUORE DEL LAGO - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV  IL CUORE DEL LAGO - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
320 mt

CAV VILLA LISANDER - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

Varenna
CAV VILLA LISANDER - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
321 mt

CAV RED SUNSET HOUSE - AZ srl

Varenna
CAV RED SUNSET HOUSE - AZ srl
367 mt

CAV THE APPLE HOUSE - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

Varenna
CAV THE APPLE HOUSE - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
389 mt

CAV PATRIZIA'S HOUSE - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

Varenna
CAV PATRIZIA'S HOUSE - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
453 mt

LT di Guy Herve Nkeumbang Kenvo

VARENNA
LT di Guy Herve Nkeumbang Kenvo
538 mt

LT BLU PANORAMA di Giancarlo Fumagalli

Varenna
LT BLU PANORAMA di Giancarlo Fumagalli
538 mt

CAV BLUINDACO s.r.l. - SUB 11

Varenna
CAV BLUINDACO s.r.l. - SUB 11
538 mt

CAV ANGOLO CON VISTA

Varenna
CAV ANGOLO CON VISTA
541 mt