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Nesso

A magic place on Lake Como

Where
Orrido
Nesso (CO)

Nesso is a little village placed on the eastern shore of the lake, between Como and Bellagio, reachable by the ancient Strada Regia. It has a marvellous panoramic point, where you can easily take incredible pictures of Lake Como, but Nesso is famous of the same-name orrido, a natural canyon in the rocks, dug by two rivers that confluence there, where the strength of the water through the centuries has opened a deep break in the stone. The onion of the rivers explodes in a waterfall 200m high!

The orrido and the waterfall divide in the parts the little village, a real jewel set in the rocks above the calm water of the lake.

Nesso and the orrido can be reached from the mountains, following the road to the lake; during the walk, you can see the orrido and ear the water roaring of the hidden waterfall. Reach a long store stairs (more than 300!) go down, passing though the borough and looking at the colourful houses of Nesso. At the end of the stairs pass the Ponte della Civera (Civera Bridge), a bridge with ancient origin that brings you to a rock tunnel… At the end, you can find the orrido and the waterfall!

You can admire the orrido by the water, too: by ferry, by boat or by canoe, to be amazed by the colours of the village that seem to dissolve in the lake, and the rocks that try to resist to the power of nature. By canoe, the experience is more authentic, because you can arrive more close to the orrido, always carefully, and see the incredible habitat.

 For the sportives, a hiking or biking itinerary connects Bellagio to Nesso (12 km), or another one starts from Brunate (16 km).

Orrido of Nesso, in contrast to its cousin from Bellano, has something mysterious: probably is the difficult of accessibility, the nature that do not want accept humans. Also Leonardo da Vinci has told about Nesso in his Atlantic Codex: “Nesso, terra dove cade uno fiume con grande empito, per una grandissima fessura di monte” (Nesso, land where a river falls with strong impetus, in a large break in the mountain). Anyway, Nesso is a must-to-see during your journey on Lake Como.

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Places

Nesso

A fairytale village with scenic waterfalls that enchanted Hitchcock
  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
242 mt

Christmas village seen from the lake

  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
1.8 km

The Trail of Expressions

  • Active & Green
IlThe Trail of Expressions - mylakecomo.co
4 km

Argegno

A village of Roman origins that, since ancient times, has been a fortified center inserted in a vast defensive system
  • Villages
Village of Argegno
4.18 km

Trip with views over Lake Como

  • Active & Green
Ph: I Mille
5.65 km

Carnevale of Schignano

The historic event with ancient origins in Lake Como Valleys
  • Art & Culture
schignano maschera
5.87 km

Comacina Island and the Antiquarium Museum

  • Art & Culture
isola comacina lake como
6.16 km

Complex of saints faustino and giovita

  • Religious Tourism
Complex of Saints Faustino and Giovita
6.24 km

The Beech Tree of the Bugone

The great beech tree appears as a placid gentle giant that protects the forests that envelop the ridge of the Larian Mountains.
  • Lakes
The Beech Tree of the Bugone
6.56 km

Comacina island antiquarium museum

  • Art & Culture
Comacina Island Antiquarium Museum
6.61 km

Belfry of Santa Maria Maddalena

  • Art & Culture
(Ph: I Mille)
6.74 km

Villa del Balbianello

The Villa del Balbianello, in the province of Como, looks like a real jewel, known for the magnificence of the structure
  • Lakes
Villa del Balbianello
7.1 km

Madonna del Ghisallo, the Cyclists Temple

  • Religious Tourism
Madonna del Ghisallo, Churches in Como
7.21 km

Sacro Monte di Ossuccio

One of the nine pre-alpine Sacred Mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a privileged place for reflection and spirituality
  • Unesco Sites
Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, Churches of Como
7.32 km

Village of ossuccio

On the shores of Lake Como, where its pastel houses are reflected on the water, is known for its UNESCO heritage: the Sacro Monte
  • Villages
Village of Ossuccio
7.44 km

Caglio

  • Villages
Caglio
7.71 km

The Castanun de Buncava

The monumental chestnut of Barni impresses with its regal stature: it is undoubtedly among the most beautiful specimens in Lombardy.
  • Active & Green
The Castanun de Buncava
8.64 km

The bridle path to Erbonne

  • Active & Green
The bridle path to Erbonne
8.68 km

The Magnolia of Azzano

A huge bell of leaves and flowers is the undisputed star of a village suspended between lake and mountain.
  • Active & Green
The Magnolia of Azzano
8.76 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
9.23 km

Events

Rassegna "Un lago di burattini": "Il rapimento del principe Carlo"

Parco a Lago di Ospedaletto, loc. Ossuccio
Via Statale, loc. Ossuccio, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
28/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Spettacolo di burattini
6.62 km

Festa della Madonna del Soccorso

Parco comunale di Ossuccio
Via Andrea Castelli, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
07/09/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa gastronomico danzante
6.73 km

IdentitArte - Sculture a Moltrasio

Municipio di Moltrasio
Via Besana, 67, 22010, Moltrasio (CO)
29/05/2025 - 30/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
IdentitArte - Sculture a Moltrasio
6.98 km

Fujada de Mulgis

Parco comunale di Molgisio
Via Silvio Pellico, loc. Lenno
06/09/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa gastronomico danzante
7.32 km

Serata gastronomica danzante

Parco comunale di Molgisio
Via Silvio Pellico n. 87
09/08/2025
  • Food & Wine
Serata gastronomica danzante, La Cooperativa, Lenno
7.45 km

Serata gastronomica danzante

La Cooperativa, Lenno
Via Soccorso, loc. Lenno, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
13/08/2025
  • Food & Wine
Serata gastronomico danzante
7.74 km

Sagra del missoltino

Parco comunale di Mezzegra
Via Statale, loc. Mezzegra, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
23/08/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa gastronomico danzante
8.75 km

Elogio del Lago

Museo del Paesaggio del Lago di Como
Via Statale Regina 4835, loc. Tremezzo, Tremezzina (CO)
21/07/2025 - 31/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Elogio del Lago
9.5 km

Onda&Friends - I giovedì dell’Onda

Piazza Risorgimento 9, Cernobbio (CO)
19/06/2025 - 18/09/2025
  • Music and show
Onda&Friends - I giovedì dell’Onda
9.9 km

Onda&Friends - I giovedì dell’Onda

Onda Ristorante
Piazza Risorgimento 9, 22012 Cernobbio (CO)
19/06/2025 - 19/09/2025
  • Music and show
Infopoint Cernobbio
9.9 km

Cinema sotto le stelle 2025

Cernobbio (CO)
23/07/2025 - 03/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Cinema sotto le stelle 2025
9.94 km

Lake Como International Music Festival

Villa Erba
Largo Luchino Visconti, 4, Cernobbio (CO)
25/07/2025 - 29/08/2025
  • Music and show
Lake Como International Music Festival
10.07 km

Lake Como International Music Festival: Notturno

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
08/08/2025
  • Music and show
Concerto
10.2 km

Gli argenti del duca. - Oggetti preziosi dalle collezioni di Villa Carlotta

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
06/04/2025 - 31/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Argenti del duca
10.2 km

Lake Como International Music Festival: Songs

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
29/08/2025
  • Music and show
concert
10.2 km

Lake Como International Music Festival: Toccata

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
22/08/2025
  • Music and show
concert
10.2 km

Lake Como International Music Festival: Ballata

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
05/09/2025
  • Music and show
concert
10.2 km

Lake Como International Music Festival: Capriccio

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
01/08/2025
  • Music and show
Concerto
10.2 km

Poesie nascoste. Laboratorio di caviardage artistico

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
02/08/2025
  • School
Laboratorio
10.2 km

Villa Carlotta Slow...

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
03/08/2025
  • Art & Culture
Villa Carlotta Slow
10.2 km

Activities

WEEKEND - TRAVERSATA DEL TRIANGOLO LARIANO - DA COMO A BELLAGIO

  • Active & Green
WEEKEND - TRAVERSATA DEL TRIANGOLO LARIANO - DA COMO A BELLAGIO
6.47 km

VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO AND SACRO MONTE IN OSSUCCIO along the Greenway

  • Active & Green
VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO AND SACRO MONTE IN OSSUCCIO along the Greenway
7.11 km

Kids Package

  • Lakes
Kids Package
7.48 km

Kids and Teenagers Package

  • Lakes
Kids and Teenagers Package
7.48 km

Teenagers and adults Package

  • Lakes
Teenagers and adults Package
7.48 km

Extreme Package

  • Lakes
Extreme Package
7.48 km

Baby Package

  • Lakes
Baby Package
7.48 km

Eddy Merckx: the Eightieth Birthday of a Legend

  • Cycle Tourism
Eddy Merckx: the Eightieth Birthday of a Legend
8.9 km

Vezio Castle and the Sentiero del Viandante Path: guided trek from Varenna to Bellano

  • Lakes
Vezio Castle and the Sentiero del Viandante Path: guided trek from Varenna to Bellano
9.06 km

Guided Trek to Monte San Primo The Peak of the Larian Triangle

  • Lakes
Guided Trek to Monte San Primo  The Peak of the Larian Triangle
9.06 km

Survival Experience

  • Lakes
Survival Experience
9.06 km

Fresh Pasta & Pizza Show Cooking Class

  • Lakes
Fresh Pasta & Pizza Show  Cooking Class
9.06 km

Nature sensory experience

  • Lakes
Nature sensory experience
9.06 km

Guided Nature Walk Through the mountains of Lake Como

  • Lakes
Guided Nature Walk Through the mountains of Lake Como
9.06 km

Bellagio e-bike tours

  • Lakes
Bellagio e-bike tours
9.06 km

E-bike tours

  • Lakes
E-bike tours
9.84 km

Hike Tours

  • Lakes
Hike Tours
9.84 km

Group (bike) tours

  • Lakes
Group (bike) tours
9.84 km

Cooking Class - Shared

  • Lakes
Cooking Class - Shared
9.85 km

Table Reservation À La Carte Menu

  • Lakes
Table Reservation  À La Carte Menu
9.98 km

Where to sleep

CASA CYNTHIA di Pintarelli Peter

Nesso
CASA CYNTHIA di Pintarelli Peter
104 mt

FORESTERIA LA CASCATA DI LA BARBERA ARIANNA

NESSO
FORESTERIA LA CASCATA DI LA BARBERA ARIANNA
128 mt

APPARTAMENTO NESSO di Carpani Anna (SUB 10)

NESSO
APPARTAMENTO NESSO di Carpani Anna (SUB 10)
136 mt

CASA VACANZE LAKE PANORAMA ESCAPE DI JAYNE ARUNE LOLITA

NESSO
CASA VACANZE LAKE PANORAMA ESCAPE DI   JAYNE ARUNE LOLITA
174 mt

B & B IL MASSO GRASSO di Peron Ettore

Nesso
B & B  IL MASSO GRASSO di Peron Ettore
196 mt

IL TORNANTE APPARTAMENTO 7 di Caprani Luca (sub. 718)

NESSO
IL TORNANTE APPARTAMENTO 7 di Caprani Luca (sub. 718)
316 mt

IL TORNATE APPARTAMENTO 2 di Caprani Luca (sub. 713)

NESSO
IL TORNATE APPARTAMENTO 2 di Caprani Luca (sub. 713)
316 mt

IL TORNANTE APPARTAMENTO 3 di CAPRANI LUCA (SUB. 714)

NESSO
IL TORNANTE APPARTAMENTO 3 di CAPRANI LUCA (SUB. 714)
316 mt

B&B DI MORINI ALESSANDRA

Nesso
B&B DI MORINI ALESSANDRA
316 mt

CASA FIONA di Carter Fiona (15)

Nesso
CASA FIONA di Carter Fiona (15)
316 mt

LE VETRATE SUL LAGO di Morini Cinzia

Nesso
LE VETRATE SUL LAGO di Morini Cinzia
373 mt

CASA PALAS DI TONELLA MAURIZIO

Nesso
CASA PALAS DI TONELLA MAURIZIO
447 mt

IL MULINO

Nesso
IL MULINO
449 mt

BRIISA DE NESS di RI.SA SRL (6)

NESSO
BRIISA DE NESS di RI.SA SRL (6)
560 mt

LA CIVERA DI MAJELI SIMONE

NESSO
LA CIVERA DI MAJELI SIMONE
1.55 km

ZAMBRA GIANMARIO (702)

NESSO
ZAMBRA GIANMARIO (702)
1.64 km

MOLA - DUE G IMMOBILIARE SRL di Guarnerio Luca

BRIENNO
MOLA - DUE G IMMOBILIARE SRL di Guarnerio Luca
1.8 km

VILLA LUCE - LUCE S.R.L.

Laglio
VILLA LUCE - LUCE S.R.L.
1.81 km

CASA LABIRINTO di OR. MA. SRL

Brienno
CASA LABIRINTO di OR. MA. SRL
1.81 km

VILLA TERESA GRANDE LAKE COMO di DE VRIES MAARTEN JAN

Brienno
VILLA TERESA GRANDE  LAKE COMO di DE VRIES MAARTEN JAN
1.83 km