• Active & Green
    • Mountains

The Castanun de Buncava

The monumental chestnut of Barni impresses with its regal stature: it is undoubtedly among the most beautiful specimens in Lombardy.

Where
Località Madonnina, Barni (CO)

So beloved by the locals that it has earned its own name and has been enhanced with a specially built path to reach it, the Castanun de Buncava has towered reassuringly over the Barni mountains for three centuries now.

 

The tree is considered to be the most important green monument in the mountains of the 'Larian Triangle', a popular area for weekend getaways from the city. Situated at an altitude of 900 m in the Madonnina locality, the centuries-old chestnut tree is easily accessible within a couple of minutes' walk from the parking spot.

As soon as one descends into the small clearing that hosts it, one is astonished to see it: an immense trunk with a circumference of more than 7.5 metres (diameter 240 cm) supports a luxuriant foliage (a rare occurrence for such an old chestnut tree) that reaches well over 20 metres in height. It would take at least five people to be able to hug the tree. For anyone who loves nature, it is truly a unique thrill to arrive at the foot of this incredible plant monument. The surrounding area is also worth a visit: don't miss the beech and chestnut forests, the spectacular views towards the Lecco branch of the Lario lake and towards the Grigne, the very green Conca di Crezzo with its small lake and the shrine in memory of the air disaster of the Milan-Cologne flight (1987).

A green monument that is accessible to the public.

(Ph: Luca Pernechele)
Take me here: The Castanun de Buncava

Places

The Route of Olive Trees

A walk on the wild trails between Lecco and Bellagio
  • Active & Green
onno bellagio
2.55 km

Madonna del Ghisallo, the Cyclists Temple

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

Moto guzzi museum

The Museum is located in Mandello del Lario in the historic factory that, in 1921, saw the birth of the myth of 'L'Aquila'
  • Lifestyle
Moto Guzzi Museum
4.13 km

Caglio

  • Villages
Caglio
5.07 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
5.93 km

Museum of navigation instruments

  • Art & Culture
Museum of Navigation Instruments
7.14 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
7.36 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
7.44 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
7.65 km

The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi

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

The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi
8.14 km

Nesso

A fairytale village with scenic waterfalls that enchanted Hitchcock
  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
8.44 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
8.47 km

Botanical park of villa carlotta

  • Active & Green
Botanical Park of Villa Carlotta
8.5 km

Tremezzina

It's a village-garden on Lake Como: let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the villas and parks, with their colours and perfumes.
  • Villages
Vista di Tremezzina (CO)
8.53 km

The Plane Trees of Villa Carlotta

  • Lakes
The Plane Trees of Villa Carlotta
8.64 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
8.64 km

Nesso

A magic place on Lake Como
  • Active & Green
nesso orrido lake como
8.64 km

Il Cornizzolo and Triangolo Lariano Ridge

  • Active & Green
cornizzolo panorama
8.79 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
8.82 km

Events

Mandello Street Market

Mandello del Lario Lungolago e borgo antico
Mandello del Lario, Piazza Italia, 1, 23826
26/05/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
3.95 km

Antiquariato, modernariato, collezionismo, arte

Lungolago di Mandello
Mandello del Lario, Piazza Italia, 1, 23826
27/07/2025
  • Lifestyle
Antiquariato, modernariato, collezionismo, arte
3.95 km

Mandello Street Market

Mandello del Lario Lungolago e borgo antico
Mandello del Lario, Piazza Italia, 1, 23826
05/08/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
3.95 km

Mandello Street Market

Mandello del Lario Lungolago e borgo antico
Mandello del Lario, Piazza Italia, 1, 23826
19/08/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
3.95 km

Antiquariato, modernariato, collezionismo, arte

Mandello del Lario Lungolago e borgo antico
Mandello del Lario, Piazza Italia, 1, 23826
24/08/2025
  • Lifestyle
Antiquariato, modernariato, collezionismo, arte
3.95 km

Hike and apertif on Lake Como

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via Statale, 52, Mandello del Lario, 23826
21/05/2025
  • Active & Green
Hike and apertif on Lake Como
4.14 km

Hike and apertif on Lake Como

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via Statale, 52, Mandello del Lario, 23826
28/05/2025
  • Active & Green
Hike and apertif on Lake Como
4.14 km

Genitori e figli adolescenti: come litigare bene in famiglia

Oratorio Sacro Cuore
23/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Genitori e figli adolescenti: come litigare bene in famiglia
4.21 km

Gli irriducibili della pace. Storie di chi non si arrende alla guerra in Israele e Palestina

Oratorio Sacro Cuore
26/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Gli irriducibili della pace. Storie di chi non si arrende alla guerra in Israele e Palestina
4.21 km

Sfilare la carta

Sale polifunzionali
24/05/2025 - 01/06/2025
  • Art & Culture
Sfilare la carta
4.21 km

Antiquariato, modernariato, collezionismo, arte

Nel borgo antico e sul lungolago
22/06/2025
  • Lifestyle
Antiquariato, modernariato, collezionismo, arte
4.21 km

Mandello Street Market

Piazza Italia e Piazza Garibaldi
08/07/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
4.21 km

Mandello Street Market

Piazza Italia e Piazza Garibaldi
15/07/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
4.21 km

Nelson

Rifugio Biezzi-Buzzi
19/07/2025
  • Music and show
Nelson
4.21 km

Mandello Street Market

Piazza Italia e Piazza Garibaldi
22/07/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
4.21 km

Mandello Street Market

Piazza Italia e Piazza Garibaldi
29/07/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
4.21 km

Mandello Street Market

Mandello del Lario Lungolago e borgo antico
12/08/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mandello Street Market
4.21 km

Hike and apertif on Lake Como

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via Statale, 52, Mandello del Lario, 23826
04/06/2025
  • Active & Green
Hike and apertif on Lake Como
4.31 km

Hike and apertif on Lake Como

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via Statale, 52, Mandello del Lario, 23826
11/06/2025
  • Active & Green
Hike and apertif on Lake Como
4.31 km

Hike and apertif on Lake Como

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via Statale, 52, Mandello del Lario, 23826
18/06/2025
  • Active & Green
Hike and apertif on Lake Como
4.31 km

Activities

Kids and Teenagers Package

  • Active & Green
Kids and Teenagers Package
2.16 km

Teenagers and adults Package

  • Active & Green
Teenagers and adults Package
2.16 km

Extreme Package

  • Active & Green
Extreme Package
2.16 km

Baby Package

  • Active & Green
Baby Package
2.16 km

Kids Package

  • Active & Green
Kids Package
2.16 km

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

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

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

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

PACKRAFT EXPERIENCE

PACKRAFT EXPERIENCE
2.35 km

Bellagio e-bike tours

Bellagio e-bike tours
2.35 km

Survival Experience

Survival Experience
2.35 km

Amateur Fresh Pasta-Making Course

Amateur Fresh Pasta-Making Course
2.35 km

Amateur Bread-Making Course

Amateur Bread-Making Course
2.35 km

Amateur Pizza-Making Course

Amateur Pizza-Making Course
2.35 km

Nature sensory experience

Nature sensory experience
2.35 km

Guided Nature Walk Through the mountains of Lake Como

Guided Nature Walk Through the mountains of Lake Como
2.35 km

Cook with us - Lake Como

  • Food & Wine
Cook with us - Lake Como
4.1 km

WEEKEND - TRAVERSATA DEL TRIANGOLO LARIANO - DA COMO A BELLAGIO

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

In the footsteps of Leonardo walking along Lake Como

  • Active & Green
In the footsteps of Leonardo walking along Lake Como
5.64 km

Cooking Class - Shared

  • Food & Wine
Cooking Class - Shared
6.19 km

E-bike tours

  • Cycle Tourism
E-bike tours
6.2 km

Where to sleep

B & B DEI LAGHI di GRASSI FRANCESCA

Magreglio
B & B  DEI LAGHI di GRASSI FRANCESCA
693 mt

VILLA COSTANZA di D'ALIESSI DANIEL GABRIEL

MAGREGLIO
VILLA COSTANZA di D'ALIESSI DANIEL GABRIEL
939 mt

IL NIBBIO

Magreglio
IL NIBBIO
1.06 km

VILLA PIA LENA di Mauri Massimo

MAGREGLIO
VILLA PIA LENA di Mauri Massimo
1.15 km

B&B L'ERICA

Oliveto Lario
B&B L'ERICA
1.93 km

CAMPEGGIO LA FORNACE

Oliveto Lario
CAMPEGGIO LA FORNACE
1.94 km

Foresteria VILLA UCCI

Oliveto Lario
Foresteria VILLA UCCI
2.02 km

B&B LE FARFALLE

Oliveto Lario
B&B LE FARFALLE
2.02 km

Near Bellagio panoramica su lago e montagna di Chiave Immobiliare (7)

BELLAGIO
Near Bellagio panoramica su lago e montagna di Chiave Immobiliare (7)
2.09 km

BELLAGIO GRIGNA&LAKE SUITE DI CARAZZI LUCA (4)

BELLAGIO
BELLAGIO GRIGNA&LAKE SUITE DI CARAZZI LUCA (4)
2.09 km

LOCAZIONE TURSTICA DI GANDOLA LAURA

BELLAGIO
LOCAZIONE TURSTICA DI GANDOLA LAURA
2.32 km

LT LE TERRAZZE SUL LAGO DI COMO di Larysa Bezverkha

OLIVETO LARIO
LT LE TERRAZZE SUL LAGO DI COMO di Larysa Bezverkha
2.39 km

LT di Roberto Raineri

Oliveto Lario
LT di Roberto Raineri
2.42 km

APPARTAMENTO 14 DI CHIESA PINUCCIO (5)

BELLAGIO
APPARTAMENTO 14 DI CHIESA PINUCCIO (5)
2.43 km

BAITA TREEB BELLAGIO - Appartamento Tramontana di TAMA s.r.l. (sub. 704)

BELLAGIO
BAITA TREEB BELLAGIO - Appartamento Tramontana di TAMA s.r.l. (sub. 704)
2.44 km

BAITA TREEB BELLAGIO - Appartamento Breva di TAMA srl (sub. 705)

BELLAGIO
BAITA TREEB BELLAGIO - Appartamento Breva di TAMA srl (sub. 705)
2.44 km

APPARTAMENTO TIVANO BAITA TREEB BELLAGIO DI TAMA S.R.L. (sub. 706)

BELLAGIO
APPARTAMENTO TIVANO BAITA TREEB BELLAGIO DI TAMA S.R.L. (sub. 706)
2.44 km

CAV VILLA OLIVETO APPARTAMENTO 3

OLIVETO LARIO
CAV VILLA OLIVETO APPARTAMENTO 3
2.44 km

CAV VILLA OLIVETO APPARTAMENTO 4

OLIVETO LARIO
CAV VILLA OLIVETO APPARTAMENTO 4
2.44 km

CAV VILLA OLIVETO APPARTAMENTO 2

OLIVETO LARIO
CAV VILLA OLIVETO APPARTAMENTO 2
2.44 km