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Big Bench #223

Where
Alpe Chiaro, Giumello (LC)

The red and white Big Bench #223 on Alpe Chiaro, an idyllic mountain pasture near Giumello, just above Bellano, in the province of Lecco.

 

Installed on 19th June 2022, this is Chris Bangle's first bench in the Como area. It is 2.80m x 3.30m and offers panoramic views of great natural beauty. To get there by car, head to Giumello, a district of Casargo, where you will find a large paying car park.
From here, just follow the signs on foot to Rifugio Capanna Vittoria, on the slopes of Mount Muggio. Once past the refuge, you will come to a wood and the first directions to Big Bench #223, marked on red signs. The walk continues to the village of Alpe Chiaro and after about an hour’s walk from your starting point, you will see the Big Bench. The difference in altitude is minimal, making this itinerary suitable for anyone, as well as ideal for showing littles ones the natural treasures of Valsassina and Val Muggiasca.
The location of the Big Bench is perfect for showing you a memorable view out over Lake Como, Lake Lugano, Monte Rosa and Grigna, in a setting framed by the villages of Valsassina.
 

Take me here: Big Bench #223

Places

Alpe Giumello

  • Parks
Alpe Giumello
151 mt

Taceno

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Taceno
2.36 km

Parlasco

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Parlasco
3.38 km

Orrido di Bellano

The strength of the nature sculpts the rocks
  • Active & Green
orrido bellano lago como
4.76 km

Infopoint Bellano

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  • Infopoint
Infopoint Bellano
4.76 km

Bellano

Bellano offers a lot of historical and cultural attractions and is also an excellent starting point for excursions.
  • Lakes
Bellano_panorama_da_sud_foto di Carlo Borlenghi
4.77 km

5 Thing-to-do in Bellano

A Village sets between the stones and Lake Como
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Bellano - Lecco - Lago di Como - in Lombardia
4.92 km

Lido of Lake Como

Relax and comfort on Lake Como during the summer
  • Lakes
lettino lido lago como
6.97 km

Vezio Castle

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

Belfry of San Giorgio

On the eastern shores of Lake Como, in Dorio, standing in all its magnificence, is the Belfry of San Giorgio.
  • Art & Culture
(Ph: I Mille)
7.28 km

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
7.31 km

Castle of Rezzonico

  • Art & Culture
Castle of Rezzonico
7.34 km

Infopoint Varenna

  • Infopoint
Infopoint Varenna
7.38 km

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"

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

Villa Cipressi

  • Parks
Villa Cipressi Varenna
7.38 km

Varenna

The fishermen's village newly popular as a picture postcard destination, with itineraries of art and nature
  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
7.4 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
7.41 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
7.41 km

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
7.43 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
7.43 km

Events

Tradizionale castagnata dei bambini

Introzzo
Introzzo centro, 23822, Lc
12/10/2025
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Tradizionale castagnata dei bambini
4.32 km

2100, l'Asia, laboratorio del futuro

Cinema di Bellano
Via Roma, 3, Bellano, 23822
25/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
2100, l'Asia, laboratorio del futuro
4.82 km

Be boulder Bellano

Vie del centro
Bellano, 23822, Lc
11/10/2025
  • Sport
Be boulder Bellano
4.87 km

Marina Apollonio Uroboro

Museo Giancarlo Vitali
Bellano, 23822, Lc
10/07/2025 - 26/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Marina Apollonio Uroboro
4.87 km

Degustando Dervio 2025

Dervio, vie varie del centro
Dervio, Lc, 23824, vie varie
18/10/2025
  • Food & Wine
Degustando Dervio 2025
5.67 km

Degustando Dervio 2025

Dervio, vie varie del centro
Dervio, Lc, 23824
25/10/2025
  • Food & Wine
Degustando Dervio 2025
5.67 km

Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfare's path

Varenna stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Perledo, 23829
15/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfare's path
6.97 km

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Varenna, 23829
22/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
6.97 km

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Varenna, 23829
29/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
6.97 km

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
7.33 km

I week end dei sapori d'autunno

Ristoranti aderenti
Tutta la Valsassina
15/09/2025 - 15/12/2025
  • Food & Wine
I week end dei sapori d'autunno
7.36 km

I custodi delle miniere, la nuova voce del patrimonio sotterraneo

Primaluna, frazione Cortabbio
Via Merla, Primaluna, Lc, 23819
11/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
I custodi delle miniere, la nuova voce del patrimonio sotterraneo
7.4 km

Rimuovere

Miniere del parco Minerario di Cortabbio
Via Merla, Primaluna, 23819, Lc
25/05/2025 - 19/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Rimuovere
7.4 km

Oltre l'obiettivo

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Piazza San Giorgio, 25, Varenna, 23829
10/10/2025 - 25/10/2025
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Oltre l'obiettivo
7.4 km

Mercatino del venerdì

Lungolago di Menaggio
Viale Benedetto Castelli, 22017, Menaggio (CO)
29/08/2025 - 31/10/2025
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Mercatino  estivo
9.81 km

Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Colico-Chiesa di San Rocco

Infopoint Colico
Via Pontile, 7, Colico, Lc, 23823
19/10/2025
  • Active & Green
Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Colico-Chiesa di San Rocco
10.12 km

Sabbia su Tela

Piazza della Chiesa
Piazza della Chiesa, 22021, Bellagio (CO)
06/09/2025 - 27/10/2025
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Sabbia su Tela
10.2 km

Rievocazione storica La corte del drago

Pala Legnone
Colico, 23823, Lc
12/10/2025
Rievocazione storica La corte del drago
10.3 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
12/10/2025
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Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
10.3 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
19/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
10.3 km

Activities

Paragling Tandem on Lake Como with Flylibell

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Paragling Tandem on Lake Como with Flylibell
3.42 km

VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting

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VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting
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Villas and Flavors of Lake Como

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Villas and Flavors of Lake Como
7.23 km

Cruise & Dinner from Varenna

  • Lakes
Cruise & Dinner from Varenna
7.37 km

Let's taste Como Lake

  • Leonardo
Let's taste Como Lake
8.49 km

Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi

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Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi
10.25 km

Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

  • Lakes
Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide
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PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

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

PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE
10.31 km

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE
10.31 km

WEDDING PROPOSAL

WEDDING PROPOSAL
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POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
POLAROID ON LAKE COMO
10.31 km

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

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10.31 km

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO
10.31 km

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada
10.31 km

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

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

Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.

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

Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.

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

Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.

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

Transfer from Bellagio to Como or vice versa for 3 people with luggage.

  • Lakes
 Transfer from Bellagio to Como or vice versa for 3 people with luggage.
10.42 km

Where to sleep

RIFUGIO ESCURSIONISTICO SHAMBALA'

Casargo (LC)
RIFUGIO ESCURSIONISTICO SHAMBALA'
150 mt

RIFUGIO CAPANNA VITTORIA

Casargo
RIFUGIO CAPANNA VITTORIA
462 mt

LT APPARTAMENTO BELVEDERE DI NARRO

CASARGO
LT APPARTAMENTO BELVEDERE DI NARRO
1.14 km

LT SOLE DI MIELE di Maurizio Rustici

CASARGO
LT SOLE DI MIELE di Maurizio Rustici
1.2 km

LT APPARTAMENTO ROSA di Adriana Pasetti

Casargo
LT APPARTAMENTO ROSA di Adriana Pasetti
1.28 km

LT BAITA LA LÈGUR di Devid Giuriola

CASARGO
LT BAITA LA LÈGUR di Devid Giuriola
1.58 km

LT APPARTAMENTO MAIOLI

CASARGO
LT APPARTAMENTO MAIOLI
1.7 km

B&B LA CA' DI SALA

Margno
B&B LA CA' DI SALA
1.9 km

APAF - CFP ALBERGHIERO CASARGO

Casargo
APAF - CFP ALBERGHIERO CASARGO
1.91 km

LT 2 di Attilio Mina

MARGNO
LT 2 di Attilio Mina
1.99 km

LT 1 di Attilio Mina

MARGNO
LT 1 di Attilio Mina
1.99 km

LT BELVEDERE 38

MARGNO
LT BELVEDERE 38
2.01 km

LT CASA PAOLA

CASARGO
LT CASA PAOLA
2.03 km

B&B IL GERLO

Casargo
B&B IL GERLO
2.05 km

LT di Rosanna Pomi

TACENO
LT di Rosanna Pomi
2.32 km

LT APT PIZZO DI PARLASCO

TACENO
LT APT PIZZO DI PARLASCO
2.43 km

SASSI ROSSI

Crandola Valsassina
SASSI ROSSI
2.49 km

DA GIGI ALPINE ROOMS

CRANDOLA VALSASSINA
DA GIGI ALPINE ROOMS
2.71 km

B&B PRATO SOLARO

Parlasco
B&B PRATO SOLARO
2.9 km

CAV BAITA MARGHERITA DI PATRIZIA GIANOLA

Casargo
CAV BAITA MARGHERITA DI PATRIZIA GIANOLA
2.91 km