Lake Como

mmuk

Am thinking of going to Lake Como area for a week or so next year - possibly early October (I know it's a long way off, but it gives me something to look forward to!)

A few questions!

will campsites be open that time of year?

what's the best airport to fly to?

and....

On our last trip to France we stayed in local hotel for the first and last nights, and they collected us from the airport and stored the bike bags for the week - does anyone know a local hotel that might do that for us in the Como area?


any advice appreciated!

MM

daviesee

Re Airports -

Malpensa is the big one but you have to transfer to Milan by bus (@ 45 mins) and back out again by train or bus (I think).

I have spent time in Bergamo which handles budget airlines and if I remember correctly, there is a direct train to Lecco, on Lake Como. The train station is only a 5 minute bus ride from the airport.

My memory is not what I'd like it to be though, so check up on this....................

Leadballoon

Milan Linate is also an option, not so good for budget airlines but when there is a bike involved fares tend to even out a little in my experience.

I ride there for a week every August (jammy b***ard with family out there) so if you need any ideas for routes I'm happy to help.

jc4lab

http://www.mapmyride.com/find-ride/italy/como
Have you seen this website..

mmuk

thanks guys

leadballoon - I'll be in touch!

MM

andymiller

For campsites (and hotels) google maps is extremely useful otherwise try

http://www.camping.it/

I'm in north east Italy at the moment. The weather has been pretty variable since the beginning of the month. The north of Italy can get bastard cold in October - I'd recommend September. In any event, pack for cold or wet weather.