Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Cammino di San Colombano
Lombardy
Following the path of the 6th-century Irish monk St Columbanus from Lake Como to the abbey at Bobbio, this camino crosses the Ligurian Apennines through ancient hospices and Romanesque churches. The terrain is varied — lake shores, mountain passes, river valleys — and crowds are virtually zero.
Duration
5 days
Distance
130 km
Elevation
+2800 m
Best season
May – June, September – October
Highlights
- Abbey of Bobbio
- Passo del Brallo ridge
- Romanesque churches along the route
With your dog
Dogs welcome on trail; check abbeys and monasteries individually — most have outdoor camping areas.
