This itinerary starts out from Maccagno, almost on the Swiss border, and arrives at Sesto Calende following the Lombard shores of Lake Maggiore. The itinerary can be followed in two directions, north-south or else south-north, depending on how easily one manages to reach one of the two extreme points indicated. The following presents our route in the north-south direction.
During the Summer months the shore localities can be reached by boat whose presence on the lake has a long tradition.
For information about sailing times one should call the Società gestione navigazione laghi,Information Office, at the following number: ( tel +39 02 4676101 – 46761025).
For those who prefer to bicycle the itinerary is divided into two sections: from Maccagno to Laveno (about 22 kilometres) and from Laveno to Sesto Calende (about 28 kilometres). The unlimited choice of possible 'digressions' in order to visit the innumerable monuments to be found along one's road may, of course, greatly increase the number of kilometres we have indicated.
If one wants it is possible to return to the point of departure by using the Intra-Laveno ferry and taking the road on the Piedmontese side of the lake from Sesto Calende to Intra, or vice versa (a distance of about 35 kilometres).
The itinerary does not present particular difficulties. Road traffic is intense in the southern part of the lake above all on Sundays. The part to the north of Laveno, on the other hand, is especially enjoyable when bicycling: the Valtravaglia zone, above all, provides unforgettable views. Along all of the possible itineraries proposed above there is no lack of places where one can stop off to eat and drink.
To get to Sesto Calende by car from the south follow the A8 motorway A8, and take the slip road for Sesto Calende.
To get to Maccagno from Switzerland follow the N2 motorway and take the slip road for Bellinzona. The two localities can also be reached by train with the Italian State Railways o le Swiss Federal Railways, and by bus.

Da Maccagno a Luino