We have a booking for Varenna but my 75-year-old friend thinks it might be too hilly for her. I believe that Lecco or Como City might be a better choice. We will be staying for 3 nights and then head off to Milan for 3 nights.
Posted by
Citizen of the World
1746 posts
Lecco takes the cake. Menaggio also works and is more centrally located on Lake Como.
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2676 posts
Menaggio has a lake promenade that is completely flat. But be careful with hotels as some can be up a hill. But overall much more area is flat than in Varenna. Like Varenna, Menaggio is on the midlake ferry lane which is a real advantage trying to get around the lake.
Posted by
Boise, ID, USA
2257 posts
I've stayed in both Lecco and Como City and enjoyed them both, and I've also stayed in Varenna. I think the Menaggio suggestion is a great one.