Trekking on the River Trail: a hike through waterfalls, river crossings, and Alpe Era on Lake Como

A path that follows the stream, between fords and chains.

We set off with the Guidders from Somana, above Mandello del Lario, and take the Sentiero del Fiume: a route that follows the Era stream between fords, natural pools, waterfalls and passages cut into the rock. Some sections are fitted with chains and ask for a firm foot, especially when the rock is damp. After the final climb we reach Alpe Era, a small alpine hamlet wrapped in quiet, with Lake Como appearing between the trees; depending on time we can carry on to Alpe Cetra for lunch.

5 reasons to come
- the Era stream, with fords, pools and waterfalls
- the sections fitted with chains
- Alpe Era, a silent alpine hamlet
- Lake Como opening up as you climb
- a route unlike any other above the Lario

Who it suits
It asks for attention, a firm foot and a sure step: there are fords and fitted sections, slippery when the rock is wet.

One of the most surprising paths above the lake: come and walk it with the Guidders.