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Sloweekend - enjoy Menaggio - Bellagio - Varenna - Tremezzina
- 3 weekends
- 4 charming towns
- 5 senses to experience
Thematic tours, local farmers' markets, tastings and gastronomic experiences, special menus and visits to the beautiful villas and hamlets of Lake Como.
4 & 5 11 & 12 18 & 19 November
"SloWeekend - Magic and flavours of Lake Como" is a festival created in 2022 to introduce and experience in an authentic and exciting way four charming towns of Lake Como: Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzina and Varenna.
Themed tours of the historic centers, villas and spectacular locations of Lake Como, local producers markets, tastings and food&wine experiences, special menus and discounted rates in partner hotels, for a unique and unforgettable weekend.
A new way of exploring Lake Como, made up of visits to magnificent beauties but also of meetings and exchanges with farmers, fishermen, winemakers who will be the storytellers of their territories and special guides to the discovery of local traditions.
𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑊𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑙 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜 𝐿𝑎𝑔𝑜 - 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑧𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑇𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑇𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑧𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑎, 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑧𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑇𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑉𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑎, 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝐵𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑜, 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑖𝑜, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 - 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑖 𝐵𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑜, 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑖 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑖𝑜, 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑖 𝑇𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑧𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑖 𝑉𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑎, 𝑉𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑙 𝐵𝑎𝑙𝑏𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜, 𝑉𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑎, Villa Vigoni 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑜.
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Program
Edition 2023: 4 & 5 November, 11 & 12 November, 18 & 19 November
Autumn in Varenna, woods and roasted chestnuts
Saturday 4 November - at 10.00
A walk in the hills of Varenna to immerse ourselves in the woods and feel the atmosphere and the colors of autumn. Along the way we will have a delicious snack of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine.
- Discover the woods around Varenna
- Experience the autumn colours
- Taste a delicious snack
The king of Bellagio: il toc
Saturday 4 November - at 14.00
A walking tour with a tour guide that will lead you to the Antica Latteria di Bellagio where, with the help of the chef Luigi Gandola, we will discover the ancient cheesemaking art in Bellagio and one of the greatest local delicacies: the toc that boasts more than 150 years of history.
In the past it was prepared only on Sundays, when families could meet. Therefore it has become the symbol of conviviality and good company.
At the end of the tour we will taste the toc prepared in the traditional way: "The magic of toc is that there is the butter but you don't grease yourself, it is hot but you don't get burnt and it is compact but it does not stick to the fingers".
- Explore the hamlets of Bellagio
- Know the secrets of the dairy art in Bellagio
- Discover the story of the most famous delicacy from Bellagio
- Taste the toc cooked in the traditional way
Lenno: a thousand-year history and immortal flavours
Sunday 05 novembre - at 10.30
Walking tour among the beauties of Lenno, a town with a thousand-year history. At the end we will walk along the lakefront to the historical Albergo Lenno. There we will know more about the delicacies from Tremezzina and their production. The itinerary will end with a tasting of local food.
- Discover the millenary town of Lenno
- Meet the local producers
- Taste some typical delicacies from Tremezzina
Flavours of Loveno: a tasting of local wine and cheese
Sunday 5 November - at 15.30
On Lake Como the vines has been cultivated for millennials and the production of cheese has always lived in the history of this area. A selection of wine and cheese led by a professional sommelier in superb location with a lakeview. A true journey through the local flavours, to discover suprising and unusual combinations.
- Experience a wine and cheese tasting with a professional sommelier
- Discover unusual flavours
- Enjoy the view over the lake in a superb location
Varenna: the town and the craftmen
Saturday 11 November - at 10.30
A walking tour in the romantic town of Varenna, where time seems to have stopped, with Nadia, a true local guide, to discover stories and curiosities of this wonderful place.
A 3 hours experience among the alleys and the picturesque hidden corners to meet the local craftmen. At the end of the tour we will taste excellent local prducts.
- Discover the romantic town of Varenna
- Listen to the stories of a local guide
- Taste excellent local food
Villa del Balbianello: 5 senses
Sunday 12 November - at 10.30
It is one of the most desired and visited attractions in Italy. Requested for exclusive events, celebrated for its superb beauty and its intriguing story. Thanks to SloWeekend you can visit it and taste some local products. A unique occasion to experience beauty, history and taste.
- Experience Villa del Balbianello like never before
- Taste some delicious local food
- Visit the rooms and the gardens of the most famous Villa on Lake Como
From the lake to Villa Vigoni, between beauty and flavours
Sunday 11 November - at 14.00
Tour a Menaggio, cuore del Lago di Como, con degustazione di prodotti del territorio e visita dell’elegante e suggestiva Villa Vigoni, di solito non aperta al pubblico.
- scopri angoli inesplorati di Menaggio
- visita Villa Vigoni, aperta eccezionalmente per l'occasione
- gusta le prelibatezze locali
The olive groves of Varenna: havest and oil tasting
Saturday 18 November - at 09.30
Walking tour among the olive trees in Varenna and Perledo, where we will experience the harvest of the olives.
Oil tasting led by a professional who will teach us the organoleptic characteristics of this excellent product.
- Discover the beautiful olive groves in Varenna and Perledo
- Experience the harvest of the olives
- Taste the fine olive oil from Lake Como
The ancient vegtable gardens of Villa Carlotta. Walk and taste
Saturday 19 November - at 09.45
Visit the magnificent Villa Carlotta and its park, exploring certain areas normally inaccessible or little valued. End the tour with a tasting of local fresh food.
- visit areas of Villa Carlotta normally inaccessible
- discover gardens and the greenhouse run by "Azalea Coop"
- taste local delicacies produced in the gardens of Villa Carlotta and in the sorroundings
- Visit the cellar of the villa, recently opened to the public
Menaggio: walk and taste
Sunday 19 November
Walking tour in Menaggio, in the heart of Lake Como, with a tasting of local products, and an exclusive visit to Villa Govone, specifically opened for this tour.
- Discover hidden corners of Menaggio
- Visit Villa Govone, exceptionally opened for this tour
- Taste local products
Useful Info
For Information:
- Infopoint Menaggio +39 0344 32924 [email protected]
- Slowlake +39 339 2643621 [email protected]
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Event details
- Sat 04/11 - Sun 05/11/2023
- Piazza GaribaldiPiazza Garibaldi 22017 Menaggio (CO) Italy
- Guided Tours
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