Elevation gain: 696 m
Elevation loss: 789 m

This itinerary begins at the bridge on the gorge known as Orrido of Nesso. From here you can choose between two options: the high route, which climbs up the mountain or the low route, which runs along the lakefront.
High route option
You resume our hike on the steps known as “Salita del Municipio” (i.e. “Town Hall Hill”) to the small community of Lissogno and from there we walk on Via della Castagna until you cross the road on via del Tivano. You turn left and, after a few metres, you make a left at the fork leading to the Church of Santa Maria (369 m; 0.6 km); the alley cuts through the houses of Vico and continues flat through the woods towards Lezzeno, crossing the mule track (351 m; 1.9 km; low route) coming from Borgonuovo.
From this point, the trail leading to Lezzeno wanders deep into the woods. It gently rises up in altitude, crosses small creeks and overtakes Cavagnola Peak. First you come across the village of Carvagna (262 m; 4.1 km) then you reach Sormazzana (225 m; 4.9 km) and Calvasino, where our route continues on asphalt for a short stretch. You leave behind the alleys of Bagnana (219 m; 6.2 km) and follow a path that runs along the provincial road and goes by the Historical Museum of Nautical Science; once you reach Lezzeno, the path winds behind the parish church of Santi Quirico e Giulitta (203 m; 7.1 km). In Rozzo, you take a sharp turn to the right on via Bersaglieri; after fording the stream, you climb up on a rocky path until you reach the Church of the Madonna dei Ceppi (308 m; 8.3 km) and then head downhill toward Cendraro and Casate (229 m; 9.2 km). Once on the provincial road, by the panoramic viewpoint, the trail leaves the main road and clambers up on Mount Nuvolone, leading us to the area known as Sassi Grosgalli. After climbing and descending a number of times, you pass by a waterfall and reach a natural terrace overlooking the lake. You walk down the slope and come upon the gorge of the Devil’s Bridge; the steep path leads us across it and quickly takes us to the provincial road, where the Strada Regia ends (228 m; 11.6 km). Bellagio is 3 km from this point and it can be reached by bus or walking along the provincial road; however, the latter option is somewhat dangerous, as the road is quite busy.