Skip the queue and climb above Como in an open‑top jeep to Volta Lighthouse and Brunate’s village squares. Two hours of slow, scenic driving, short walks and sweeping lake views—ideal for photographers and anyone wanting panoramic perspective without the hike.
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You step out of Como’s funicular station into air that smells faintly of lake and espresso. An open‑top jeep waits; within minutes you’re climbing the narrow paved hairpins toward Brunate, the town unfurling below like a folded map. Wind teases the conversation while terraces, Liberty‑style villas and olive-sprinkled slopes pass at a leisurely pace.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—short standing or stepping off the jeep for brief walks.
Wildlife
History
The Faro Voltiano was built in 1927 to honor Como native Alessandro Volta; Brunate’s Liberty villas reflect a turn‑of‑the‑20th‑century resort boom.
Conservation
Stay on paved roads and marked paths to limit erosion; local initiatives encourage low‑impact tourism to preserve hillside vegetation and viewpoints.
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Arrive Early
Be at the funicular station 10 minutes before departure to board on time and secure a forward seat on the open‑top jeep.
Sun Protection
Upper‑deck exposure is strong—use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat in summer to avoid sunburn and glare while photographing the lake.
Layer for Wind
Even in warm months a breeze at elevation makes a light windbreaker useful on the open top jeep.
Funicular Option
Consider taking the funicular back to Como for a different perspective; tickets are not included so buy at the upper station if you want the roundtrip experience.
Sunglasses
Reduces glare on the lake and improves comfort in open‑top seating.
summer
Sunscreen
Protects from strong sun exposure at elevation and on the jeep’s open deck.
summer
Light Windbreaker
Blocks chilly gusts during the climb and on exposed viewpoints.
spring
Comfortable Closed-Toe Shoes
Useful for short walks around village viewpoints and uneven pavements.