Traversata del Lario
Edition 2026 Nature Sea Nautical

Traversata del Lario

The non-competitive swim across Lake Como between Onno and Mandello

Oliveto Lario — Lecco (097)
Dates 12 Jul — 12 Jul 2026
Location Oliveto Lario (097)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Traversata del Lario

In July, Lake Como, known as the Lario, becomes the stage for the Traversata del Lario, a non-competitive swimming event between Onno, a hamlet of Oliveto Lario, and Mandello del Lario. Two distances are offered: a short race of 1,500 meters and a long one of 3,000 meters, starting from the Onno pier. Organized by the Pro Loco of Mandello along with the municipalities of both shores, it's a beloved event for swimmers and enthusiasts, combining sport, the lake, and the landscape.

Swimming across the Lario

The Traversata del Lario is the non-competitive swim across Lake Como between Onno, a hamlet of Oliveto Lario in the province of Lecco, and Mandello del Lario, on the opposite shore. An event that every summer attracts swimmers of all levels, united by the desire to cross one of Italy's most stunning bodies of water with their strokes.

Two races, two distances

The event offers two courses: the short race of 1,500 meters, from Onno to Mandello, and the long race of 3,000 meters, with a Mandello-Onno-Mandello route. The short race starts from the Onno pier, while the long one begins from the Mandello shore. A format that allows experienced and amateur swimmers to experience the lake in a unique way, with safety guaranteed by the organization.

Sport and territory

Organized by the Pro Loco of Mandello del Lario in collaboration with the Municipalities of Mandello del Lario and Oliveto Lario, the Traversata del Lario is much more than a race: it's a celebration that unites the two shores of the lake. Lunch for the athletes and convivial moments complete a day that celebrates the bond between the Larian communities and their lake, in the heart of the province of Lecco.

Traversata del Lario — edition 2026

The Traversata del Lario takes place on Sunday, July 12, 2026: the 29th edition of the short race (1,500 m, Onno-Mandello) and the 9th of the long race (3,000 m, Mandello-Onno-Mandello). Departure from the Onno pier (Oliveto Lario). Registrations open from May 4, 2026, fee €40.

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Traversata del Lario returns, the non-competitive swim across Lake Como between Onno (hamlet of Oliveto Lario) and Mandello del Lario. Scheduled are the 29th edition of the short race (1,500 m, Onno-Mandello) and the 9th of the long race (3,000 m, Mandello-Onno-Mandello).

Registrations are open from May 4, 2026, with a fee of €40. The day includes bib collection from 7:30 AM, the start at 10:30 AM, and lunch for the athletes at Piazza del Mercato.

Programme Traversata del Lario 2026

  • 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM — Bib collection at Piazza Garibaldi (Mandello)
  • 10:00 AM — Briefing for the 3,000 m race at the Falk pier beach
  • 10:30 AM — Start of both races (1,500 m from Onno, 3,000 m from Mandello)
  • 12:00 PM — Lunch at Piazza del Mercato (free for athletes)
  • 2:00 PM — Results and awards ceremony

Highlights Traversata del Lario 2026

The swim across the Lario between the two shores of Onno and Mandello, with the 1,500m and 3,000m races.

Prices Traversata del Lario 2026

Registration fee €40; registrations open from May 4, 2026. Lunch is free for athletes.

Practical information — Traversata del Lario

When

A Sunday in July.

Where

Start from the Onno pier, hamlet of Oliveto Lario (LC); arrival in Mandello del Lario.

How to get there

By car along the SP 583 Lariana (Onno side); Mandello del Lario train station on the Lecco-Colico line.

Registration

On the Pro Loco Mandello website ([email protected], tel. +39 0341 732912).

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Where does it take place — Traversata del Lario

Imbarcadero di Onno

Imbarcadero di Onno, 23865 Oliveto Lario

Contact Traversata del Lario

Tel
+39 0341 732912

Traversata del Lario in brief

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