Walking and Eating around Lake Comabbio

Walking and Eating: taste and nature around Lake Comabbio

Amidst the gentle landscapes of the Varese area, Lake Comabbio provides the backdrop for one of the most evocative gastronomic walks in the region: Camminar Mangiando. The initiative involves five municipalities that overlook or are near the lake, including the Municipality of Mercallo, in the Province of Varese, whose woods are one of the stops on the route.

Five Pro Loco associations, one single walk

The strength of the event lies in the collaboration between the Pro Loco associations of Ternate, Comabbio, Mercallo, Varano Borghi, and Vergiate, which together, with the patronage of their respective municipalities, organize a day of celebration spread across the territory. The start is from Parco Berrini in Ternate, from where the walk winds along the lake shores and through the woods of Mercallo.

A route through nature, art, and flavors

The trail alternates naturalistic views and characteristic places:

• the path along the water between Ternate and Comabbio
• the woods of Mercallo
• the studio of artist Mario da Corgeno
• the famous colorful bench of Varano Borghi

At each stop, participants find a gastronomic break with specialties prepared by the Pro Loco volunteers, in an experience that combines the pleasure of walking with that of good food.

Walking for a good cause

Camminar Mangiando also has a charitable heart: part of the proceeds are donated to the Giacomo Ascoli Foundation of Varese, committed to supporting oncohematological patients and their families. One more reason to participate in a day that, between Mercallo and the other lake municipalities, celebrates beauty, flavors, and generosity.