Colico and the Sports Center: services and convenience for following the race
This guide is part of UTLAC's The area section and is intended for those arriving at Lake Como to race, accompany an athlete, or turn the event into an opportunity to discover the area with their family.
Colico is one of the most useful locations in the entire UTLAC geography because it brings together space, services, accessibility, and a very clear position at the northern end of the lake. For those following the race with a practical mindset, it is one of the best places to get organized: easy to reach, easy to understand, and well suited to even long stops.
In addition, Colico is not just 'functional.' It has a fine relationship with the water, the wind, the fortifications, and active mobility, and makes it possible to tell the story of the transition between Lake Como, Valtellina, and Valchiavenna. This also makes it valuable as a tourism article, not only as a service listing.
At a glance
| Location | Colico |
| Area | Upper Lake |
| Access | Very easy access by car |
| Type | Town / logistical support / life base |
| Ideal for | Families, teams, race logistics, more structured stops |
| Map | Open the location on Google Maps |
What to see and do
- the lakeside promenade and open spaces near the town center
- the Sports Center area as an easy reference point during the event
- the proximity to military forts and routes toward the Upper Lake plain
Trails, views, and nearby places
- visit the Forts of Colico and the natural areas of the Upper Lake
- use Colico as a gateway toward Valtellina or Valchiavenna
- plan a more structured break here before heading up toward the mountain sections of the route
Flavors of the area
Among the easiest flavors to find in this area of the Lario, it is worth looking for lake dishes such as perch or missoltini, as well as polenta uncia, local cheeses, and simple pastries from village bakeries. In the villages of the central lake area, the experience works well both for a quick lunch before moving along the route and for a dinner with a view.
Art, culture, and the identity of the place
Colico is a borderland and a crossroads, and you can feel it. It has a less 'drawing-room' feel than the central lake area, but this is precisely why it conveys the practical and geographical character of the northern Lario so well: open spaces, wind, sports, and connections.
How to experience it during UTLAC
During UTLAC, it can work as a life base, as a support location for a team, or as a convenient stop for companions who want to see the passage and then reposition themselves. It is one of the few places where logistics and the area truly come together very well.
Where to stay nearby
On the Where to stay page, there is no affiliated accommodation in Colico, but the town remains a very interesting area to consider for the availability of services and connections.