Colma di Sormano: iconic passage in the heart of the Triangolo Lariano
This guide is part of UTLAC's Area section and is intended for people arriving at Lake Como to race, accompany an athlete, or turn the event into an opportunity to discover the area with their family.
Colma di Sormano is one of the strongest names in the Triangolo Lariano. Even when the facility indicated in the operational material is closed, the place remains of great interest: it is a recognizable, scenic pass, central to understanding the area and very useful for those who need to travel along the ridge.
For a well-made blog section, it is important to describe it this way: not as a 'closed service,' but as a geographic and landscape hub. Colma works both as a race passage point and as a stop for understanding the gentle yet broad mountain that connects the Como side, Valassina, and the Bellagio area.
At a glance
| Location | Colma di Sormano |
| Area | Triangolo Lariano |
| Access | Easy access by car |
| Type | Iconic passage / pass |
| Ideal for | Supporters, family roadbooks, views, and quick travel |
| Map | Open the location in Google Maps |
What to see and do
- its function as a pass in the heart of the Triangolo Lariano
- the ease of understanding the area and the surrounding slopes
- the possibility of organizing quick journeys to several places from here
Trails, views, and nearby places
- combine Colma with Capanna Mara, Rifugio Martina, or Civenna
- consider a stop in Sormano and the nearby villages of Valassina
- use the passage to combine lake and ridge on the same day
Local flavors
Here, the food is decidedly Alpine: polenta, braised beef, alpine cheeses, cured meats, honey, chestnuts, and mushrooms are the most natural references. On race days, it is best to choose simple places, with local cuisine and a more relaxed pace than on the lakeshore.
Art, culture, and local identity
Sormano is also well known in the cycling world, but its value goes beyond that. Colma is a symbolic place of passage and watershed, where the physical structure of the Triangolo Lariano is clearly felt.
How to experience it during UTLAC
It is very useful for those following UTLAC: accessible, easy to understand, and well positioned. Excellent for a tactical stop, but also for those who want to include a brief exploration of the area without moving too far away from the race.
Where to stay nearby
For accommodation, it may be interesting to look at the UTLAC agreements in the Lasnigo area on the Where to stay page, geographically consistent with the Triangolo Lariano.