Dervio and the Crotto Cech aid station: a useful stop along the route
This guide is part of UTLAC’s The Area section and is intended for those arriving at Lake Como to race, support an athlete, or turn the event into an opportunity to discover the area with their families.
Dervio is a very practical location but at the same time interesting from a tourism perspective. It has a strong relationship with wind, water, and the upper lake, and this makes it different from the more intimate villages of the central Lario. From a UTLAC perspective, it has a clear advantage: it is easy to understand, convenient, and functional for those who need to follow the race without losing too much time traveling.
The presence of the aid station in the Crotto Cech area adds another reason to stop here: the place is not only a technical passage, but a stop that can become a real break, with the lake in front and a setting also suitable for those traveling with children or non-sporting companions.
At a glance
| Location | Dervio |
| Area | Upper Lecco lake |
| Access | Easy access by car |
| Type | Village / aid station / support point |
| Ideal for | Families, fans, those looking for services and lake views |
| Map | Open the location in Google Maps |
What to see and do
- the lakeside walk and the direct relationship with the upper Lario
- the proximity to Corenno Plinio, one of the area’s most interesting cultural excursions
- the village’s services and how easy it is to find your way around even on event days
Trails, views, and nearby places
- combine Dervio with Corenno Plinio or other small centers on the upper lake
- consider the village as a support point for those arriving from the north or from Valtellina
- use Dervio for a lake break before heading back up toward higher locations along the route
Local flavors
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, 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
Dervio has a more dynamic and open identity than many intimate villages on the Lario. The village tells the story of the upper lake well as a space of sport, wind, water, and mobility. It is a good opportunity to show that UTLAC crosses very different environments, not only mountains and refuges.
How to experience it during UTLAC
From a race perspective, it is one of the easiest places to recommend to supporters and fans. The aid station makes it useful, the village makes it easy to experience, and its position makes it strategic for moving along the upper lake.
Where to stay nearby
Here you also have a UTLAC partner offer: on the Where to stay page you will find Un Passo dal Lago, a solution very consistent for those who want to stay close to the route and the lake.