Golf dei Laghi
A convivial hilly-lake course where views, water and rolling fairways keep the day bright and active
Golf dei Laghi is one of the most enjoyable lake-country courses in Lombardy because it manages to feel scenic and playable without becoming soft. In the undulating terrain between Lake Monate and the wider Varese lake district, the 18-hole layout uses slopes, trees, streams and changing views to create a round that stays lively from start to finish. It is particularly persuasive for travellers who want a golf day shaped by lakes, easy movement and a more open, convivial club atmosphere.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Lago di Monate — Sosta bagno e pontile
Lake Monate is the cleanest, most naturally satisfying extension after Golf dei Laghi: clear water, small shore accesses and a quieter rhythm than the busier lakes in the district. It turns the round into a true lakeside day rather than just a club stop with water in the background.
“Go in the later afternoon and choose one of the quieter accesses on the Travedona side; even twenty minutes on the pontile or a short swim are enough when the light starts to soften.”
Rocca di Angera — Terrazza sul Verbano
The Rocca di Angera gives Golf dei Laghi the historical and scenic payoff the area deserves: a fortress high above Lake Maggiore with museum rooms, gardens and a terrace that reads the whole southern Verbano basin. It is one of those stops that makes the golf day feel curated without becoming artificial.
“Get there for the last entry or late in the afternoon and spend your real time on the outer terrace; the collections are interesting, but the lake horizon is what turns the stop into a memory.”
Pista ciclopedonale del Lago di Varese
The cycle-and-walk route around Lake Varese is perfect when you want a second outdoor gesture after Golf dei Laghi without turning the day into another workout. Flat shoreline stretches, reeds and long lake views make it feel social, fresh and very Varese.
“Start from the Schiranna side and just do one scenic section before aperitivo; the secret is to keep it light and lake-facing, not to complete the full ring.”