Lake Como boats faced Centomiglia limits from 9 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 04:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Lake Como hosted the 77th Centomiglia del Lario powerboat race from 9 to 11 October 2026.
- Navigazione Laghi suspended public navigation between Como, Blevio and Cernobbio from 12pm to 5pm during the race.
- Replacement buses operated between Como and Moltrasio during the navigation suspension from 9 to 11 October 2026.
- The official programme listed races on 9 and 10 October 2026 and the Centomiglia del Lario on 11 October 2026.
Lake Como hosted the 77th Centomiglia del Lario from 9 to 11 October 2026, with the powerboat race bringing temporary navigation restrictions to the lake near Como. The event took place in Italy and affected scheduled services between Como, Blevio and Cernobbio during the central hours of each day.
Centomiglia del Lario brought three days of racing to Como
The official programme placed the 77th Centomiglia del Lario at viale Puecher in Como from 9 to 11 October 2026. It listed free practice and a long race on 9 October, free practice and a short race on 10 October, then free practice, the Centomiglia del Lario and a presentation ceremony on 11 October.
The programme included races for the World, European and Italian Offshore Championship in the Class 3D/5000 category. It also listed a Touring Cup race and competitions for the Honda Offshore and Offshore One Green Class on 10 October. The official tourism programme identified Como as the venue and gave the event dates.
Lake Como navigation changed around the race course
Navigazione Laghi said public navigation and recreational boating were suspended in the lake section between Como, Blevio and Cernobbio from 12pm to 5pm during the 9 to 11 October race period. Ferry services at Como, Tavernola, Cernobbio and Blevio were therefore cancelled or limited on affected routes.
Some services from Como ran only as far as Cernobbio, while other departures began at Moltrasio instead of Como. The operator arranged replacement buses between Como and Moltrasio, with stops at Tavernola and Cernobbio. The navigation suspension notice also specified transfers between buses and boats at Moltrasio for passengers travelling towards the upper lake.
The restriction connected the sporting programme with the working transport network rather than closing the entire lake to visitors. Travellers could still reach parts of the shoreline by road, but a journey relying on a direct boat through the Como, Blevio and Cernobbio section required a change during the affected period.
Autumn timetables continued beyond the Centomiglia weekend
Navigazione Laghi published an autumn timetable valid from 5 October to 8 November 2026. The listed routes included ship and fast services between Como and Colico, the Bellagio to Lecco route, and ferry connections among Bellagio, Cadenabbia, Varenna and Menaggio.
This placed the Centomiglia restrictions inside a wider seasonal change in lake transport. The race-related suspension was tied to specific dates and locations, while the autumn timetable applied to the wider network. Visitors therefore needed to distinguish the temporary race measures from the regular service pattern for October and early November.
Visiting Lake Como: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The 77th Centomiglia del Lario took place at viale Puecher in Como from 9 to 11 October 2026, with the final race and presentation scheduled for 11 October.
- Public navigation and recreational boating between Como, Blevio and Cernobbio were suspended from 12pm to 5pm during the race period, with some ferry services cancelled or limited.
- Replacement buses linked Como and Moltrasio, stopping at Tavernola and Cernobbio; passengers continuing by boat transferred at Moltrasio.
- The main listed boat routes connect Como with Colico, and link Bellagio with Lecco, Cadenabbia, Varenna and Menaggio.
- Italy's official language is Italian and its national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Como
When did the Centomiglia del Lario take place at Lake Como?
The 77th Centomiglia del Lario took place from 9 to 11 October 2026 at viale Puecher in Como.
What changed on Lake Como during the Centomiglia?
Public navigation and recreational boating were suspended between Como, Blevio and Cernobbio from 12pm to 5pm during the race period, with replacement buses between Como and Moltrasio.
Where is Lake Como and how do you get there?
Lake Como is in northern Italy, and the listed public transport network includes boat and fast services from Como to Colico plus ferry routes linking Bellagio, Lecco, Cadenabbia, Varenna and Menaggio.
