By train or ferry, on foot from Varenna:

From Milan, take the direct train to Sondrio/Tirano, alight at the Varenna/Esino Lario stop.Exit the train station and turn left, a staircase will take you to the main road, walk along the river towards the lake to the stop sign, cross the bridge going to the left up to the Montecodeno restaurant. Arriving by ferry, from the Varenna landing you will find a street straight in front of you between the "Cavallino" restaurant and the pub "L’Orso", that within a few meters takes you in front of the Montecodeno restaurant.

Just to the left of the restaurant, you will find the path to go up to Vezio Castle. The climb is quite steep, but short. In 20/30 minutes you will be in Vezio. Please wear suitable footwear and in case of very high summer temperatures take some rest stops in the shade.

Once in Vezio follow the signs, go past the shop "Le ceramiche di Vezio" and once in the church square you will find the entrance to the Castle to the left of the small cemetery.

Alternatively, from Varenna you can take the "Scabium" pathway from the other side of the town. The entrance is in front of Villa Monastery, the journey is slightly longer and views are better but it is completely in the sun.

By car:

From Milan, take the SS36 towards Sondrio. After Lecco, take the first exit to Abbadia Lariana and follow the road to the lake. Once in Varenna, turn left towards Varenna and go through the village.

From Valchiavenna/Valtellina, take the SS36 towards Milan, get off at the Bellano exit and follow the signs to Varenna.

At the bridge at the beginning of Varenna turn to Esino Lario and, after a few bends, turn right to Vezio/Castello di Vezio. Continue until the end of the paved road and park. Then head by foot towards the village, downhill along the cobblestone street. At the end of this street, on the left, you will find the restaurant "Il Portichetto". To continue to the Castle turn right and then immediately left (you will find yourself in the Piazzetta Belvedere). Continue along the narrow street to the Castle, on your right you will find the shop "Le Ceramiche di Vezio" and once in the church square you will find the entrance of the Castle to the left of the small cemetery.