Three lakes. One destination. Easy to reach.
Located between Milan, Switzerland and Milan Malpensa International Airport, Maratona dei Laghi welcomes you to an extraordinary destination where natural beauty meets excellent transport connections.
Lake Maggiore, Lake Monate and Lake Varese: three unique landscapes, one unforgettable running destination.
Your next marathon is closer than you think.
Maratona dei Laghi takes place in the heart of the province of Varese, strategically located in Northern Italy and easily accessible from Lombardy's main cities, Switzerland and abroad.
Thanks to its proximity to Milan Malpensa Airport, excellent motorway connections and the regional railway network, reaching the three-lakes area is easy and convenient for both runners and supporters.
~25 km
From Malpensa to Angera
~65 km
From Milan to Angera
A8 / A26
Main motorways
Three lakes, one destination
A marathon through a beautiful region of lakeside landscapes, charming towns and unspoilt nature, starting and finishing in Angera.
- Lake Maggiore
The starting point of your experience. Angera, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, welcomes runners and visitors and serves as the main hub of the event.
- Lake Monate
A peaceful, intimate landscape surrounded by greenery, just a short distance from Lake Maggiore and conveniently connected to the area's main roads.
- Lake Varese
A beautiful natural setting, easily accessible from Varese and nearby towns, completing the scenery of the three lakes featured in the marathon.
How to get here
By car
From Milan, take the A8 motorway towards Varese, then continue towards Sesto Calende and Angera. The A26 motorway also provides convenient access to the Lake Maggiore area.
By train
Rail connections are available from Milan, Varese and other cities across Northern Italy. Sesto Calende is one of the main railway stations for reaching Angera, with onward connections by local transport or taxi.
By plane
Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) is approximately 25 km from Angera. From the airport, you can reach the area by car, taxi or a combination of available public transport services.
From Switzerland
Thanks to its proximity to the Swiss canton of Ticino and convenient cross-border road and rail connections, the three-lakes area is easily accessible from Switzerland.
