Monticello Golf Club
Monticello is one of the foundation names in the geography of modern Italian golf
Monticello is one of the foundation names in the geography of modern Italian golf. Its thirty-six holes, set in the green heart of Brianza, have hosted major competitions and still represent one of the country's most complete propositions for travellers seeking both quantity and quality. The club's real strength lies in offering two distinct golfing experiences within the same estate: broad, tree-lined layouts, significant greens and a clearly international championship sensibility. The golf demands patience and planning, especially when landing areas tighten and the complexity around the greens comes into play. Yet Monticello is also about comfort, infrastructure and the rhythm of a major club: you can play extensively, practise seriously and build an entire golf stay without leaving the property. For high-end travellers wanting an efficient base close to Milan and the lakes, it is a mature, highly credible choice — not flashy, but deeply persuasive to anyone who values substance in a golf destination.
Se hai tempo, gioca entrambe le 18 in due giorni consecutivi: Monticello ha senso pieno quando percepisci il contrasto tra i due percorsi e adatti la strategia a ciascuno.
36 holes and large club infrastructure near Milan
Competitive credibility and excellent practice facilities
Less 'romantic' than some smaller historical clubs
Takes time to appreciate its entirety
Monticello is one of the foundation names in the geography of modern Italian golf. Its thirty-six holes, set in the green heart of Brianza, have hosted major competitions and still represent one of the country's most complete propositions for travellers seeking both quantity and quality. The club's real strength lies in offering two distinct golfing experiences within the same estate: broad, tree-lined layouts, significant greens and a clearly international championship sensibility. The golf demands patience and planning, especially when landing areas tighten and the complexity around the greens comes into play. Yet Monticello is also about comfort, infrastructure and the rhythm of a major club: you can play extensively, practise seriously and build an entire golf stay without leaving the property. For high-end travellers wanting an efficient base close to Milan and the lakes, it is a mature, highly credible choice — not flashy, but deeply persuasive to anyone who values substance in a golf destination.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 36 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 138. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard, striking natural setting.
The best time to visit Monticello Golf Club is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: 36 holes and large club infrastructure near Milan; Competitive credibility and excellent practice facilities.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Milano Malpensa (MXP), approximately 40 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Monticello Golf Club does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Milano Malpensa (MXP), approximately 40 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Monticello Golf Club does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 36 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 138. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Montevecchia — Il Colle Segreto della Brianza
Montevecchia is the highest hill in Brianza at 476 metres, with vineyard terraces that resemble Tuscany and views stretching from Monte Rosa to the Resegone. The Montevecchia and Valle del Curone Park is the least-known territory between Milan and the lakes: no tourists, paths through vineyards and 12th-century Romanesque churches.
“The Locanda dell'Elfo, near the sanctuary, serves breakfast from 7am to walkers only. Host Ernesto has mapped every park trail by hand on tracing paper. Ask about the 'via delle vigne segrete' and he will show you a version that exists nowhere else.”
Villa Monastero — Concerto Privato al Tramonto
A 12th-century Cistercian monastery converted into one of Lake Como's most spectacular villas, Villa Monastero in Varenna hosts an international chamber music season every summer. The 2km botanical garden, with plants from every continent, slopes directly down to the lake waters.
“The Società dei Concerti di Varenna sells 'prima fila giardino' tickets only by direct email, one week before the concert. They allow a glass of white wine during the open-air performance. The email address is not on the official website — ask at the Club reception.”
Cà dei Frati — Lugana I Frati Riserva
The most important estate in the Lugana DOC produces from the Turbiana grape an age-worthy white that challenges the great white Burgundies. The I Frati Riserva — 24 months in steel and 12 in bottle — is ranked by Gambero Rosso among Italy's 50 finest whites.
“Monday to Wednesday the winery accepts unscheduled visits in the 'sala di sosta', an old monks' tavern overlooking the lake. No reservation, no fixed cost. Ask for Diego and he will let you taste whatever is in the tank that day.”
Museo della Seta di Como — L'Anima Nascosta della Città
In the heart of Como, the Silk Museum holds the industrial and artistic soul of a district that still dresses the great maisons of Paris and Milan. Nineteenth-century Jacquard looms, precious fabric samples, and archival footage tell the story of a production chain without equal in the world. A visit that permanently changes the way you look at a tie or a silk scarf.
“The museum is often empty on weekdays: you walk among the looms in near-total silence, like inside a cathedral of craftsmanship.”
Orrido di Bellano — La Spaccatura nel Granito
At Bellano, the Pioverna torrent has carved over millennia a vertiginous gorge into the granite, hidden just inside the fabric of the lakeside village. A metal walkway suspended over white, roaring water leads through the crack in the rock, while the walls narrow until you can almost touch them with both hands. Few know it exists; even fewer remember to go.
“Go right after a summer storm, when the water flow is at its peak and the sound floods every sense: you won't forget it.”
Terme di Giunone — Il Rito dell'Acqua Sulfurea
A few kilometres from Varese, these historic thermal baths draw sulphurous waters that have risen from the rock for centuries, already known to the Romans for their restorative properties. The setting is intimate and uncrowded, with outdoor thermal pools looking out over the green Valcuvia valley. An authentic decompression ritual, untouched by the wellness industry.
“Arrive on a weekday late afternoon: the outdoor pools empty out almost entirely, and the sulphurous water at dusk holds a silence of its own.”
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