Private Jet St Tropez to Lake Como

The route from St Tropez to Lake Como covers approximately 200 nautical miles, a brief and scenic passage between two of the most fashionable retreats in Europe. Given the modest distance and the short runway at the Riviera departure point, a very light jet or turboprop is the natural choice, with the Pilatus PC-12 or the Embraer Phenom 100 offering the agility and short-field performance the journey demands. These aircraft complete the crossing in around half an hour, cruising in the twenties or low thirties of thousands of feet and threading efficiently between the coast and the southern flank of the Alps. Departure is from La Mole, the compact and discreet airfield serving the Gulf of St Tropez, whose short runway rewards the right choice of aircraft and whose exclusivity suits the clientele it serves. On arrival travellers settle towards Milan Malpensa Airport, the principal gateway for the lakes region and a straightforward transfer to the shores of Lake Como. Como is celebrated for its grand lakeside villas, the elegant town of Bellagio at the meeting of its two arms, and the mountain backdrop that has drawn artists and aristocrats for centuries. A private charter makes this connection effortless, linking the summer glamour of the Cote d’Azur with the timeless calm of the Italian lakes in a single short flight. Travellers moving between two seasonal social calendars avoid a long and winding drive across the Alps or a tedious scheduled routing through busy hubs. For those dividing their summer between the Mediterranean coast and the northern lakes, this graceful hop offers privacy, flexibility and a swift transition from one storied playground to another.