Our tips to discover Lake Maggiore from Oggebbio 2021
Visite turistiche
a
stunning view on the lake and hidden villages along the Walking tours & Trekking Park on the ancient
VIA DELLE GENTI (R30
). Map on the panel in Piazzale Italia.
All within the borders of Oggebbio municipality, 11 villages and 9 different trails, all marked by signs Nordic
Walking and Nordic Trekking. You ought to see:
Novaglio
old chuch , Camogno , Rancone , the lovely square of Pieggio , Barbè , the old Chapel of Cassino.
You’ll
go back to centuries ago when life was slower .
Don’t
forget books, pencils and albums to bring on your walk
http://www.piemonteoutdoor.it/it/attivita/escursionismo/delle genti
Oggebbio
a
stunning view on the lake and hidden villages along the Walking tours & Trekking Park on the ancient
VIA DELLE GENTI (R30
). Map on the panel in Piazzale Italia.
All within the borders of Oggebbio municipality, 11 villages and 9 different trails, all marked by signs Nordic
Walking and Nordic Trekking. You ought to see:
Novaglio
old chuch , Camogno , Rancone , the lovely square of Pieggio , Barbè , the old Chapel of Cassino.
You’ll
go back to centuries ago when life was slower .
Don’t
forget books, pencils and albums to bring on your walk
http://www.piemonteoutdoor.it/it/attivita/escursionismo/delle genti
Lying on the beach in Oggebbio
Nearest beach: out of the entrance gate follow the path to the left. It leads to the harbour and the free beach, grass , showers for free, bar/pizzeria in front Lago.
Nicest
free beaches La Solitudine, Isolino you can reach them along Via delle Genti, no bars
La Resega Piazzale Italia, follow the street on the left close to the bar and past the church
From there walk down to the lake when you cross the Hemingway bar, turn left for 20 metres Rent your daily trip on a boat without licence pedalò, stand up paddle, kayak at Hemingway
Oggebbio
Lying on the beach in Oggebbio
Nearest beach: out of the entrance gate follow the path to the left. It leads to the harbour and the free beach, grass , showers for free, bar/pizzeria in front Lago.
Nicest
free beaches La Solitudine, Isolino you can reach them along Via delle Genti, no bars
La Resega Piazzale Italia, follow the street on the left close to the bar and past the church
From there walk down to the lake when you cross the Hemingway bar, turn left for 20 metres Rent your daily trip on a boat without licence pedalò, stand up paddle, kayak at Hemingway
Informazioni sulla città/località
Day 1: Cannero
IL GIARDINO eat in a fresh garden, in the outside tipical food, 12 at lunch
SANO BANANO in the village center nice location and typical menu 20 25
GROTTO CARZA 15 km further in the mountain
Walk along via delle Genti di Cannero, about 1 hour on the hill Lovely walk through the woods facing
the lake castles on the island in the lake
Sundays
on July and August, free guided tours of Cannero, book rete@unionelagomaggiore it
Earth
and sandy beach, sun until late Possibility of booking tennis court
Wonderwood
Adventure Park experience paths Grotto Carza for the great food and view 15 km)
Book
your walk with a local guide And look for the first maxy bench of lake Maggiore, newly
introduced
At
Ape Gaia farm, a lot of animals donkeys horses rabbits great honey ask Monica 347 5426293 to
settle on day to spend in nature at her place
Book Camping Lido Cannero bikeworldadventure guided tours ebike elettriche 55 pax
Drive to Cannero, see for free the botanic garden of citrus fruit museum of brushes swim in cristalline water, facing the Borromeo castles
5 km 10 minutes drive
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Cannero Riviera
Day 1: Cannero
IL GIARDINO eat in a fresh garden, in the outside tipical food, 12 at lunch
SANO BANANO in the village center nice location and typical menu 20 25
GROTTO CARZA 15 km further in the mountain
Walk along via delle Genti di Cannero, about 1 hour on the hill Lovely walk through the woods facing
the lake castles on the island in the lake
Sundays
on July and August, free guided tours of Cannero, book rete@unionelagomaggiore it
Earth
and sandy beach, sun until late Possibility of booking tennis court
Wonderwood
Adventure Park experience paths Grotto Carza for the great food and view 15 km)
Book
your walk with a local guide And look for the first maxy bench of lake Maggiore, newly
introduced
At
Ape Gaia farm, a lot of animals donkeys horses rabbits great honey ask Monica 347 5426293 to
settle on day to spend in nature at her place
Book Camping Lido Cannero bikeworldadventure guided tours ebike elettriche 55 pax
Drive to Cannero, see for free the botanic garden of citrus fruit museum of brushes swim in cristalline water, facing the Borromeo castles
5 km 10 minutes drive
Day 2: Cannobio and the canyon
After
visiting Cannobio, take the road to Sant’Anna 10 min to view the deep canyon
Enjoy
a fresh water swim in the «Orrido»
Have
a romantic lunch or dinner in the nearby restaurant of GROTTO SANT’ANNA
with
the view on the waterfall (take warm clothes About 20 minutes drive (book ahead
Continue
along the road to the Cannobina Valley to see the mountain villages as far as
Santa
Maria Maggiore and Craveggia, homeland to chimney sweeps (
Their
museum is amazing As well as the local museum of «Eau de Cologne»
Drive
to Cannobio, a charming town to explore Free beaches
Remote
Race karting Modellismovl Cannobio minigolf
25
km (About 20 minutes drive to Cannobio) 100 km total 3 hours drive Cannobina Valley
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Cannobio
Day 2: Cannobio and the canyon
After
visiting Cannobio, take the road to Sant’Anna 10 min to view the deep canyon
Enjoy
a fresh water swim in the «Orrido»
Have
a romantic lunch or dinner in the nearby restaurant of GROTTO SANT’ANNA
with
the view on the waterfall (take warm clothes About 20 minutes drive (book ahead
Continue
along the road to the Cannobina Valley to see the mountain villages as far as
Santa
Maria Maggiore and Craveggia, homeland to chimney sweeps (
Their
museum is amazing As well as the local museum of «Eau de Cologne»
Drive
to Cannobio, a charming town to explore Free beaches
Remote
Race karting Modellismovl Cannobio minigolf
25
km (About 20 minutes drive to Cannobio) 100 km total 3 hours drive Cannobina Valley
Day 3: Locarno, Ascona, Brissago
Trekking
in Val Maggia, swimming in Val Verzasca (the Maldives of Milan)
Take
the cable car to the Cardada mountain top site projected by arch Botta
The
Monte Verità nearby
inspired
many poets naturalist philosophers writers Special vibes here even cells do not work
The
lungolago has a great proposal of restaurants
Low
price eating at the camp site facing the Camellia park
A journey into Italian Switzerland: Botanical garden of Brissago, the mildest spot in Switzerland.
Towns and Camellia Park of Locarno, Ascona
Falconry
show, movie festival in Locarno Jazz Festival in Ascona summer
Luxury
SPA of Termali Salini a huge hot pool facing the lake
56 km
total 1:30 drive
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Brissago
Day 3: Locarno, Ascona, Brissago
Trekking
in Val Maggia, swimming in Val Verzasca (the Maldives of Milan)
Take
the cable car to the Cardada mountain top site projected by arch Botta
The
Monte Verità nearby
inspired
many poets naturalist philosophers writers Special vibes here even cells do not work
The
lungolago has a great proposal of restaurants
Low
price eating at the camp site facing the Camellia park
A journey into Italian Switzerland: Botanical garden of Brissago, the mildest spot in Switzerland.
Towns and Camellia Park of Locarno, Ascona
Falconry
show, movie festival in Locarno Jazz Festival in Ascona summer
Luxury
SPA of Termali Salini a huge hot pool facing the lake
56 km
total 1:30 drive
Day 4: Borromeo Gulf
You
can either reach them by driving directly to Stresa or Pallanza where you can catch a ferry
Otherwise
from Oggebbio take the ferry directly to Intra, and then change for the Gulf, Borromeo
islands and Stresa It takes a while but it is well worth it
BOLONGARO
in Pallanza RISTORANTE ITALIA on the Fisherman Island LA RAMPOLINA
Aperitif
SKYBAR hotel La Palma, Ristorante LA STRESA FIORENTINO ( pasta, etc in
Stresa
A journey into lake Maggiore’s jewels: the Botanical garden of Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Isola dei
Pescatori with its fishermen’s village
Villa Pallavicino Park Zoo. Book ahead.
Experience
the lake Ask Stefano of Ristorante Italia upon request he offers the opportunity of
fishing with the local fishermen’s association at dawn and sunset time
A
special trip? Ask our friend Kate Williamson for a private led tour from a botanical, literature or
cultural point of view this was the place where Stendhal, Napoleon, Hemingway, Mann, Simenon
got inspired
Contacts
at the end of the booklet
25 km
total 0:40 drive
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Stresa
Day 4: Borromeo Gulf
You
can either reach them by driving directly to Stresa or Pallanza where you can catch a ferry
Otherwise
from Oggebbio take the ferry directly to Intra, and then change for the Gulf, Borromeo
islands and Stresa It takes a while but it is well worth it
BOLONGARO
in Pallanza RISTORANTE ITALIA on the Fisherman Island LA RAMPOLINA
Aperitif
SKYBAR hotel La Palma, Ristorante LA STRESA FIORENTINO ( pasta, etc in
Stresa
A journey into lake Maggiore’s jewels: the Botanical garden of Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Isola dei
Pescatori with its fishermen’s village
Villa Pallavicino Park Zoo. Book ahead.
Experience
the lake Ask Stefano of Ristorante Italia upon request he offers the opportunity of
fishing with the local fishermen’s association at dawn and sunset time
A
special trip? Ask our friend Kate Williamson for a private led tour from a botanical, literature or
cultural point of view this was the place where Stendhal, Napoleon, Hemingway, Mann, Simenon
got inspired
Contacts
at the end of the booklet
25 km
total 0:40 drive
Day 4: Borromeo Gulf
You
can either reach them by driving directly to Stresa or Pallanza where you can catch a ferry
Otherwise
from Oggebbio take the ferry directly to Intra, and then change for the Gulf, Borromeo
islands and Stresa It takes a while but it is well worth it
BOLONGARO
in Pallanza RISTORANTE ITALIA on the Fisherman Island LA RAMPOLINA
Aperitif
SKYBAR hotel La Palma, Ristorante LA STRESA FIORENTINO ( pasta, etc in
Stresa
A journey into lake Maggiore’s jewels: the Botanical garden of Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Isola dei
Pescatori with its fishermen’s village
Villa Pallavicino Park Zoo. Book ahead.
Experience
the lake Ask Stefano of Ristorante Italia upon request he offers the opportunity of
fishing with the local fishermen’s association at dawn and sunset time
A
special trip? Ask our friend Kate Williamson for a private led tour from a botanical, literature or
cultural point of view this was the place where Stendhal, Napoleon, Hemingway, Mann, Simenon
got inspired
Contacts
at the end of the booklet
25 km
total 0:40 drive
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Pallanza
Day 4: Borromeo Gulf
You
can either reach them by driving directly to Stresa or Pallanza where you can catch a ferry
Otherwise
from Oggebbio take the ferry directly to Intra, and then change for the Gulf, Borromeo
islands and Stresa It takes a while but it is well worth it
BOLONGARO
in Pallanza RISTORANTE ITALIA on the Fisherman Island LA RAMPOLINA
Aperitif
SKYBAR hotel La Palma, Ristorante LA STRESA FIORENTINO ( pasta, etc in
Stresa
A journey into lake Maggiore’s jewels: the Botanical garden of Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Isola dei
Pescatori with its fishermen’s village
Villa Pallavicino Park Zoo. Book ahead.
Experience
the lake Ask Stefano of Ristorante Italia upon request he offers the opportunity of
fishing with the local fishermen’s association at dawn and sunset time
A
special trip? Ask our friend Kate Williamson for a private led tour from a botanical, literature or
cultural point of view this was the place where Stendhal, Napoleon, Hemingway, Mann, Simenon
got inspired
Contacts
at the end of the booklet
25 km
total 0:40 drive
Day 6: Colle and Piancavallo
From
Cannero drive the road to the mountain, reaching Colle
Easy
trekking to Morissolo military fortress For a longer journey, from Colle, follow the dirt road
or
trek to Alpe Archia Mountain Zeda, the tallest mountain in the area
2
3 hours walk
A splendid view over the lake and Alps, on a World War 1 military road.
50
km 2 hours total drive
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Piancavallo
Day 6: Colle and Piancavallo
From
Cannero drive the road to the mountain, reaching Colle
Easy
trekking to Morissolo military fortress For a longer journey, from Colle, follow the dirt road
or
trek to Alpe Archia Mountain Zeda, the tallest mountain in the area
2
3 hours walk
A splendid view over the lake and Alps, on a World War 1 military road.
50
km 2 hours total drive
Day 7: Stresa and Mottarone
Drive
to Stresa and the charming private Borromean road 10 to Mottarone summit
Nice
walks amazing views restaurants and bars for refreshments
Visit
the Alpinia Botanical Garden, with alpine herbs flowers and trees
and
a truly breath taking panorama of the lake and mountains
Possibility
of horse walks
From the top of the lake, an alpine landscape, seen from a botanical point of view, and a curious
museum.
Curious
Umbrella Museum in Gignese, Mottarone Adventure Park ,
Climbing on
trees https://www.mottarone.it/adventure park/
50 km 2 hours total drive
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Mottarone
Day 7: Stresa and Mottarone
Drive
to Stresa and the charming private Borromean road 10 to Mottarone summit
Nice
walks amazing views restaurants and bars for refreshments
Visit
the Alpinia Botanical Garden, with alpine herbs flowers and trees
and
a truly breath taking panorama of the lake and mountains
Possibility
of horse walks
From the top of the lake, an alpine landscape, seen from a botanical point of view, and a curious
museum.
Curious
Umbrella Museum in Gignese, Mottarone Adventure Park ,
Climbing on
trees https://www.mottarone.it/adventure park/
50 km 2 hours total drive
Day 8: Fondotoce Natural Reserve
Drive to Fondotoce, a small village, park in front of Osteria Buscaglia or in via Canale. Cross the bridge and follow left, in the direction of the playground. There is a wooden tower for birdwatching from the marsh An amazing place
Bird watching, swimming in the Toce River, fishing and picking blackcurrantsù
Local
cuisine at LAGO BETULLE Furthermore in Feriolo, restaurant VISTACQUA
Nice
view on the lake and white sand Greatest pizza of the lake FIORDILATTE
Walk to the white sandy beach where the RiverToce flows into the lake, feel the cool difference of
water. At Lago Betulle you can fish your own trout to cook back home.
At Il Bosco Fiorito you’ll pick and pay blackcurrants, and buy fresh organic vegetables from the farmer.
34 km 0 50 hours total drive
Fondotoce
Day 8: Fondotoce Natural Reserve
Drive to Fondotoce, a small village, park in front of Osteria Buscaglia or in via Canale. Cross the bridge and follow left, in the direction of the playground. There is a wooden tower for birdwatching from the marsh An amazing place
Bird watching, swimming in the Toce River, fishing and picking blackcurrantsù
Local
cuisine at LAGO BETULLE Furthermore in Feriolo, restaurant VISTACQUA
Nice
view on the lake and white sand Greatest pizza of the lake FIORDILATTE
Walk to the white sandy beach where the RiverToce flows into the lake, feel the cool difference of
water. At Lago Betulle you can fish your own trout to cook back home.
At Il Bosco Fiorito you’ll pick and pay blackcurrants, and buy fresh organic vegetables from the farmer.
34 km 0 50 hours total drive
Day 9: lake of Mergozzo
Drive
to the train station of Verbania, follow the road to the Montorfano mountain and reach the
nice village of the qaurry workers (stone cutters)
At the village of Mergozzo a trail leads to a 1 hour hike to teh charming village of Mergozzo, by the
Mergozzo lake where you can take a walk or even a swim in the very pure and clear water An engine free lake thatis totally un polluted Mergozzo, a lake with no engines, and a nice walk in stone cutters village of Montorfano
40 km total 1 00 drive
Rent your ebike at Fantic Rent Point (lagomaggiorebiketours.com). Easy path on the river .
Visit Mycological Didactic Farm Fiorlago in Bracchio.
Taste La Fugascina , the local typical pastries.ò
local
and Belgian beers at BIRRERIA FREELANCE Ice creams AURORA Restaurant LA PAGUL book picnics dinners CASA DELLA CAPRA Guide Michelin star Ristorante PICCOLO LAGO
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Mergozzo
Day 9: lake of Mergozzo
Drive
to the train station of Verbania, follow the road to the Montorfano mountain and reach the
nice village of the qaurry workers (stone cutters)
At the village of Mergozzo a trail leads to a 1 hour hike to teh charming village of Mergozzo, by the
Mergozzo lake where you can take a walk or even a swim in the very pure and clear water An engine free lake thatis totally un polluted Mergozzo, a lake with no engines, and a nice walk in stone cutters village of Montorfano
40 km total 1 00 drive
Rent your ebike at Fantic Rent Point (lagomaggiorebiketours.com). Easy path on the river .
Visit Mycological Didactic Farm Fiorlago in Bracchio.
Taste La Fugascina , the local typical pastries.ò
local
and Belgian beers at BIRRERIA FREELANCE Ice creams AURORA Restaurant LA PAGUL book picnics dinners CASA DELLA CAPRA Guide Michelin star Ristorante PICCOLO LAGO
Day 10: lake of Orta
Visit
the nice walking village of Orta with its small streets and pretty spots on Orta Lake,
take
a boat to the famous Isle of San Giulio where you should visit the ancient church
On
the way back spend, some time up on the Sacred Mount (Sacro Monte) of Orta or drive 10 in)
to Ameno to visit the «Monte Mesma,» taking a nice walk in the forest
Holy Island of San Giulio, Orta (one of the nicesct borghi of Italy), and Holy Mountain. Pella.
From Quarna Sopra, Panorama view specially at Belvedere, in the nature (good for picnic).
75
km total 1 40 drive
Michelin
Guide Star Restaurant VILLA CRESPI
Ask
for a private tour of Villa Motta garden, ICS camellia garden of excellence
http://www.villamotta.it
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Orta San Giulio
Day 10: lake of Orta
Visit
the nice walking village of Orta with its small streets and pretty spots on Orta Lake,
take
a boat to the famous Isle of San Giulio where you should visit the ancient church
On
the way back spend, some time up on the Sacred Mount (Sacro Monte) of Orta or drive 10 in)
to Ameno to visit the «Monte Mesma,» taking a nice walk in the forest
Holy Island of San Giulio, Orta (one of the nicesct borghi of Italy), and Holy Mountain. Pella.
From Quarna Sopra, Panorama view specially at Belvedere, in the nature (good for picnic).
75
km total 1 40 drive
Michelin
Guide Star Restaurant VILLA CRESPI
Ask
for a private tour of Villa Motta garden, ICS camellia garden of excellence
http://www.villamotta.it
Day 11: Val Grande
Drive
to the village of Cicogna and take a walk 2 3 hours) in the natural reserve
Walk
1 reaches the small village of Pogallo with its meadows
Walk
2 is more an adventure, like Indiana Jones, and you can take the river path in the direction of
the little stone village of Velina In Cicogna you can have detailed information or a meal or a
sandwich Remember to wear good hiking shoes
Natural
Reserve of Val Grande National park the biggest wilderness area in Italy
55
km total 1 40 drive
Wanna
try to weave a willow basket? Ask our friend, local guide Andrea Mosini
Renting
ebike in Trontano, Rovegro, Aurano, 3 bicycle trials
We
suggest you take a local guide to lead you around http :://www parcovalgrande it/
Cicogna
Day 11: Val Grande
Drive
to the village of Cicogna and take a walk 2 3 hours) in the natural reserve
Walk
1 reaches the small village of Pogallo with its meadows
Walk
2 is more an adventure, like Indiana Jones, and you can take the river path in the direction of
the little stone village of Velina In Cicogna you can have detailed information or a meal or a
sandwich Remember to wear good hiking shoes
Natural
Reserve of Val Grande National park the biggest wilderness area in Italy
55
km total 1 40 drive
Wanna
try to weave a willow basket? Ask our friend, local guide Andrea Mosini
Renting
ebike in Trontano, Rovegro, Aurano, 3 bicycle trials
We
suggest you take a local guide to lead you around http :://www parcovalgrande it/
Day 12: Ornavasso
Drive
to Ornavasso and reach the marble cave, get a ticket, walk for 5 10 minutes in a cooler
temperature This is the quarry of the Duomo of Milan!
From
here you can also start a walk along the Cadorna Line
If
you drive 5 more minutes up into the mountain, you reach the Sanctuary of Boden
Marble
Cave
55
km total 1 40 drive
Archeological
section of the Landscape Museum Celtic artefacts Museo della Resistenza
Memories
of 40 Partisan Republic of Ossola, significative for Italian independence
and
the Constitution
Fishing
at Laghetto delle Rose You can reach Ornavasso also via bicycle on the Via del Toce
ANTICA
TRATTORIA BODEN traditional meal,
LAGHETTO
DELLE ROSE where you can also fish
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Ornavasso
Day 12: Ornavasso
Drive
to Ornavasso and reach the marble cave, get a ticket, walk for 5 10 minutes in a cooler
temperature This is the quarry of the Duomo of Milan!
From
here you can also start a walk along the Cadorna Line
If
you drive 5 more minutes up into the mountain, you reach the Sanctuary of Boden
Marble
Cave
55
km total 1 40 drive
Archeological
section of the Landscape Museum Celtic artefacts Museo della Resistenza
Memories
of 40 Partisan Republic of Ossola, significative for Italian independence
and
the Constitution
Fishing
at Laghetto delle Rose You can reach Ornavasso also via bicycle on the Via del Toce
ANTICA
TRATTORIA BODEN traditional meal,
LAGHETTO
DELLE ROSE where you can also fish
Day 13: Vogogna and Domodossola
Drive
to Vogogna and walk to the old castle from the Mastio you’ll see the whole plain Inisde
exhibitions tell of the return of the Wolf to the area, protected by the Val Grande National Park
authorities
Then
drive on up the valley to the the medieval town of Domodossola, close to the border and the
Simplon Pass
Ancient
and well preserved Visconti Castle, the old towns
40
km total 38 minutes drive to Vogogna
RISTORANTE
DEL VECCHIO BORGO Enjoy a traditional meal in Vogogna
Experience a
walking tour in the vineyards , tasting local renowned
Azienda Agricola Edoardo Patrone
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Domodossola
Day 13: Vogogna and Domodossola
Drive
to Vogogna and walk to the old castle from the Mastio you’ll see the whole plain Inisde
exhibitions tell of the return of the Wolf to the area, protected by the Val Grande National Park
authorities
Then
drive on up the valley to the the medieval town of Domodossola, close to the border and the
Simplon Pass
Ancient
and well preserved Visconti Castle, the old towns
40
km total 38 minutes drive to Vogogna
RISTORANTE
DEL VECCHIO BORGO Enjoy a traditional meal in Vogogna
Experience a
walking tour in the vineyards , tasting local renowned
Azienda Agricola Edoardo Patrone
Day 14: Arona
Drive
to Arona and reach the amazing Parco Naturale dei lagoni di Mercurago
Spend
a while inside the statue of San Carlo from its eye you’ll see a great landscape
Drive
to the Rocca of Angera, still a Borromeo Heritage, an amazing well maintained castle with
frescoed hall ways and stone battlements
Sancarlone
Lagoni di Mercurago, the town Rocca di Angera, Rocca di Arona
55
km total 1 40 drive
Doll
museum at Rocca di Angera, one of the most important museums of childhood in Europe
Museo
Meina, cultural park an emotional experience it the cottage of villa Faraggiana garden
https
:://www museomeina it/ for families, reservation required
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Arona
Day 14: Arona
Drive
to Arona and reach the amazing Parco Naturale dei lagoni di Mercurago
Spend
a while inside the statue of San Carlo from its eye you’ll see a great landscape
Drive
to the Rocca of Angera, still a Borromeo Heritage, an amazing well maintained castle with
frescoed hall ways and stone battlements
Sancarlone
Lagoni di Mercurago, the town Rocca di Angera, Rocca di Arona
55
km total 1 40 drive
Doll
museum at Rocca di Angera, one of the most important museums of childhood in Europe
Museo
Meina, cultural park an emotional experience it the cottage of villa Faraggiana garden
https
:://www museomeina it/ for families, reservation required
Day 15: The Lombard Shore
Drive
to Intra and catch the car ferry to Laveno ..(every half an hour)
Then
drive south to Visit the hermitage of Santa Caterina, perched on the rock, one of the nicest
spots on the lake, with its ancient cloister and frescoed church
Visit
MIDAC in Laveno with Andlovitz renowned ceramic patterns, take the “bucket lift” to the top
of the hill above Laveno for an amazing panoramic view
Santa
Caterina del Sasso, Rocca di Caldè, Laveno Ceramics Museum
55
km total 1 40 drive
Rocca
di Caldè, north of Laveno, is considered the Portofino of Lake Maggiore
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Laveno-Mombello
Day 15: The Lombard Shore
Drive
to Intra and catch the car ferry to Laveno ..(every half an hour)
Then
drive south to Visit the hermitage of Santa Caterina, perched on the rock, one of the nicest
spots on the lake, with its ancient cloister and frescoed church
Visit
MIDAC in Laveno with Andlovitz renowned ceramic patterns, take the “bucket lift” to the top
of the hill above Laveno for an amazing panoramic view
Santa
Caterina del Sasso, Rocca di Caldè, Laveno Ceramics Museum
55
km total 1 40 drive
Rocca
di Caldè, north of Laveno, is considered the Portofino of Lake Maggiore
Day 16: Ghiffa
Walk
as far as Ghiffa on Via delle Genti from Oggebbio, crossing the Novaglio church, woods and
lovely paths and views to the lake
This
holy hill, the SACRO Monte or Sacred Mount, is a UNESCO heritage
5
km total 10 drive
Drive
Italian style Rent a Vespa to experience a day hotel Ghiffa
On
the paths, you will find a lot of signs for gym exercises we call it the Health park
LE
RIZ in Biganzolo, from first course to dessert, everything is based on rice, Okm Local beers
LOCANDA
A SUD Ceredo Used to be the local community social club Fish, peaceful
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Ghiffa
Day 16: Ghiffa
Walk
as far as Ghiffa on Via delle Genti from Oggebbio, crossing the Novaglio church, woods and
lovely paths and views to the lake
This
holy hill, the SACRO Monte or Sacred Mount, is a UNESCO heritage
5
km total 10 drive
Drive
Italian style Rent a Vespa to experience a day hotel Ghiffa
On
the paths, you will find a lot of signs for gym exercises we call it the Health park
LE
RIZ in Biganzolo, from first course to dessert, everything is based on rice, Okm Local beers
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A SUD Ceredo Used to be the local community social club Fish, peaceful