Events

The romantic atmosphere of the lakes, the impressive mountains, the ancient rural vestiges and the excellent gourmet: the Distretto Turistico dei Laghi (Tourism Board) landscapes, in the Provinces of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Novara, are the ideal places where to spend an high-quality holiday.

From October 1st to 3rd, Stresa and the Borromeo Gulf will be once again protagonist of the world motor-boating championship: the exclusive natural backdrop of Lake Maggiore will host several racing boats in competition to win the Italy Grand Prix. Nine ship’s companies, coming from all over the world (Arabian Emirates, Australia, Italy, Norvegy, Republic of St. Marino and Qatar) will involve the audience thanks to a fascinating show.

The renewed timetable of the Navigazione Lake Maggiore (the shipping company of the Distric area) will be effective from March, 28, with new runs all over Lake Maggiore.

On 20th March gardens and mansions of the noble Borromeo Family on Lake Maggiore are going to re-open to the public. After a long wintertime tourists will be able to appreciate again the shining and blooming spring nature and to follow its extraordinary growth, season after season till the arrival of autumn: an ever new spectacle thanks to countless botanical species which enhance Isola Bella and Isola Madre breathtaking gardens.

Four treasures as four destinations usually not open to the public that on March 27 and 28 will be visitable with the help of special tourist guides. It will really be a rare occasion for discovering local landscapes and works of art very far away from daily city chaos!

Since Sunday, March 14 the public boats of the Navigazione Lago d'Orta have been operative, reaching the Island of San Giulio as well as all destinations round the lake. At the website www.navigazionelagodorta.it a new rich program has been published with several journeys, a timetable and the prices of season 2010. The Cusio ferry company also includes special cruises on the lake in occasion of main local events.

Bike riding in Fondotoce Wildlife Reserve is probably the best sport to find out some beautiful panoramic views in a place of absolute natural beauty. The suggested route allows to ideally embrace Lake Maggiore, Lake Mergozzo and Toce River. It's suitable for everyone and practicable in every moment of the year. From the town centre of Fondotoce the most convenient entrance to the cycle line is near the roundabout of the main road in direction to Feriolo. Through a canal which connects the two lakes, riders can reach the marvellous bed of reeds of Fondotoce.