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Distretto Turistico dei 
LaghiMonti and Valli dell'Ossola

The romantic atmosphere of the lakes, the grandeur of the mountains, outdoor and wellness experiences and the excellence of food and wine

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Isola Bella - Foto di Marco Benedetto Cerini
Villas and Gardens
Green and architectural itineraries 
of historical and artistic significance
Discovering botanical gardens, villas and museums in the area, between lakes and mountains
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Ferrata dei Picasass di Baveno, Lago Maggiore - Foto di Marco Benedetto Cerini
Slow Tourism
Live your adventure
one emotion at a time
Open-air movement, accessibility, locally produced food and wine and wellness
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Our Winter Experience
Be surprised
by Neveazzurra's Winter
An area on a human and family scale, for athletes and amateurs... snow on your doorstep
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Discover our territory between
Lakes and Mountains

The Distretto Turistico dei Laghi Monti e Valli dell'Ossola in northern Piedmont, just a stone's throw from the Swiss border and the large cities of Milan and Turin, is the ideal destination for a relaxing and quality stay.

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Alpine Destinations
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Parks

From the famous Lake Maggiore with its enchanting Borromean Islands, to the clear waters of the tranquil Lake Mergozzo, to the enchanted scenery of Lake Orta with the picturesque Island of San Giulio: jewels of nature, art and history that make these places one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. All around, the wide range of the Ossola Valleys offers mountain lovers vast expanses of forests, alpine lakes, high peaks and spectacular parks.

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The "Quadrifoglio" of Ameno - Blue ring

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Lago d'Orta
Refuges

Bivacco Alpe Forna'

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Bike

MTB ROUTE: Macugnaga and the Lago delle Fate

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Valli dell'Ossola
Farmhouses

Cascina Vernome

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Vie Ferrate (Assisted trails)

VIA FERRATA: "Picasass"

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Lago Maggiore
Holiday flats

Casa Molinett - La Terrazza

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Rooms for rent

Ca Meison

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Hotels

Villa Carlotta

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Holiday flats

La Casetta delle Ragazze Ribelli

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Holiday flats

La Rossa Casa Vacanze

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Il Paesello

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The Ossola Valleys

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Archivio Fotografico Distretto Turistico dei Laghi

It's time for food festivals, a journey of tastes and flavors between lakes and mountains!

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Archivio Fotografico Lago Maggiore Zipline

Nature and adrenaline around Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Mergozzo and the Ossola Valleys!

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Archivio Fotografico Ferrovia Vigezzina Centovalli - Treno del Foliage

The outdoors between lakes and mountains is also enhanced by the colours of autumn!

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Sport and
outdoors for all

How many outdoor activities can be enjoyed here from spring to autumn! If the waters of lakes, rivers and waterfalls are to be slipped into, the land is to be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback... and so is the sky, to be challenged in flight!

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HISTORIC MOUNTAIN ROADS: Linea Cadorna: Piancavallo - Morissolo

Lago Maggiore
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HISTORIC MOUNTAIN ROADS: Linea Cadorna: Ornavasso - Forte di Bara

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PATH FOR ALL – Trails in Nature: Bosco Tenso

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PATH FOR ALL – Trails in Nature: Piancavallo/Morissolo/Linea Cadorna

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The variety of landscapes
so different and yet so close

Lago Maggiore - Archivio Fotografico Distretto Turistico dei Laghi - Foto di Marco Benedetto Cerini
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Outdoor & Nature

Experience the thrill of free flight with the zipline, test your courage with canyoning and adventure park trails, discover hiking trails thousands of kilometres long!

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PATH SLOW TREK - Uriezzo Gorges

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Nordic Walking Park of Cannero Riviera: route 1

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Art, Culture & Faith

Dive into a slow and conscious tourism experience. Discover the hinterland, so close to the unmissable attractions of the area. Live your Lago Maggiore Experience!

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Museums

Museo della Pesca e dell'Isola Pescatori

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Museums

GranUM

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Wellness

The waters of our region offer unique natural spectacles - from the mountains to the lakes - and possess high therapeutic properties.

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Territory

Ossola: alpine lakes, parks, forests and white slopes

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Lake Maggiore

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Food & Wine

Food and wine proposals amidst the culinary traditions of bygone days.

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SECOND COURSE - Fried lake fish with citrus mayonnaise

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FIRST COURSE - Risotto with Prünent wine and foie gras

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29 Apr - 8 Dic
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Decine di eventi nell'estate di Santa Maria Maggiore, in Valle Vigezzo!

In primavera la novità “Dai dai, cünta su”, tributo al grande scrittore Benito...
4 Mag - 13 Ott
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ANTRONA SCHIERANCO loc. Prabernardo - Visite guidate alla Miniera d'oro del Taglione

Dal mese di maggio sono riprese le visite guidate alla Miniera d'oro del...
24 Mag 2024 - 31 Gen 2025
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BAVENO - Esposizione "Alberghi Storici e le Architetture del Turismo"

Rassegna la pietra racconta: Esposizione "alberghi storici - le architetture...
25 Mag - 31 Ott
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MERGOZZO - Mostra: Medaglie e monete: connessioni

In occasione del ventennale del Mu.Me. Civico Museo Archeologico Mergozzo...

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Let us know what you would like to do during your stay. You will receive a digital Welcome Kit and can download guides and personalised activity proposals.

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