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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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Camping

Lido Toce

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Villages

Formazza - Small town of excellence

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Garni Viggiona

2 stars
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Monuments

Colossal statue of Saint Charles Borromeo

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Hotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta

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Faith

The monumental area of San Martino

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Premeno

3 stars
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Museums

Museo degli Alberghieri

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Luna Hotel Motel Airport

4 stars

Taglione Mine

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Panorama

3 stars
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Snowshoeing

PATH SNOW TREK - Alpe Campra

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Valli dell'Ossola
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13 May 2025

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Giardini dell'Isola Madre - Lago Maggiore - Foto di Susy Mezzanotte

Soul gardens: journey of feelings between villas and gardens

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Lago d'Orta, Lago di Mergozzo, Lago Maggiore, Valli dell'Ossola
Lago Maggiore Zipline

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

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Lago d'Orta, Lago di Mergozzo, Lago Maggiore, Valli dell'Ossola
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Discover the "historical routes" between lakes and mountains in Upper Piedmont

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Lago di Mergozzo, Lago Maggiore, Valli dell'Ossola
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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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Trekking

HISTORIC MOUNTAIN ROADS: Linea Cadorna: Piancavallo - Morissolo

Lago Maggiore
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PATH FOR ALL – Trails in Nature: Bosco Tenso

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

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

Lago Maggiore
Alpe Devero - Archivio Fotografico Distretto turistico dei Laghi - Foto di Marco Benedetto Cerini
Distretto Turistico dei Laghi

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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BIKE TOURING: Tour of Lake Orta

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CYCLE ROUTE/MTB: Toce Cycle Path/Cycling through the woods

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Sacro Monte Calvario di Domodossola
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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

La Casa del Lago

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Museums

Casa della Resistenza

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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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Water & Spa

Acqua Vanzonis, the most mineral-rich spring in the world

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Territory

Lake Maggiore

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Food & Wine

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

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Typical food and wine

CHEESE FROM OSSOLA

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FIRST COURSE - "Gnocchi all’ossolana"

Upcoming events

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8 Nov 2024 - 1 Giu 2025
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Arte, Cultura e Fede

DOMODOSSOLA - Mostra: "Tintoretto, la forza dei contrari"

Si inaugura venerdì 8 novembre alle ore 17:30 presso la sala conferenze della...
6 Dic 2024 - 1 Giu 2025
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SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE - Mostra inedita: "Allievi Maestri Benefattori in dialogo con il contemporaneo"

Da venerdì 6 dicembre a domenica 1 Giugno 2025 si terrà una mostra inedita con...
7 Dic 2024 - 1 Giu 2025
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VERBANIA Fraz. Pallanza - Mostra: "Lo Sguardo Lucente. Paesaggi mediali ai tempi dell’AI" di Davide Maria Coltro

MOSTRA PROROGATA FINO A DOMENICA 1° GIUGNO!“Lo sguardo lucente. Paesaggi...
16 Mar - 18 Mag
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OMEGNA - I concerti del Civico 31 ed. 2025

Inizia il classico ciclo di eventi musicali che ha luogo al Civico31, ad Omegna...

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