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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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Big Bench of the Lake

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Massino Visconti

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Casa del Cappellano “Don Amedeo Ruscetta”

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Ghiffa

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PATH FOR ALL - Orta San Giulio/Pella/Madonna del Sasso

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Lago d'Orta
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PATH SLOW TREK - Riale and Lake Morasco

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Valli dell'Ossola
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MTB ROUTE: Alpe Deccia Tour

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Isola dei Pescatori - Small town of excellence

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Cannobio - Small town of excellence

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Sacred Mount of Domodossola

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Crodo

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Museo della Milizia di Calasca

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Mercatini di Natale a Santa Maria Maggiore - Foto di Susy Mezzanotte

Enchanting Christmas and New Year's Eve events between lakes and mountains

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Slow City: ecotourism and traditions among the villages of excellence

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Lago d'Orta, Lago di Mergozzo, Lago Maggiore, Valli dell'Ossola
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Winter sports paradise: the Neveazzurra Ski Area!

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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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HISTORIC MOUNTAIN ROADS: Linea Cadorna: Piancavallo - Morissolo

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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

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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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MTB ROUTE: Ornavasso-Alpe Cortevecchio

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MTB ROUTE: Domobianca 365/Moncucco

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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

Casa Museo Andrea Ruffoni

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Museo tattile di Scienze Naturali del lago e della montagna

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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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Lake Maggiore

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Lake Mergozzo

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Food & Wine

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

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FIRST COURSE - Lake fish soup

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CHEESE FROM OSSOLA

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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...
22 Giu - 31 Dic
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GRAVELLONA TOCE - Mostra: La chiesa parrocchiale di San Pietro apostolo. Storia, arte, devozione.

Percorso espositivo in occasione del 350° anniversario della Parrocchia di San...
18 Lug 2024 - 12 Gen 2025
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DOMODOSSOLA - Mostra: I tempi del Bello. Tra mondo classico, Guido Reni e Magritte

I tempi del Bello. Tra mondo classico, Guido Reni e Magritte è il titolo della...
1 Nov - 14 Dic
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VILLETTE - Rassegna letteraria "Di Donne e di Montagna"

La Sala Consigliare di Villette (VB) sarà il suggestivo scenario di una serie...

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