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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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Lakes
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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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Case e Appartamenti Vacanza

FWL Four Wonderful Lakes - Romance on the Lake Panoramica

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Bed&Breakfasts

Solivonatural

2 stars
Holiday flats

Arona Palace

3 stars
Bed&Breakfasts

Rampigat

2 stars
Case per Ferie

Il Tasso Viaggiatore

Residences

Villa Costantina RTA

3 stars
Rooms for rent

Casa Fontana

Hotels

Aquadolce

3 stars
Hotels

Garni Viggiona

2 stars
Hotels

Astoria

4 stars
Camping

Incanti

2 stars
Hotels

Pomodoro

3 stars
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LaXURY: autenticità ed emozioni, sui laghi piemontesi 

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Lago d'Orta, Lago di Mergozzo, Lago Maggiore, Valli dell'Ossola
Archivio Fotografico Distretto Turistico dei Laghi - Foto di Marco Benedetto Cerini

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
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
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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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PATH FOR ALL – Trails in Nature: Bosco Tenso

Valli dell'Ossola
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PATH FOR ALL – Trails in Nature: Piancavallo/Morissolo/Linea Cadorna

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

Valli dell'Ossola
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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Devotional Paths

DEVOTIONAL PATH: From Lake Orta to Lake Maggiore by way of Lake Mergozzo

Lago d'Orta, Lago di Mergozzo, Lago Maggiore
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Trekking

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

Lago Maggiore
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

Museo dello Scalpellino

Tourist attractions
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Museums

Museo degli Alberghieri

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Terme di Premia
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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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DESSERTS AND CITRUS FRUITS

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Recipes

FIRST COURSE - “Gnoc da la Chigià” on a bed of parsley, porcini mushrooms and herbs

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Welcome Kit

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.

Do you prefer printed materials? Pick up your kit at our tourist office!

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