Ronco di Pella

Ronco di Pella is perched on the western shore of Lake Orta, Ronco di Pella is much more than just a fraction: it is the most romantic and evocative balcony of the whole Cusio. This ancient medieval village, reachable only through a panoramic road that climbs among the chestnut trees, offers one of the most photographed views of Piedmont, with the Island of San Giulio that seems to float on the crystal clear waters right at its feet.

What makes Ronco unique is its atmosphere suspended in time. Walking through its characteristic “alleys” paved in stone, you can still breathe the air of artists and intellectuals who, between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, chose this corner of the world to find inspiration. Hence his nickname “poets’ village.” The stone houses with the roofs on the outcry overlook the lake, creating a weave of flowery terraces and breathtaking views that look painted.

Visiting Ronco di Pella means taking a break from the chaos. The meeting point is the small square overlooking the water: sitting there at sunset, the look lost towards the horizon, is an experience that is worth the journey alone. The village is also the ideal starting point for excursions in the surrounding woods or to get off at Pella, the main municipality, and embarking towards the island.

Easily accessible by car from Omegna or Orta San Giulio, Ronco offers parking at the entrance of the village, from where the suggestive pedestrian walk begins. If you are looking for an authentic place, away from mass tourism, where time flows slowly and nature is the master, Ronco di Pella is the must-see of your trip on Lake Orta. A place that remains in the heart and that encourages you to return, season after season, to rediscover its unchanged magic.

Ronco di Pella is a hidden gem on the western shore of Lake Orta. This medieval village, a hamlet of Pella, enchants with its stone alleys and timeless atmosphere.

Reachable by car, boat or excursion, Ronco offers peace and breathtaking views of the Island of San Giulio. Once a refuge for artists, today it is the perfect place for an escape from chaos.

Walking through the ancient houses, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy an artisan ice cream in the square on the lake. Ronco is an unmissable stop for those looking for the real heart of Piedmont. Ronco di Pella.