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Lake Orta Museums
The museums around Lake Orta, the most beautiful lake in Italy, are the authentic testimony to the industrious life of its inhabitants over the centuries. Wood and copper craftsmen, brass musical instruments and much more. The Lake D’Orta has always distinguished itself for the quality of its hospitality and also its hoteliers, restaurateurs and cooks have a museum dedicated to them.
INTENSE FLAVOURS ON THE ROAD LEADING TO THE LAKE Tradition, passion, experience and attention for local ingredients. Family recipes turned into dishes to be admired as much as to be savoured. A well thought out ambience, creative dishes that highlight tradition and which, on the road from Novara to Lake Orta, range from lake and sea fish to traditional agnolotti filled pasta and other pastas, even pizza. Great attention and care for detail are also obvious in the desserts. All produced with a love once typical of past times that now embraces imaginative modernity.
Via Borgomanero, 27 28010 - Briga Novarese (NO)
Camping Allegro is a small campsite suitable for those seeking their holidays in a period of tranquility and courtesy of a family . Located directly on the shores of Lake Orta, Camping Cheerful, offers its customers, with its quiet but central to the small town of Pettenasco, the opportunity to spend a holiday of privacy and tranquility The camp has 50 pitches, a small bar, private beach with the possibility of hauling small boats, mooring boats ( buoy or floating dock ), rent maxi caravans . Pets are allowed .
Via Legro, 29 – 28028 Pettenasco (No)
Public navigation Lake Orta Navigate, sail the waters, head towards the solitary island of San Giulio starting from every shore of Lake Orta, a service that is essential today and very much appreciated for us residents and for all the tourists passing through our territory. Today, tourists who want to cross the lake and visit the island of San Giulio can take advantage of an efficient public navigation service active every day from March to October with scheduled times to ensure a daily coverage strengthened on weekends. and on Thursday for the weekly Omegna market. Public line navigation Lake Orta
omegna
Seme di Faggio was born from a memory. The memory of the grandparents’ house , where the owner Sara spent her holidays as a child. It is with the desire to keep her memory alive that Sara decides to open her grandparents’ house to people who want to get to know her beloved lake better, giving them the opportunity to spend a few days in the rooms of her small holiday home . So he decides to carry out a conservative restoration , to create a solution that has the comforts of a modern structure and maintains the originality of the materials of the ancient miasinese house of the grandparents. Exposed stones, wooden beams, stone, metal and glass to complete the vision of a welcoming and experiential place. Each room has particular fragrances thanks to diffusers with natural essences ( InEstasy supplies ).
Via Carlo sperati, 1 – Miasino
Antica Colonia is the result of the recovery of an eighteenth-century villa, is a lovely residence studied in detail with style games between the ancient and the modern. The tranquility of the place, together with the family, guarantees a holiday of wellness and relax. Located in the small village of Crabbia fraction of Pettenasco, about 3.5 Km from Orta San Giulio, the residence is certainly the ideal place for those who want to take a break and immerse yourself in the silence of the natural surroundings, and is the starting point for excursions nature and culture all year. The property has two or three rooms fully equipped for couples and families with spacious terraces, balconies and porches prestigious and charming with fantastic views of Lake Orta, the promontory of the Sacred Mountain and the island of San Giulio. The villa is also an ideal location for small events and groups thanks to the large lounge area and a spacious kitchen with a dining room for guests with the exclusive use of the entire villa. Antica Colonia Lake Orta
Via Primatesta 7 28028 CRABBIA – PETTENASCO (NO)
The special nature reserve of Monte Mesma is located on the mountain of the same name, near the south-eastern shore of Lake Orta in the municipalities of Ameno and Orta San Giulio. This protected natural area was established by the Piedmont region. The Reserve is located at a height between 300 and 576 m. s.l.d.m. and covers an area of about 52 hectares around Monte Mesma. The area has an interesting landscape and wooded appearance and a monumental complex consisting of a convent and a church of considerable historical and architectural value. The slopes of the mountain are rich in vegetation and in particular chestnut and oak woods, below which the Rio Membra and the Agogna torrent flow. In the part adjacent to the convent, however, the Franciscan friars still cultivate meadows and vegetable gardens. The fauna present in the woods of Monte Mesma is composed of: roe deer, wild boar, foxes, hares and badgers.
Monte Mesma LagoD'Orta
SUPERB VIEWS, CREATIVE DISHES AND EXCELLENT WINES Elegant cuisine, rich cellar with the most care for detail and peerless views over the most romantic of all the Italian lake. The restaurant seeks the finest seasonal raw materials preparing them with creativity. These are the principal characteristics that Executive-chef Alessandro Elefante, a native of Naples, serves up in his truly unique dishes. Boasting beautiful dining rooms on the lake shore, the outside summer terrace with gazebo offers beautifully set tables with flowers and candles for a highly romantic atmosphere. The Roof Top garden with its olive trees is not to be missed. Private moorings for clients and the public boat stops here.
Via Provinciale, 1 - 28028 Pettenasco (No)
A timeless pearl The medieval walled village of Orta with its gem of an island, the pearl of the Cusio area, is without doubt the most precious jewel of Lake Orta, a priceless treasure trove collecting culture, art, handcrafts, gastronomic tradition and spirituality multi-facetted human story through the ages. Today the village is even more charming as it is entirely traffic free, with its cobbled streets and the steep Motta hill leading up to the ochre colored parish church dedicated to the Santa Maria Assunta, built in 1485 and rebuilt half-way through the 18th century. Piazza Motta, is an open-air salon on the lake with boats taking people over to the Island.
Orta San Giulio
San Rocco Church of Miasino The name of San Rocco, protector from the plague, was chosen for the ancient Romanic Church, which did not survive longer than the early 1600s and was rebuilt from 1627 to plans by Milanese architect, Francesco Maria Riccini. Reconstruction coincided with the terrible plague that Alessandro Manzoni wrote about in his masterpiece “The Betrothed” and which also struck the area around Lake Orta.
Chiesa San Rocco - Miasino
La Cascinetta Guest House è situata a soli 4 km. da Omegna, un angolo di paradiso vi aspetta. La Tavernella Restaurant saprà deliziarvi il palato in un incantevole giardino con vista lago, la Guest House vi ospiterà accogliendovi per un soggiorno nella quiete.
Via Lago ,14 Oira di Nonio( VB )
With its 1491 meters of altitude, the Mottarone is ideal for those who want to learn to ski or perfect their style. 16 ski slopes, breathtaking scenery among the most beautiful in Piedmont overlooking Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. The Mottarone is waiting for you to give you days of fun and pure fun on sunny and panoramic slopes.
Mottarone
CREATIVE GENUINE CUISINE WITH NATURE IN THE LIMELIGHT Set in the area between Lakes Orta and Maggiore, the brand new Verum restaurant is open to the public with its own entrance and offers private access to guests in the Hotel Cortese. Original décor welcomes clients in a spacious bright dining room with large picture window overlooking the woods and the mountains, made all the richer by works of art and design as well as the furnishings which have been inspired by the deep soul of nature: the outlines of trees and leaves, the exposed natural wood, fruits, stone, water, fire … light and colour both cosy and inspiring deep emotion. The kitchen is entrusted to a young but very competent and talented team, with experience in starred restaurants in Italy and abroad.
Via due Riviere 24/c armeno
Teatro magico restaurant / Hotel San Rocco OLD WORLD STYLE AND CONTEMPORARY FLAVOURS ON THE LAKE SHORE This has always been a sought-after destination where the pe-erless view over the lake is great added value to the cuisine. Choose between the gorgeous terrace with lakeside moorin-gs and the dining room overlooking the lake and the island, under ancient beams and great arched windows. The kitchen led by a tandem of two young Chefs Andrea Saba and Denis Gioria is a rare example of the refinement of the culinary art and is renowned for the organization of special events and for convivial pleasures. A good cellar with fine Italian and Euro-pean labels and everywhere, restaurant, hotel and bar, elegant and attentive service. Restaurant Hotel San Rocco
via Gippini 11 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (NO)
Above the small lake town of Omegna, at 500 meters above sea level, is the village of Quarna Sopra with Belevedere, a place that really deserves its name. Here the view extends over Lake Orta, the lowlands and, on clearer days, up to the Ligurian Apennines. Originally a grazing area, it is now a destination for wind music lovers who visit the Ethnographic Museum and the Musical Instrument.
Quarna Belvedere
Roof top relax bar aperitif A WONDERFUL TERRACE ON THE ROOF OF LAKE, MIX OF UNIQUENESS AND TASTE Care, research and passion are our philosophy, three ingre-dients that you will find in our cocktails, our wine list and our spirits. Over 30 types of Gin, sophisticated cocktails and a wide selection of wines, make our terrace a meeting place where you can enjoy your summer evenings to have fun and relax in good company Abandon yourself in an oasis of re-laxation and tranquility, where you can disconnect from the daily routine, be enchanted by the colours of the sunset, and tempted by our special finger food. New covered pergola and open kitchen where you can savour simple, delicious dishes and also tastings of local cheeses.
Via Legro 33/35 28028 Pettenasco (NO)
A GOURMET STAR IN THE HEART OF ORTA SAN GIULIO A Michelin star for the pleasure of those truly passionate about taste and flavour. This restaurant proposes a cuisine of fresh flavours and new creative combinations signed by Chef Andrea Monesi. Innovative and creative, his cooking is firmly rooted in Italian tradition. The very fine wine-list is of international calibre with over 600 labels and is edited with utmost care by Sara Orlando, passionate maître and sommelier who oversees the dining room and suggests pairings for the disheschosen with an authoritative, professional manner and a spirit of experimentation which completes the culinary offering. Theterrace offers unbeatable views of the stone roofs of Orta.
via Olina, 18 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No)
Museum of Hoteliers, but perhaps it is more correct to call it Place of Memory; certainly that of Armeno is a unique collection in the world where the hotel staff, simple cooks and great chefs, unknown waiters have, almost with sacredness, brought memories and pieces of life collected in their wandering around the world. Armeno is famous in all the continents to be the homeland of the hotels. For at least four centuries since this strip of Cusiano land thousands of people have left for the kitchens, hotels and restaurants of the world. Because this profession has spread from Armeno and not from other areas of Italy is a bit of a mystery. Useful information Permanent Exhibition Museum of Hoteliers Summer opening in July and August Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2.00pm to 7.00pm Free entry. In the rest of the year it is possible to take guided tours for groups by reservation
Via Dei Prati, 1 28010 Armeno (NO)
An ancient village a few kilometers from Orta San Giulio. Surrounded by greenery and tranquility. Far from busy streets and railway line. Beautiful view of the lake.
Pratolungo – Lago d’Orta
APPRODO AS IN MOORINGS, A TASTE EXPERIENCE ON THE WATERS OF THE LAKE The hotel’s restaurant offers regional and international specialities at lunch and dinner, in the bright dining room or on the lakeside terrace. Beautifully served dishes highlighting local ingredients and professionally friendly staff are marks of distinction in this perfect location for a candlelit dinner with fine wines selected from local Piedmont and international labels. Fine lake cuisine with, at lunchtime, a dedicated menu for quick snacks, also served round the pool during the summer months. The wine bar offers a good selection of wines by the glass, cocktails and beers. swimmingpool open to the public. Private moorings available as well as the public boat stopping here.
Corso Roma, 80 – 28028 Pettenasco (No)
AN 18TH CENTURY COUNTRY HOUSE NOW A GOURMET INN An inn, yes, but a stylish one. Set in the ancient village of Crabbia, a rustic 18th century building is now elegantly dressed, with exposed stone and brick walls, offering cuisine that is both local and imaginative, moving confidently between the genuine traditions of the Piedmont countryside to embrace modern tone and balance. Fassone Beef Tartare with oil and lemon, lardo with walnuts and honey, home-made pasta, colourfully creative desserts, focusing on seasonal ingredients, a well-stocked cellar and a great deal of passion, pure and simple. Upstairs romantic apartments are available.
Vicolo chiuso, 8 28028 - fraz. Crabbia di Pettenasco
Owned and managed by the same family for 150 years since its opening in 1854, Albergo del Leone is a small welcoming hotel and restaurant, an ideal place to discover the beauty of the Strona Valley.
Piazza IV Novembre 9 Forno di Valstrona (Vb)
Al Dom B&B Lake Orta Peacefully relax within the walls of our B & B , an area of peace to rest from the stress of the day and enjoy a good book or chat with friends . All rooms have a large balcony overlooking the lake ; every room has been given a special character that makes it unique , personalized and unforgettable . From the garden by the lake you can enjoy the magnificent views of the island and the surrounding mountains . In summer the terrace of the dock will give you moments of relaxation unique and breathtaking views . Furniture and decorations are in harmony with the soul of the structure in an effort to respect as much as possible to the building’s history that stands for important coffered ceilings , stone columns and floors of grit typical of the era in which it was built . Al Dom B&B Lake Orta
Via Giovanetti, 57 – 28016 Orta San Giulio (No)
A GOURMET EXPERIENCE OFFERING AUTHENTIC TRADITION Mattia, a chef with plenty of experience, is seriously passionate about his cuisine becoming true tradition, simple no frills cooking with ingredients of the highest quality. The seasons are the key to everything here, passing from spring ingredients such as asparagus to the autumn mushrooms from the Mottarone. His restaurant is simply furnished and cosy, decorated with memorabilia from past times such as ladders, a wood burning stove and fireplace burning daily in winter. A fine selection of wine focusing on local producers of Vespolina and Ghemme, spreading to the rest of Italy too. L’ustariola Dal Tia restaurant
Via Roma 20/a, Briga Novarese (NO)
Tennis is a sport that many love to practice around Lake Orta and some fields are open to the public in the area, especially in Orta San Giulio itself and in the municipality of Pettenasco where an excellent field is available to the public at the Hotel L ‘ landing. 20 minutes from Orta in the small town of Borgomanero, it offers every opportunity to play outdoor and indoor, with instructors for children and adults who want to improve.
A.S.D. Tennis Club Lago D'orta
AUTENTICITY AND HARMONY WITH STUNNING VIEWS The Locanda della Posta restaurant in Quarna is family run and focuses on local specialities. A simple place that enjoys offering everyone a warm welcome, making locals and visitors feel at home. The chef boasts long experience in the kitchens of quality hotels. Polenta, meats but also fresh local vegetables are lovingly prepared and traditionally served. And that is not all, in the evenings pizza made with sourdough are available. Here moments of sheer conviviality are to be savoured and it is possible to see and meet well-known musicians who come here to choose their instruments made by the specialists of Quarna, locals and the visitors to a nearby Yoga centre.
TIMELESS BEAUTY IN A UNIQUE LOCATION This is the beating heart of the lake, where the crystalline origins of the island are lost in the mists of time. Traditional local dishes and specialities of the house are served, with a touch of creativity in the timeless ambience of the 18th century dining rooms and on the lakeside terrace with its stunning views. The focus is on risottos, pastas, lake fish and all the goodness of local ingredients. You cannot miss this little place as you walk through the island borgo but it can also be approached from the water and offers clients moorings. San Giulio restaurant
Isola San Giulio (NO)
B&B Aurora is a beautiful dream that takes you far away, to appreciate a quality choice. The Villa with garden, bright and open on the lake, allowing visitors in a single glance, to range from the Island of St. Giulio Omegna. Located in the most exclusive Pettenasco Crabbia, charm guests in all seasons. Walter and Tina, make available (with separate entrance at any time) on the first floor of their house, where there are two bedrooms with bathroom, large solarium and a large covered terrace, from which you can enjoy an incomparable view of the lake and of his island. The buffet breakfast made with local products, when time permits, is served on the terrace or in the garden under the gazebo, or in the dining room with fireplace. Free services: car parking, playground and pool for children (under parental supervision), lake beach with private parking. The B & B Aurora is for all those who wish to enjoy a holiday special, immersed in nature, for those who dream of a harmonious and relaxing. We are waiting for you to appreciate our places, rich cultural, architectural and historical. Renowned restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias offering ample opportunities for refreshment.
via ai Monti, 8 – 28028 Pettenasco frazione Crabbia (No)
AN APERITIF AND LOTS OF GOOD THINGS IN OMEGNA’S LIVELY MOVIDA An aperitif or a fresh salad with salmon and citrus? Or else a classic lunch dish where clarity of flavour prevails? All this can be found in the centre of Omegna; an attractive lively place where choice is completed by a good pizza. Colourful cooking, simple, honest and fast. Excellent cocktails, an ambience that is young and guarantees a warm welcome. Ideal for a lunch break or a moment with friends, at any time of day.
Piazza Salera 28887 Omegna
GUSTARE OLTRE KITCHEN Restaurant taste / gu · st · re / transitive Perceive with the sense of taste. Taste just enough to appreciate the taste, taste. What we want is not to bore you with a grammar or phonetic lesson, but to tell you a story, not about who we were, not even perhaps about who we are now, but certainly about who we will be. Our dictionary is full of words, tricks, thoughts and extravagances: it is to you that our commitment and dedication is addressed and dedicated. In a world in which peeps and more and more words have the possibility to enter the vocabulary, we only want to give more nuances to a word that you already know, but we promise you, you will know better!
Via Gramsci 20b Borgomanero
The resort features a smiling lake along with several beaches inserted and distributed throughout the country. Access, with free parking. Nearby variety of restaurants, bars, camping, shops and parks.
Spiaggia di Pettenasco
La Fattoria del Pino is a structure created in the middle of the last century as a breeding race horses, it has evolved in farm with rooms, restaurant and riding stables, now houses the B&B La Fattoria del Pino and the Restaurant La Taverna.
Regione Brascino, - 28010 - Miasino (NO)
The Osteria, in an ancient courtyard, serves quality cuisine. Simple, authentic cooking, all home-made, from the bread to the pasta and desserts, ice-cream, dishes that will satisfy guests’ senses. An ancient courtyard for open air lunches. A choice of local wines and selection of gins and distillates.
Via V.Emanuele II,n°8 - 228014 Maggiora (N0)
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Agrano
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alpe quaggione
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alzo di Pella
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ameno
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armeno
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baveno
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bolzano novarese
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borgomanero
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briga novarese
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cesara
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coiromonte
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corconio
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crabbia
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forno valstrona
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gignese
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gozzano
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gravellona toce
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invorio
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isola san giulio
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madonna del sasso
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Maggiora
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massino visconti
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miasino
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mottarone
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nonio
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oira di nonio
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omegna
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orta san giulio
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pella
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pettenasco
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pisogno
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pogno
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pratolungo
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quarna
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quarna sotto
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ronco
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san Maurizio d'opaglio
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soriso
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vacciago
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valsesia
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valstrona
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zurich
The tourist union of Lake Orta gathers 70 receptive and commercial activities. We operate in tourism promotion, in the production of informative material and we support cultural projects aimed at enhancing the territory.
Together to enhance the beauty of the places and promote its history.
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