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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.
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
Sant ‘Antonio restaurant TYPICAL PIEDMONTESE DISHES AND CREATIVITY … BY THE WATER Small and characteristic restaurant, a few minutes from the historic center of Orta San Giulio where the chef patron Michel Jaccond offers a modern cuisine with local dishes, revisited in a modern key Fresh pasta and homemade bread. north to south. Convenient parking, and mooring for boats, the new kitchen overlooking the water, five minutes from Orta San Giulio. The restaurant is a small jewel close to the lakeside road. Land and fresh water gloriously enter the menu with their traditions, however conceived with an innovative attitude, especially in the preparation of first courses. There are also courses of sea fish, which seek more distant conjunctions. Excellent cellar. From the terrace, breathtaking and unforgettable sunsets.
Via Domodossola 3, 28010 Pettenasco (NO)
Whether your passion is alpine skiing or snowboarding San Domenico is able to fully satisfy your expectations. The district offers an interesting mix of groomed trails of varying difficulty, great slopes in open spaces and thrilling descents through the trees. From the beginner to the expert, everyone finds in San Domenico the perfect terrain to express their desire for snow and nature! The ski area is spread over a height of more than 1,100m from the 1,420m of the town of San Domenico up to 2,500m of the Dosso crossing the sunny and cozy Alpe Ciamporino basin at 1,936m.
Frazione San Domenico, 28868 Varzo, 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
GENUINE HOSPITALITY IN THE GREEN AND BLUE OF THE LAKE A quiet corner with a lake view and access to the private beach overlooking Lake Orta close to the village of Pettenasco. Sun, green countryside and calm. The Cormorano’s strength is the goodness of the pizza leavened slowly using quality ingredients and simple cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients. As well as the beauty of the place overlooking the lake, the birds flying past, the summer breeze and the sight of the sunsets over the mountain tops.
Corso Roma, 81 28028 - Pettenasco (No)
The Restaurant Pizzeria Vecchio Forno is very cozy and has a welcoming atmosphere, divided into two rooms facing each other. You can taste excellent pizzas from thin and light dough with fresh and good quality ingredients.
Via Gaetano Fara, 3 28028 - Pettenasco (NO)
La Bocciola Sanctuary – Ameno The origin of this Sanctuary goes back to an episode in 1543 when the “Holy Virgin appeared to a young girl who tended her animals there”. Later in the 1700’s a few healings and miraculous circumstanced are recorded. The young girl, dumb from birth, lived in a house that is still visible along the road leading to the Sanctuary.
Santuario la Bocciola – Ameno
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)
Small but mighty, the villa’s dining room hosts up to nine tables for lunch or dinner, all in view of lake Maggiore and the Borromee islands. Villa Pizzini has 5 different rooms to meet the different needs of our guests, here you can “discover” them. The rooms are right by the ski slopes so you can start skiing right from the villa.
Villa Pizzini - Località Mottarone
PIEDMONT IN THE HEART OF THE ANCIENT VILLA NIGRA . The Ristorante Antico Agnello is in Miasino, on the eastern hills halfway along the lake and for over 20 years has been serving regional and traditional dishes of Piedmont and Italy. The regional dishes which will delight even the most demanding of palates are served in this fabulous, age-old venue, ideal for weddings, parties and special occasions. All the traditional dishes are prepared according to ancient customs and are as healthy and nutritious as they have always been. With a touch of class and taste which goes beyond memory.
Antico Agnello Via Solaroli 5 - Miasino (NO)
The medieval defense tower of the lake The Tower in ancient times was surrounded by a wall with arrow-slits. At the very top there was a bell which rang when danger was on the horizon. In Medieval times these places depended on such towers for their safety. Today the Tower is inside the Piedmont Region’s Special Nature Reserve so as to safeguard the historical and environmental heritage. The Tower can be reached by car by following the S.R. 229 or a 15 minute walk through country paths, enjoying views of the lake framed by the Alps and dominated by Mount Rosa.
Torre Buccione - Corconio
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)
PIZZA AND FOOD IN A CONVIVIAL ATMOSPHERE WITH LAKE VIEW A welcoming place with picture windows overlooking the lake and the Island of San Giulio. A terrace to enjoy dishes prepared by the chefs Gianluca Tonati and Vittorio Pilo among which are home-made pasta, cold meat and cheese boards and pizza from the oven of master pizza chef Renato Bortolin, also available in a wholemeal version. Relax on the summer terrace with an infinite variety of cocktails for an aperitif among friends. And lastly, the 18 hole mini-golf for a friendly game in company. Il Pozzo restaurant pizzeria
Via Panoramica, 16 Orta San Giulio (NO)
Island of San Giulio – Lake Orta Legend, atmosphere, history and spirituality among women alone! The village and its story, though, is hardly complete without telling of the only Island in Lake Orta, San Giulio, just 275 meters long and 140 meters wide, and no more than 400 meters from the main square of Orta. The island shows traces of settlements as far back as the Neolithic era but it was abandoned during Roman times. It was also thought to be a pre-Christian cult center, a very good reason for which the two Greek brothers, Giulio and Giuliano, arrived on Lake Orta at the end of the 4th century. They were Evangelists who sought to build churches in order to spread the Christian faith but separated for a while as Giuliano built their 99th Church in nearby Gozzano and Gulio went on to Orta to seek a site for their 100th Church. According to legend, the Island was at that time infested with serpents and dragons, obvious symbols for Evil or pagan practices that foundation of the Church would wipe out. The local fishermen were naturally afraid of the monsters and refused to take Giulio to the Island. He was determined […]
isola san giulio lago d'orta
In the Comune of Ameno, Mount Mesma is home to a quiet 17th century Franciscan monastery, set on a hill at 576 meters altitude. The view from the churchyard is stunning, drawing the eye not only towards the nearby village of Orta San Giulio and the most romantic if the Italian Lakes, but also towards the second highest mountain in Europe, the majestic Mount Rosa. In summer the Mount Mesma Fraternity offers a few spiritual activities for all who seek time to dedicate to prayer, silence and meditation, but they also have a warm welcome for anyone wishing to spend a few exploratory hours surrounded by the natural beauty of this place which can easily be reached either by car or on foot. The monastery and church were built in 1619 using stone left after demolition of a castle on the top of the hill. The single aisle is dominated by the large Crucifixion carved in 1712 by the Milanese sculptor Lentignani. There are two cloisters, the first of which is near the entrance and was used as shelter for pilgrims and passers-by. The second has a well at its center which supplied water to the community of monks. From […]
Convento del Monte Mesma – Lago d’Orta
TASTY EXCELLENCE WITH A BEACH AMONG THE BIRDS AND RUSHES This restaurant has warm light wood furnishings and natural colours with inside dining always open and is the ideal place or an aperitif, watching the sunset and the island of San Giulio as it lights up in the last rays of sunshine, before a tasty dinner of fish, vegetables, Piedmontese meat or one of an infinite variety of pizzas made with dough that has leavened for 48 hours. In summer all this extends to the terrace and patio overlooking the lovely long sandy beach. Moorings for motorboats.
Via alla Colonia 2 – frazione Buccione Gozzano (No)
The B & B Lake Orta is located in Omegna in a villa of the 60s, renovated in spring 2016, consisting of two floors and a large garden.
Via L. Comoli 7, Omegna
Contemporary art collection The Foundation was started in 1979 according to the wishes of the renowned painter Antonio Calderara, who lived in this house in Vacciago near Ameno until the mid seventies. The collection consists of a grand total of 327 art works by 133 painters and sculptors from various parts of the world. The permanent exhibition brings together works by artists who had had some contact with Calderara, giving rise to its title “The history of Antonio Calderara and a selection of artists who were his contemporaries and friends.” The collection includes trend-setting works from a period between 1920 and 1978, arranged by Calderara himself in his 17th century house in Vacciago, which also belongs to the Foundation. The sculptures and paintings on display belong to the avant-garde movements which were milestones of 20th century art: from pop-art to kinetic art, right through to visual poetry. What all these works have in common, however, is their tendency to the abstract, which was a favourite style of Calderara’s, especially in the second half of his career, when his inclinations took him in the direction of geometric lines and the representation of light. However, there are also figurative paintings – portraits, landscapes and still lifes – […]
Fondazione Calderara, Via Bardelli, 9 0322.998192
Naturalistic pedestrian path along Lake Orta. The dirt road connects the Buccione area, passing from the Gozzano beach, on the border with San Maurizio d’Opaglio. The route is called “via dei Canneti” due to the presence of protected reed beds whose nesting species include birds, grebes, common beetles, coots and moorhens. It is a path of about 1 km. which then continues to the hamlet of Lagna di San Maurizio d’Opaglio, then joins the main road to Ronco di Pella, always along the lake. Very popular all year round from runners and cycle-amateurs, it also includes well-equipped pitches with benches for resting at striking views of the lake.
lido di gozzano
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)
Thanks to its enviable geographical position, nestled as it is between the great lakes of the Northwest (Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta) and the majestic alpine mountains (Monte Rosa), the Mottarone offers a panoramic flight of rare beauty. The south-west exposure of the main take-off and the morphology of the mountain itself suggest to plan the take-off from the afternoon until sunset; on the contrary, it is precisely when the sun drops to the west and the thermal currents gradually lose strength that this site of flight gives the best of itself, allowing the pilot to rise above the summit and enjoy an incomparable landscape. A take-off with an east exposure is also available, one step away from the arrival station of the Stresa-Mottarone cable car, ideal for a beautiful morning flight over the Borromean Gulf. From North West Paragliding you can book fantastic flights in two-seater paragliding in Val Vigezzo, Mottarone, Quaggione, Lusentino or any other VCO flight site!
Via Cave Oltrefiume 33, 28831 Baveno (VB)
The painted walls of Pogno The little village of Pogno, about 20 minutes from Orta San Giulio has become a destination for lovers of popular art. The village has been painted to decorate, to remember and even to protest, creating a vast art gallery in the open air, fresh, imaginative, representative of its people who wish to tell their story in pictures. The first murals were chosen by the Town Hall together with “Muri D’Autore Servizi”, carried out from 20-26 June 2005 when the village filled up with accomplished painters and artists, the result being a series of seven wall paintings and a piece in ceramic, all shown on the walls of a number of buildings in the historical center of the village.
Pogno - Lago d'Orta
Il Museo dell’Arte e della Tornitura del Legno (The Museum of Art and Wood Turning) can be found in Pettenasco, a small village situated on the shores of Lake Orta. It is located in an old wood turning workshop that belongs to the Maulini family, which operated their business there from 1886 to 1970. The Museum hosts a permanent collection dedicated to the art of wood turning. The museum site organizes exhibits and events as well as guided tours, cultural meetings, and teaching studios. The building includes an information area, a reference point for the city fabric and a main attraction for the flow of tourists into the area. You can find information about the products, itineraries, projects, and events in this area; also, a free wi-fi connection is available to all. The Museum of Art and Wood Turning is managed by the Pro Loco Association of Pettenasco and is a part of the Lake Orta and Mottarone Ecomuseum circuit. Free entrance
Museo dell`Arte della Tornitura del legno via Vittorio Veneto, Pettenasco
Feel the wind that refreshes your skin while the sailboat cuts the crystal waters of Lake Orta … a daydream. Orta is a wonderful destination for those who bring the family with their own sailboat or motorboat to enjoy the lake, the sun and the lake resorts. Numerous hotels and campsites offer the possibility of renting a berth or boat place for the period of a holiday or short break, for a truly different holiday.
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)
IMMERSED IN THE GREEN ON THE WAY OF MOTTARONE PEAK On the slopes of Lake Orta on the Via del Mottarone, in the ancient village of Miasino in the locality of Brascino, this welcoming trattoria will delight you with simple and genuine dishes, always looking for top quality products from local farms.here you can taste meats, cold cuts, cheeses, craft beers and of course good wine.
Reg. Brascino, 8 - 28010 - Miasino (NO)
Three kilometers from the center of Omegna, immersed in the uncontaminated nature of the mountains, with a breathtaking view of the Mottarone and adjacent lake for sport fishing. We offer a traditional cuisine, finely interpreted by our chef to enhance the excellent local products. Space dedicated to children and entertainment in collaboration with the Zazzi association. Special events on request.
via ponte bria 100 omegna
CERTAINTY OF GOOD COOKING THAT IS BOTH SIMPLE AND TRADITIONAL In the historic centre of Omegna we find cooking that originates in simplicity and embraces contemporary style. Home-made pastas, with careful cooking, measured and tasty. Traditional meat dishes from selected cuts and a cellar where both wines and beers have an equal share. An inn of yore with attention for both raw materials and detail. It is an excellent meeting place for the young staying out until late as well as the colourful characters of this fanciful little town lapped by the waters of Lake Orta.
Giuseppe Verdi,10 - 28887, Omegna (Vb)
Street food Le Camion Food street gourmet itinerante An emotion of flavors every day on your way. Bianca has a passion for gourmet cuisine, for quality products and the typical workmanship of the products. excellent hamburgers made with selected meat selected at km 0, ingredients such as the Toma del Mottarone or pancetta or Neapolitan-style straccetti. Mixed fried evenings and marinated salmon as few know how to do. A stop for everyone and for all budgets, with a very high score of excellent reviews.
Albergo ristorante / Gozzano Welcome to the site of Cà Lazzaroni, an early 20th century villa transformed into a Hotel – Restaurant and immersed in a large park with centuries-old plants where you can enjoy our hospitality and our good cuisine, and if you are too satisfied to leave, you can sit in the our beautiful rooms!
Via XXV Aprile 1 - 28024 Gozzano NO
The small village of Pisogno has as its flagship, in addition to Piazza San Carlo – recently embellished by the new flooring and with the statue of the saint in the center – the parish church dedicated to San Gottardo. Built in Baroque style in the 16th century, it was at the time a simple chapel that was completely transformed in the following century on a project by the architect Andrea Biffi. The fresco on the choir wall, representing a “gallery of saints”, due to Fermo Stella da Caravaggio, is of considerable value. Fascinating the church of the Crucifix to the “Castle” that can be reached through a staircase flanked by a Via Crucis of the ‘700. The small church dominates Pisogno and with the jubilee year reorganized an ancient tradition: every 25 years, the day before the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (in September), the parishioners carry the statue of the Crucifix in procession to the parish church of San Gottardo, to bring her back to the castle solemnly the following day. Previously the traditional translation happened every 50 years. Every 5 years, however, same procedure for the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, whose feast falls […]
Miasino, Frazione Pisogno Lago d'Orta
We are pleased to present our farmhouse, bed and breakfast. During your stay you can visit the vineyard and the cellar and why not do targeted tastings in our dedicated room, obviously with our wines paired with typical local products. We offer you four rooms, named after our wines: Croatina room: reading room, meditation room with a good glass of wine, breakfast room. Vespolina room: single room, double bed for true lovers of elegance and “old style” Uva Rara room: double room, comfortable, sunny and particularly bright. Nebbiolo room: real family room, spacious, bright with all comforts; ideal for a family with a double bed and a single bed for one and a half.
Via Vergano 27, Borgomanero 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)
- Agrano
- alpe quaggione
- alzo di Pella
- ameno
- armeno
- baveno
- bolzano novarese
- borgomanero
- briga novarese
- cesara
- coiromonte
- corconio
- crabbia
- forno valstrona
- gignese
- gozzano
- gravellona toce
- invorio
- isola san giulio
- madonna del sasso
- Maggiora
- massino visconti
- miasino
- mottarone
- nonio
- oira di nonio
- omegna
- orta san giulio
- pella
- pettenasco
- pisogno
- pogno
- pratolungo
- quarna
- quarna sotto
- ronco
- san Maurizio d'opaglio
- soriso
- vacciago
- valsesia
- valstrona
- 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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