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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
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
Rental and organized tours. In an area full of natural and artistic landscapes, in a context of heritage conservation where the impact of cars is limited and controlled, the choice of electric bike to go to the discovery of the territory is ideal. Orta San Giulio, located on the shores of one of the most characteristic lakes of Northern Italy, is the right location of this service that allows you to better appreciate how much nature and the ancient work of man have made. The pedal assisted bicycle also allows those who do not enjoy physical activity to travel long distances with significant gradients, simple and comfortable to use in mountain biking for challenging trails on dirt roads and mountain trails.
Via Domodossola, 9 28016 Orta San Giulio - Novara
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
Artisanal pastry Manuelina – Please enter you are welcome here from Manuelina, where taste and quality are a guarantee and the hallmark is the passion that we put every day in what we churn! The restaurant has been completely renovated this year: it has become bigger and its furniture shows the taste for certain classic details such as exposed iron, flowered wallpaper and wood, mixed with the most modern trends … as well as the guide of his father Graziano with his solid foundations of the profession of pastry chefs alongside the young innovation of Manuelina. Once it was only pastry, today it is also a café, chocolate shop and ice-cream parlor. From breakfast to an aperitif, passing through all the moments of a sweet day. Once it was just pastries, today we start the day early with breakfasts offering dark chocolate buns, pistachio, ricotta, raisin, in addition to the “classic”. But not only … we do mini Iris, small Charlotte and on Sundays also stuffed donuts. We are also a coffee shop, chocolate shop and ice cream parlor. All our finished products are absolutely artisanal, we do not use any kind of preparation ». «The bakery of my […]
Located in the village of Quarna Sotto, the Locanda is located 7 km from Lake Orta, ideal for fishing and canoeing. The rooms have views to the mountains.
Piazza IV Novembre 5 – 28887 Quarna sotto (Vb)
Camping Punta Crabbia , with private beach and views of the medieval village of Ronco , is located on the shores of Lake Orta , considered among the cleanest in Europe and full of fish . Nearby you can visit typical villages like Orta San Giulio , renowned worldwide for its beauty , Pettenasco , Pella and visit the city of Omega . To go to the beautiful vistas , is the road that climbs to the summit of Mottarone ( 1491 m ) , where on a clear day you can enjoy a unique panorama of the entire Alpine range to the Ligurian Apennines , the Po Valley and the pre-alpine lakes . Restaurant service , bar , sports ( diving , parasailing , tennis , water skiing , water games for adults and children ) and shuttle service , complete a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Quiet and folklore mix in the right measure , create a unique and unforgettable holiday .
via Crabbia, 2/a – 28028 Pettenasco (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)
Situated in a picturesque and peaceful position covering more than 35,000 m deep in a green park, which makes it especially suitable for families with children.
Via Domodossola, 28, - Loc. Bagnera 28016 Orta San Giulio (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)
Villa Nigra – Miasino Villa Nigra is the Town Hall of Miasino, a gorgeous old village 479 meters above sea level on the eastern side of Lake Orta, among the most charming places sought out for quiet vacations in Northern Italy. In Miasino are numerous elegant 18th century buildings in Baroque style, villas and churches which make up an enormously valuable heritage, among these Villa Nigra, a living testimony to the ancient splendor of this little town which has had many an illustrious personage among its citizens and visitors. The oldest part of Villa Nigra goes back to the end of the 1500’s and faces the main square. It was enlarged between 1681 and 1725: a new wing was added and a double loggia on the first and second floor looking towards the internal court yard. The villa was acquired by the wealthy Nigra family from Sartirana Lomellina halfway through the 1800’s and it was the Architect Carlo Nigra who looked after its restoration. He had already several important projects to his name, among which were the Valentino Castle in Turin, the Church of Miasino and the San Giulio bell tower, and he was also the author of several publications on […]
Villa Nigra - Miasino
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
In a courtyard in the centre of Borgomanero, Nathalie has opened la Maison 1706. A little gem, cared for with passion and furnished with a feeling for genuine hospitality. In an 18th century building, it offers three bedrooms with all comforts and both modern and rustic furnishings. Via Brunelli Maioni 17- 28021 Borgomanero Tel: +39 348 6558068 Mail: info@maison1706.com www. maison1706.com
Via Brunelli Maioni 17- 28021 Borgomanero
A DELIGHTFUL ENIGMA THAT REVEALS ITS GOODNESS AT TABLE Classic and creative cuisine where the waters of the lake really are a deeper blue, beyond the Crabbia promontory. Food here is a mixture of fantasy and tradition, surrounded by the green hills which rise from the lake towards the mountain called Mottarone. Not simply a restaurant but an experience of cuisine seeking authentic flavours produced locally, with marked attention for the seasons, freshness and quality. You sit at table with a view of Lake Orta and imaginative dishes that have been well thought out and are rich as well as served with attention and warm interest. Next door the Residence with fashionable Pub, offering food and football matches on their enormous TV screen.
via Provinciale, 48 28028 Pettenasco (No)
Ours is a small trattoria, you will feel like being at home, it is a cozy and intimate, with a room that can accommodate 25 people and a terrace for sunny days, you can have lunch, dinner or simply drink a good glass of wine accompanied by a chopping board of cold cuts and cheeses strictly at 0 km. Our dishes are simple but with quality raw materials, we are always looking for healthy and genuine products of local farms from our beautiful valleys such as meats, cheeses , meat, wines and craft beers. The restaurant also has a play area for your children, and the room is available for your special events.
Regione Brascino, 8 - 28010 - Miasino (NO)
The property is located 15 minutes from Lake Orta on the hills of Novaresi at a height of 600 m above sea level. The house is located on a sunny hill, in a large park of ancient chestnut woods, far from urban centers and completely immersed in nature with an extraordinary view of the Monte Rosa massif. The pristine green, the mild climate, the absolute tranquility of the place, offer guests an ideal environment for those seeking a regeneration of body and spirit. Our home offers recreation spaces, a conference room for yoga, meditation and music therapy and specific holistic massage rooms.
Località Mirabello - 28010 - Ameno (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
ROOF TOP bar restaurant 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)
The mountain of lake Orta This mountain is 20 minutes from Lake Orta with its enormous pastures at the top is part of the Mergozzolo chain. Mottarone enjoys a particularly panoramic position and offers various sports opportunities on foot, horseback and bike in summer. In winter it is a ski and snowboard resort loved by locals and the Milanese.
Mottarone
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)
VEGETABLE GARDEN, LAKE AND THE “BREATHTAKING FLAVOUR” OF RURAL TRADITION The view from this historical hotel and restaurant perched on the hill above the eastern shore of Lake Orta is truly breathtaking. Just head off to Ameno where the quiet countryside is a tribute to this village whose name translates as Quiet. Traditional cooking honours the goodness of what grows in the family vegetable garden (as well as the tradition of the lake and nearby Alps), and a view to the horizon, to be enjoyed in summer from the terrace, stretching on one side as far as the Cusio and on the other to Monte Rosa. MORE INFORMATION The hotel is surrounded by greenery and tranquility and its location places it just a few kilometers from the most beautiful tourist resorts in the area such as: 3 km from the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and from the sacred mountain and the island of San Giulio – 20 km from Lake Maggiore and its islands – 15 km. From the Vetta del Mottarone (1491 meters above sea level) Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Ossolane Valleys, Mottarone, Val Sesia, nearby Switzerland and the major shopping cities between Piedmont and Lombardy. We […]
Via Armando Diaz, 7 - 28010 Ameno (No)
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
The village of spirit 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.
Miasino – 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
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)
AT THE COURT OF ANTONINO, DISCOVERY EMOTION AND CLASS The highest levels of cuisine and gastronomy. Here Antonino Cannavacciuolo, international thoroughbred and star, finds meaning, balance, the perfection of a cuisine that blends the rhythms and flavours of an Italy that is so well-known for its taste and traditions. He takes inspiration from his homeland of Naples as well as from his chosen home, and ours, Lake Orta. This is the finest example of what today is cooking with emotion, beneath the cupola of an improbable minaret, where everything is sheer class, nothing is obvious; it is discovery, evolution, experience, avant-garde. An incomparable wine cellar. Relais & Chateaux Villa Crespi, elegant Moorish residence with gourmet restaurant on the shores of romantic Orta Lake, just over 40 minutes from Milan Malpensa International Airport, the authentic expression of Antonino Cannavacciuolo’s passion and soul His wife Cinzia. Antonino, originally from Vico Equense on the Sorrentine coast, settled on the shores of Lake Orta San Giulio, a pearl nestled amongst the green rocky Alps, where, since 1999, Cinzia shares his daily life, love and passion for the ‘ Hospitality and good cuisine with their guests.
via G. Fava 18 – 28016 Orta San Giulio (No)
The quiet and calm surface of the Lake Orta is ideal for an adventure in canoeing or kayaking, along the waters and the banks while admiring the natural landscapes of rare beauty. Between Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore and the nearby Val d’Ossola and Valsesia, the many disciplines related to rafting are all accessible to sportsmen and amateurs. In the magnificent valleys of Ossola and near Sesia, we find numerous streams that are well suited to the practice of rafting, a sport very popular in the valleys both in Verbano Cusio Ossola and in Valsesia, by locals and tourists who love to try the thrill to descend along steep streams silhouetted in the wilderness.
Via Isola, 3 - 13020 VOCCA (VC)
Minutes from Lake Orta , the Bed & Breakfast Melizio is an old stone mill surrounded by nature , where you can spend a relaxing holiday in a simple and familiar . The B & B Melizio offers accommodation in three double rooms with private bathroom . The rooms are simple but evocative , characterized by warm colors , wooden floor , roof beams and stone walls . Each room has access to the quaint wooden balcony overlooking the garden . The Melizio is surrounded by a large garden and rustic crossed by a stream and populated by our animals : a large space where to play , sunbathe and , above all , relax. A sun beds and garden furniture .
strada provinciale 47 28017 - S.Maurizio d'Opaglio (NO)
Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary – Lake Orta Madonna del Sasso, aka Cusio’s Balcony was finished in 1748, consecrated in 1771 and is without doubt the most panoramic of all the religious sites on Lake Orta. In the 1500’s it was a simple cross then came a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows before becoming the Sanctuary admired today. The white granite-like rock the Sanctuary is set on had always been been used as fine building material. Originally there was a chapel here dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and after a number of healings the place became better known and a Church was then built to replace the chapel. The Church had a niche in which a small statue of Our Lady of the Rosary was kept a sit was thought to bring miracles. The current complex was a project of Pietro Paolo Minola from Boleto who after having received the grace of Our Lady decided to have a new Sanctuary built at his expense,to replace the old one. Work began around 1725, thanks also to contributions from the inhabitants of Boleto. In 1748 the Church was completed while the bell tower and the house on the side of the […]
madonna del sasso boleto
A relaxing break between nature and culture. Our B & B is a 5-minute drive from Lake Orta and 15 minutes from Lake Maggiore. Due to its central position it is an ideal starting point for nature and cultural trips, sporting activities, walks on foot or by bike and motorbike rides, which we can help you organize by suggesting the most interesting destinations. The two rooms are located on the first floor of a detached house renovated in 2011 with particular attention to energy saving and environmental sustainability. The independent entrance guarantees maximum freedom of movement, guests have at their disposal a reserved parking space or a parking space for motorcycles or bicycles, and assistance for minor maintenance. We offer you a family-like hospitality and a corner of rest and relaxation in the large garden, in the shade of our cherry tree.
Via Bercolo, 15 - 28010 Bolzano Novarese
The House of Dwarves – Orta San Giulio Casa Marangoni is the oldest house in Orta and is known as The House of Dwarves due to the four tiny windows just above the main wooden beam. It goes back to the end of the 1500’s when, according to legend St Giulio arrived in the area to free the island of serpents and dragons. The house with its little granite columns is on the right of the steep Salita della Motta going up from the main square and is decorated with three frescoes of the Annunciation, the Ascension and a Madonna with Child.
Casa dei Nani – Orta San Giulio
LAKE FISH AND COOKING THAT LOOKS TOWARDS THE ISLAND The Imbarcadero restaurant is on the western bank of Lake Orta, less well-known than the eastern one, but no less charming. There are breath-taking views to be had from this restaurant with the island of San Giulio and Orta in the distance, the Mottarone a little further on. The cooking is done by Massimiliano Ianni, owner and chef who is creative without bordering on extremism and focuses on the area offering fish, risottos and pasta, fish, while using ingredients from all over Italy.
Piazza Motta, 1 - 28010 - Pella (NO)
A WELCOMING GARDEN ON THE WESTERN HILLS OF THE CUSIO Cooking at Le Betulle Hotel and Restaurant is certainly not complex but at the same time neither is it simplicity itself. It offers elegant experiences, delicate experimentation and delicious food while focusing on the local terroir and the tradition of all that is home-made in a combination of experimentation, nouvelle cuisine and family tradition. Time-tested dishes which are simply timeless. The restaurant offers experience, cuisine and the natural beauty of its surroundings for the organisation of wedding receptions and other special occasions.
Via XXV Aprile, 54 - 28017 S. Maurizio d’Opaglio (No)
WOODS AND NEW FLAVOURS IN THE LAND BETWEEN TWO LAKES An affectionate couple, a cuisine of precision in its details all in the unbeatable setting of an ancient, inviting country house in the woods surrounding Invorio. The menu offers the simple flavours of a place between two lands, and two lakes, Orta and Maggiore, with a touch of class, imagination and colour. From excellent risottos to the specialities of land and sea, each as interesting in flavour as in presentation. A marked attention for seasonal ingredients and dishes, a richly stocked cellar. An ideal place for a meetings, receptions and weddings.
Località Monticelli, 4 - 28045 Invorio (No)
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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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