Stresa and around

There are plenty of opportunities for great walks with breath taking views by Lake Maggiore and the surrounding area, which is of outstanding natural beauty.

There is no doubt that Stresa, known worldwide as the “gem of Lake Maggiore”, is the heart and pride of the region. The town’s many beautiful villas have fantastic gardens with flowers.  A short trip by ferry will take you to the Borromean Islands.

Val d’Ossola, a wide valley near Lake Maggiore, can easily be reached by car or by train. It is made up of seven small valleys, which surround the Ossola plain.
Among the numerous villages with a long history, the most famous is Vogogna, with an enchanting castle built by the Visconti family.

Human activity has increased the beauty of the enchanting natural environment surrounding Lake Orta (a small lake near Lake Maggiore).