- self-guided three-centre walk
- dramatic fusion of mountains and lakes
- far-reaching views
- discover little-known Lake Orta
- thrilling journey on the Centovalli Railway (optional)
Romantic, picturesque and enjoying a mild climate, Maggiore and its smaller neighbour, Orta, embody the very essence of the Italian Lakes. Pretty medieval villages and elegant resorts are dotted along the shores, behind which rise slopes clad in olive groves and peaceful chestnut and beech woods. This is a landscape dominated by blues and greens, enhanced by the pinks, yellows and oranges of mimosa, azaleas, camellias, citrus fruit and brightly painted villas.
The locals affectionately refer to Lake Orta as Cinderella, a name that conveys perfectly the fact that this is a beautiful, but hidden, gem of an island. The resulting serenity serves to make it all the more alluring.