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Infos
Cosy hotel in the town centre of Baveno
Boat trip to the Borromean Islands included
Scenic hike at foothills of Mount Rosa
- Arrival
- The chestnut route from Belgirate to Stresa
- Historic route from Suna to Cavandone and Borromean Islands
- Anzasca Valley and Mount Rosa
- Lake Orta
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 The chestnut route from Belgirate to Stresa
Boat transfer between Baveno, Belgirate, and Stresa, with scenic views of Lake Maggiore. Hike along an ancient mule track, once the main connection between the lake villages dating back to Roman times, through chestnut forests, Romanesque churches, and historic terraced fields. Visit to Stresa's elegant town centre before returning to Baveno.
Effective walking time: 3,5 hours
Vertical height difference: 260 m
Degree of difficulty:460 m
- 1 x boat transfer from Baveno to Belgirate
- 1 x boat transfer from Stresa to Baveno
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
3 Historic route from Suna to Cavandone and Borromean Islands
Hike from the colourful village of Suna to the medieval village of Cavandone, passing through chestnut forests, a medieval tower, accompanied by scenic views of Lake Maggiore. Exploration of the well-preserved stone village of Cavandone, with its 400-year-old yew tree, local artisans, and ancient stone carvings. Visit to the Borromean Islands, including a stop at Isola Madre to tour its beautiful gardens, before returning to Baveno by boat.
Hiking time: 3 hours
Vertical height difference: 260 m
Degree of difficulty: easy
- 1 x boat trip to Borromean Islands
- 1 x visit to the Gardens of Isola Madre
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
4 Anzasca Valley and Mount Rosa
Hike through the Anzasca Valley, passing chestnut woods, terraced fields, and historic structures like ovens and wine presses. The route follows the ancient mule track, a key connection between the Ossola Valley and the Walser community of Macugnaga. In the afternoon, bus ride to the picturesque alpine village of Macugnaga, nestled at the foot of Mount Rosa including a visit to the Museum of the Mountain Landscape and Smuggling.
Hiking time: 4 hours
Vertical height difference: 560 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate
- 1 x visit to the Museum of Mountain Landscscape and Smuggling in Macugnaga
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
5 Lake Orta
Hike from the village of Armeno through rural landscapes, passing a Roman bridge and reaching the village of Ameno. Passage through the park of a historic mansion and the hamlet of Vacciago, with its noble villas. Descent to Legro, with frescoed houses, concluding in the medieval village of Orta San Giulio, allowing time to explore the charming town by Lake Orta.
Effective walking time: approx. 3,5 hours
Vertical height difference: 250 m
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
6 Departure
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