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HOTEL SIRIO – HOTELS & PREFERENCE Silver Member

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Ivrea - the heritage of ancestral

Already a very important community in Roman times when it was called Eporedia, Ivrea is today a city rich in history. Churches, castles and palaces offer visitors the chance to enjoy again and again the cultural heritage of a city that is the showplace of the region. The appeal and charm of the city of Ivrea is symbolised by the architectural duality where museums and their medieval collections combine with contemporary structures endowed with new technologies. Situated on the Swiss and French borders, the city is surrounded by natural beauty. A surprising destination for lovers of culture, sports, gastronomy and shopping.

A mythic Hotel

This renowned establishment experienced a golden age during the Olivetti saga. A family hotel, it strived to make a cultural mark as well. There were magnificent art exhibitions open to the public within the very heart of this immense residence. Thanks to the hotel, the whole region enjoyed the spotlight. Purchased on May 25th 2007 by the De Corte family, the hotel opened a new chapter of its history, endowing itself with all the necessary amenities to be able to satisfy a demanding, international clientele. The establishment has undergone two years of complete renovation, and it has been able to adapt itself to the evolution of today’s tourism by continuing to promote the discovery of its history and the cultural wealth of the nearby area.

A new history - signed Valérie & Sabine De Corte

Valérie De Corte has been Director and Owner of the Hotel Sirio Ivrea for two years. She and her sister Sabine De Corte- Garda wanted to enhance the value of the hotel within the region and attract an international clientele while at the same time maintaining an authentic and convivial welcome.

A quality of service that is beyond reproach and a multilingual personnel defy stereotypical notions of the Italian hospitality industry.

For Valérie De Corte, with her training most notably at the Ecole Hôtelière of Lausanne and Cornell University, it is a point of honour to surround herself with collaborators who share her level of passion for the hotel industry and the world of fine dining. In less than two years the establishment has recaptured and even surpassed its glorious reputation.

Why choose this region? To captivate a new leisure and business clientele, this luxurious 3-star hotel has outfitted itself with various services, like a very fine library offering novels in several languages, wireless broadband Internet, wellness corner where guests can enjoy exclusive massages, fitness trail FACTSHEET and bicycles at your disposal. All of these services have therefore accompanied the complete renovation of the 46 rooms and suites. The original façade, typical of the 1960s, was meticulously conserved. For Valérie De Corte, the hotel’s family tradition is a point of honour, and she takes particular care to ensure that the welcome her guests enjoy is as warm as it

Design - Zen and natural

Refined ambiance, raw wood, rounded forms, natural colours… Guests can let themselves be delicately taken far away from the turmoil of urban living. The desired result? To feel calm, as if you were on an island of total tranquility. Both inside and outside, everything is conceived to impart this serenity to guests: high ceilings in common areas with walls boasting fresh colours, like gold and bronze, aromatherapy and an English garden. The entire effect is heightened by the amazing view of Lake Sirio. This charming hotel is the perfect spot to restore your vitality and forget your cares. The hotel’s guests may take advantage of a brand new wellness space that offers a range of exclusive massage services (by reservation only).

Rooms and suites - cocoons of pleasure

Charm and pleasure best describe the 39 rooms and 4 suites. Wood predominates, in pastel tones of beige and blue, harmonising with the deep green of nature and the varying hues of the lake. With its panoramic views of the lake, the Serra Morenica and the medieval town of Andrate, the hotel offers its guests a truly special change of scenery.

Each Deluxe room is equipped with an LCD television, air conditioning, a desk and a Wifi internet connection. In addition, the Junior Suites offer minibar, a DVD player with a USB key to watch films whenever you want from a vast range of choices available at the reception desk.

For children, a range of equipments is available to guests: extra beds, changing tables, bottle warmers, high chairs, games and children’s books…

The restaurant - a true revelation for the senses

The « Finch » restaurant delights lovers of gourmet food by offering a simple and authentic cuisine infused with the best local products and marrying the exquisite flavours of Italian gastronomy with the traditional tastes of the . Open since the end of 2007, this restaurant is unique in all the Piedmont for its breathtaking panoramic terrace. Its chic style is based on contemporary décor that mixes wenge, orange tones (the colour of the city of Ivrea) and apple green. According to what is available in local markets, a selection of seasonal products like mushrooms, truffles, bell peppers, hazelnuts and strawberries, are prepared in new and unique ways for the great epicurean pleasure of diners.

The Hotel offers private spaces to organize banquets, weddings and various events.

Sample Menu

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Antipasti Filet marinated with juniper and lemon Tart with mushroom and cream Julienne of steamed white cuttlefish and stewed tomatoes

Starters Tagliatelle with artichoke and Arnad bacon Risotto with porcine mushrooms

Main Courses Mignon of suckling pig and caramelised apples Lamb cutlets with balsamic vinegar and Martin Sec purée

Desserts Carpaccio of strawberries with Passito di and roasted hazelnuts Gianduja Fondant

Rates Breakfast : 10 € “A la carte” dining : starting from 35 € “Set menus“ : 35 - 80 €

Possibility to privatize the restaurant for banquets, wedding reception and any other event.

Seminars - inclusive offerings

With easy, central access, the Hotel Sirio enjoys a privileged location, and it offers the most complete on-site seminar services in the entire . 4 meeting, conference and banquet rooms are available to guests, with a total capacity of 200 people. Rooms are fitted with state of the art technical and audiovisual equipment. The décor in meeting rooms is consistent with the beige and chocolate colour schemes throughout the hotel.

Our advantages...

- Meeting rooms with natural lighting - Wireless broadband Internet - Air conditioning and sound proofing - Projectors and mobile presentation boards - Catered lunches and dinners to meet your needs - Private garage and parking areas - Team Building on demand - Mountain-discovery excursions with the best specialised guides. - Private garage and wide parking

Services offered

- 39 Deluxe rooms and 4 Junior Suites, entirely renovated - Wifi internet, LCD televisions with satellite, air conditioning - Concierge services available - « Finch » Restaurant FACTSHEET

- Bar - Library - 2 Seminar meeting rooms - Solarium - 2 Wellness Spaces with exclusive massage (by reservation) - Gym room - Car hire and limousine service (with driver) - Baby-sitting on request - Personal shopper to discover all the biggest brand name « outlets » - Interpreter available in any language needed - Fitness circuit, all terrain bicycles available at no charge - English garden - Private indoor and outdoor parking - Dogs permitted

The hotel is open year-round.

Location - Exceptional

The Hotel Sirio is ideally situated between and Milan, in the foothills of the Aosta Valley and in the vicinity of the Grand Paradise National Park in the «Verde Canavese ». Close to several tourist destinations, medieval towns and historical monuments, The Hotel Sirio offers its guests « Discovery » packages that include several excursions.

Free time & activities - in 30 km

Shopping: a hundred of shops with the most important brands like Gucci, La Perla, Sergio Rossi, Max Mara, Armani, Cerruti, Guess, Sisley...

Golf : the 4 most prestigious golf courses in Italy : "Le Betulle" Golf Club-number 1 in Italy is only 20 minutes from the hotel, the Royal Park Golf & Country Club, the Castelconturbia Golf Club and the Turin Golf Club which hosted the Italian Open in 2009.

Excursions : Grand Paradise National Park (1 hour), the Stations of Gressoney, Cervinia, Courmayer, Helicopter Tour to Mont Blanc and Mont Rose, Champagne Tour, discovery of the most beautiful mountain trails accompanied by the best all-level alpine guides.

Wide variety of activities available : skiing, trekking, mountain climbing, skating, rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing kayaking along the trail of the World Cup, horseback riding, hang-gliding, wind surfing, fishing, private tours and picnicking by hot air balloon.

Wine Gastronomy

The region’s wine producers are delighted to open their wine cellars and their vineyards to visitors. The following wines are produced in the area: Barbera, Nebbiolo and (red), Arneis and Erbaluce (white).

Wine routes in Canavese

Itinerary 1 FACTSHEET

From the Serra d’Ivrea to the vineyards of Carema: Roppolo Castle, « La Steiva » Ethnographic Museum in , the Roman Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the Medieval Garden of St. Stephen Church in , the “Ring of 5 lakes”, the Castle and Cathedral of Ivrea, the Castle, the « Balmetti », natural cellars laid out in the moraine rock in Borgofranco d’Ivrea, Parish of St. Lawrence in , Carema.

Itinerary 2 In the lands of the Erbaluce di Caluso : the « Painted Village» to , the Ducal Castle of Agliè, the Sanctuary of the Afflicted Madonna of , the « Nossi Rais » Ethnographic Museum of , di Caluso, the Mazzè Castle, Lake Candia, the Parish Church of Saints Michael and Solutore in , the Masino Castle and the Castle.

Itinerary 3 Along the traces of King Arduino : the Antonelliana Rotunda of , Arduino Street in Cuorgnè, the Territorial Museum and the original Sandretto Museum of Plastics in Pont Canavese, the Church of Saint Croix of , the Castle and Contemporary Art Centre of , the Belmonte Sanctuary in , the Malgrà Castle of , the Fruttuaria Abbey of .

History - culture and events Every year the city of Ivrea attracts visitors from all over the world, thanks to its medieval carnival, with the parade of the "Mugnaia", the queen of the carnival, and the “General” among others. The famous Battle of the Oranges is not to be missed.

Visitors take off to discover the marvelous landscapes of the Piedmont, of Canavese or of the Gressoney Valley, the magnificent castles like the Reggia de Venaria, the Castle of Agliè, the Castle of Masino or the Castle of Mazzè, the fortresses like the one in Bard and sanctuaries like those at Belmonte and Oropa, recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Turin, with its wealth of history in sites like the Royal Palace, the Mole Antoneliana and the Egyptian Museum, captivates many tourists every year. Religious monuments, like the Church of San Lorenzo, the Evangelical and Methodist Valdese Church and the Sanctuary of Monte Stella are evidence of the region’s impressive cultural heritage

Not to be missed « L’Anello dei cinque laghi », (Ring of five lakes), enables visitors to plunge into a territory that has managed to preserve the integrity of millennia of natural majesty. For those who love history, several archaeological sites offer discoveries of Roman ruins that recall the splendor of this ancient Roman city.

12 months of local events...

January Saint Orso Market, Aosta February Carnival of Ivrea March Day of Fai April The «Ride on the Moraine » May Masino Castle « 3 days of the Garden», Val Chiusella « Herbs Saturday », , Burcina Park « Azaleas and Rhododendrons » FACTSHEET

June Borgofranco d’Ivrea Visit to the « Balmetti », classic winemaking cellars July Via Francigena Canavesana Music Festival, Equestrian Fair of San Savino, Ivrea August Medieval Music Festival, Bacon Festival of Arnad September Crafts Festival, Ivrea October Chestnut Festival, Piverone, Medieval Festival, Bard Fortress November Green Cabbage Festival, Montalto Dora December « Ricetto and living mangers »Fair Candelo, Biella, Christmas Markets

In autumn, the region hosts Slow Food, an international gathering which promotes food biodiversity and new civic and responsible gastronomy.

Access - Car, plane, train, ferry

By car Via Mont Blanc Tunnel > Grand Saint- Bernard > Torino-Aosta highway > Ivrea: 1h By plane Turin Caselle airport: 35 mn Milan Malpensa airport: 1h By train Ivrea station: 5 mn By ferry Gênes harbour: 1h30

Contact - Reservation

Hotel Sirio - Ivrea Via Lago Sirio 85 -10015 Ivrea (TO) - Italy Tel : +39 0125 424247 [email protected] www.hotelsirio.it

Affiliation The Hotel Sirio Ivrea is Silver Member of HOTELS & PREFERENCE chain. www.hotelspreference.com/sirio La Conciergerie: phone +33 (0)1 78 94 90 40