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Ready to go? Our beloved Lake Orta and the surrounding area are a perfect destination for mountain bike lovers and for all who seek a more aware form of tourism. It will take you from the mountain called to the wild Valley, down to the shores of the lake, through rolling hills, charming woods and lush meadows, cycling through fairy-tale villages. This gorgeous land, abounding in uniquely pretty cycle paths, will astonish you with its gift of an enormous variety of landscape and experiences to enjoy. You can reach the top of our beautiful mountains, enjoy the ups and downs of our hills or pedal along our shores and not miss any of their art and architecture, ancient churches and villages where time seems to have stood still. What’s more this is an area of great hospitality and rich farm and food products. It is possible to stay in over 50 hotels or guest houses or savour the food in the any of the excellent restaurants that we have selected for you in this guide. Lake Orta is an ideal destination also for all who have chosen to invest in the sustainable development of tourism, combining hospitality, sport and culture. This is our future and we believe it has to go hand in hand with looking after the environment. For this reason, our guide is one of the first in dedicated also to e-bikes. So that everyone can enjoy excursions on two wheels and discover our unspoilt territory, get to know the farms and agricultural businesses who are looking after the countryside and share in our day-to-day life among the beauties, history, art and spirituality of this land. We hope you will all enjoy your holiday with us, and as Alex Langer used to say, take the ride: "more slowly, more gently and more deeply".

Oreste Primatesta President Unione Turistica Lago d’Orta

ITINERARIES INDEX

1 - AND ITS JEWELS pagina 3 Nature and culture in the presence of the most romantic lake in Italy

2 - THE RIVIERA OF pagina 7 Unforgettable gardens, landscapes and views

3 - FROM LIDO DI GOZZANO TO RONCO pagina 11 At the water's edge between reeds and lakeside villages

4 - ANCIENT TOWERS AND SACRED MOUNTAINS pagina 15 History and spirituality around the lake

5 - VINEYARDS AND STORKS OF MONTE FENERA pagina 19 Lands of wine and hills at peace with the world

6 - FAITH WALKING IN THE BLUE pagina 23 Giants of stone and wild enchanted forests

7 - TOUR OF THE QUARNA ALPS pagina 27 Pedaling between alpine huts and suggestive woods

8 - ON THE WAYS OF TRANSHUMANCE pagina 31 Among the ancient pastures of Mottarone

9 - FROM TO ALPE SACCHI pagina 35 Green pastures, on the border with Valsesia

10 - FOLLOWING THE RIVER pagina 39 Along the waters between farmhouses and historic villas

11 - THE WILD pagina 43 A splendid itinerary in the ancient valley

12 - THE AMENE WAYS OF THE INDIGO PATH pagina 47 Enchanted paths in the WWF oasis

13 - TOUR OF LAKE ORTA pagina 51 The lake and its 360 ° beauties

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Route type: EASY

INFORMATION This is a charming ride through uniquely beautiful panoramic landscapes, art and SINGLE TRACK 1.31 km nature. It is mainly on tarmac roads and PATHWAY 3.21 km cobbles and is suitable for all levels of BICYCLE LANE 0.50 km biking expertise and fitness. Departure MINOR ROAD 3.30 km Is from Carcegna. ASPHALT ROAD 6.22 km We pedal along the cobbled road flanked by stone houses typically Italian in style. Following our GPS, you soon reach a gra- RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER vel and dirt road and then a crossroads which, when you turn left, will take you Pettenasco the 300 metres to the village of Pettena- 462 m sco. As you approach you will see the Pe- scone River and a gorgeous little Roman 14,2 km bridge under which is a spring of the pu- 1:09 ore rest water called “Paganetto”. 0:54 ore At Pettenasco don't miss the parish GO TO THE POINT 8,9 Km/h church dedicated to Saint Audenzio whi- OF DEPARTURE ch, on the northern end still features Its 12% medieval Romanesque bell tower, one of Carcegna the oldest along the Riviera of Lake Orta. The cycle ride proceeds along the pro- menade which takes its name from the English lawyer, Peter Benenson, founder of Amnesty International, one of Pette- nasco and indeed the lake's most loyal friends, who loved to take his holidays here. The approach to Orta Is along the ea- stern shore with the transparent waters EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS of the lake on the right and flower filled Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi Bistrot Pane & Vino gardens on the left, accompanied by the Hotel Ristorante San Rocco Ristorante Pizzeria Il Pozzo DOWNLOAD GPX Hotel Ristorante Leon D’Oro Bar tavola calda civico 26 scent of jasmine, roses and evergreen Hotel Ristorante Locanda di Orta trees. There are private and public bea- Hotel la Contrada dei Monti B&B Al Dom ches, pontoons, the mouth of the river Ristorante Ai Due Santi

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sed to traffic and lined with pretty villas and palaces in different styles, but styles, different in palaces and villas pretty with lined and traffic to sed winding, clo- square, and narrow the off lead roads little charming of series A from andpoint thewater to thesky. tower oftheSanGiulioBasilica andnumerous period villasappearing to rise lake to theromantic IslandofSanGiuliowithitsPalace ofBishops, the bell town hall, orBroletto, going backto 1582. There isanincredible view over the old palazzos, porticosandhorse chestnuttrees, hoststheancient thePiazza dered ofvillage to bethesalonofOrta,life. theheart onthree Lined sidesby Assunta. Thebeautiful, broad cobbled hillleadsinto Mario Piazza Motta, consi tal fountain, a wonderful of St statue Francis of Assisi and the Church ofthe From here, take thedescent SanGiulio's into Orta village, passing amonumen- Nietsche himself describedit"One ofthemostevocative places intheworld". the breath-taking andtheIslandofSanGiulio. view over Orta Thephilosopher workofthenatural butalsoby oftheartists' beauty settingmastery and life. The Sacro Monte is made more impressive and magical not only by the ze, realistic very inpaintedterracotta, statues telling vividstories ofthesaint's of the 1700s, enriched and alongporticos, the way with loggias with 376 life-si- spiral. Itwasconceived, andcarried1591 planned outbetween andthemiddle throughpath chapelstracing 20 thelife ofSt Francis ofAssisi, intheform ofa sphere ofthissimplyuniqueplace. Here inawood ofpineandbeechtrees, isa After afew hairpinbends, youreach thetop ofthehillandtimelessatmo and take thehillfollowing thesignfor theSacro Monte, orHolyMount. tonino Cannavacciuolo. Going right again, after afew minutesyouwillturn left hotel andrestaurant madefamous by theMichelinstarred celebrity chef, An Villa Crespi, anenchanting reproduction ofaMoorish palace andtherenowned big roundabout where youturn down to Orta. Justbeyond itistheimpressive Turning right, proceed along the road: after afew minutesyouwillreach the nade, we turn onto thetarmacroad flankstheHotel that L'Approdo. by Roselyne Elutti andabove allthegorgeous views. Attheendofprome- - - - 6 parture. terest andalsoitspoint on theitinerary ofde cegna anditsparish church, thelastpoint ofin GPS,With thehelpofyourtrusty return to Car nes from filmsmadeontheshores ofLake Orta. by local poetGianniRodariwith poetry andsce the houses, doneby Italianandforeign artists, the interesting wall paintings on the facades of le village ofLegro whichhas become popularfor At thispoint, turning right, youcan go to thelitt marksthebeginningthat ofOrta. towards VillaCrespi andthelarge roundabout Back onthemainroad again, ride upthehill also apretty little sandandgravel beach. re isapontoon where stops and thepublic boat the- today where and fishermen and farmers to group ofhouses whichinpasttimeswere home little diversion down to Ortello, alittle bay and Continuing along theroad, turn right andtake a on yourright. sing theHolyTrinity church thelake andskirting pas- square, the of left the to pedal you off and After agood lookaround, hitthesaddleagain restaurants. also with fascinating little shops, barsand local - - - - - ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE SALITA MOTTA DELLA ISOLA SANISOLA GIULIO ITINERARY, POINTSOF PETTENASCO VILLA CRESPI VILLA INTEREST ANDINFO CARCEGNA NOT TO BEMISSED ORTELLO ONTHEROUTE. HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR PONTE ROMANO SACRO MONTE PIAZZA MOTTA IL BROLETTO RIVIERA LEGRO Pettenasco / Pratolungo / Crabbia / Borca / Monte Barro / Agrano / Pettenasco Borca

2 LA RIVIERA OF PETTENASCO Gardens, landscape and unforgettable views

Route type: INTERMEDIATE

INFORMATION Dedicated to discovery of the villages cradling Lake Orta, this itinerary offers Agrano SINGLE TRACK 3.87 km picturesque, enchanting views over the PATHWAY 5.70 km lake waters and surrounding valleys. This BICYCLE LANE 0 km is a circular route which, while not pre- MINOR ROAD 3.80 km senting any great difficulty, is dedicated ASPHALT ROAD 6.60 km to cyclists with a degree of training: the- re is plenty of uphill pedalling and roads requiring good riding abilities. The first Pescone RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER part of the trip is on tarmac roads whi- le later there are dirt roads and single Pettenasco tracks through lush vegetation characte- 1024 m ristic of the Riviera and the hills behind. 19,4 km Pettenasco, is the take-off point, a village overlooking Lake Orta, much appreciated 1:57 ore particularly in the summer season. The 1:23 ore GO TO THE POINT starting point of the ride is the parish media OF DEPARTURE church of Santa Caterina. Monte Barro 24% Ride north for about 120metres, taking Via Vittorio Veneto and enter a little se- Agrano condary road on the left. You will see the Museo dell’Arte dedicated to wood tur- Crabbia ning and the history of this technique from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. The route then proceeds up Via della Sta- Pratolungo zione for about 600 metres and, keeping right, you will go over the level crossing. At the crossroads, keep left and go along EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS Via Francisca for more or less another 170 metres. Straight on, along Via della Chie- Hotel Ristorante Giardinetto Appartamenti Al Pescone Hotel Ristorante L’Approdo Villa Antica Colonia sa, takes you in the direction of Crabbia, DOWNLOAD GPX Riviera Lake Resort Camping Allegro a little hamlet above Pettenasco with pi- Hotel Ristorante Sibilla Cusiana Camping Verdelago B&B Il Barsot Camping Punta Crabbia cturesque period houses and tiny, char- Casa vacanze Skipper Ristorante Pizzeria Il Cormorano ming lanes. Appartamenti Cascina Thumas Ristorante Pizzeria Dolphins 2 - ITINERARY > RIVIERA DI PETTENASCO > RIVIERA 2 - ITINERARY Hotel ristorante Madonna della Neve Here you will see the church of San Mar- Pettenasco 7 2 - ITINERARY > RIVIERA DI PETTENASCO back to the17thcentury, itextends over 6hectares oflandwhichtoday are been redeveloped by thewell-known local industrialist, Alessi. Alberto Going will see thechurch ofSanGrato andtheVillaFortis, formerly afarm has that tourism despitetheremarkable views over ofLake thebluewaters Orta. You will enjoy pedalling in thequiet of this old village, as yet untouched by mass to Pratolungo, known until afew decades ago for itswonderful orchards. You One again and, youwillmeetajunction turning right, follow leading apath ach thelittle mountain village ofBassola, alllanes, gates andstone houses. After ahairpinbend, turning left ontheViaperArmeno, youwillquicklyre- Pescone River, themainriver whichflows into theeastern shore ofLake Orta. a little later, take aright into ViaMottarone, where youwillsee thefamous into Via Selviana. At the intersection, keep left and go into Via del Rivo and, devotional object. Soon after, turn into ViaGiulioIsotta andkeeping left, going back of the parish church of San Maiolo, which over time has become a local man buriedthere around 1740, miraculously maintainedandpreserved inthe The village isknown locally for the"Agrano Mummy", thebodyofayoung wo Mottarone analtitudeof450 at metres above sea level. taking thetarmacroad leadsto thevillage that ofAgrano, ontheslopesof 375further metres, follow theGPSthrough ViaBorca andturn into ViaAgrano, In thehamletofBorca youwillgo pastthechurch ofSanGottardo. After a andtheright-handjunction Intersection, ViaFranco Martinoli. in thedirection ofBorca, after about50metres keeping left, youwillreach a foot, whileyoupush yourbike. Proceed along theroute onsecondary roads se vegetation, withlittle streams -these willsometimeshave to becrossed on route willtake youapproximately 3kmthrough thecountryside, through den tryside, with thechance throughto pedal meadows overlooking the lake. The left, take ViaperOmegna from whichalovely green leadsinto path opencoun Turning right into ViaAgrano, youwillsoonreach acrossroads andkeeping tino, withitsfinealtarpiece depicting St Ann. - - - 10 ning to your starting point.ning to yourstarting Via Vittorio Veneto, closing the circle and retur then take anotherleft into ViaParrocchiale and Principale, turn left into ViaGinoFara Forni and almost onthehomestretch: proceed along Via thedownhillthe route)section. and start You are the signsfor Pettenasco (or follow thetrack of before getting backinto thesaddle. Now follow here over andthesurrounding Lake Orta valleys from enjoyed be to view magnificent a is There dal Zicar”, local for dialect Little Zicar Mountain. byis indicated across andiscalled “Muntagnin ks 639 metres above sea level. Thehighestpoint the mountain, smoothlyreaching pea thetwin Barro. Theroute windsalong theeastern slopeof nal club, youwilltake leading thepath to Monte In the village centre, next to the local recreatio vineyards of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. - - - ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE PUNTA DICRABBIA ITINERARY, POINTSOF MONTE BARRO PETTENASCO INTEREST ANDINFO IL MULINO NOT TO BEMISSED BASSOLA AGRANO ONTHEROUTE. HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR PRATOLUNGO LUNGOLAGO LA MUMMIA LA PESCONE I VIGNETI BORCA Lido Gozzano / Lagna / Pella / Ronco / Lido Gozzano 3 FROM LIDO DI GOZZANO TO RONCO On the water’s edge among the rushes and lakeside villages

Ronco Route type: EASY

INFORMATION A simple itinerary that will regale you with a whole range of emotions. If you SINGLE TRACK 4.15 km really want to experience Lake Orta and PATHWAY 0.43 km the waters' edge to the full, this Is the BICYCLE LANE 0 Km route for you. Don't forget to pack your MINOR ROAD 2.44 km costume and towel so that you can take ASPHALT ROAD 13.20 km a dip along the way. The starting point is the lido at Gozza- no which in 2020 was awarded Blue Flag Pella RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER status and recognition as 's cleanest beach. At the end of the large, Lido Gozzano strategic carpark, on the left, is a path 378 m which takes you along the coast, with a little drinking water fountain on the left 20,8 km where you can fill your water bottle or San Filiberto 1:14 ore flask before you set off. 0:51 ore The path follows a stone wall for about GO TO THE POINT facile 1 km with the rushes on the right, offe- OF DEPARTURE ring an opportunity to observe several 4% wild bird species in the vegetation, such Lagna Ronco as the grebe and little bittern typical of these waters. After the path, a slight hill on the left ta- kes you to an area of tarmac road. Along the road Is a series of villas and gardens overlooking the lake, with meadows and fruit trees offsetting the continuous Pascolo blue of the lake waters. At the end of the straight section of road, another slight hill leads to a jun- EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS ction. Take the smaller tarmac road on Hotel Casa Fantini the right and cycle back down to the lake Ristorante Blu lago cafè DOWNLOAD GPX Hotel Ristorante Le Betulle shore among old villas and picturesque Lido Gozzano Antico Albergo Alzese little boathouses almost hidden among Ristorante San Giulio Ristorante L'imbarcadero the rushes. Silence reigns in these pla-

3 - ITINERARY > FROM LIDO DI GOZZANO TO RONCO > FROM LIDO DI GOZZANO TO 3 - ITINERARY ces. Cycle past the coloured walls of the 11 3 - ITINERARY > FROM LIDO DI GOZZANO TO RONCO along theroute climbing theViaRoma asfar asthetarmacroad andturn right. lake, andtheformer Sonzogno papermill. Backinthesaddleonce again, go evenlaundry whenInclement weatherprevented themfrom approaching the Albino theBishop, theoldwash-house solocal women were ableto dotheir like century churches 16th thetwo to St JohntheBaptistandSaint dedicated quick stop, thepeaceful little village isfullofhistorical little points ofinterest tower andthenopensoutinto themainsquare. Thisisaperfect place for a ch isscattered withsparkling whitelittle moored boats close to themedieval villages intheCusioarea. Thepedestrianroad runsalong thelakeshore whi oldest the of towardsway. lake Pella, one the flanking road the Proceedalong the on Giulio San of Island the at off stopping Orta, to go and boat public the soaring above the lake waters. From here itis possible to take your bike on the little chapelswith the Stationsof the Cross and the ancient bell tower following it, thegorgeous parish church of magically framed SanFiliberto by road tarmac the of and turn right. metres, for Pedal another600 metres going pastRoncallo allago and 400 first the along cycle and weekdays, on busy connectsD'OpaglioMaurizio San Pella. with carefultraffic,Be the of especially across the river itself. bed At this point you come out on the main road that by way ofthelittle bridge, orthemore among athletic youmightlike to cycle lend acool freshness to theroute. Atthefar endofthevillage, cross theriver A Lagna. of gorgeous village washing area century 19th laundry and a series of little waterways the reaching actually before again out flattens then and Cycle onandturn left: alittle further theroad climbssteeplyfor 150metre cool, shadypinewood behindit. de youcome outonto thebroad stretch ofLagna's beach, withitspontoon and the weekends, narrows. asthepath particularly metres After through 600 sha along the lake. Do be careful of pedestrians who can bequitenumerous during roadbeginning ofanewwhichgoes sectionofdirt through green countryside period houses until youreach aclearing withalittle restaurant. Thismarksthe - - 14 a day outby thelake. or packed lunch. to savour Aperfect opportunity enjoy, idealfor children too, perfect for apicnic final swim to cool off. This Is a route everyone can lake towards Gozzano where youcan dive infor a are once again ontheroad runsalong that the you find will metres,you 500 After countryside. over awooden bridge, pastapicnicarea inthe a well-kept leadsyouthrough path woods and back bridge. Follow thesignsfor SanFiliberto, you to thePellinoRiver, over little atypical hump Pella, where alittle diversion to theright takes The way backisthesameway youcame asfar as houses andtheirpontoon. walk around the little roads flanked by the period to Ronco, parkupyourbike soasto enjoy ashort get you fisherman's When chapel. little the from San Giulio and the lake waters, such as the one many pretty, unusualviews over to theIslandof woods andpastbluelake waters. Ontheway are km oftotal peace andtranquillity, through green where theroad ends: youwillnow have about5 You can cycle from here to thevillage ofRonco ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE MADONNA PESCATORI ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE ITINERARY, POINTSOF SAN FILIBERTO INTEREST ANDINFO NOT TO BEMISSED RONCO LAGNA PELLA ONTHEROUTE. LIDO HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR MADONNA SEL SASSO FONTE SAN GIULIO PRATERIE DILAGO PONTE PELLINO IMBARCADERO IL CANNETO Pezzasco / / Vacciago / Corconio / / Monte Mesma / Ameno 4 ANCIENT TOWERS AND HOLY MOUNTS History and Spirituality around the lake Miasino

Route type: INTERMEDIATE Monte oro

Pezzasco

INFORMATION Intermediate level route, all nature and spirituality. Vacciaghetto SINGLE TRACK 1.89 km Get into the saddle at Miasino, cycle PATHWAY 3.15 km along the Via Circonvallazione near the 0 m E-Bike MTB E-Motion rental depot and BICYCLE LANE Ameno MINOR ROAD 2.05 km towards the village centre, along fields and meadows dotted with placid cows ASPHALT ROAD 11.90 km Vacciago and their calves. Taking a tarmac road on the right, you RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER will soon reach the heart of the village at the foot of the majestic parish church Pezzasco in white granite and stone, dedicated to 547 m San Rocco and declared a national mo- nument. 19,6 km After going past Via Martelli, start pe- Corconio 1:36 ore dalling on the charming cobbled roads 1:13 ore in Piazza Beltrami with Its Santa Maria GO TO THE POINT 12,2 Km/h Oratory and the central part of the Villa Monte Mesma OF DEPARTURE Nigra, a splendid example of a patrician 14% country residence, one of the most be- Bolzano Novarese autiful in the whole Cusio area. Proceed along Via Tenente Paolo Sola- roli, take the panoramic road leading Torre Buccione towards Vacciago, passing the imposing Sanctuary to the Madonna della Boc- ciola. This was built after a miracle in 1500 and the area in front of the church enjoys a unique view, taking in the lake, the Island of San Giulio, Madonna del Sasso and, further away in the distance, EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS Monte Rosa. Hotel Ristorante Monte Rosa If you go into Vacciago, turning left into Hotel Ristorante La Genzianella Bolzano novarese DOWNLOAD GPX B&B Fattoria del Pino Via Bardelli, you will come to the Fon- Hotel Residence La Darbia appartamenti dazione Calderara, a house and studio Casa vacanze La baia d’acquadolce Ristorante Sant’ Antonio which hosts works of contemporary art Ristorante Antico Agnello

4 - ITINERARY> ANCIENT TOWERS AND HOLY MOUNTAINS AND HOLY TOWERS ANCIENT 4 - ITINERARY> and sculpture, and a little further on, Ristorante B&B Ca Mea 15 4 - ITINERARY> ANCIENT TOWERS AND HOLY MOUNTAINS Lake Orta withMonte RosaLake onthehorizon. Orta Andifyouare enough lucky to the surrounding silence youwill enjoy oneofthemoststunning views over andItsChurch to St Francis.stery dedicated From thelittle church porch and the monaFranciscan - find will you where hill the of top the then Reserve,and Nature special the reaching finally bends, hairpin and roadcobbled the along to 17th century Monte Mesma with its fourteen chapels. Go up the steep hill, Returning to theroad, ontheright youwillsee theWay oftheCross going up tion andflowers. help oftheGPS, youwilltake amagicalthrough path greenery, ferns, vegeta- zano Novarese castle, reaching theBorghetto area where, once again withthe If youfollow theroad, withhouses, lined youwillgo pastthewallsofBol the railway BolzanoNovarese. at station re youcan enjoy somerefreshment. Proceed keeping left, returning close to arewaters saidto come directly from Monte Rosa, area andadesignated whe- whose spring, Bersanella the is road the of right the elderflower. On and oak of wood a and greenery through pathway a find will you GPS the of help the have torn yourself away andreturned down thehillto thetarmacroad, with minutes youwillreach thetower andtheincredible view from there. Once you gravel hillgoing upto itisabitsteeponoccasion butinlittle more than10 century onwards, today well-known asanatural parkwiththe samename. The Torre diBuccione, defence amilitary tower ofgreat from importance the10th From thecentre ofCorconio, turn left andfollow thesignsfor thetower, La house called Casa Bonola. of Santo Stefano whichoverlooks thelittle village andacharacteristic local in thesilent green countryside, set inlittle winding lanesleading to thechurch which leadsto thepretty little hamletofCorconio: justafew houses, isolated Turning backandtaking theroad towards Gozzano, youwillcome to ajunction ch ofSant’Antonio Abate. enjoying position, itsloftyandisolated youwillsee thecharming parish chur - - 17 18 its works ofart. parish church whichdominatesthevillage, and village, exploring VillaNigra andtheimposing ancient this at look better a with trip the finish horses,athletic until youreach Miasinoagain and alongPedal among theplacidcows, sheepand road, among thefarms andpastures ofPezzasco. dirt routecyclingThe end comesflat alongan to a drink from clearwaters. itscrystal get aglimpse ofsomewildanimalcoming to get have chosen theright timeofday, youmightjust crosses theAgogna River. Withabitofluck, ifyou our route, youget to alittle Roman bridge which rive Amenoand, quicklyat very continuing along sters. Cycling down thetarmacroad, youwillar monastery's lovely two century little cloi 18th the visit to chance the miss not do open, it find - - ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE TORRE DELBUCCIONE ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE BOLZANO NOVARESEBOLZANO ITINERARY, POINTSOF SAN GAUDENZIO LA BOCCIOLALA INTEREST ANDINFO NOT TO BEMISSED MIASINO AMENO ONTHEROUTE. HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR PONTE ROMANO MONTE MESMA BARSANELLA VILLA NIGRA VILLA CALDERARA CORCONIO / San Bernardo / Castagnola / / Boca / Maggiora 5 VINEYARDS AND STORKS ON FENERA Wine lands and hills at peace with the world

Route type: INTERMEDIATE

INFORMATION Be prepared for a singular adventure full of surprises, a route through unspoilt SINGLE TRACK 2.57 km woods and fields that have been pas- PATHWAY 10.05 km sionately and wisely cultivated so as to BICYCLE LANE 0 m yield wine that Iis "nectar of the gods". MINOR ROAD 1.47 km Mount Fenera is a natural reserve which ASPHALT ROAD 5.50 km protects the vast chestnut forests, abun- dant fauna such as rare storks and roe deer, and age-old cultivations between RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER Val Sesia and Lake Orta. And that is not all. Maggiora Mount Fenera is also host to some of the 790 m most fascinating grottoes in the area. Like the Buca di Bondaccia, Bondaccia's 19,8 km Hole, at an altitude of 690 metres abo- 1:56 ore ve sea level, developing over about 400 1:25 ore metres with internal altitude changes GO TO THE POINT 14 km/h of up to 85 metres, or also the Arenarie OF DEPARTURE cave at an altitude of 770 metres above 40% sea level, developing over 3000 metres San Bernardo at a maximum depth of 150 metres. It is so-called as it opens up into the sandy area of Mount Fenera to plunge down, about 10 metres from the entrance, into narrow and not so narrow tunnels, gal- leries and wells, in a maze of passages made up of splendid concretions. From the top of Mount Fenera you can admire Monte Rosa, overlooking the little village of Alagna, the plains of the provinces of EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS and Vercelli with their vineyards and an infinite number of rice fields. Hotel Ristorante Al Sorriso DOWNLOAD GPX Ristorante Locanda 86 Our suggested itinerary here is quite a Pasticceria Caffetteria Manuelina difficult one, particularly the first part Hosteria Orco Bacco where in some places it may be neces-

5 - ITINERARY> VINEYARDS AND STORKS OF THE FENERA AND STORKS VINEYARDS 5 - ITINERARY> sary to dismount and push the bikes. The 19 HIGHLIGHTS point of departure is Maggiora, a pretty little town built in red brick, with a DA NONNOT PERDERE TO BE MISSED VISUALIZZA LAVIEW NOSTRA OUR wealth of excellent wine cellars. You can leave the car near the motocross cen- ONLINEGUIDA ONLINE GUIDE WITH DEDICATA THE tre and take the “Enduro” S1 track which gently leads through thick woods. The ALLAITINERARY, VISITA DI POINTS QUESTI OF good solid earth track is broad. The track goes up gently for about 2 km, almost LUOGHI,INTEREST NOTIZIE AND O GLIINFO without noticing the slope, but after a signposted junction where you go right, ORARI DI ONVISITA THE ROUTE. the path suddenly gets narrower and starts to get steeper. The chalky earth breaks up and can easily get muddy and large clumps do not help an already tough task. If your legs are not good and fit and you may not stay in the saddle, so at certain points over about 200 metres you might have to get off and push, but don't give up, your efforts will be rewarded by what awaits you. A bit further on, the track evens out and slides away in enjoyable bends sloping both up and down. The view will soon start to open up and at your back you will be able to admire Lake Orta. Once you have passed the hill called Motto LE GROTTE FAUNA Ciafera, you reach a hilltop and a crossroads near the San Bernardo Oratory; he is the patron saint of mountaineers and mountain dwellers. Built in 1600, it is made of stone and has an open apse in front and stone seating. This little ora- tory is the soul of this journey and an excellent point for observation: if you go up another 200 metres though, you will be able to enjoy all the Fenera natural track which comes out on the tarmac Fenera-Bo- park's beauty. ca road and a completely different setting, which took us quite by surprise, as it will you too: row Here 5 different paths cross, one of which is ours. For those wishing to make ENDURO SAN BERNARDO the route longer with a diversion, from here you can get to the villages Maretti upon row of fine vines and ancient red brick hou- and Castagnola, where you will also find drinking water. When you have got ses. At this stop-off point, thanks to landslides back to the crossroads, follow the number 777 path, single file in single track over the ages, in an upside-down volcanic crater, mode going downhill, which then joins the S1 track again until It reaches Motto you can see one of the richest areas for the culti- della Capretta, where you get all-round views of the area. From here the route vation of autochthonous grapes. continues downhill, keeping to the number 777 path, on a fairly difficult part, Going downhill along the tarmac road Is the well-known Santuario di Boca, which for centu- but nothing that will make you abandon your saddle, but be careful of the RISERVA NATURALE TARAGN surface made smooth my water. Marco, our guide and companion while we ries has been the destination of pilgrims from all mapped out this route, and his trusty singletrack, took us to the end of the over Piedmont and further afield. Just before the Sanctuary is a little bridge and a dirt track which enters among the rows of vines. Here, in the area around Cavallirio, we met Silvia, a young and pas- sionate wine-maker, who told us her story of this age-old land and how each day she takes care of her beloved vines which yield excellent wine, ap- ORATORIO ISELLA preciated all over the world. It is easy to join the Boca track again which leads back to the village and follows the hillside cove- red in vines, leading back to Maggiora and then back to the point of departure. Do take some time to explore this area which is rich in both ter- ms of nature and wine and food, as well as cultu- MOTTA DELLA CAPRA CAVALLIRIO rally. Book a visit to the welcoming wine cellars of the area for refreshment and to meet some of the wonderful people who are preserving and bringing this gorgeous territory to life.

5 - ITINERARY> VINEYARDS AND STORKS OF THE FENERA AND STORKS VINEYARDS 5 - ITINERARY> SANTIARIO DI BOCA VIGNE 22 Madonna del Sasso / Monte Avigno / Artò / Centonara / Boleto / Madonna del Sasso 6 SPIRITUALITY AND BEAUTIFUL BLUE WATERS Giant stones and wild enchanted forests

Route type: INTERMEDIATE

INFORMATION This is a route for well-trained legs, one which marries history and art with the SINGLE TRACK 1.08 km magical woods. PATHWAY 7.19 km Our starting point is the Madonna del BICYCLE LANE 0 m Sasso Sanctuary carpark with a dedica- MINOR ROAD 0.20 km ted area for camper vans. A visit to the ASPHALT ROAD 5.60 km 18th century sanctuary is a must, being a religious complex with a church, a bell tower and hermitage, all built on the RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER granite cliff face that plunges down to the lake from 638 metres above sea level. Boleto After admiring the view from the square 1100 m known as the Cusio Balcony, turn back and cycle along the Via Madonna del 14,2 km Sasso as far as the crossroad where an 1:50 ore ancient wash-house can still be seen and 1:17 ore it is just still possible to make out now 10,8 km/h GO TO THE POINT faint frescoes and inscriptions. OF DEPARTURE Turn left into Via Monte Avigno until you 46% reach a second crossroads and turn left Monte Avigno again into Via Verso Valpiana. After about a dozen bends on the steep hill, you get to white blocks of granite peeping out of the woods in sinuous shapes. This is the area known as Sabbio- ni, and is well worth the ride and a stop. Dismount for a few minutes to make the easy climb up these rocks so as to enjoy yet another beautiful view over the lake, moulded by the incessant wind and rain EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS over the ages. Ristorante Ustariola dal Tia Back on the bikes again, go up the hill Carlo e Tina Osteria DOWNLOAD GPX Ristorante Antica Cartiera among the woods to the Colma del- la Sella where, having left the tarmac behind, you finally get into the beauti- ful natural settings of path number 260. 6 - ITINERARIES > SPIRITUALITY6 - ITINERARIES WATERS AND BEAUTIFUL BLUE 23 6 - ITINERARIES > SPIRITUALITY AND BEAUTIFUL BLUE WATERS the path, thecharming little village ofBoleto, among paved roads andpainted and Centonaravillages of Artò of a quick stop) and, (both worthy the end of at ofthedownhill returnThe lastpart journey iseasier, touching onthelittle which make for ofanepisodetheLord anatmosphere worthy oftheRings. flower, the beech woods scattered with rocky configurations and little streams of tree,types made even more lovely by the mountain rhododendrons if in different many of wood pretty a throughgo you section downhill this During or taken snail's at pace. deep channelscreated by theerosion oftheterrain -these shouldbeavoided are ofleaves plenty ontheground and, inthesecond particularly part, a few Great care and prudence are recommended of the route asthere on this part surrounded by thehills. From here Itisalldownhill descent, mostenjoyable, nottheeasiestbutcertainly Rosa chainofmountains andthelandscape ofthehillyValsesia below. metres above sea level) from whose rocky summityoucan glimpse theMonte a suggest we minute diversion soasto get 10 to see thepeakofMonteshort Avignofirst (1.136 But 754. number path with junction the at easily arriving Now we are onourway down again, withoutany breaks, onaconstant slope in minerals andwaterways. interesting examples ofrural andindustrial archeology ofthislandabounding to admireAlong theway upthehillyouwillalsohave the ampleopportunity roe bucksorheartheirdistinctive call, socharacteristic inthematingseason. a little luck-andthenecessary silence -youmightjustbumpinto anelegant road, to get thicker thewoods start andthicker, onebendafter theother. With After ahairpinbend, great two in between chestnuttrees onbothsidesofthe pines asfar asAlpeGarsura andbeyond. cycle ride to reach thebroad muletrail whichgoes through awood ofredwood road, marked by ametalbar, next to whichthehillstarts. There minute isa20 The opening is easily identified by a little clearing on the right-hand side of the 26 the western sideofLake Orta. unusual this on of route finish the and sanctuary In thevillage, there are directions backto the remarkable testimonial. which theMadonna delSassospuristhemost le villages perched graniteatop formations, to oflife inallthese litt andparticularly territory was afeature ofthisarea ofthewestern Cusio the lastcentury, andchiselling stone quarrying centurycades ofthe19th to thesecond halfof de- sass".first "picaFrom the called are they lect dia- local in job, dangerous and difficult their to museum, theMuseo delloScalpellino, dedicated In Boleto youcan alsovisitthe new stone-cutters' work infactory, orwoods. quarry andaglassofgoodbite to eat cheerafter aday's rence for workmen ofthere whostopped for a time ithasbecome point ofrefe animportant mily ofnoblemen, theGiulinis; over thecourse of which for centuries belonged to the Milanese fa been open). 17th century It is in a late building memorial (nobody can remember how long it has Club, run by the local inhabitants since time im- curious little place to stop istheWorking Man's façades, where timeseems to have stood still. A - - - ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE MADONNA DELSASSO ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE PIANA DELLA SELLA PIANA DELLA MURETTI ASECCOMURETTI CARAMBACCIOLO ITINERARY, POINTSOF INTEREST ANDINFO NOT TO BEMISSED BOLETO ARTO’ ONTHEROUTE. HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR MUSEO SCALPELLINO MONTE AVIGNO CENTONARA LAVATOIO FAGGETE DUNE / Alpe Camasca / Monte Mazzuccone / / Quarna Sotto 7 THE ALPINE PASTURES AROUND QUARNA Cycling through the charm of farms and woods

Route type: DIFFICULT

Alpe Camasca

INFORMATION Discover a mountain area that to this day has maintained its agricultural and SINGLE TRACK 3.32 km pastural vocation. Our suggested tour PATHWAY 5.51 km here is intermediate level and is nearly BICYCLE LANE 0 km all off-road as far as Alpe Camasca, one MINOR ROAD 2.07 km of the most ancient in the area. ASPHALT ROAD 1.89 km Our point of departure is Quarna Sotto (800 metres above sea level), a place well known locally for the “Festival del Muro RECOMMENDED PERIOD: MARCH / OCTOBER Dipinto” the Wall Painting Festival and the open air frescoes that can be admi- Quarna Sotto red on the walls of the houses and also Quarna sopra 1380 m for being the “Paese della musica”, vil- lage of music, due to the production of 12,8 km brass musical instruments of the finest 2:19 ore quality. This tradition goes back to the Quarna sotto 1:36 ore 19th century and has taken the name of GO TO THE POINT Difficile this little place all over the world, as the OF DEPARTURE Ramponi & Cazzani business has carried 45% on doing to this very day. Alpe Camasca Starting from the village centre, we fol- low the signs for the 18th century Orato- rio del Saliente, near which is one of the area's last functioning mills. In a green valley with a stream running through it, today it is the site of the Ecomuseo Mu- lino delle Batìne and an interesting testi- monial to local history: this was what the daily work, efforts and sacrifices of enti- re generations of families from this and EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS neighbouring villages hinged on. Bistrot Forum Cafè So, we proceed first along tarmac road DOWNLOAD GPX Hotel ristorante Croce Bianca and then off-road on trails through thick Locanda della Posta di Quarna Area Camper woods with pretty views of little stre- ams and waterfalls, following the signs

7 - ITINERARY > TOUR OF THE QUARNA PASTURES > TOUR 7 - ITINERARY for the Alpe Camasca. The red and white 27 HIGHLIGHTS trail signs and the yellow coloured directions with the MTB Indications accom- DA NONNOT PERDERE TO BE MISSED VISUALIZZA LAVIEW NOSTRA OUR pany us up the steep incline: with incredible panoramic views and increasingly ONLINEGUIDA ONLINE GUIDE WITH DEDICATA THE cool air we reach the Alpe Scopello and then Alpe Pianero, every now and then ALLAITINERARY, VISITA DI POINTS QUESTI OF coming across many votive chapels to be found dotted all over the area. A little LUOGHI,INTEREST NOTIZIE AND O GLIINFO further on, on the right, we get a glimpse of the Alpe Camasca (at an altitude ORARI DI ONVISITA THE ROUTE. of 1.224 metres), surrounded by extensive pastures. After a short downhill stretch, we reach the first few mountain huts. We pass the little church of the Alpini, the Italian army's crack Alpine regiment, and a little fountain and we go on as far as a crossroads where several paths meet. Turning right, we follow the directions for Quarna Sopra. Just a bit further on, at the junction, we go right again passing some more chalets. A little pine wood on a slope leads us downhill to the Alpe Ruschini, a gorgeous little chalet in a sunny, panoramic position and amazing views over Lake Orta. QUARNA SOTTO MUSEO STRUMENTI Path number T20 takes us downhill while still following the directions for Quar- na Sopra. We get to the Alpe Barca and then to the Alpe del Preer. A little later we reach the tarmac road again, the aqueduct and the first houses in Quarna Sopra. Taking Via alla Chiesa, we cycle on as far as the parish church of Santo Stefano which is on a terrace affording splendid views of the village, and then from Cireggio leads to Quarna Sopra. From the we turn left. village square (Burghitt) it is an easy ride through At the end of the road, we stop and turn right, past the Town Hall and the chur- a narrow street leading to the local shop and Via QUARNA SOPRA PANORAMICA ch of the Madonna del Pero, a 16th century oratory situated at the entrance to Fontegno. After the bridge over the stream cal- the village which inherited its name from a great fruit tree which used to grow led the Flogno, keep right and then immediately in the centre of the square. Before leaving the village, take an interesting di- turn left, taking a cobbled street, the Fontegno version and visit the Madonna della Neve, a sanctuary along a mule trail which mule trail. Passing the Madonna Pellegrina, you soon reach the Santuario, a truly unique place shaded by age-old trees and a little wall whi- ch overlooks the downward slope: a cool fresh ALPE SCOPELLO ALPE CAMASCA water spring and a marvellous panoramic view await you. From the little square you can see the beginning of the valley, the industrial area stretching from to Omegna, the charming basin of Lake Orta with all the villages on the Novara plain and on very clear days you can see as far as the Liguria Apennines. ALPE BARCA ALPE PREER Once you have started on the road back, at the end of the mule trail, turn left and you will reach the "Area Panoramica Belvedere", set up with pic- nic tables and another breathtaking view. To finish, it is quite a quick descent from here towards Quarna Sotto and back to your point of departure. MADONNA DEL PERO MADONNA DELLA NEVE

7 - ITINERARY > TOUR OF THE QUARNA PASTURES > TOUR 7 - ITINERARY CASE DI PIODE MULINO DELLE BATINE 30 / Coiro Monte / Alpe Nuovo / Alpe Farfossa / Alpe Marigiat / Armeno 8 FOLLOWING THE TRANSHUMANCE Among ancient pastures on the Mottarone

Route type: INTERMEDIATE

Bivio Alpe nuovo

Alpe nuovo

INFORMATION Between Lake Orta and , there is a place where beauty and tra- SINGLE TRACK 4.85 km dition seem to be immune to modern Alpe Mariagraz PATHWAY 14.70 km times. We are talking about the moun- BICYCLE LANE 0 m tain known as the Mottarone. Since the MINOR ROAD 845 m 19th century, generations of Milanese ASPHALT ROAD 1.50 km slowing trekked up to its peak, some did it on foot others took the little railway that connected with the Alpino, a RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER charming little holiday location in past times. Today we explore these places on Armeno our trusty bikes with an itinerary astoni- 970 m shing for the variety of biotypes we will go through, natural beauties and the re- 16,4 km mains of an ancient world which we still 1:41 Ore find exciting. We leave from Armeno. 1:13 Ore In the remarkable Romanesque church GO TO THE POINT 11,4 Km/h square, dedicated to the Assumption Coiro Monte OF DEPARTURE (going back to the 1200s), we take off 45% from the large free carpark and cycle Alpe Farfossa towards the village, taking the narrow roads through the little village centre, between houses and little shops. After the village thins out, we go left on to a panoramic road which rises and winds through mountain streams, pastures and woods as far as the mountain villa- ge of Coiro Monte. This charming little Armeno village is still inhabited, in particular by a small community of Hindu inspiration EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS (Mirapuri), but it is mostly a holiday pla- Ristorante Verum ce today, as indeed it was in the past, ob- Ristorante Villa Pizzini DOWNLOAD GPX Albergo Ristorante Eden vious from the impressive old patrician country residences that enhance it. We fill our canteens at the spring where,

8 - ITINERARY > ON THE ROUTES OF TRANSHUMANCE 8 - ITINERARY according to local legend, it is lucky to 31 HIGHLIGHTS drink. From here, we take the Via Monte Rosa, which goes round the high land DA NONNOT PERDERE TO BE MISSED VISUALIZZA LAVIEW NOSTRA OUR of village while affording a very good view of it. When we get to a local chee- ONLINEGUIDA ONLINE GUIDE WITH DEDICATA THE semaking facility with great local products, we turn right and leave the tarmac ALLAITINERARY, VISITA DI POINTS QUESTI OF road and take path number S1 which rises steeply for 1 km through meadows LUOGHI,INTEREST NOTIZIE AND O GLIINFO which often see the arrival of hare and roe deer at dusk. After a series of bends, ORARI DI ONVISITA THE ROUTE. also steep, going around Monte Falò, also known as the 3 Montagnette, or 3 Little Mountains, we reach the Alpe La Cucca, where the path evens out. From here we go into the beech and chestnut woods while little streams bubble refreshingly and resound through the silence of this rural place. After 2 km of broader trail, still on a slight incline, a view opens on the left over the Ondella valley with Mottarone in front of us. We go through a splendid forest of birch and enormous beech trees to get to the highest point of our route, the crossro- ad at the Alpe Nuovo. A stop here and then excellent signposting allows us to ARMENO VALLE ONDELLA get our bearings very easily. From here we turn left continuing to follow path number S1, which narrows down a bit and takes us across a few alpine pastures that are still being used, such as the Alpe Farfossa, where we can fill our cante- ens again at a fountain. If we go further on we will get to a new junction where we meet the Alpe Marigior, still well preserved and which whisks us back to the of butter and local cheeses. last century. We keep going left as we follow the S1 in the direction of Armeno For a very long time the mountain was dotted and we see the Alpe Lovaga. As we pedal on our way it is hard not to think of with barns for the hay, with their characteristic CAPPELLE VOTIVE COIRO MONTE the history of these places which is still so very alive today. Before the early straw roofs whose remains are still visible. We 20th century, Mottarone certainly looked quite different, and a different pace pick up the path again and cycle down to the of life marked by breeding cycles, pastoralism and the alpine pastures. bottom of the valley, crossing another 2 alpine This mountain historically was an important summer pasture place for herds pastures which are today abandoned. The path of cows, sheep, goats and of course horses who enjoyed these open spaces descends steeply and the surface is not always so until at least 1850 when the government of Sabaudia, worried that the animals kind or easy to negotiate due to the layer of bee- might end up in the hands of the Austrians, decided to transfer them closer to ch leaves and a few stray branches along the way. LA FONTE DI COIRO TOMA . Around these mountain places, there was a mass of small, hard-working In a large pasture, we find a herd of resident cows communities who distinguished themselves with their masterful preparation who follow us for quite a stetch. After about 20 minutes we reach the bottom of the valley at the Torrente Ondella stream. River prawns, salamanders and frogs are witness to the health of these waters and the land we are going across. Before we reach the end of our route, we MOTTARONE ALPE MARIAGRAZ see a group of renovated mountain huts showing us what life was like in past ages. On the upper floor is the shepherds' summer residence with beneath it the cows' stable while in front is a litt- le area where they made the butter and cheese. There are still a few families who do the transhu- mance, bringing their animals from Armeno and Pezzasco up to the Alpe Verdetta, others spend LA FAGGETA PRATERIE the summer period there with just a few animals and make butter by hand, using the typical woo- den butter churn. Our tour ends at Armeno. We recommend a visit to this decidedly rural and agricultural village, while you are here. Excellent Toma cheese from Mottarone is produced, and in 8 - ITINERARY > ON THE ROUTES OF TRANSHUMANCE 8 - ITINERARY case you did not visit it at the beginning of the MALGHE FAUNA E FLORA 34 route, do go and see the Church of the Assunta. Cesara / / Laghetti di Nonio / Alpe Sacchi / Cesara 9 FROM CESARA TO THE ALPE SACCHI Geen pastures on the borders with Valsesia

Route type: DIFFICULT

INFORMATION There is another side to Lake Orta, more concealed and adventurous, SINGLE TRACK 972 m through thick forests of redwood pine PATHWAY 13.04 km and old beech trees which cover the BICYCLE LANE 920 m mountain slopes as far as the eye can MINOR ROAD 1.83 km see. ASPHALT ROAD 11.10 km A genuine and unexpected surprise awaits on the western side of the lake, on the borders with the Valsesia, the RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER valley of the eponymous river: the area overlooking the villages of Cesara, Aro- Cesara la and Nonio, little places with their ro- 1060 m ots still well anchored in history and 28,2 km tradition. This is a route for experts, an itinerary which offers constant dif- 2 ore 48 minuti ficulties, but should not cause you to 1 ore 56 minuti GO TO THE POINT give up: once you get to the top, the media OF DEPARTURE stunning views and the fun to be had 86% going back down again will soon make you forget the hard climb up. Alpe Sacchi Departure is from Cesara, a little well-preserved village which offers a few artistic and historical gems. The 17th century San Clemente parish church and its gorgeous little arched portico is one of these, together with the historical home just opposite the church, one of the better-preserved villas on Lake Orta, with its stone roof EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS and decorated windows typical of the Cusio area. Ristorante Ponte Bria We pedal along the flat path which DOWNLOAD GPX links Cesara with Nonio, another inte- resting village rich in architectural and historical beauties.

9 - ITINERARY > FROM CESARA TO ALPE SACCHI TO > FROM CESARA 9 - ITINERARY The climb starts in the village centre, 35 9 - ITINERARY > FROM CESARA TO ALPE SACCHI during the week if you book) a local family offers the chance to have lunch have to chance the offers family local a book) you if week the during for somegood food andadrop ofwine. During thesummer, weekends (at and parable views, for those who wish, the Alpe Sacchi also offers a pleasant pause other and the surrounding valleys. from Quite apart the incom the on and side one on Orta Lake admire to points observation offers: unique of Valsesia borders the on place magnificence this and beauty much how just metres abovewhich touches analtitudeof1,230 sea level. Here youwillrealise peak the encouragementreach to final you give will bells cow the summer In thefootat ofthe AlpeSacchi. narrower themountain for about1kmbefore andskirts magically coming out gets path ascent: the here final break,the refreshingprepareforlittle a After umbrella. Whileyoustop to draw breath, donotmisstakingit. alook at an oldbeechwhichisdistinctive for itsfantastic foliage looksjustlike that an says great which a Fo' beech of base the at sign wooden a al'Umbrela,find will wood,beech the pointin one At farnot from the top, up to final climb the you ced road whichoccasionally makes ithard to get upto thepeaks. After about3kmyouenter abeechwood. Theroute continues onanunsurfa breath andgleefullyenjoy atouch ofwildhappiness. which everynow andagain cross theroad, giving youachance to catchyour You proceed along roads are that by lined thickwoods, pastafew streams you to get yourbreath back. sometimes gives little very grip, though it is quite inflat places and does allow the cyclist's to thetest: andtenacity determination even iftheroad isbroad it At thispoint, puts andbumpy theterrain andimmediately isbothslippery way by arushing stream. climb, over cobbles ontheright thepart isaccompanied for ofthe agood part tuous streams cross that it. Leaving these bluemirrors behind, there isaquick minutes thevalley oftheimpe andthewaters opensupwithitsbodyofwater following thesignsfor thelaghetti diNonio, Nonio's little lakes. Inabout10 - - - 38 points oftheride. certain at relief offer certainly would which bike mountain electric an advise would we unfit, or the hard bitswithouthurrying. For the inexpert will beableto discover theplaces andovercome and perhaps, withmore calm anddetermination, pid, butisalsofor those whowant achallenge This route and intre to the expert Is dedicated - ring it. the precious beautiesyouhave discovered du comes for to aclose butwillstay inyour hearts are thevillage backat ofCesara, thistough tour sting ontheright. views of Lake Orta Once we point, and along the way we get some intere- At thispoint we are ourstarting almostbackat following thesignsfor theS1, for about4km. ghera. We Monte Mazzone onitsleft side skirt into theenjoyable crosses S2that theAlpeRan- in handling yourbike. After about2km, youturn The way down issteepandrequires good ability Interesting single track asfar S3. aspath number S1for about3km, whichleads over an andthenyoutake aleft of Orta onto thepath over ofthelake thewaters andthepeninsula thebeautifullandscapetemplate andtheview the bend, justmake anotherlittle stop to con toward Varallo for metres. 300 Once youget to Leaving thealpbehindyou, follow theroad ample compensation for allyourefforts. Together withthegorgeous views, thiswillbe local from meat thebreeding oftheirown herds. made with their own products: polenta, cheese, - - ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE FORMAGGI DICAPRA MONTE SAN GIULIO CAPPELLE VOTIVE ITINERARY, POINTSOF INTEREST ANDINFO NOT TO BEMISSED ALPEGGI CESARA 2 FAGGI ONTHEROUTE. HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR LAGHETTI DINONIO LAGHETTI FO' AL'UMBRELA PANORAMICA ALPE SACCHI NONIO EGRO Miasino / Pisogno / Mornerona / / / / Gozzano / Vacciag Pisogno FOLLOWING THE AGOGNA RIVER Miasino 10 Ponte romano Along the river’s waters among farms and historical villas

Route type: EASY

Vacciago

INFORMATION The Agogna river flows between Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore. From its source SINGLE TRACK 1.55 km among the rocks of the mountain called PATHWAY 15.00 km Mottarone, its waters are a feature of BICYCLE LANE 0 m the territory, first cleaving lonely, wild MINOR ROAD 15.90 km woods then gathering its tributaries un- ASPHALT ROAD 33.20 km til it reaches the Novara plain and runs into the River . Its course - one of the longest in Piedmont, about 140 km - skir- Mornerona Invorio RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER ts Lake Orta and over the course of time has determined its history, driving the Miasino development of villages and benefitting Orio Dislivello 200 m agriculture and handcrafts for decades. We will accompany the river during this Gozzano 43,3 km itinerary, cycling along its banks to disco- 4:45 ore Auzate ver the villages, farms and many places Soriso 3:05 ore of worship that have grown along its GO TO THE POINT course. 14,2 km/h OF DEPARTURE We leave Miasino, the car conveniently San Colombano 15% in the carpark opposite the historical Borgomanero Villa Nigra. We go through the charming

village and its silent cobbled streets with Gargallo its Baroque façades and wooden gates, towards the village of Pisogno where we will meet our travel companion, the Ago- gna. But before we set off, we suggest a little look around the hamlet we are in, beyond Piazza San Carlo. Take a look at the place's pride and joy, the Baroque pa- rish church dedicated to San Gottardo. EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS Pedalling on, we take the dirt trail which Ristorante Gu.Sta.Re. crosses Pezzasco and its farms and we Ristorante Mottarone DOWNLOAD GPX Ristorante Locanda del Prete go over the river on a splendid little Ro- Vergano di Borgomanero Lido di Gozzano man bridge. Following the river's course Pasticceria Manuelina we reach a crossroad where a road and Borgomanero

10 - ITINERARY> FOLLOWING THE AGOGNA RIVER THE AGOGNA FOLLOWING 10 - ITINERARY> two paths meet, just before the bridge 39 10 - ITINERARY> FOLLOWING THE AGOGNA RIVER to Gozzano. to Lake Thedoorway Orta, itstillmaintainsof thecharm typical village andwhizzpastsomebusycrossroads ofAuzate androundabouts to get a gourmet destination. Atthispoint, theroad wedownhill start andcross the Luisa Valazza, whomadelocal ingredients signature herstylish andhervillage village buildings, withtypical alsowell known, thanksto thewell-known chef, high. So, we take Via Casale Roncallo towards Soriso, another interesting little Borgomanero of on from view architecturalaffording a interestwith village a and thenafter aseries ofroundabouts, themainprovincial road for Gargallo, onourjourney again,Starting we cross theAgogna andreach ViaMaggiora Maggiore.LakeTurin to of routes leading from Novara andtheSimplonfrom to theRiviera ofOrta good today asitwasdecades ago crossroads whenthe town wasanimportant as stop, little a for opportunity the offer street main the on shops and cafés a beautifulparkandthecultural centre ofthetown. Itsroads andperiod bars, sing the railway on our left, we and reach follow Villa Marazza, Via della Libertà Maioni. Pas- Via Borgomanero in at arrived have we find we km 4 about After every now andagain touches ontheRiver Agogna. towards thelittle town ofBriga Novarese we get which backonto thepath Rosa and the hills standingaround out in all its beauty Lake Orta. Cycling down whole area, to theleft theplainextending asfar asNovara, to theright Monte to get thebestview ofthechurch ofSanColombano. Oureye takes inthe lombano. You have to make theclimbuptowards thetop ofthehillto beable along ViaOriometres for then, 100 after ahairpinbend, follow ViaSanCo a cheerfullittle border village theVergano between andLake Orta. Continue point we take theViaMonte Rosa to thelittle hamletofOrio, nearInvorio, in thearea ofInvorio, justahandfulofoldhouses around atiny church. Atthis as thefork numberS1, withpath leading usto Mornerona, minutelittle hamlet for 3km, agood little single track whichtakes usover theriver again andasfar over theAgogna. We take goes that thepath along theleft bankoftheriver - 42 the end of our tour and back at Miasino.the end ofourtour andback at ning along thepanoramic road, we are soonat devotional sitesofgreatest importance. Retur the fountain andcontemplate oneofthe local only beableto admire theview but also drink at the Madonna dellaBocciola where youwillnot suggestion of isfor youto theSanctuary stop at villasandtimelesslybeautifulchurches.tury Our andVacciago,of Lortallo withgorgeous cen 19th again, we go through the well-preserved villages enjoyed from the church porch. Back on the road is toof the most beautiful views be of Lake Orta small community offriars still living here and one church to St dedicated Francis. There is a very ilt theeponymous Franciscan andthe monastery te Mesma, thenatural parkonwhose peakisbu the village, the climb back, Mon we start skirting there in complete freedom. Once we have passed re youmightsee afamily offallow deerwholive take alookinsidethewallsofoldcastle whe we are BolzanoNovarese. backat If you have time, here and little woods Alpini, and gli fields among At thispoint, follow therailway line along ViaDe by thesamesaints GiulioandGiuliano. Lorenzo church, traditionally said to be founded zano, and, just outsidethetown, theancient San Goz- of castle ancient the confines of the within to San Giuliano,dedicated onthetop ofthehill we make alittle diversion, we reach thebasilica longing to thehouses onthemainstreet, andif and well-tendedinternal courtyard gardens be gh itslittle streets, we can peekinto courtyards little country towns ontheplain. If we go throu ------ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE SAN COLOMBANO ITINERARY, POINTSOF PONTE ROMANO VILLA MARAZZA VILLA MONTE BARRO INTEREST ANDINFO NOT TO BEMISSED GOZZANO PISOGNO ONTHEROUTE. HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR BRIGA NOVARESE BORGOMANERO MORNERONA CASSANO ARMENO INVORIO Omegna / / Luzzogno / Otra / Campello Monti / Strona / Omegna 11 WILD VALSTRONA A gorgeous itinerary in the ancient valley of the Walser peoples Route type: DIFFICULT

INFORMATION If there is somewhere nature meets man, that place can only be Valstrona. SINGLE TRACK 2.11 km It Is a wild, tough valley telling stories PATHWAY 4.95 km with testimonials to ancestral cultures. BICYCLE LANE 282 m Our route will explore the whole valley MINOR ROAD 5.63 km right to its very end, Campello Monti, the ASPHALT ROAD 33.1 km Walser village joining Valsesia and Macu- gnaga. The starting point is Omegna, an industrious little town on the lake shore, RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER home to the writer and his imaginative stories which have touched Omegna on our lands. 1024 m Starting from the lakeside carpark, we cross the town in the direction of Stro- 46 km na. Going over the bridge on the epony- 5 ore mous river, we take the Via Valle Strona, 3 ore 34 minuti keeping left. The eponymous valley ta- GO TO THE POINT Strona impegnativo kes its name from the river crossing it. OF DEPARTURE Woodwork is the traditional activity of 86% these lands, which over the decades also Campello monti brought it the nickname of "the valley of spoons". There is still some production going on but whereas once upon a time it was spoons and ladles, local artisans have given themselves over to other wooden objects and in particular to statues of Pinocchio, so that it is more likely nowadays to hear the valley cal- led "Pinocchio's Valley". A we go along our route, we come up against a hairpin EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS bend where we will keep right and then Albergo Ristorante Del Leone proceed into Via per Germanio reaching La Locanda da Francisca DOWNLOAD GPX Ristorante Canottieri Omegna Canova del Vescovo, a little hamlet with Ristorante Al Centrale bistrot a tiny little community and a little chur- Osteria La Speranza Ristorante Salera 16 ch dedicated to St Anthony of Padua. Alvaro Bistrot Later, keeping right, we will turn left 11 - ITINERARY> THE WILD VALSTRONA 11 - ITINERARY> 43 11 - ITINERARY> THE WILD VALSTRONA All around to show itself us Nature inallitsglory. starts Thevalley, steepand straight aheadinto ViaperInnuggio. left following thesameroad metres for andthencontinuing aboutanother180 single night. We turn into ViaVittorio EmanueleIIIand, metres, after 60 we go forhas beenacultobject centuries. Itissaidthepainting wascompleted ina whichhostsa"miraculous"the Sanctuary painting oftheVirgin Mary, which documents nororal tradition isableto accurately reconstruct theorigin of called Colletta to Caravaggoi's and is dedicated Madonna. Neither historical oftheMadonna dellaColletta,Sanctuary whichowes itsname to theplace Taking aright, we go into ViaPianaccia. Apoint ofinterest here the iscertainly Valley. to Luzzogno, side oftheStrona a village halfway uponthenorthern situated We thencycle along thewholeofViaTempio dellaVittoria until we get Luca Rossetti andG. Battista Cantalupi, excellent Cusioartists. the Church ofSanRocco, well-known for century thevaluable paintingsby 18th At thejunction, we turn left heading along ViaRoma Imperiale where we meet on to the mainroad. follow theroad keeping right, by guided theGPS, until we return alittle later Carrozzabile, taking later aleft-hand hairpinbendonto asecondary road. We proceed along the road taking a right the intersection at for into Via 220m of church Baroque San Gottardo, built the in 1593, on the right. At the next junction,find we turn left and we where , of village little the enter We and follow ViaLoreglia for about1,45 km. a secondary road. After ahairpinbendinto ViaSasso, thefork at we turn right turning left into ViaallaFontana andthenturning for right onto about100m afterwards, theintersection, at we willturn right into ViaSanta Maria, then three semi-circular apses showing itsRomanesque origins (circa 1300). Shortly re youjustcan't helpnoticing theChurch oftheGraces, called St Mary with and take theViaperOmegna, andcycling along itwe enter Germanio, whe - 46 in these places. always ready to tellanecdotes andlife of history meeting thegentle folk ofthisvalley, who are or slowly, savouring the pretty little villages and great funto cycle. You can doitfast andfurious, the villages ofPiana diFornero andStrona andis valley -viaOmegna -whichgoes down through The way backfollows the main road through the generate. streams, and is the perfect place for a stop to re - towards Monte Rosa, dotted withmeadows and radise isapoint ofpassage for great excursions Monti, our destination. Thislittle corner ofpa uncontaminated nature, thenreaching Campello The road narrows down andwe go into the most we cycle uphill. sing thelittle hamletsof Otra, Peira andForno as the Valley, we go oninto ViadelleCascine, pas- straight on. After passing anotherlittle hamletin we soonarrive an intersection at where we go li diDio. Advancing dellaLibertà into ViaMartiri another fork where we willgo left into ViaFratel of proximity the in are we find soon we ZO,and As we go onwithourtour, we turn right onto hamlet intheStrona Valley. Principale inorder to reach Innuggio, alittle At thefork intheroad go left following theVia birds.myriad ofmigratory of thisterritory: GoldenEagles, roe deer, anda wooded, hosts many species of animals typical - - ONLINE GUIDEWITHTHE SANTUARIO COLLETTA ORARI DIVISITA LUOGHI, NOTIZIE OGLI VISITAALLA DIQUESTI GUIDA ONLINEDEDICATA NOSTRAVISUALIZZA LA DA NONPERDERE ITINERARY, POINTSOF SAMBUGHETTO INTEREST ANDINFO PINOCCHIO LUZZOGNO NOT TO BEMISSED OMEGNA ONTHEROUTE. OTRA HIGHLIGHTS VIEW OUR CAMPELLO MONTI PONTE ROMANO SAN GOTTARDO LA GAVETTALA GERMAGNO MASSIOLA Ameno / Pezzasco / Cassano / Sculera / Alpe Marandino / Tacchino / Ameno 12 THE PLEASANT WAYS OF THE INDACO ROUTE Enchanted paths through the WWF Oasis

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INFORMATION This route goes through one of the best conserved valleys around Lake Orta, an SINGLE TRACK 1.76 km oasis where animals and human activity PATHWAY 3.32 km have always lived contentedly side by BICYCLE LANE 0 km side. This is born of reciprocal respect MINOR ROAD 1.22 km where man has wisely preserved and ASPHALT ROAD 6.84 km respected great stretches of wood and used "difficult" pastures, making the hi- story of these places. Wherever a hut RECOMMENDED PERIOD: MARCH / NOVEMBER was established, a microscopic little wor- ld was created, caring for herd animals Alpe Marandino Sculera Ameno and transforming the products from the 762 m breeding and milking. And at the same time everything around the woodland 13.1 km has continued to live undisturbed in Tacchino 1:31 ore all its beauty, offering shelter to many 0:58 ore animal species, many of which are rare, GO TO THE POINT 10 km/h such as the Black Woodpecker, and, in OF DEPARTURE more distant times, bears. 32% Half of our route goes uphill at first but Cappella del Vago Alpe Marandino then flattens out and heads straight into Milanetto open countryside. Being mainly on dirt Cassano trails, it requires skill in handling the bike Tabarino and you need to be fit and in training in order to complete the full itinerary wi- thout too many problems. Our route ta- kes us through this unspoilt and natural place in the first instance by following the Indaco Ring, one of the four Quadri- foglio itineraries, with an interesting di- EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS version towards the end. Ristorante Monte Oro Departure is from Ameno, a cheerful litt- DOWNLOAD GPX le village, the nerve centre of many arti- stic and cultural activities. Before setting off, don't miss a visit to the little Gothic

12 - ITINERARY> PLEASANT WAYS OF THE INDACO ROUTE OF THE INDACO WAYS PLEASANT 12 - ITINERARY> park and the Tornielli palazzo, now the 47 HIGHLIGHTS seat of the municipal authorities, where the little lanes in the central part of DA NONNOT PERDERE TO BE MISSED the village take us back to times past thanks to the locals ensuring its excellent VISUALIZZA LAVIEW NOSTRA OUR ONLINEGUIDA ONLINE GUIDE WITH DEDICATA THE state of conservation. As you leave the village, you go down an untarmacked ALLAITINERARY, VISITA DI POINTS QUESTI OF road towards the hamlet of Pezzasco, where a vast clearing is made over to a LUOGHI,INTEREST NOTIZIE AND O GLIINFO horse-riding centre and several farmhouses where excellent cheese products ORARI DI ONVISITA THE ROUTE. are made and sold. On the other side of the Roman bridge crossing the Agogna River, we run into a bucolic atmosphere. We follow the tarmac road into the hamlet where goats and cows are put out to pasture. A little further on, we turn left in the direction of Milanetto. Here the road becomes really steep for a kilometre or more. The views start to be interesting on the right until, once at the cool water fountain, the tarmac gives way to dirt trail which leads to the village of Cassano. This hamlet is a little masterpiece with its narrow little stre- ets going past stone period houses as far as the church dedicated to St John AMENO MILANETTO the Baptist and its belvedere. From here you can see the whole of the Agogna valley, the lake and, in the distance, Monte Rosa. As you leave Cassano you keep on going uphill and a little further on you reach the Chapel of Vago, a devotional site of some significance as can be seen from the votive offerings left there in times past and still kept there. This crossroads sting guides us towards the Alpe Marandino. Once opens up a number of interesting destinations as far as Lake Maggiore. You will on the Alp and at the highest point of the route, find a picnic area here with spaces for barbecuing and tables to eat at. take a break, take in and enjoy the majesty of the CASSANO CAPPELLA DEL VAGO On we go now, following the signs for the Alpe Cascione where three age-old Mottarone mount and the 3 Little Mountains. On beech trees mark the point of entry into the silence of the WWF oasis. If you clear days with very blue skies, you can see the Gri- are there in the early hours of the morning or at sundown, you may well see gna and the Swiss Alps. Now, back to your pedals roe deer, badgers and boar, and a great many birds, such as woodpeckers and and set off again, and if on occasion you see no great tits. directions, just keep right when you find a field in As we arrive at the first open space of the Alp, we have our first opportunity to front of you. There are few signs here, but do not fully admire the view that stretches towards Mottarone. Ancient farm houses worry, you are not lost, and very soon you will see share with us moments of rare authenticity. We go on uphill over terrain that is they return again to show you the way. SCULERA OASI WWF crumbly and on wet days quite muddy, to get to a fork where excellent signpo- Now the downhilll part starts. If you are skilled in downhill, this will be right up your street: the fast, winding bits will thrill you. Follow the signs towards Ameno and you'll soon get to Sculera, a little hamlet in the wood around the farms of Ameno. Like Cassano, it has a large church in the woods. Here every year a very popular celebration TACCHINO PECORINO is held, attracting all the inhabitants of the valley, with hundreds of people camping in the woods, communing with mother earth and taking part in the religious service. We whizz down to Tacchino, a hamlet near Ameno whose four farmhouses are now abandoned and uninhabited. We go left at the fork and take the ALPE MARANDINO VITA RURALE wide mule trail which, after the bridge over the Agogna River, takes us back to tarmac roads. We now cross over the Agogna River again and take the cobbled street going past the riding stables. If you have time before ending the tour, do take a little time in the park of the Villa Monte Oro, with

12 - ITINERARY> PLEASANT WAYS OF THE INDACO ROUTE OF THE INDACO WAYS PLEASANT 12 - ITINERARY> its centuries-old trees. CASTAGNI CENTENARI ALPE CASCINONE 50 Gozzano / Lagna / Pella / Omegna / Pettenasco / Carcegna / Orta San Giulio 13 THE TOUR OF LAKE ORTA All round the lake and its beauties

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INFORMATION Ready to explore Lake Orta in all its many facets? This itinerary will introduce us to SINGLE TRACK 11.00 km Lake Orta's many souls and, at the same PATHWAY 5.45 km time, will be a joy on two wheels, passing BICYCLE LANE 1.70 km through an easy, pretty cycle path as well MINOR ROAD 7.84 km as challenging mule trails, fun downhills ASPHALT ROAD 12.60 km in single-track and some quite difficult paths and hills, through evocative woods and lakeshore borgos and the surroun- RECOMMENDED PERIOD: JANUARY / DECEMBER ding hills with their ancient flavour. This is not a route for beginners, it requi- Gozzano res discrete technique and good physical 535 m preparation due to the length and the difference in altitude during the tour. 39.8 km We depart from the Lido di Gozzano ri- 3:37 ore ding towards Pella. Once out of the car- 2:45 ore park, we take a little untarmacked road GO TO THE POINT leading into a nice cycle and footpath Pella 11,6 km/h OF DEPARTURE which develops in the shade of the tre- Orta San Giulio 32% es while skirting the waters of the lake. Gozzano More than half of the route is untar- macked or gravel, with a few stony little up and downhills. We ride through the village of Lagna with its pretty houses, passing little bays, beaches sheltered by pine woods and glimpses of the water's edge on our way, with a lovely view of the eastern shore of the lake and the Island of San Giulio. In the last stretch, you have to pass over EAT and SLEEP IN THE SURROUNDINGS the main road, meeting, on a field on the Appartamenti vacanze Roccetta Fiorita left, the complex of San Filiberto, the Ristorante La Cucina della Darbia DOWNLOAD GPX B&B Lavanda e Rosmarino most ancient of all the chapels (11th cen- Lido Gozzano Ristoro Spiaggia Miami tury) on the western shore of Lake Orta, Camping Castellania Osteria San Martino decorated with fourteen pretty little Luci sul Lago ristorante

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Gozzano HIGHLIGHTS back to the 18th century and an interesting Romanesque bell tower (11th and DA NONNOT PERDERE TO BE MISSED VISUALIZZA LAVIEW NOSTRA OUR 12th centuries). From here it is an easy ride to the peninsula on which the an- ONLINEGUIDA ONLINE GUIDE WITH DEDICATA THE cient borgo of Pella was built, overlooked from behind by steep granite cliffs. In ALLAITINERARY, VISITA DI POINTS QUESTI OF the heart of the village we can admire the parish church dedicated to Saint Al- LUOGHI,INTEREST NOTIZIE AND O GLIINFO bino with its valuable canvases, frescoes, and paintings, and the old wash-hou- ORARI DI ONVISITA THE ROUTE. se in Piazza Ravedoni, which in times past allowed the women of Pella to do their laundry even when conditions on the lake were prohibitive. From Pella's little square we head towards the old Roman bridge and then we take the old mule trail to Egro, coming out at the belvedere and, once past the borgo, we reach the little Cappellania Church, where an enjoyable mule trail (itinerario T0) goes downhill as far as the village of Grassona. Staying on the itinerario T0, we go through Colma, crossing the main road whi- ch links Alzo with Cesara and we take the untarmacked road in the wood pas- OMEGNA NONIO sing through Vanzera and coming out at the cemetery in Nonio with its little lakes, where a sunny picnic area is ideal for our lunch break. A little further on we get back on the T0 with three downhill variants, also of varying difficulty: the first is the left-hand one with a few stretches which are quite technical going towards Cireggio; the second, the one in the middle, is gle-track, some up and downhill and a few stre- the easiest and also goes to Cireggio; lastly the third, to the right, is well sign- ams in the wood of chestnut and oak trees, until posted, leading directly to Brolo, on the high slope with a few points that are you come out at Crabbia and then after Crabbia, CESARA ALZO quite exposed and a fun final bit going downhill. Pettenasco. In case you opt for one of the first two variants, just before reaching Cireggio, At this point we leave the lake again, going uphill you have to go right into Via Varallo to go up to Brolo and find the track again towards the railway bridge, and carrying on for the Church of Saint Anthony. Once you reach the tiny village of Brolo you go uphill on the mule trail and then untarmacked down towards Prà della Marta. The enjoyable mule trail leads as far as Omegna, road leading through the wood until you get to passing through the area of Bagnella, from where the cycle/footpath starts the cobbled roads and historical houses of Car- and skirts the lake shore. cegna, arriving at its parish church, Saint Peter's, RONCO SAN FILIBERTO After the hospital we get on to Via della Repubblica, keeping the railway on which is characteristic because its façade was our right and we get to the village of Borca. Here there is a good stretch of sin- never finished and its bell tower leans slightly to one side. From Carcegna we set off again for the village of Miasino and, along another mule trail, we get to “the painted village” of Legro. From Legro we head for the peninsula of Orta San Giulio, cycling GOZZANO CORCONIO the whole stretch on a narrow cycle/pedestrian path (about 1 metre wide) requiring a certain amount of caution. Once you reach the church porch, you can face the lake once again and look at the enchanting view of the Island of San Giu- lio. We are plunged into the almost unreal peace and quiet of the downhill section of mule trail le- ading towards Bolzano Novarese and from here SACRO MONTE ORTA SAN GIULIO we take the path back to the Lido di Gozzano.

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Fava 18 – 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 911902 P.za Europa 8, loc. Buccione - 28024 Gozzano (No) Tel. +39 338 2395735 IL CORMORANO Ristorante Pizzeria Corso Roma 76 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89257 BISTROT PANE & VINO CASA FANTINI ***** Hotel Ristorante IL BARSOT Bed & Breakfast Piazza Motta 37 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 393 8583293 Via Pela 7 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89385 Via Roma 2 - 28010 Pella (No) Tel. +39 0322 969893 CROCE BIANCA Hotel Ristorante Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 2 28887 Omegna VB Tel. + 39 0323 866106 SALERA 16 Bar Ristorante IL GIARDINETTO **** Hotel Ristorante SKIPPER Casa vacanze Piazza Salera 16 - 28018 Omegna (Vb) Tel. +39 349 2151632 Via Provinciale 1 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89118 Via Roma 61 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89165 DA VENANZIO Ristorante Via VI B. Nello 34 - 28017 San Maurizio D’Opaglio (No) Tel. +39 0322 096137 SAN ANTONIO Ristorante Reg. 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Fava 18 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 911902 RIVIERA**** Hotel Residence - apertura aprile 2021 VILLA ANTICA COLONIA Casa vacanze FORUM CAFE’ Bar Bistrot Via Primatesta 7 - 28028 Crabbia (No) Tel. +39.392 6562131 Parco Maulini 8 / Forum - 28887 Omegna (Vb) Tel. +39 340 6804860 VILLA PIZZINI Ristorante Via Legro 35 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Apertura nel 2020 Località Mottarone 3 - 28838 Stresa (Vb) Tel. + 39 0323 290077 HOTEL LA CONTRADA DEI MONTI IL GIARDINETTO Hotel Ristorante LA SIBILLA CUSIANA *** Hotel Ristorante Via Provinciale 1 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89118 CANOTTIERI OMEGNA 9090 Ristorante Bar Bistrot Via Provinciale 48 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 888030 Via dei Monti 10 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 905114 Lungolago Buozzi 37 - 28887 Omegna (VB) Tel. +39 0323 066240 IL POZZO Ristorante Pizzeria LEON D’ORO *** Hotel Ristorante Via Panoramica 16 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. + 39 0322 90150 AL CENTRALE BISTROT Ristorante Piazza Motta 42 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 911991 Via G. Mazzini 17/a - 28887 Omegna (Vb) Tel. +39 333 5498442 IMBARCADERO Ristorante Piazza Motta 1 - 28010 Pella (No) Tel. +39 0322 918003 GU.STA.RE’ Ristorante MONTE ROSA *** Hotel Ristorante Via Gramsci 20/b - 28021 Borgomanero (No) Tel. +39 345 9778016 Via Armando Diaz 7 - 28010 Ameno (No) Tel. +39 0322 998174 LA CUCINA DELLA DARBIA Ristorante CAMPEGGI / CAMPINGS Via F. Covini 1 - 28010 Vacciago di Ameno (No) Tel. +39 389 3113813 LA LOCANDA DA FRANCISCA Ristorante CROCE BIANCA *** Hotel Ristorante Piazza Mameli 14 - 28887 Omegna (Vb) Tel. +39 0323 643219 Via Mazzini 2 - Omegna (VB) Tel. 0323 866106 LA GENZIANELLA Ristorante Via per Armeno 10 - 28010 Miasino (No) Tel. +39 0322 980051 HOSTARIA ORCO BACCO Ristorante Via Prev. F. Piana 90 - 28021 Borgomanero (No) Tel. +39 0322 845526 AL SORRISO *** Hotel Ristorante Via Roma 18 - 28010 Soriso (No) Tel. +39.0322.983228 CAMPING ALLEGRO L’APPRODO Hotel Ristorante Corso Roma, 80 – 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89345 CARLO E TINA Ristorante Via Legro 29 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89324 Via Emanuele II 82 - 28014 Maggiora (No) Tel. +39 0322 87432 LE BETULLE ** Hotel Ristorante CAMPING PUNTA DI CRABBIA LA SIBILLA CUSIANA Hotel Ristorante Via XXV Aprile 54 - 28017 S. Maurizio d’Opaglio (No) Tel. +39 0322 96222 Via Provinciale 48 - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 888030 LA LOCANDA DEL PRETE Ristorante Via Crabbia 2/a - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89117 Via per Orio 46 - 28045 Orio di Invorio (No) Tel. +39 0322 255238 LA GENZIANELLA ** Hotel Ristorante CAMPING CASTELLANIA BISTROT LA MOTTA Ristorante Via per Armeno 10 - 28010 Miasino (No) Tel. +39 0322 980051 Via Caire Albertoletti 13 -28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 905049 LA LOCANDA DEL BUON RISO Ristorante Via M. Buonarroti 10 - 28010 Pella (No) Tel. +39 0322 969298 Via Carlo Porta 4 - 28010 Ameno (No) Tel. +39 0322 905705 MADONNA DELLA NEVE ** Hotel Ristorante CAMPING VERDELAGO LEON D’ORO Hotel Ristorante Piazza Motta 42 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 911991 MONTEORO Ristorante Frazione Pratolungo - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89122 Corso Roma, 76, 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89257 Via Molini 7 - 28010 Ameno (No) Tel. +39 389 9835059 LE BETULLE Hotel Ristorante AREA CAMPER LAGO D’ORTA ANTICA CARTIERA Ristorante EDEN ** Hotel Ristorante Frazione Bagnella - 28887 Omegna (Vb) Tel. +39 338 9356110 Via XXV Aprile 54 - 28017 S. Maurizio d’Opaglio (No) Tel. +39 0322 96222 Loc. Vetta del Mottarone - 28838 Stresa (Vb) Tel. +39 0323 924873 Piazza Ravedoni 1 - 28010 Pella (No) Tel. +39 0322 096614 LIDO DI GOZZANO Ristorante Pizzeria Via alla Colonia 17 - 28014 Fraz. Buccione Gozzano (No) Tel.+39 0322 913150 LOCANDA 86 Ristorante LOCANDA DELLA POSTA di QUARNA ** Hotel P.zza M. della Libertà 6 - 28021 Borgomanero (No) Tel. +39 0322 841500 Piazza IV Novembre 5 28887 Quarna Sotto (Vb) Tel. +39 0323 826445 LOCANDA DI ORTA Ristorante Via Olina 18 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 905188 ALVARO BISTROT Ristorante LA SECA ANTICO ALBERGO ALZESE ** Hotel Via F.lli di Dio 85 - 28887 Omegna (Vb) Tel. +39 0323 060915 Via Pietro Durio 106 - Alzo (NO) tel. +39.0322.969887 LUCI SUL LAGO Ristorante Pizzeria Via 4 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 338 6545629 MANUELINA Pasticceria Caffetteria Gelateria ALBERGO DEL LEONE * Albergo Ristorante Via Roma 80 - 28010 Briga Novarese (No) Tel. +39 0322 955230 Piazza IV Novembre 9 - 28892 Forno di Valstrona (Vb) Tel. +39 0323 885112 LOCANDA POSTA Ristorante Pizzeria Piazza IV Novembre 5 - 28887 Quarna Sotto (Vb) Tel. +39 342 5452170 BAR STOP CIVICO 26 Via Panoramica 26 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 340 0790389 LOCANDA DI ORTA Hotel Ristorante Via Olina 18 - 28016 Orta San Giulio (No) Tel. +39 0322 905188 L’USTARIOLA DAL TIA Osteria Ristorante Via Roma 20/a - 28010 Briga Novarese (No) Tel. + 39 334 783 6422 PONTE BRIA Ristorante Via Ponte Bria 100 - 28887 Omegna (No) Tel. +39 339 8523401 LA DARBIA Hotel Residence MADONNA DELLA NEVE Albergo Ristorante Via F. Covini - 28010 Vacciago di Ameno (No) Tel. +39 389 3113813 Frazione Pratolungo - 28028 Pettenasco (No) Tel. +39 0323 89122 LE CAMION Chef a porter Area Cipir 28014 Gozzano (No) Tel. +39 342 9123455

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SERVIZIO NAVIGAZIONE DI LINEA PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE FOTOGRAFIE: Alex Chichi Il servizio pubblico di navigazione ad orario è attivo da marzo ad ottobre e collega i principali The public scheduled navigation service runs from March to October and connects the SERVIZIO approdi del lago: Omegna, Orta, Isola San Giulio, Pella, Pettenasco e Gozzano. main landings of the lake: Omegna, Orta, Isola San Giulio, Pella, Pettenasco and Gozzano. tutte le immagini sono coperte da copyright • Marzo e ottobre: solo domenica e Festivi • March and October: only on Sundays and holidays Sviluppo mappe e itinerari: DI LINEA • Da aprile a settembre: tutti i giorni • From April to September: every day e BIKE • Orario completo su www.navigazionelagodorta.it • Complete timetable on www.navigazionelagodorta.it TRAVELING Magic / E-bike Traveling PUBLIC Testi: Francesca Naboni, Diana Trissino Per maggiori info visita il nostro sito WWW.NAVIGAZIONELAGODORTA.IT TRANSPORT Biglietto giornaliero / Daily ticket: 9,20 € libera circolazione / 5,00 € centro lago MODALITÀ DI ACQUISTO BIGLIETTI / PURCHASE TICKETS Bici / Bike: 2,50 € - valido per una corsa / only one way only • Biglietterie autorizzate / ticket authorized offices GRATIS bambini sotto 1 metro di altezza se accompagnati da un adulto pagante • Bigliettteria a bordo / on board WWW.E-BIKETRAVELING.COM Bikers e modelli: Adele Avallone, Leonardo Cerutti, SERVICE FREE children under 1 meter in height if accompanied by a paying adult • Online www.navigazionelagodorta.it Marco Cerutti, Francesca Naboni, Riccardo Manzetti, Giorgia Micali, Diana Trissino BIGLIETTI TABELLA ORARI TIMETABLE 800 503 001 A BORDO INFO TICKET ON Sponsor tecnico: Monte Oro RENT E-bike BOARD Coordinamento Unione Turistica Lago d'Orta: LINEA VERDE LINEA ROSSA SABATO, DOMENICA E FESTIVI / SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY POS 60 cm 2,50 € OMEGNA 9.00 14.15 Ezio Primatesta OIRA 9.15 14.30 RONCO 9.20 14.35 PUNTA DI CRABBIA 9.25 14.40 GIARDINETTO 9.30 14.45 PETTENASCO 9.35 14.50 Lago Maggiore / / Svizzera L'APPRODO 9.40 15.55 ISOLA SAN GIULIO 9.50 15.05 ORTA PIAZZA 9.55 15.10 P ORTA PIAZZA 10.00 10.20 10.45 11.00 11.25 11.40 12.00 12.35 14.00 14.30 15.15 15.35 16.00 16.20 16.40 17.00 17.15 17.40 18.00 18.30 19.05 ISOLA SAN GIULIO 10.05 10.25 10.50 11.05 11.30 11.45 12.05 12.40 14.05 14.35 15.20 15.40 16.05 16.25 16.45 17.05 17.20 17.45 18.05 18.35 19.10 PETTENASCO 17.30 OMEGNA PELLA 9.25 10.15 10.35 11.00 11.15 11.40 11.55 12.15 12.50 14.15 14.45 15.30 15.50 16.15 16.35 16.55 17.15 17.40 17.55 18.15 18.45 19.20 SAN FILIBERTO 9.30 10.20 10.40 11.05 11.22 11.45 12.00 12.20 12.55 14.20 14.50 15.35 15.55 16.20 16.40 17.00 17.20 17.45 18.00 18.50 19.25 FS Omegna LAGNA 9.35 10.25 12.25 15.40 17.50 800 m Unione Turistica del Lago d'Orta ISOLA SAN GIULIO 9.40 10.30 10.45 11.10 11.25 11.50 12.05 12.30 13.00 14.25 14.55 15.45 16.05 16.25 16.45 17.05 17.25 17.55 18.05 18.55 ORTA PIAZZA 9.45 10.35 10.50 11.15 11.30 11.55 12.10 12.35 13.05 14.30 15.00 15.50 16.10 16.30 16.50 17.10 17.30 18.00 18.10 19.00 L'APPRODO 12.40 18.20 PETTENASCO 12.45 18.25 GIARDINETTO 12.50 18.30 PUNTA DI CRABBIA 12.55 18.35 UFFICIO TURISTICO INFORMAZIONI RONCO 13.00 18.40 OIRA 13.05 18.45 Piazza Unità d’Italia 2 - Pettenasco (NO) OMEGNA 13.20 19.00

(in neretto SOLO I GIOVEDÌ) Nonio info: +39 349.0576090 - +39 335.6433325 LINEA VERDE ROSSA GIORNI FERIALI / WEEKDAYS (in bold ONLY ON THURSDAY) LINEA BLU TUTTI I GIORNI / EVERY DAY OIRA prime 3 settimane di AGOSTO (in neretto SOLO I GIOVEDÌ) OMEGNA 9.00 11.40 14.15 first 3 weeks of AUGUST (in bold ONLY ON THURSDAY) [email protected] / [email protected] OIRA 9.15 11.55 14.30 RONCO 9.20 12.00 14.35 PUNTA DI CRABBIA 9.25 12.05 14.40 GOZZANO 9.00 8.10 OMEGNA 14.15 Cesara GIARDIENTTO 9.30 12.10 14.45 MIAMI 9.10 8.20 ORTA PIAZZA 16.10 16.10 www.lagodorta.piemonte.it PETTENASCO 9.35 12.15 14.50 PELLA 8.40 MIAMI 16.20 16.20 PUNTA DI L'APPRODO 9.40 12.20 14.55 SAN FILIBERTO 8.45 GOZZANO 16.30 16.30 LAGNA 8.50 ISOLA SAN GIULIO 9.50 - 15.05 CRABBIA ISOLA SAN GIULIO 9.25 8.55 ORTA PIAZZA 9.55 12.30 15.10 RONCO ORTA PIAZZA 9.30 9.00 ORTA PIAZZA 10.00 10.45 11.25 12.00 12.35 15.15 16.00 16.40 17.15 18.00 800 503 001 OMEGNA 9.50 INFO ISOLA SAN GIULIO 10.05 10.50 11.30 12.05 12.40 15.20 16.05 16.45 17.20 18.05 GIARDINETTO PETTENASCO 17.30 PELLA 8.40 10.15 11.00 11.40 12.15 12.50 15.30 16.15 16.55 17.40 18.15 SERVIZIO A CHIAMATA min. 8 persone. ALTRI UFFICI TURISTICI SAN FILIBERTO 8.45 10.20 11.05 11.45 12.20 12.55 15.35 16.20 17.00 17.45 Su richiesta e acquisto online entro le 19 del giorno prima è LAGNA 8.50 10.25 12.25 13.00 15.40 17.50 possibile partire dal lido di Gozzano per raggiungere Orta, FS Pettenasco PETTENASCO ISOLA SAN GIULIO 8.55 10.30 11.10 11.50 12.30 13.05 15.45 16.25 17.05 17.55 il giovedì è possibile proseguire da Orta per Omegna in 1,3 km Ufficio turistico Proloco di Pettenasco ORTA PIAZZA 9.00 10.35 11.15 11.55 12.35 13.10 15.50 16.30 17.10 18.00 occasione del mercato settimanale. Via Vittorio Veneto, 10 - Pettenasco (NO) L'APPRODO 9.10 12.40 18.20 L’APPRODO PETTENASCO 9.15 12.45 18.25 CALL SERVICE min. 8 passengers. Info: +39 345 9956357 - [email protected] GIARDINETTO 9.20 12.50 18.30 On request and with advance purchase online within 19 hours of the PUNTA DI CRABBIA 9.25 12.55 18.35 day before you can can get on board in Gozzano Lido to reach Orta, RONCO 9.30 13.00 18.40 on Thursday the trips continues to the weekly market in Omegna. PELLA P OIRA 9.35 13.05 18.45 FS Orta OMEGNA 9.50 13.20 19.00 I.A.T. Associazione turistica Orta San Giulio ORTA 1,8 km Via Panoramica, 2 - Orta San Giulio (NO) Alzo info: +39 0322 905163 - turismo@.ortasangiulio.no.it SAN Mottarone SAN GIULIO Lago Maggiore FILIBERTO Distretto turistico dei laghi TARIFFE ANDATA E RITORNO TICKETS ROUND TRIP P LAGNA Corso Italia, 26 - Stresa (VB) GIARDINETTO PUNTA DI ISOLA SAN OMEGNA OIRA RONCO PETTENASCO ORTA PELLA LAGNA MIAMI CRABBIA SAN GIULIO FILIBERTO Info: +39 0323 30416 prezzi L’APPRODO in euro (€) [email protected] OIRA 3,20 RONCO 5,00 3,20 PUNTA DI CRABBIA 5,80 3,20 3,20 San Maurizio MIAMI Associazione turistica Pro Loco di Omegna GIARDINETTO d’Opaglio PETTENASCO 6,30 5,00 5,00 3,20 Piazza XXIV Aprile, 17 - Omegna (VB) L’APPRODO Tel. +39 0323 61930 - [email protected] ORTA 7,60 5,80 5,00 5,00 5,00 LIDO DI ISOLA SAN GIULIO 7,60 5,80 5,00 5,00 5,00 3,20 GOZZANO www.proloco.omegna.vb.it PELLA 7,60 7,00 6,30 5,00 5,00 5,00 4,50 SAN FILIBERTO 7,60 7,00 6,30 5,00 5,00 5,00 4,50 3,20 FS Gozzano 3 km LAGNA 7,60 7,00 6,30 5,00 5,00 5,00 5,00 3,20 3,20 Novara / Milano / Torino MIAMI 8,80 8,80 8,80 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 GOZZANO 8,80 8,80 8,80 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 6,30 3,20

Comune di Orta San Giulio Comune di Pettenasco Città di Omegna Comune di Sorriso Proloco di Pettenasco