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Walking at Lakes Orta and Maggiore
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9 Days Excluding Flights From
9 Days from
USD 2525
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Easy & Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Ways to Travel :
Self-Guided Holidays
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Ages :
13+
Trip Code :
W08LM
Carbon Footprint :
13kg CO2e per person per day
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Explore ancient muleteers’ paths, colourful waterside towns and magical lake islands on this 8 night discovery of majestic Lake Maggiore – Italy’s second largest lake – and its lesser known neighbour, Lake Orta, considered to be one of the most romantic lakes in Italy.

Your journey starts in the hidden gem that is tranquil Orta San Giulio, a medieval village nestled in the foothills of the Alps and lapped by Orta’s pure waters. Head to vibrant Stresa, the Pearl of Lake Maggiore, on a panoramic path with far reaching views – as far as the Appenines on a clear day! – and hop on a ferry to discover the Borromean islands with their Baroque villas and resplendent botanical gardens – complete with white peacocks! Walk through chestnut woods and sleepy villages from pretty Cannero to colourful Cannobio, and admire the vistas over glittering Maggiore as you make your way over the Swiss border to picture perfect Ascona, with its maze of cobbled alleyways, plane tree lined promenade and bustling street cafes.

The walks throughout are leisurely – and optional! – leaving plenty of time to visit the atmospheric towns, islands and wealth of botanical gardens that this fascinating area has to offer.

Highlights

  • Discover the tranquillity and romance of Lake Orta - medieval villages, ancient chapels, spiritual San Giulio Island
  • Explore shimmering Lake Maggiore - verdant mountains, crystal clear waters, the fascinating Borromean Islands
  • Immaculate botanical gardens, impressive Baroque villas, colourful villages with impossibly panoramic lakeside promenades
  • Walks are optional with plenty of time to discover each destination

Key Information

  • Hotel-to-hotel accommodation staying in 3* hotels
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Transfers to the start of the walks on days 3, 5 and 7
  • Countries visited: Italy, Switzerland

What's Included

  • Hotel-to-hotel accommodation staying in 3* hotels
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Transfers to the start of the walks on days 3, 5 and 7

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Visas or vaccinations
Terrain:

The walks are on hillside tracks, lakeside paths and country lanes, many with a large number of steps and cobbles. Walkers should be confident and relatively fit. Walking boots and poles are recommended.

Day 2

14 km / 8.7 miles

Day 3

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 4

8 km / 5 miles

Day 5

8 km / 5 miles

Day 6

10 km / 6.2 miles

Day 7

8 km / 5 miles

Day 8

9 km / 5.6 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.
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Walking at Lakes Orta and Maggiore

9 Days Excluding Flights From
9 Days from
USD 2525