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The granit villages of lake Orta

A walk on the west side of lake Orta, a place where economy and life had been modelled by the presence of an important quarry of white granit. During all our trail, among chesnut wood and granit buildings, we can admire astonishing views of the lake and the Mottarone, and we reach Madonna Del Sasso, [...]

Oasis in the wood

An excursion to discover the old hamlets beyond the Agogna river, in the territory of Ameno. Remarkable views to the lake and monte Rosa during the way, and enchanting places hidden in chesnut wood. Time3.30 hoursDiff. Height300 mDifficultiesEMapAmeno
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