When you decide to go hiking Lake Maggiore, the local communities are as charming as the hiking paths themselves. Just picture this: a tiny village with a small bell tower, tiny streets, and houses perched on green, lush slopes. During our guided hiking tours in this Italian lake district, you will discover five picture-perfect towns. You will also discover different cultures, completely different from the Italian one. These five villages are the representation of a land of borders, a mix of populations that managed to survive in the Alps. Each village has its own hiker. Hiking Lake Maggiore: the village of Gurrone in Valle Cannobina This valley is in the region of Piedmont, right at the foothills of the Alps. Its attractions include historical monuments, palaces, Medieval castles, and churches. Then there is Gurrone, a true balcony over the valley’s panorama, up to Lake Maggiore. This village is on the slopes of the mountain, its roots reaching deep into the area’s traditions. The church of Maria Assunta is the heart of Gurrone, where visitors can admire its frescoes dating back to the 16th century. The high bell tower stands alone by the church, the focus of Gurrone. Just as traditional is the roof called “piode.” This type of roof is made of local stone, smooth and with a typical gray shade. The village of Gurrone is truly stuck in the past. Ideal for: hikers who love to travel slowly, better without any distractions. Hiking Lake Maggiore: the village of Santa Maria Maggiore in Vigezzo valley Between Piedmont and Switzerland lies the Vigezzo Valley, also known as the “valley of painters.”. The entire valley is famous for its views, which have inspired artists for centuries. This is also a historical destination, since the first inhabitants predated the Romans. Vigezzo has been
When you decide to go hiking Lake Maggiore, the local communities are as charming as the hiking paths themselves. Just picture this: a tiny village
