What to do on Lake Orta during a romantic stay

A unique setting, suspended between lake and sky. The true soul of Hotel Panoramico is its position. From the hotel's terraces and living spaces, the view takes in Lake Orta, one of the most romantic and evocative places in Piedmont.

Madonna del Sasso is an ideal destination for those seeking a panoramic, quiet and authentic stay: close enough to the area's best-loved attractions, yet secluded enough to offer that rare sense of peace and intimacy.

From here you can discover the Madonna del Sasso sanctuary, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, the Colline Novaresi and Monte Mottarone, alternating walks, visits, tastings and moments of pure rest.

Lake Orta

A lake with a thousand-year history, inhabited since before the Romans. Its heart is San Giulio Island, with its Benedictine monastery, reachable in a few minutes by boat from the lakeside villages.

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San Giulio Island

At the centre of Lake Orta, San Giulio Island holds a Romanesque basilica and a cloistered Benedictine monastery. Walking the island's "Way of Silence and Meditation" is a unique experience.

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Sacro Monte di Orta

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sacro Monte di Orta is dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi: a trail of twenty chapels set in the woods, with frescoes and statues, overlooking the lake and San Giulio Island.

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Lake Maggiore

Italy's second-largest lake, of glacial origin, famous for the Borromean Islands and for its "insubric" flora favoured by the mild climate. A short distance from Lake Orta, it's perfect for a day trip.

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Mottarone

1,491 metres of open panorama over the lakes, all the way to Monte Rosa on clear days.

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Madonna del Sasso

On the western shore of Lake Orta, Madonna del Sasso takes its name from the 18th-century sanctuary built on a granite spur, offering a spectacular view over the lake.

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The Novara Hills

The hill country of the province of Novara, rich in history, art and winemaking tradition. From Hotel Panoramico, an excellent base to discover villages and wineries.

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Lake Orta and San Giulio Island Webcam

This live webcam shows Lake Orta and San Giulio Island from the terrace of Hotel Panoramico, high above the lake in Madonna del Sasso.

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