Lake Maggiore Escape – The Alpine Riviera Trek

3 days 2 nights
Italy
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Roberto C.
Tour Provider
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Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Basic
Group size
2-6 tourists,
over 14 y.o.

Experience the unique harmony of mountain and lake on this 3-day easy hiking tour around Lake Maggiore, often called “a small sea in the Alps.” Nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean, this trek explores the stunning Val Grande National Park, Italy’s largest wilderness area, offering panoramic views over Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, and the distant Swiss Alps. The journey blends gentle forest trails, alpine meadows, and breathtaking lakeside scenery, ideal for those seeking beauty without technical difficulty. You’ll spend a night in a mountain shelter and another in a cozy B&B by the lake, combining adventure with relaxation. This flexible itinerary can easily be adapted to your pace, including optional cultural visits, cable car rides, or even a swim in summer—a perfect Alpine escape for all levels.

from
$519
per tourist for 3 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Jun and 1 Oct are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 14 y.o.
Only in the Hiking Trekking Club
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Roberto C. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Spanish, Italian
I am Roberto, I was born in 1985 and I am an Hiking Guide from 2010, funded my company in 2012. I am a Telecommunications Engineer and I could definitively switch my carrer to Hiking guide in 2015. It was the best day of my life as I found also Love in that day: 9th of April will be always my personal National Holiday! I travelled the World and I love cultural differences. I love my job which is a mix of Nature, Beauty and shared experience: my passions all togheter.

Tour highlights

Lake Maggiore Panoramas
Marvel at endless lake views framed by alpine peaks and Mediterranean light.
Wilderness and Comfort
Experience Val Grande’s wild nature with overnights in both a mountain refuge and cozy B&B.
Cultural and Scenic Mix
Combine nature, history, and lakeside charm, with options for visits and local exploration.

Route details

Day 1
Cicogna (732 m) → Rifugio Cavallone (1650 m)

Start your journey from the quiet mountain village of Cicogna, climbing gently through forests and meadows toward Rifugio Cavallone, your overnight stop. Along the way, enjoy views of Monte Rosa and the glittering lakes far below. A peaceful evening awaits in this simple yet charming mountain refuge.

Italian Alps
Day 2
Rifugio Cavallone → Verbania (202 m)
Day 3
Verbania → Mottarone Peak (1600 m)
Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity
Tour provider's comments

Difficulty 2/5 (easy)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Tent
1 night
Hotel
1 night
1 night
Unguarded Hut (Bivacco)

The Unguarded Hut is the more suggestive option. It is like a small one room house in the middle of the mountains, usually at more than 2500 meters(8000 feets). Moreover is the cheapes one so if you are alone in planning the hike or you want to limit the costs this will be the best options. Most of the experienced trekkers coming with me or the young guys at the first experience choose this option. Also for children can be a very nice option for a single night. Sleeping in an unguarded hut is a bit like doing a comfortable camping but with the big advantage that all the unguarded hut(bivacco in Italian) have beds, blankets and pillows. Usually they have also a table where to sit, pllay card and eat.

In the unguarded hut there is no toilet, no shower and we’ll need to carry a sleeping bag. The food is usually cooked by me but you’ll need to help me to carry as nothing is sold up there.

There are different kind of Unguarded hut and actually depending on the season not every hut is reachable. Between November and April most of the huts are fully covered by snow.

1 night
Bed and Breakfast

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Group meeting place
Piedmont, Turin
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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route
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  • the forecasts for this season
  • the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included
  • Hiking Guide
  • Trasportation from Torino till the Mountain area and back (free service)
  • Suggestions for the organization of your trip (free service)
Extras
  • Meals
  • Overnight staying (roughly 100 euro per person)
  • Air ticket till Torino

Difficulty and duration of the hike can be changed and accomodation in bed and breakfast or hotel can be arranged.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Backpack (30-50 liters) – Rent Possible
  • Hiking Boots – Rent Possible
  • Light Sleeping bag – Rent Possible
  • 1 t-shirt per day
  • 1 fleece
  • 1 jacket against cold
  • 1 jacket against rain
  • 2 extra socks
  • 1 comfortable trouser
  • 1 shorts
  • 1 water bottle
  • Hat and gloves
  • Suncream
  • Sun glasses
  • Spirit of Adventure!
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  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Jun – 1 Oct
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