Lake Orta

Lake Orta is a charming, tranquil, subalpine lake in Italy’s Piedmont region, known for its serene beauty, medieval villages, the mystical San Giulio Island with its monastery, and the UNESCO Sacred Mount, offering a peaceful alternative to more crowded Italian lakes, popular for romantic getaways, boating, hiking, and cultural exploration.

Culture, Faith, Art and Nature

Lake Orta is an authentic gem set between the greenery of the Alps and vast hilly woods close the Lago Maggiore.

The shores of the lake are dotted with small picturesque villages, ancient villages and marinas that tell the story of the life of the fishermen, once the most numerous inhabitants of Lake Orta.

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