Active Holiday on Lake Maggiore
3 Days / 2 Nights
From €560 per person
Based on a minimum of 2 participants.
Adventure, nature and adrenaline between the lake and the mountains
Discover the more adventurous side of Lake Maggiore with an active break combining cycling, canyoning and some of the region’s most memorable landscapes.
Ride through the natural surroundings of Fondotoce, experience the thrill of canyoning in the Ossola Valley, enjoy an elegant evening on Isola Bella and complete your holiday with panoramic views from Mount Mottarone.
This three-day package is ideal for travellers who want to combine outdoor activities with the beauty and atmosphere of Lake Maggiore.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Mountain Biking Through Nature
Arrive in Stresa and check in to your hotel.
In the afternoon, meet your local guide and set off by mountain bike towards the Fondotoce Nature Reserve, one of Lake Maggiore’s most important natural environments.
Cycle through reed beds, waterways and green landscapes while discovering an area rich in wildlife and biodiversity. The excursion offers an immersive introduction to the natural beauty surrounding the lake.
After the ride, the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. Choose one of Stresa’s restaurants for dinner and take a relaxing walk along the lakeside promenade.
Overnight in Stresa.
Day 2 – Canyoning in the Ossola Valley and Dinner on Isola Bella
After breakfast, travel independently to the spectacular Ossola Valley, approximately 30 minutes from Stresa.
Meet your alpine guide and, following a safety briefing, prepare for your canyoning adventure. Wearing a wetsuit, helmet and harness, you will follow the water through rocky passages, natural slides, pools and waterfalls.
For around two hours, experience the excitement of canyoning in a wild and unspoilt setting, accompanied throughout by an experienced professional.
After returning to Stresa and enjoying some time to relax, board an evening motorboat to Isola Bella. Enjoy dinner at Ristolounge Elvezia, in an elegant setting overlooking Lake Maggiore.
Return to Stresa by boat after dinner and overnight.
Day 3 – Panoramic Mount Mottarone
After breakfast and check-out, travel independently to Mount Mottarone, known as the Mountain of Seven Lakes.
Follow scenic mountain roads to one of the area’s finest panoramic viewpoints, with wide-ranging views across the lakes, the Alps and the Po Valley.
Take a walk through forests of fir, pine and chestnut trees, enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature or stop for a traditional lunch at a mountain refuge.
Departure in the afternoon.
Package Includes
- 2 nights in a double or twin room at a comfortable 3-star hotel in Stresa
- Buffet breakfast
- Tourist tax for 2 people and 2 nights
- Local guide for the mountain bike excursion, for up to 4 hours
- Standard mountain bike and helmet hire for half a day
- Alpine guide for the canyoning activity
- Canyoning equipment hire, including helmet and standard-size wetsuit
- Shared private evening motorboat transfer from Stresa to Isola Bella and return after dinner
- Dinner at Ristolounge Elvezia, including 2 à la carte courses and dessert
Drinks during dinner are not included.
Package Excludes
- Car transfers
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Anything not expressly listed as included
Optional Extras
- Full-day private guide, up to 8 hours: €320
- Half-day private guide, up to 4 hours: €230
- Private transfer from Milan Malpensa to Stresa: €165 each way for 1–2 people
- Private transfer from Milan Linate to Stresa: €275 each way for 1–2 people