Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Lago d'Orta Circuit
Piedmont
Lake Orta is the overlooked western neighbour of Maggiore and Garda. Its single island, Isola San Giulio, holds a medieval basilica surrounded by silence-signed paths. The lakeside walk from Orta San Giulio north to Omegna and back covers gentle terrain through gardens and boathouses.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+80 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Isola San Giulio ferry crossing
- Sacro Monte di Orta UNESCO site
- Mirror-calm autumn mornings
With your dog
Dogs welcome on the lakeside promenade and ferry boats; leash in Orta village.
