Stresa and Surroundings

Lake Maggiore, its mountains and the vast territory created, offer to its tourists all kinds of sports activities. Trekking, mountain biking, golf, windsurfing, rowing, horse riding, paragliding: these and many others are the sports that you can practice in the surroundings of Stresa.

Numerous hiking trails suitable for all levels of preparation start from the heart of Stresa. Among the most interesting hiking locations are: Mottarone, Alpe Devero, Monte Camoscio and Zughero, Antrona Valley and the wonderful 7 Lakes route.

The shores of Lake Maggiore are looked after with charming by villas in baroque, liberty or neoclassical style, whom represent an inestimable tourist heritage. Not far from our Residence there are Villa Taranto and Villa Pallavicino, with their marvellous botanical gardens and breath-taking views. Visiting the Borromean Islands you could be enchanted by the Palazzo dell’Isola Bella and Isola Madre, just a few minutes by boat from the tourist port of Stresa.

The Fondotoce Reserve, a protected area of unspoilt nature, will delight you with its amazing flora and its characteristic fauna. Further more the new Adventure attraction of Mottarone Park, with its four routes, is ideal for those who want to spend a peaceful day with family and friends in the name of sport and nature.

For the lovers of two wheels, the surroundings of Stresa are full of dedicated routes and mountain bike, electric and racing bike rental services. An untangling of roads and paths that will allow you to explore and admire the panorama of Lake Maggiore safely and excitement. For those wishing to explore Lake Maggiore directly from its waters, there are numerous boat rental with or without a license.