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Stresa has some excellent walks right on its doorstep. Below are three walks that can be done within the Stresa / Mottarone area and four other walks which are further afield on Lake Maggiore, in Macugnaga and at Alpe Devero.
Although we include basic maps for our walks we recommend you by a detailed map of the area before setting off on any walk.
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The
Chestnut Route is a 2½ hour walk through the chestnut woods and
little hamlets between Stresa and Belgirate. Return to Stresa is by
ferry or train - remember to check the timetables before you set off. Click on the icon to the left for a map and route description. |
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This is a
4 hour walk from the top of Mottarone which is reached by cable car. A
pleasant break can be taken at the Alpine Gardens at the half way point. Click on the icon to the left for a map and route description |
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This is a
pleasant walk from the Alpino station of the cable car from Stresa
through pretty woodland and villages to Baveno. Return is by ferry or
train - remember to check the timetables before you set off. Click on the icon to the left for a map and route description |
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The
Cadorna is an old military route with fortifications to protect against
invasion via Switzerland in the First World War. This walk takes you
along a stretch of the Cadorna Line with fantastic views and a chance to
explore the artillery positions - remember to take a torch! Click on the icon to the left for a map and route description |
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It is not
often that you can walk across a glacier - but in Macugnaga you can.
This walk takes you to one of the mountain refuges and can be made
easier by taking the chairlift. Click on the icon to the left for a map and route description |
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Near to
Macugnaga is the Quarazza dam which makes Lago delle Fate (Fairies
Lake). This is a fairly easy walk up to the lake which can be extended
to a walk up the river to the abandoned mining village Click on the icon to the left for a map and route description |
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Alpe
Devero is a wonderful natural park where you can walk through unspoiled
woodland and grassy plains. This walk includes Lake Devero and an
extension to the stunning Lago delle Streghe (Witches Lake) Click on the icon to the left for a map and route description |
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