Guided Tours of Lake Orta’s eastern hills: 1) Miasino and a great view of Lake Orta.

A lovely tour of the traditional village of Miasino and the breathtaking view from the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Bocciola.

We will explore: The Convent of Monte Mesma; the church of San Martino in Engrevo; and a private garden in a striking panoramic position.
When: the best time is from May to October (better on weekdays!).
Where is lake Orta: Europe - Northwestern Italy - Piedmont Region - Province of Novara - Area of the Italian Lakes (just west of Lake Maggiore).
Distance from cities: 25 mi. (40 km) from NOVARA / 50 mi. (81 km) from COMO / 53 mi. (85 km) from MILAN / 78 mi. (125 km) from TURIN.
Practicalities
Your guide: Cosetta Dal Cin, a Licensed Tour Guide and Art Historian, or one of the knowledgeable Tour Guides collaborating with Ortaeoltre.
Important: This special guided tour is for small groups only (max 12/15 people).
Possibility to hire a Guided-Tour system (receivers and disposable earphones).

The eastern hills surrounding Lake Orta are dotted with charming traditional villages. There are many outstanding artistic features to visit with your guide and a beautiful natural environment: you can combine artistic with nature, according to your preference and the time available.
In this fourth guided tour in the hills, Ortaeoltre offers an exclusive program dedicated to small groups of travellers who love art, history and beauty!
The trip will start not far from Ameno, at the tiny, isolated medieval church of San Martino, exclusively opened for us, which is fully frescoed inside. We will then reach, in around 10 minutes by car, the small baroque convent of Monte Mesma, still inhabited by the Friars Minor. Here we’ll visit its lovely cloisters, the old winter hall with its original large stove (the “Stufone”), the ingenious cistern system (17th c.), and - only if possible - the small but precious Library of the friars. From the romantic churchyard, with its thriving olive tree in the middle, you can enjoy a superb view of Lake Orta and its hills, with an imposing Monte Rosa in the distance. Such a unique experience!
Our exclusive tour will end in an elegant private garden from where you can enjoy a superb surrounding scenery.

Duration of this tour

This exclusive guided tour lasts approximately 3.30 hours.

Possible combinations

This tour can be combined with one of the other half-day hill tours here described. It can also be combined with the Orta Classic Tour or a part of it. Your Guide will advise you at best and will give you further ideas or proposals.