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Trip 2
The Northern Lakes
Stresa to Alagna Valsesia
Highlights
Palatial splendour
Be entranced by the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre and pretty little Isola Superiore
Jewels of Lago d’Orta
Wander around the lovely medieval town of Orta San Giulio and its enchanted island, Isola di San Giulio
Heavenly ascent
Admire the 45 chapels of the region’s oldest Sacro Monte at Varallo – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Land of the Walsers
Explore these high-altitude villages where German is still spoken and traditional customs are maintained
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