Ameno and the surrounding area

The Monterosa, thanks to its friendly staff and beautiful location, is the ideal place for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The hotel is situated in a strategic position within easy driving distance of major places of interest:

• Lake Orta with its little island, the picturesque village of Orta San Giulio and its Sacro Monte, whose sacred chapels are part of the cultural heritage of UNESCO

• Mount Mottarone (1491 metres above sea level)

• Lake Maggiore

and all the beautiful villages situated on the hills surrounding the two lakes.

Among the tourist attractions we suggest:

Naural beauties

• Alpinia garden – Alpino di Omegna

• Alpe Selviana – Agrano di Omegna

• sports routes

• the Strona and the Sesia valleys

• motor boat tours of the lake

• Mount Mottarone with its cable car

Craft museums

• Museum of wood turning art – Pettenasco

• Ancient Mill, Ethnographic Museum, Museum of woodwind instruments – Quarna Sotto

• Umbrella and parasol Museum, Museum of the hotellerie – Gignese and Armeno

• Tap Museum, Museum of Arts and Industry – San Maurizio and Omegna

• Museum of Ancient Crafts – Sovazza di Armeno

• The stonecutter's Museum, antique hemp crusher – Boleto di Madonna del Sasso e Centonara

• Antique wine press – Germagno

Art and History

• Calderara’s Contemporary Art Collection and Museum – Ameno

• Church of Madonna della Bocciola – Vacciago di Ameno

• Visual Arts Laboratory – Granerolo di Gravellona Toce

• Literary Itineraries of Lake Orta and Mount Mottarone

• Muri d’Autore (painted village) – Legro di Orta

• Shrine of Madonna del Sasso and Church of Madonna di Luzzara

• Monastery of Monte Mesma

• Tower of Buccione

• Villas, castels and parks

Children’s attractions

• Villa Pallavicino - Stresa

• Safari park “La Torbiera” – Varallo Pombia

• Amusement park “Parco della Fantasia” – Omegna

• Minigolf, playgrounds, indoor and outdoor play areas

• Mottarone ski-fun all the year round

... and don’t forget the numerous panoramic tours!