Orta San Giulio — 30 minutes A picturesque village overlooking Lake Orta, perfect for a stroll through its narrow streets, bars, and ice cream parlors (boat boarding point for San Giulio Island).

Arona — 30 minutes A lively town on Lake Maggiore, packed with shops, venues, and ice cream parlors (do not miss the majestic statue of San Carlo Borromeo).

Stresa — 40 minutes The pearl of Lake Maggiore, elegant and vibrant (boat boarding point for the Borromean Islands).

Verbania — 55 minutes The most important city on Lake Maggiore: featuring the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto, the lakefront promenade, the restaurants in the Suna district, and shopping in the historic center of Intra (boat boarding point for the Borromean Islands).

Cannero Riviera — 1 hour and 40 minutes One of the most enchanting and picturesque villages on Lake Maggiore.

Sacra di San Michele — 1 hour and 40 minutes A majestic Gothic abbey, symbol of the Piedmont region, and one of the most remarkable religious architectural complexes in the Alps.

La Torbiera Wildlife Park — 15-20 minutes Located in Agrate Conturbia, this conservation center for endangered fauna features a two-kilometer trail winding through small lakes and woodlands. Visitors can observe over a hundred animal species up close, making it an ideal day out for families.

Val Devero — 1 hour and 30 minutes A pristine, untouched valley perfect for rejuvenating walks, mountain huts serving traditional high-altitude cuisine, and hiking trails for all experience levels.

Macugnaga — 1 hour and 30 minutes A high-mountain village nestled at the foot of Monte Rosa: featuring a historic center, an ancient gold mine museum, a cable car ascending to the glacier, and scenic trails of every level of difficulty.

Toce Waterfall & Morasco Lake — 2 hours A breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the spectacular waterfall and the high-altitude artificial lake of Morasco, which features a dam, an easy circular path, and numerous hiking trails.

Alagna Valsesia — 1 hour and 30 minutes A traditional, alpine village with a beautiful historic center and trails suitable for hikers of all levels.

Sanctuary of Oropa — 1 hour and 15 minutes The largest and most important Marian sanctuary in the Alps, surrounded by beautiful scenic mountain trails.

Novara — 20 minutes Home to the Sforza Castle, the magnificent Basilica of San Gaudenzio, the Natural History Museum, and an incredibly charming historic center.

Turin — 1 hour and 30 minutes by car, or 1 hour and 20 minutes by train from Novara The grand Royal Residences (Palazzo Madama, Royal Palace, Venaria Palace, the Royal Armoury, Racconigi, Stupinigi), the world-famous Egyptian Museum, the National Automobile Museum, the National Museum of Cinema inside the Mole Antonelliana, the Valentino Park with its medieval village, and an exceptionally elegant city center.