The historic Lake Maggiore cable car

From Laveno Mombello, one of the most picturesque tourist towns on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, the summit of Sasso del Ferro (1,100 m) is reached by a two-seat cable car. The ascent takes about 16 minutes and offers panoramic views of the lake, the Alps, the Pre-Alps, and the Po Valley. The area is accessible only by cable car and is an ideal destination for day trips and stays in nature.

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The Rocca d'Angera proudly stands on a spur of rock that dominates the southern shores of Lago Maggiore. Located in a strategic position to monitor the trade routes, it was house of the Visconti family from Verbano. During 1449 the Borromeo family acquired it.

Inside the Rocca a delightful itinerary will make you discover the great historical halls, recently enriched with the addition of the Sala delle Maioliche, an extraordinary collection counting 300 pieces.

Overlooking the waters of Lake Maggiore and immersed in its centuries-old park, Villa Porta preserves an ancient tradition of hospitality, which began in the early 1800s when Leopoldo Casnedi converted his villa into an inn. Run by the Luz family since 1971, Villa Porta offers its guests unforgettable experiences in the picturesque setting of the Gulf of Colmegna, just a stone's throw from Luino, Varese and Lugano.