The situation:
Italy, Piemont, Lago Maggiore, Spoccia, Cannobin Valley

Spoccia lies on all-year-round sunny terraces 800 metres above sea level on the Italian side of Monte Gridone, 15 km west of Lago Maggiore.

The charming car-free mountain village with it narrow alleys and its unique panoramic view is an ideal starting point and destination in any season for a variety of rambles in Cannobin Valley nature park.

 



 

  • Water sportsmen/women
  • Mountain bikers
  • Climbers
  • Paragliders
  • Skiers

Will find here or in the vicinity a rich field of activity. The region also offers a variety of opportunities for those who would like to discover the many cultural and scenic beauties of the region. It is ideal for those who wish simply to relax.



Sights in the vicinity:
  • The picturesque mountain villages of Cannobin Valley
  • The "Scottish village" of Gurro and its local history museum (6 km)
  • The Santa-Anna gorge with its bathing pools (14km)
  • Cannobio, the most unspoilt historical small town on Lago Maggiore with its famous markets every Sunday and Thursday (15 km)
  • The pilgrims' church of Re (20 km)
 



 

  • The monastery of St. Caterina del Sasso
  • The island of Brissago with its botanical garden (23 km)
  • The Borromaic Islands at Stresa
  • The eastern face of Monte Rosa, the second highest mountain in the Alps (60 km)
  • The Sacro Monti of Orta and Varallo
    (70 km and 120 km respectively)
  • ... just to name a few


Shopping facilities:

  • Spoccia/car park 3 times per week
  • Ponte Falmenta and Cannobio daily

Journey there:

  • Best by car
  • Travel time from St. Gotthard and/or St. Bernadino about 2 hours.
 





Location


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