Tour with view from the Canavese district to the Toce Valley

01/04/2025 - 31/10/2025
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Pessinetto
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Description

Among scenic points, miniature monuments, submerged villages, devil bridges and gorges which look like full-fledged canyons. But did you know that Domodossola has a chimney sweep museum?


Schedule

Day 1

• Morning arrival in Pessinetto, just 30 km from Lanzo: ideal place to travel one of its numerous trails.
• Independent visit of the hamlets above Cantoira, between the hamlet of Vrù and the beautiful open-air museum of Lities. Walk along the streets and lanes to reach the be- autiful mechanical crib created by a local re- sident called Cichin. It is open to visitors all year round.
• Arrive to the small-scale Mole Antonelliana and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, built by Cichin. • Return to Pessinetto by own means.
• Dinner with local products and overnight accommodation in Small hotel.

Day 2

• Breakfast in Small hotel.
• Morning dedicated to a guided e bike tour (19 km, medium/low difficulty). Simple but charming, the first point of arrival is Chiaves that dominates the lowland with a unique view. After a move to the Parco della resi- stenza e della Pace (panoramic view) stop- off at the famous Sanctuary of S. Ignatius.
• Return to Pessinetto by own means.
• Lunch at leisure.
• In the early afternoon, independent trip to Lake Malciaussia, created with the construction
of the dam in the 1920-1930s, after which the hamlet of Malciaussia was submerged.
• Dinner at leisure and overnight accommo- dation.

Day 3

• Breakfast in Small hotel and check-out.
• Transfer by own means to Lanzo, morning dedicated to a guided e-Bike tour to discover the surroundings. The itinerary ends with a stop at the “fascinating” Devil’s bridge.
• Lunch at leisure.
• Transfer to Domodossola and guided tour of the city.
• Dinner at leisure and overnight accommo- dation in B&B.

Day 4

• Breakfast in B&B and departure by Train of the Ferrovia Vigezzina Centovalli, with a pano- ramic seat, from the station of Domodossola to the station of Santa Maria Maggiore (45 minutes). Independent walk in the village and visit of the curious Chimney Sweep Museum. • Typical lunch with Chimney Sweep menu.
• Return to Domodossola by train in the afternoon.
• Dinner at leisure and overnight accommo- dation.

Day 5

• Breakfast in B&B and check-out.
• Independent walk to the Orridi di Uriezzo, a complex of ravines and gorges formed thanks to the action of the rivers that once flowed downstream of the Toce valley: a real Canyon in Piedmont!
• Lunch at leisure.
• In the afternoon, visit and tasting of the Wines of Ossola in a renowned winery of Do- modossola. The land here gives birth to the famous Nebbiolo Valli Ossolane Doc.
• Return.

Rates / Supplements

Price per person from:

€ 600,00 (groups of 2 pax)

The price includes:

• 2 overnight stays in a double room with breakfast in Small hotel
• 2 overnight stays in a double room with breakfast in B&B in Domodossola
• Dinner on the first day in small hotel, beverages included
• 2 tours (½ day each) with guide and e-bike rental
• Return ticket with seat in panoramic carriage of the train of ferrovia Vigezzina Centovalli, from Domodossola to Santa Maria Maggiore
• Admission to Chimney Sweep Museum
• Typical lunch in trattoria with Chimney Sweep Menu, beverages and coffee included
• ½ day visit of the city of Domodossola
• Wine tasting at winery of Domodossola.

The price does not include:

• Transfers, tourist tax (if any), extras, personal expenses and anything not listed under The estimate includes
• Medical baggage insurance
• Cancellation insurance.

Other

Holiday formula:

Families, Groups, Individuals

Guided tour:

Yes

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