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Lake Orta
A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
Lessona is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cerreto Castello, 29km from Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta.
Lessona is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 1,392, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lessona sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lessona to your route.
Lessona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Biella. As of 30 November 2025, it had a population of 2,597 and an area of 11.7 square kilometres (4.5 mi2).
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following municipalities: Casapinta, Castelletto Cervo, Cossato, Crosa, Masserano, Mottalciata.
Lessona it's produced the Lessona wine also a wine of great quality, vinified since the 12th century.
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Lessona is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.5869 latitude, 8.1943 longitude.
Lessona has a population of approximately 1,392 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
52 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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59 km · about 70 min drive
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