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Walk for Orta San Giulio - Ring tour
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4.69km
110m
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Embark on the easy Walk for Orta San Giulio - Ring tour, a delightful 2.9-mile (4.7 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. With a minimal elevation gain of just 370 feet (113 metres), this route offers easily accessible paths, including gentle lakeside sections and charming cobblestone streets. You will enjoy continuous, picturesque views of Lake Orta and the iconic Isola San Giulio as you wind through the historic center. The terrain is comfortable for most, making it a pleasant stroll.
This easy hike is suitable for all skill levels and fitness levels, making it a perfect choice if you are looking for a relaxed exploration. The route conveniently starts and ends in Piazza Motta, a vibrant hub overlooking the lake, which makes for straightforward access. You can easily immerse yourself in the local atmosphere before and after your walk, enjoying the town's offerings.
The Walk for Orta San Giulio - Ring tour blends natural beauty with historical charm, allowing you to experience medieval architecture, narrow winding streets, boutiques, and artisan shops. You will see the enchanting Isola San Giulio, home to its Basilica and Benedictine monastery, from various vantage points. The proximity to the Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its twenty chapels, also adds to the allure of hiking in this beautiful region.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Orta San Giulio Historic Centre
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Palace of the Community
Highlight • Historical Site
Located in Piazza Motta, the heart of the town of Orta, it was built in 1582. Here the General Council (composed of the deputies of the episcopal fief) exercised both legislative and executive power and can therefore be considered a symbol of the long self-government that characterized the Community of the Riviera.
An external staircase connects the large porch to the large single room on the first floor.
The external walls of the building are decorated with the coats of arms of some of the bishops of Novara who succeeded each other in the government of the region; the façade to the right of the entrance bears the coat of arms of Orla accompanied by the inscription "Hortus Conclusus" to underline both the geographical position and the autonomy of the Riviera.
That the palace was the seat of the legislative and executive powers is proven by the painting of a "Woman representing Justice" above the door, on which two angels can be seen carrying swords and scales on either side.
Text / Source: Comune Orta San Giulio Via Bossi n.11, 28016 ORTA SAN GIULIO (NO)
comune.ortasangiulio.no.it/Guidaalpaese?IDDettaglio=56644
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Orta Public Garden - Villa Bossi
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Just enjoy the silence and look over the shoulders of Carl Heinz Schroth - Film director and actor
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2.73 km
Pallazo Penotti Ubertini
Highlight • Historical Site
Since 2001 there is no longer any habitation, but the building serves for art performances, events or private parties.
Beautiful building that encourages rich dreams 😜
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3.35 km
View of San Giulio Island and Lake Orta
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3.49 km
Sacro Monte of Orta
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4.69 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.72 km
1.54 km
802 m
453 m
165 m
Surfaces
2.49 km
1.38 km
476 m
272 m
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