In the shadow of the east wall of Monterosa, the second highest mountain in Europe after Mont Blanc, developed the first settlements that today are grouped around the village of Macugnaga. The first people who colonized these valleys came from the nearby Canton Valais in Switzerland in search of new land in which to settle. In time they [...]

Imagine a vividly colored body of water, surrounded by larch and fir trees and high above the snow-capped peaks that frame the countless roaring streams. Today we will hike around the Lake Campliccioli walking along the ancient mule track, on a path suitable for families with children. We will pass the rails that were once used for [...]

Are you ready to enjoy your active vacation and admire one of the most fascinating landscapes of the region? Today Camping Village Conca D’Oro and Natural Mind Professional will accompany you to Monte Faiè, a peak from the top of which you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the vast area of lakes Maggiore, Mergozzo and Orta as well as of [...]

Are you looking for a scenic spot to take great photos to look back on when you get home? Follow Camping Village Conca D’Oro and Alessandro of Natural Mind Professional on their next adventure! The destination this time is Pian Cavallone, one of the most impressive peaks of the Val Grande National Park. From Cappella Fina we [...]

In balance between mountain and lake, by the side of the wilderness of the Val Grande National Park, on the crest of Pizzo Pernice. What are you waiting for? Come with us! Follow us to the largest wilderness area in the Alps. The path winds from the heights of Verbania and continues as if in the balance between [...]

Come with us to discover the Ossola Valley! We start from Domodossola, capital of the Ossola valleys and its Sacro Monte, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like the ancient local population did in the past, we will retrace the old but still well-preserved mule tracks amongst terraces for the cultivation of grapes, oratories surrounded by nature and timeless [...]

Did you know that Mergozzo and Maggiore were once a single lake? Today we are heading to Alpe Vercio, an amazing destination where you can really breathe the geological history of the whole region. This ancient alpine pasture is in fact located in a green and extremely panoramic valley of the lower Ossola valley, which overlooks Lake [...]

What? You don’t know the Toce Waterfall? Don’t worry, we’ll take you there! It is, in fact, a must see of our region which Alessandro can’t wait to show you! We depart for Val Formazza, among the Ossola valleys, the one located more northward, close to the border with Switzerland! It is precisely here, in the locality [...]

Follow Camping Village Conca D’Oro and Natural Mind Professional to Monte Morissolo: a walk in the footsteps of history is waiting for you! From the heights of Verbania, in Piancavallo, we take the flat military path that takes its name from the General of the WWI Luigi Cadorna (born in Pallanza), which in the logic of the war [...]

Get your trekking shoes ready: we’re off to conquer Mount Camoscio, the mountain that overlooks Baveno! The path starts right from Baveno and goes through the marvelous chestnut wood up to the Stonemason’s Museum, a natural clearing with installations dedicated to the history of the mountain and to the traditional profession of “picasass”, an activity that has [...]

An exciting excursion starting on the shores of Lake Antrona up to Campliccioli Dam: a ring-route through sceneries and landscapes of rare beauty. Lake Antrona is one of the most beautiful natural lakes of the region, located near the small town that gives it its name and formed in 1642 after a terrible landslide that obstructed the stream Troncone. [...]