The whole region features a multitude of trails suited for all ages and preparation levels, from the countryside, the hills to the highest mountains. Hiking, trekking and climbing are the three choices available for those who love being surrounded by nature while taking simple walks or true climbs on high altitudes constantly surrounded by enchanting scenic views. Just outside the hotel our guests can choose one of several trails going in opposite directions, either to the shores of Lake Orta or to the thick woods which lead to Lake Maggiore, or to climb about 1,000m to reach the scenic summit of Mount Mottarone. Whether they belong to the guests or they are hired inside the hotel, bicycles are the best way to visit the whole lake area and sightsee the territory thoroughly. Since it is a peaceful area, the roads are never too busy, but if your preference goes to mountain biking, the route becomes a true dive into the peaceful nature with numerous trekking trails. Also, an enjoyable tourist route from Stresa takes the biker by cableway on top of Mount Mottarone, then back to Stresa up and down exhilarating steep trails: a truly exciting experience with rises of over 1,300 metres.

If you’d like to experience something more than a dive and a swim in the peaceful water of the lakes or in the rougher waters of the streams, you may choose from a wide range of opportunities such as: sailing, water-biking, water-skiing, canoeing, kayaking, diving and scuba diving, rafting, canyoning and streaming.

There are several riding grounds in the area, and two of them are nearby the hotel. Both offer either courses for beginners (on ponies for children) or horse rides for expert riders on one of the many trails which cross the surrounding woods and hills. In a region so rich in mountains you should not miss the possibility of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or venturing on ski touring. However, Mount Mottarone ski slopes are so close and easy to reach – and also grant a discount to the guests of the Cortese Hotel – that they seem to be our guests’ best and most convenient option.  Served by seven ski lifts, Mount Mottarone ski facilities feature about 20 km of slopes accommodating all skiing levels.  What makes this resort so special is surely its unique scenery: put your snowshoes on and take a walk on the snow or slide with a sleigh to get a breathtaking view of it all.

Rock-climbing enthusiasts will be able to choose from several possibilities, especially in the Northern part of the region. Nearby, Mount Mottarone offers this further sports approach with nature, with two natural rock-climbing walls, equipped for different rock-climbing levels of expertise. Courses organized by expert alpine guides are also available.

Many associations offer the possibility of gliding with an instructor, thereby giving you an adventurous shiver which will make you appreciate the fascinating area of the lakes even more. They organize absolute beginner courses and jumps from the summit and the sides of Mount Mottarone. In certain cases it is also possible to be taken to the highest peaks by helicopter and perform jumps from there. In Armeno there is a synthetic tennis court, but nearby there are several more, some are clay tennis courts and some are covered during the cold season. On request, individual classes with a teacher may be organized at the hotel. For people keen on motors there are motocross tracks, one in Armeno and another in Maggiora (the latter hosted the world championship), indoor and outdoor go-kart tracks, and dirt tracks in the woods for quad bikes. For the latter, courses and guided excursions are organized in the mountains.




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