Lake Maggiore Traveller Reviews

Lake Maggiore beginning October 4th, 2022 - Very good experience beginning at Hotel Belvedere for 2 nights. Use of the ferry system went very well with beautiful scenery and well planned routes. We enjoyed all of the hiking with use of written instructions and the downloaded GPS. Our trip was well planned and accommodations were very nice as well as dining suggestions.

On Foot Holidays prepared us well for the hikes and the drivers were reliable and professional. Contact person Beatrice Bariletta was available and helpful making sure we were aware of route changes. She also had dining suggestions. The ease of making our initial payments went smoothly with On Foot Holidays. We had used the company in the past for numerous hikes and these two hikes were just as well planned out and enjoyable. Our Tuscany hike beginning October 11th, 2022 was just as enjoyable with On Foot Holidays.

We loved the scenery, walking from beautiful Lake Maggiore to the top of Mottorone, with its spectacular views of snow topped mountains. Then down again amidst beech and chestnut woods, along paths carpeted in falling autumn leaves, 'chatting' to friendly donkeys and cows along the way. The Stations of the Cross was wonderful to experience (we counted at least 15), and finally enjoyed a relaxing walk along the pristine waters of Lake Orta before arriving at our lakeside hotel.

We were cautious about returning to Europe from Australia after Covid-19, but arrangements were handled with speed and expertise. We booked very late (just 3 weeks prior to departure), yet the On Foot team managed to secure bookings at all our chosen hotels. This was our second holiday with On Foot, we will definitely be back!

OFH's Italian Lakes: Maggiore and Orta hotel to hotel walking holiday. We were keen to get back to Europe after the enforced isolation of the last two years. What better way than with an OFH walking holiday? We've always enjoyed our previous trips with them. This route was no exception. The walking was possibly not as demanding as some of our previous jaunts -but we were aware we were a bit out of practice! That said, it was an enjoyable week, with a real sense of accomplishment. We stayed in comfortable, welcoming hotels; had some splendid meals - the Villa Pizzini experience will endure in our memories for a long time; and enjoyed some lovely walks through mature woodlands, with regular views of both lakes and mountains. Day to day worries disappeared, and the main challenge each day was related to menu and wine-list decisions.

As usual, OFH were firmly in control of making sure everything ran smoothly - from the initial enquiry, prior to and during the trip, and following up on our return to UK. Additional requests and minor tweaks were taken in their stride. The route notes were very good, and additional information (ferry timetables, local train details, etc) all supplied. Everything worked as it should without any fuss or bother.

Another fabulous hiking experience booked through On Foot holidays. This time we did 4 nights around Lake Maggiore. Everything from the actual hiking to the accommodation to the food exceeded our expectations. In particular the dinner at Villa Pizzini was outstanding as were the views along the walks.

We've been using On Foot for years and absolutely think the world of them. One of the most professional companies I've worked with and they always go above and beyond to make sure our trips are exceptional.

We walked from Lake Maggiore to Lake Orta with OFH. Hotels we excellent and the self guided directions were absolutely first class, especially with the provided maps for the GPS App which meant we always knew exactly where we were! The chosen route included interesting sites and villages so we got a real sense of the area rather than just tourist locations. Collection from the airport and back was super efficient.

Totally 'on it' and really helpful with arranging things as as well advice as to the holiday itself. The way they arrange the holidays make them flexible so as we were able to add rest days as appropriate and extend the trip accordingly.

We spent five days in the region, including four days of self-guided walking. It was wonderful.

The entire team at On Foot is fantastic. They are extraordinarily responsive and creative, and a true pleasure to work with. When booking our holiday, there were a few complications and the On Foot team showed tremendous determination and creativity to make the whole thing work for us. We have taken three holidays with them and will do more in the future.

Self guided Walking holiday staying at top end hotels.

Found on the internet and happened upon a top end operator.

We're a party of 4. We went on a walking holiday from lake maggorie to lake orta in Italy. It was amazing. We stayed on a delightful island on Lake Maggorie for 3 nights; then walked over a mountain to lake Orta over the next few days, finishing in the medieval little town of Orta for a couple of nights. Great walking and instructions - a combination of using the written instructions and the App meant we didn't go wrong! Everything went very smoothly except one very rainy day which even On Foot can't control! Brilliant!

Another excellent On Foot holiday for us. They always seem to get it just right. The advance information, ongoing help and support during planning, and support whilst on the holiday is second to none. They are very quick to respond to queries.

We had a walking trip from Lake Maggiore to Lake Orta. We enjoyed the walking which was pitched at the right level for us. The weather and the views were superb. We also enjoyed the variety of hotels in which we stayed.

On Foot provided detailed briefing notes and comprehensive notes for our self guided walk. We liked the hotel selections and our baggage was moved from hotel to hotel without mishap. A tremendous holiday!

Over the last few decades, we have traveled with a variety of tour groups. Once we discovered On Foot Holidays, we knew we had discovered the perfect organization for us! This recent adventure took us from the solitude of Fisherman’s Island on Lake Maggiore to the summit of the Piedmont Alps and finally to the sublime setting of Orta San Giulio. Our accommodations were unique; from a warm and welcoming agriturismo, to a villa with a Michelin star. We were met at each property with a warm smile and genuine interest in our satisfaction. Their relationships with the property owners and local contacts clearly ensure that we are in the best of hands along our journey. We are hooked.

On Foot Holidays is a responsive, professional organization with customer satisfaction their priority. We highly recommend them to anyone interested in this type of independent, but lovingly supported travel!