On Foot Holidays - Lake Maggiore Traveller Reviews

Wonderful adventure! Very organized, with details and all questions answered.

Very organized and prompt at replying to questions and emails.

Much of the Lake Maggiore walk was was in sight of Lakes Maggiore and Orta which we truly enjoyed. The trails in many parts are rocky so are a bit difficult for us, but it is what it is. All hotels were really lovely and top notch. Fun to take many ferries in certain parts. Hotel choices were terrific. Trail guides are everything you need.

This is our 3rd trip with On Foot. I think that shows that we are very satisfied with the quality of professionalism and expertise of the staff of OnFoot. They answered questions promptly and fully and gave us good advice and assistance. We have used 3 other tour operators for other walks we've taken and learned from experience that as Americans we need to have a European operator to deal with health issues and the time difference. We find On Foot's itineraries most appealing for where we want to go and the quality of hotels they offer. Also their trail notes, area backgrounds, GPS app etc. are great. We have and will continue to recommend them to friends.

We hiked from Maggiore to Orta. We loved the experience which certainly exceeded our expectations. The scenery, food, accommodation and culture were really great.

On Foot provided great pre trip support. The briefing notes and communications were clear and concise.

A well thought out series of hikes around and from lake to lake.

On foot were well organised and kept us up to date with the progress of our trip arrangements. The walk instructions were impeccable, with no room for error.

Walking holiday from Lake Maggiore to Lake Orta organized by On Foot Holidays.

Pre-trip communication, walking directions, accommodations and especially food were all excellent. We look forward to taking another trip with On Foot

Self guided walking holiday from Lake Maggiore over the mountains to Lake Orta. Excellently organised by On Foot, including taxis to and from the airport, upgrades at the two hotels on the Lake and giving us alternative options when part of our one of our walking routes was closed due to road repairs.

They went above and beyond, taking care of all the little details and therefore taking away all the usual stresses involved in organising a holiday.

We were away 4 days & 5nights. Our 1st 2nights were on the lovely Isola Superiore in the middle of the lake. Every day we hiked to a different location - each one interesting & beautiful. We had excellent GPS files & hand-written directions & enjoyed each hike for its challenges & off-the-beaten track discoveries. Wonderful breakfasts were included every day & 2 picnic lunches & 2dinners too. One of the dinners was worthy of a Michelin star. Each of the town/villages we stayed had highlights & the hotels were fantastic. We did ask for the upgraded accommodations if possible & we’re lucky to be in suites in 3 of the hotels & they did not disappoint. This is a wonderful way to learn more about the history of the area & we could not have had a better time.

On foot holidays were attentive & patient with all our questions. Returned our emails immediately - supplied us with everything we needed when we set out one day & left our instructions behind. Although we were essentially on our own during the day, we always felt safe that if we ran into trouble, there was someone to call who could help us out if needed.

4 day self guided hike through Piedmont, Italy. The hikes were sufficiently challenging and varied. Great hotels with friendly staff.

On Foot Holidays were very helpful in planning and booking our vacation. Provided excellent cue sheets, maps and local information before the trip. Easy to contact during the trip to confirm post trip travel details and help with a dental emergency.

Walking holiday between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta in northern Italy. Exacting walking staying in excellent accommodation. First class organisation.

On Foot Holidays provided perfect logistics supported by excellent information. Clearly knew the itinerary well. Responded very well when something went wrong.

This was a great hiking holiday with walks around Lake Maggiore and steep climbs up Mottorone, a mountain 1490 metres above sea level, and then down the other side to Lake Orta. The hikes went through pretty woodland, with wonderful views down to the lakes and spectacular views to the snowcapped peaks of the Monte Rosa Alps when viewed from the top of Motorone. There were also lovely sightseeing days on other islands on the lakes.

A company called On Foot Holidays. A friendly, helpful and quickly responsive team who have walked the various routes on offer and provide excellent walking notes, guidebooks and planning advice. They book all hotels and organize daily luggage transfers so that the walker only needs to carry a small backpack. They provide a local contact well versed in the route and available for directions or help if required. They also provide a GPS map of the route to download and follow for additional support.