On Foot Holidays - Lake Maggiore Traveller Reviews

a week walking in Italy from one lake to another, accommodation booked for each night, main luggage transported whilst we walked. Additional days added at both ends

very friendly staff, whoever was on the other end of phone or email knew exactly what had been done or was being organised and could answer queries and always returned calls if necessary. They were exceptionally helpful this time as we had left maps behind and with help from the Italian end we were able to walk as planned with all required maps . Could not have been more efficient and helpful

As with our previous holiday with On Foot Holidays our trip to the Italian Lakes was perfectly organised and stress free. Our luggage was always ready waiting for us at each new overnight stay. We loved the hotels we stayed in, and the food was amazing. The walks were very well described and we enjoyed the beautiful beech woods, gorges and pretty villages. The only disappointing aspect of our holiday was the weather - sadly beyond On Foot’s control!

Without exception our experience of dealing with On Foot holidays has been excellent. It comes across strongly that they really care about their customers, taking the time to provide updates about the potential bad weather for example. Locally based contacts are also always available in case of any issues, Feedback from one of the hotels we stayed in was that On Foot were always a pleasure to deal with too.

A fantastic mix from quirky to spectacular accommodation & food. Walking was challenging but achievable. A local contact was reassuring for novice walkers, but fortunately we did not need her services

They went to a lot of trouble to ensure our dates & accommodation preference were met. Local contact was reassuring for novice walkers

This was a walking holiday in the Italian lakes

We have used On Foot in the past and found them consistently excellent Paying great attention to small details and providing lots of relevant info regarding the walking routes and points of historical intrest

A truly beautiful walk from Lago Maggiore to Lago d'Orta, just the right amount of moderately strenuous walking each day through stunning scenery, great accommodation and luggage transfer all smoothly arranged by One Foot Holidays.

We first read about this particular walk in a Guardian travel piece but first used On Foot for another fabulous walk in northern Spain (the billing of 'monasteries and vineyards' sold us on that one!). This was equally wonderful, very well arranged with great pre-walk information, excellent maps and instructions, and local contacts to help with any questions arising.

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.