Hop in the saddle and begin your itinerary from Pettenasco, a small village with a peaceful atmosphere overlooking the eastern shore of Lake Orta. The lakeside promenade offers relaxing glimpses of the water and surrounding mountains, while the village preserves an authentic link to local history and ancient water-mill traditions.
Elegant, romantic, and intimate, Orta San Giulio is one of Piedmont’s most charming villages. The heart of the town is Piazza Motta, directly overlooking the lake and dominated by the view of Isola di San Giulio, which seems to float just minutes from the shore. Between cobbled alleys, historic palaces, and small courtyards: walking through Orta means immersing yourself in a timeless, intimate, and scenic atmosphere.
Continue to Miasino, a village nestled in the hills that preserves elegant historic villas, ancient houses, and panoramic views opening between gardens, woods, and mountains. Compared to the more famous lakeside spots, the pace here is slower and quieter, allowing for a pleasant stop to discover the more rural and refined side of Cusio.
You will move to the western shore of the lake to reach Pella: a small panoramic town, ideal for discovering the lake from a different perspective, offering one of the most beautiful views in the area.
Here you will have the chance to enjoy an exquisite lunch at Ristorante Imbarcadero with a view of the lake.
Perched on a rocky outcrop above Lake Orta, the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the entire area. From the square in front of the church, a wide view opens over the lake, Isola di San Giulio, and the surrounding mountains. The scenic location and the silence of the place will make this stop on your itinerary particularly evocative, especially after the Vespa climb through the hillside roads.
Leave your Vespa in Agrano and continue on foot along the path leading to the Pescone Waterfall, hidden among woods and trails, it is a small natural oasis where water flows between rocks and vegetation, creating a fresh and peaceful environment. Enjoy the panorama this location offers before concluding your Vespa experience.
Return in the late afternoon to Pettenasco to drop off the Vespa.
