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Piedmont & Lombardy · 2026

Hidden & Iconic

5 Days of Hidden & Iconic Italy: Alpine Secrets & Classic Wonders
Piedmont & Lombardy5 DaysModerateSecrets + icons

Alpine secrets few travellers ever reach — balanced against Italy's most iconic wonders.

Five days that swing from paddleboards on a lake no tourist knows to the cathedrals of Milan, from 3,200 metres of high-alpine freedom to a sunset sail to Bellagio.

Duration5 Days
RegionPiedmont & Lombardy
Start / EndMilan Malpensa
Group size8–12
Best seasonMay – Oct
LevelModerate
Day by day

The itinerary

Day01

Into the Italian Alps

Arrive at Milan Malpensa and drive into the lesser-known alpine gem of Valle Mosso. Wander Biella's old town — a spot few tourists reach — and dine high in the Alps with a view almost entirely your own.

Valle Mosso
Day02

Alpine Lakes & Panoramas

Begin at serene Lake Viverone, paddleboarding at sunrise, then hike from the Basilica of Oropa. In the evening, sweeping mountain views at Oasi Zegna and an alpine dinner far off the beaten path.

Lake Viverone
Day03

Sky-High Freedom & Wine

Ascend to Alagna Valsesia by cable car, reaching 3,200 metres. Explore the alpine wilderness at your own pace — no crowds, just nature — then unwind with a tasting of Alpine vintages found nowhere else.

3,200 m
Day04

Iconic Milan & Lake Como

From the hidden Alps to the iconic: a morning on Lake Como, a train to Milan for cathedrals, galleries and luxury shopping, then back to Como and a sail to Bellagio for a lakeside sunset.

Bellagio
Day05

Farewell with Alpine Memories

After immersing yourself in both hidden alpine corners and Italy's icons, depart from Milan Malpensa carrying a perfect balance of secret vistas and renowned marvels.

Milan
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