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Ticket to ride: a panoramic train running close to Lake Maggiore

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Overview

Built on the track of an ancient Roman way, connecting Oscella (Domodossola) and Leocarnum (Locarno), the Vigezzina railroad was inaugurated in 1923, becoming a strategic connection for several small villages in the valleys close to lake Maggiore. Still today, even after severe damages caused by a flood in 1978, the railroad has a strong commercial and touristic function, connecting Sempione and Gottardo districts.
This exclusive guided tour will allow you to enjoy a panoramic ride on this small and fascinating train, travelling from Italy to Switzerland across hidden and enchanting valleys. Thanks to a stop, you will have the chance to discover nice villages, such as Santa Maria Maggiore. A different point of view on Lake Maggiore beautiful outback.

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  • Private transportation
  • Train tickets (seats included)
  • Qualified private guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Stresa (pass by)

This small town, standing on the Western coast of Lake Maggiore in the so-called Borromea Gulf, is one of the most visited touristic sites of entire Piemonte. Its territory includes three of the four Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Superiora, also named Isola dei Pescatori. The first recorded file about the town is dated 998, but even in the Roman age, the way leading from Milan to the Sempione pass ran by this site.
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Domodossola (pass by)

The chief town of Ossola valley stands on the track of an ancient Roman way leading from Milan to Sempione pass. The settlement grew especially in the Renaissance, under the protection of Visconti and Sforza families, from Milan. Since 1906, when the Sempione tunnel was inaugurated, the district became strategic for commercial exchanges and it prospered also thanks to hydroelectric power stations. The town centre features outstanding attractions, such ad the 15th century Piazza del Mercato and the 16th century Palazzo Silva.
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Santa Maria Maggiore

The site of this small town was initially inhabited during the Roman age, but then abandoned due to the frequent floods by river Melezzo; in the 5th century, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore was founded and later, in the 13th century, a village grew again around the church itself. Today, Santa Maria Maggiore is well known for being a winter sports locations and for its Christmas Markets.
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Locarno

This charming city is a well known tourist destination, favored by a pleasant climate, and the seat of the second oldest film festival after Venice (first edition in 1946). During the Roman age, it was connected to Oscella (now Domodossola) by the Via Vigezzina, whose track is now followed by a panoramic railroad. Later in the Renaissance age, it was controlled by the Visconti family from Milan, who turned the pristine fortress into a stately home.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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