Summer
Fresh air, walks, wellness, mines and village life. Ideal for families and anyone seeking cool relief from the city.
Macugnaga Booking
Experiences at the foot of Monte Rosa
Macugnaga Monte Rosa: mountains and nature for everyone near Milan and Lake Maggiore
Mountain day trips, nature experiences, wellness, gold mine and Walser House — summer, autumn and winter at the foot of Monte Rosa.
Where it is
Macugnaga, the real mountains, close to Milan, Lake Maggiore and the cities of the plain
In the Anzasca Valley (VB), at the foot of the spectacular east face of Monte Rosa: an authentic alpine village, among the most beautiful towns in the Alps (Touring Club Italiano Orange Flag) — ideal for mountain day trips and weekends from the Po Plain, the lakes and Switzerland.
Within easy reach from Milano, Varese, Novara e dal Lake Maggiore (anche Orta e Mergozzo), and also from Torino, Genova, Canton Vallese e Ticino. Perfect for a city escape, mountain weekend ideas, a restorative week or a longer stay in peace.
If you are staying in a hotel or campsite on Lake Maggiore, sul Lake Orta or on Lake Mergozzo and looking for a mountain destination, Macugnaga / Monterosa is reachable for a day among trails, village and views: book experiences online.
Macugnaga
Milano~2 h
Torino~2,5 h
Genova~3 h
Varese~1,5 h
Novara~1,5 h
Vallese (CH)~2 h
Canton Ticino (CH)~2 h
Book online
Safe, simple, with qualified guides
The booking portal helps you enrich your holiday with authentic experiences run by authorised operators. Real mountains — only here.
Book onlineChoose date and activity in a few clicks
Secure paymentCredit card and PayPal
Instant confirmationEmail with info and guide contacts
Qualified operatorsSafe and authentic experiences
Institutional projectLem s.r.l. · Unione Montana · local operators
What to experience
Nature experiences (and history too)
From the village, trails and woods: hikes, wellness and cultural discoveries in Macugnaga, at a slow pace and in safety — also with children.
Wellness in the woods
Walks and forest bathing to find breath and quiet.
Gold mine
Italy’s first visitable underground gold mine.
Walser House Museum
Book the visit online: Walser history in a 17th-century house.
Mountains for everyone
Easy routes, safety and fun for the whole family.
Hikes and trekking
Trails for every level, from a stroll to a hike.
Gold panning
An authentic adventure between mining history and nature.
Cableway and chairlift
Belvedere, Burki and Monte Moro: high-altitude views (check official openings).
Four seasons
An alpine village all year round
Summer climate that brings breath and wellbeing, autumn colours, winter magic: Macugnaga welcomes you in every season.
Autumn
Golden woods, silence, local flavours and immersive paths between nature and Walser traditions.
Winter
Snow, village atmosphere, ski lifts and alpine hospitality for weekends and holidays.
Weekend with overnight stay
Mountain weekend ideas: Macugnaga Monte Rosa
Enjoy sunrise and sunset, relax in a hotel, B&B or holiday home, taste local cuisine and enrich your days with hikes, wellness, Walser House and the gold mine.
For whom
The mountains, your way
Mountains for families, seniors, couples and anyone seeking a trip out of town: everyone finds their own pace in Macugnaga.