Baveno Travel Guide

 denise16 Says:  A much smaller lake over the mountain to the west of Maggiore is a wonderful place to visit, From Baveno there is a mini bus that runs over the mountain, doesn't run often and you may find you are standing- scary on the mountain bends. There is no traffic allowed into the... 

 denise16 Says:  If like us you take the glacier express extended ticket you can travel on the lake the following day hopping on and off.Boat is the only way to get to Santa Caterina I think, but beware the mid-day closing and school parties.Opposite Stesa is the three islands: Isola Bella,... 

 denise16 Says:  Sort walk from centre of Stresa is the cable car station that takes you up Mottarone in 2 stages. The views are stunning back over the lake. At the half way point there is a short walk to the Alpine gardens, worth a detour. Return ticket includes entrance. It is possible to... 

 denise16 Says:  Train runs from Stresa stopping at Baveno through to Domodossola where you change to the larged windowed express for the slow journey up the mountains and into Switzerland- journeys end is Lacarno. There is plenty of time to explore before catching the return ferry back to... 

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