Route

From our farm, situated in a strategic position between Valsesia / Valsessera and the Orta and Maggiore Lake regions, you will be able to reach many sites of cultural, culinary and recreational interest, including:

SANCTUARY OF THE CRUCIFIX in BOCA built in the 17th century in remembrance of a fatal accident. 
The residents of Boca and the surrounding towns went to pray in the Chapel of the Souls in Purgatory in such great numbers that the desire arose to protect the chapel from environmental damage and build an adjoining church.
Everyone was talking about the graces and miracles that had been received, overshadowing the reference to the CRUCIFIED CHRIST.
Two miracles (a boy healed from epilepsy and the escape of a merchant from assassins who fled at the sound of a non-existent angry mob and toiling bells) were only the beginning of a long list of graces, miracles, and extraordinary events attested to by the presence of thousands of ex-votos in the Chapel.
The devout faithful saw their dreams become reality around 1770.
Father Gian Domenico Magistrini, a native of Maggiora, was entrusted with the task of drawing up a project for the new crypt and the church. 
Antonelli was not even born yet! 
Building work started on 16 August 1768 with the blessing of the corner stone, and continued for five years.
(source www.santuariodiboca.it)

Don’t miss out on a tour of the vineyards in the HILLS OF NOVARA, home of excellent quality PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) wines that you will also be able to taste and appreciate in our restaurant.

Another must-see is the magnificent LAKE ORTA, and the small but delightful town of Orta, from where you can go on a short boat ride to San Giulio Island.
On the western shore of the lake you will find the famous SACRO MONTE, considered a World Heritage site. LAKE MAGGIORE is another well know lake, with beautiful cities such as Arona, Stresa, Belgirate and Verbania waiting to be discovered, all just a short distance from our guesthouse and from the motorway.

SACRO MONTE in Varallo Sesia is definitely a site of significant religious importance, unique for its beauty and for the artistic and religious testimonies that can be found there.

For a day of fun and enjoyment you can choose the SAFARI PARK in Pombia which boasts many varieties of animal species, perfect for younger guests.

LA TORBIERA Wildlife Park in Agrate Conturbia is a little oasis that will leave you speechless for the innumerable species of animals that you will find there.

Alternatively you can spend a day at the amazing ONDALAND Water Park in Vicolungo, the biggest in Italy. Once you are in Vicolungo, you have to make a stop at the VICOLUNGO OUTLET where shopping has never been so much fun.