Foliage in our Land of Lakes
Autumn destinations
Holy Mount of Varese
Already a UNESCO site and only 30 minutes away from Hotel Villa Borghi, it preserves fourteen chapels that lead the visitor to the sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte. Together with the nine Sacred Mounts of Piedmont and Lombardy, since 2003 it is one of the World Heritage Sites.
Mottarone Park
An hour away from Hotel Villa Borghi, the park and the slopes of the mountain offer one of the best natural spectacles of the Lakes area. The beauty of the place comes mainly from the massive presence of firs (often centuries old), pines, chestnuts, beeches and larches, different types of trees that in the autumn season are colored with very special reflections. The position of Mottarone also allows a splendid view, so as to be called "Terrace on the seven lakes".
Valganna Town
A small pearl between Lake Ganna and Lake Ghirla, united by a road that hides a deep historical meaning, it was in fact the route that during the Roman Empire connected Rome to the rest of Europe. This is a characteristic area that can also be explored by bicycle, thanks to the presence of a cycle path and where it is possible to admire the colors of autumn all along the way.
Il Poncione di Ganna
For our more adventurous guests we recommend the autumn walk to the Poncione di Ganna. A natural skyline where, in the fresh and clear autumn days, you can admire a 360° panorama of the famous "5 peaks":