Centovalli Railways

The Centovalli Railway was originally planned to connect Locarno in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland with Domodossola in the very north of Italy. The line's opening was delayed considerably owing to the First World War, but construction was resumed almost immediately afterwards and the first services began in 1923.

The railway's name means "One Hundred Valleys", which is taken from the many valleys that the line crosses and passes through on its route. The line's passenger numbers dwindled following the Second World War, but it has remained open continually, having now become a much-loved tourist attraction.

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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps

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Explore the serene beauty of Italy's lakes from your base in the stylish town of Stresa on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Orta to an island monastery and explore the attractive lakeside village of Orta San Giulio. Journey through the Alps to Switzerland on the Centovalli Railway, passing incredible scenery on the way to...

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Stresa and Lake Maggiore

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Step into a bygone era of glamorous travel on this classic holiday, based in a Belle Epoque hotel in Stresa, overlooking beautiful Lake Maggiore. This idyllic holiday includes a boat cruise to the Borromean Islands - with a guided tour of the Borromeo Palace and time to explore the picturesque fishing village of Isola Dei Pescatori. We also...

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