What to do near Villette, VB

Shrine of Our Lady of Blood

A miraculous fresco and centuries-old devotion led to the construction between 1922 and 1958 of this imposing Neo-Byzantine-style temple, right next to the church of St. Maurice...

Mill dul Tač

In Malesco there is an old mill active until the early 20th century, now a museum displaying machinery used for processing rye, wheat, corn, chestnuts and hemp.

Chimney Sweep Museum

Museum dedicated to the trade of chimney sweep, an activity carried out since the 1500s by many inhabitants of the Vigezzo Valley, who were also forced to emigrate abroad due to poverty conditions.

St. Bartholomew in Montibus

An ancient Romanesque church nestled in the woods

Panoramic railway "Vigezzina-Centovalli"

It is a rail route that connects Domodossola to Locarno via the Vigezzo Valley, giving travelers the opportunity to admire alpine views that change with the seasons.

Sacro Monte Calvario of Domodossola

One of the sacred alpine mountains that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it dates back to the 17th century and features a shrine and 12 chapels full of frescoes and sculptures.

Cadorna Line - Fort Bara

Also called the "Northern Frontier," it is a complex of military defense works built from the Ossola Valley to the Orobic passes to prevent possible military attacks from countries north of the Alps.

Lake Mergozzo

A lake mirror located in the Lepontine Alps, it is part of a special environmentally protected area Its name comes from the picturesque village that is reflected in its waters.

Shrine of Our Lady of Boden

Shrine dating from the 16th century whose name "Boden" comes from the Walser language and means plateau. Characteristic is the presence of a collection of as many as 1147 ex-votos of which 40 percent predate the 1900s.

Bettelmatt

It is a cheese produced in mountain pastures, from raw, whole cow's milk cheesed immediately after each milking. Semi-cooked and pressed paste, straw-yellow in color, with a mild and delicate flavor.

Prünent - Ossola Valleys DOC

Prünent is a typical red grape variety of Ossola and is part of the Nebbiolo family. It is part of the Valli Ossolane DOC and is produced in rather small quantities.