ADVENTURE DAY

Perched on the gentle slopes of Ameno in Italy’s Piemonte region, Adventure Park Lago d'Orta Le Pigne crafts a compelling day-long journey into the heart of outdoor challenge and local culture. The Adventure Day experience is designed to engage both mind and body, perfect for enthusiasts eager to step off the beaten path and immerse in dynamic, hands-on nature. Your day begins at 10 a.m. with a morning orienteering course.

This navigational challenge threads through the park’s mixed woodland terrain, requiring map reading and compass skills while traversing gentle hills and forest trails carpeted in native flora. The land here is shaped by glacial history, lending a rugged charm to the landscape with rounded rocks and dense clusters of chestnut and beech trees. Midday invites a pause in the rustic onsite restaurant, where a lunch of locally sourced delicacies awaits.

The meal includes a generous board of regional salumi and cheeses, a traditional sweet, and a glass of Rosso Colline Novaresi—an expressive wine grown nearby. This moment offers not only refreshment but a genuine taste of Piemonte's culinary heritage. The afternoon amps up with the “Full Track,” an exhilarating two-hour network of suspended paths stretching through the forest canopy.

This aerial adventure tests balance and courage as participants traverse ziplines, rope bridges, and swinging platforms, offering expansive views of the surrounding hills and Lake Orta’s shimmering waters. To close the day, a guided walk leads to the giant bench perched on a scenic overlook. The bench, one of several in the giant bench project scattered through Italy, frames panoramic views for reflection and photographs.

Adventure Park Lago d'Orta Le Pigne is a standout for blending physical activity, local flavor, and natural beauty, creating an accessible yet thrilling outdoor experience that showcases the best of Piemonte’s landscape and culture. Whether you’re an orienteering newbie or an adrenaline seeker, this itinerary delivers a memorable immersion into one of Italy’s lesser-known gems.