Discover Premeno: Holiday apartment in Premeno amid trails and culture

Holiday apartment in Premeno: Trails for active days

The Premeno Volon Trail follows a 13.5-kilometre circular route with 645 metres of elevation gain. It begins in the park of Villa Bernocchi, passes through the historic centre of Premeno and continues through the hamlet of Esio. The route also includes the “Sentiero dei Partigiani”. In this way, the trail combines local history and mountain scenery within a clearly defined day hike.

The Volon Trail leads to Sasso Corbè at an altitude of 1,066 metres. It also reaches Pizzo d’Omo at an altitude of 1,070 metres; from there, you can enjoy views of Lake Maggiore and Cima Morissolo.

A hike open to everyone begins and ends at Villa Bernocchi. It passes through Bagn and Pollino and through the “Australie” on the way back to Premeno and Villa Bernocchi. From Esio, a path leads to Alp Medèe, the alpine pasture of Esio, in 30 minutes. From Alp Medèe, Pian di Sole can be reached in one hour. From Pian di Sole, a path leads in 20 minutes over part of the pine forest to Cima di Pizzo d’Omo. Different route lengths and starting points help you organise walks, longer hikes and further discoveries to suit your own daily plans.

Golf, altitude and expansive views

Golf Piandisole in Premeno has a regular 9-hole course with doubled tees. It is located in Premeno at around 1,000 metres above sea level and offers views of Lake Maggiore and the Monte Rosa area. Golf Piandisole was established in the summer of 1962 in the hamlet of the same name within the municipality of Premeno. This clearly defined sporting option complements the town’s hiking trails and mountain destinations.

Culture and local flavours

The Oratorio di San Salvatore was built in 1645. The feast of the Oratorio di San Salvatore is celebrated at the beginning of August. The present parish church of Santa Margherita was built from 1938 to 1944. Both buildings refer to different historical periods and provide a specific framework for cultural discoveries in Premeno.

Woodcraft is practised in Esio. Products include agricultural tools, rakes, baskets, cutting boards and spoons. This also includes the “masne”, which is used to stir polenta. The craft connects everyday objects with a regional culinary tradition.

Dried chestnuts are eaten with milk in winter or used for jams and desserts such as the famous Montebianco. Roasted chestnuts are also eaten in Premeno; chestnuts continue to be dried on the “grà”. The highest alpine pastures in the municipality of Premeno lie above the hamlet of Esio towards Pian di Sole, in the Medeè area.

The “ravasa” apple is considered typical of Premeno. It is regarded as very juicy and tasty and can be stored well throughout the winter.

Getting there and choosing your holiday destination

By car, you can reach Premeno from the A26 via the exit towards Verbania and the SS34 del Lago Maggiore as far as Intra. From there, follow the signs to Arizzano, Bèe and Premeno. The nearest railway station is Verbania-Pallanza, 16 kilometres from Premeno; from there, you can reach Premeno by public transport.

Whether you are considering a holiday apartment or a holiday house in Premeno, your preferred daily destinations, preferred route length and interest in culture or local flavours may be important personal criteria when choosing your accommodation. The combination of a circular route, shorter paths starting from Esio, golf, historic buildings and local products opens up different ways to shape your stay without reducing Premeno to a single holiday theme.

Discover more places

For further regional discoveries, you can also explore Viganella, Crevoladossola, Cavaglio-Spoccia, Intra, Nonio, Baveno, Vogogna and Stresa.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.