Aurano among forests, trails and culture
Accommodation in Aurano
Hillside setting and landscape
Aurano lies at an altitude of 683 m on a sunny, very steep slope. Dense forests surround Aurano, which overlooks the Val Intrasca. Aurano’s landscape is colourful and peaceful and in harmony with nature. This gives you a place where the character of the natural surroundings is immediately present through the altitude, slope and forest.
Religious buildings in Aurano
The parish church of San Matteo in Aurano dates from the 18th century. In front of the pronaos of the parish church of San Matteo is a panoramic, terraced churchyard. For a tour of Aurano, the historic period of construction and the churchyard’s distinctive form are notable points of interest.
The Oratorio di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 18th century and later extended and decorated. Its history includes an original construction phase and subsequent alterations. For visitors interested in culture, the Oratorio offers another religious point of interest in Aurano.
Historic trails and hikes
The Alpeggio di Piaggia can only be reached on foot from Scareno via the old mule track. The old mule track is the direct connection between Scareno and the Alpeggio di Piaggia. For your planning, the walk is an essential part of the visit, while Scareno is the fixed starting point and the Alpeggio di Piaggia the destination.
The Passo Folungo–Pian Vadà area and its surroundings contain a dense network of military mule tracks, trenches, forts, communication trenches, artillery positions and observation posts. The historic traces appear in several forms. The Passo Folungo–Pian Vadà area thus takes centre stage as a historic landscape with numerous military structures.
A dense network of trails leads from the parish church of San Michele through chestnut woods and enables numerous hikes. Those planning hikes will find a clear starting point at the parish church of San Michele; the chestnut woods form part of the trail network. Numerous hikes can be considered a focus of the stay in their own right.
The Alpeggio di Piaggia preserves the small Oratorio della Madonna del Rosario, whose original architecture has remained largely unchanged. The largely unchanged original architecture defines the character of this small Oratorio.
Cycling and local traditions
There is an e-bike rental station at the ticket office and at the arrival point of the Lago Maggiore ZIPline. If you plan to ride an e-bike, the ticket office and the arrival point of the Lago Maggiore ZIPline are the two relevant places for renting one.
The Festa di Sant’Antonio concludes with an auction of local products provided by the residents. At the Festa di Sant’Antonio, the saint is celebrated every year with a holy mass and a short procession. During the procession, historic candles decorated with religious icons and liturgical symbols are carried. The festival programme therefore ranges from the religious celebration and procession to the auction of local products.
The Circolo Libero Pensiero preserves a historic wine press in its cellars. The wine press is associated with the former production of wine from local grapes. The historic press and its former use are part of Aurano’s local cultural history.
Other places for planning your trip: Macugnaga, Feriolo Di Baveno, Quarna Sopra, Gurro, Villadossola, Traffiume, Crodo, Barbè Superiore.
To the main travel overview: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
