Surrounding Area
Excursions and offers in the surrounding area
Descending into the valley, the path runs up to the wonderful Antrona lake and down to Domodossola with its famous weekly market. In addition to sights, culinary delights of all kinds are also available.
La Tana di Cip e Ciop (formerly Osteria Mezzavalle)
The Osteria at the bus station of Rivera is open again. In ‘La Tana di Cip e Ciop’ Marcella and Miriam entertain their guests with delicious coffees, a great variety of drinks, snacks, sandwiches and much more. Only their excellent homemade ice cream is worth a visit, be it on arrival, before departure or simply as the destination of a short afternoon walk (Monday is rest day).
Sacro Monte Calvario di Domodossola
http://www.sacromontecalvario.it, Is one of the widespread via crucis in the Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the starting or end point of the ‘Walking between Nature and Spirituality’ trail from Domodossola to Saas Fee.
As an experienced photographer and excursion leader, Roberto offers a range of activities that can ideally complement our offerings. His websites are worth a visit:
http://www.ossolaguide.it/index-deu.html
http://www.fotorobertobianchetti.com
Neighbourhood
Also worth mentioning are three neighbouring villages Zonca, Cheggio and Valleggia. They lie together with Bordo on the height of the old footpath and were resettled like Bordo in the last decades.
Food & Accommodation
The Piedmontese cuisine is famous for its use of fresh, local products and for its excellent menus. Hospitality is great and you will feel soon at home. From our own experience we can highly recommend:
Casa Tilani in Cheggio (500m away)
Casa Tilani is situated in Cheggio, Bordos’ neighboring village. Bhakti is delighted to provide information about their accommodation options. Please note that dogs are not allowed.
E-Mail: casa.tilani@gmx.net
Phone: +39032456308
Casa in Cheggio (500m away)
Connie rents out a room with a private bathroom for up to three people in Cheggio.
Comtact: Conni
Rental through: AirBnB
Locazione Turistica Ca’ at Canova (500m away)
The apartment is located just below Bordo in Rivera. It features three bedrooms with a total of five beds, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a dining room.
Comtact: Laura
Tel: +393402473400
Agriturismo Alberobello
Directly on the other side of the valley there is a beautifully designed holiday resort with several apartments in stone houses. The outdoor area has various rock pools, playground, beach volleyball, boccia & table tennis. We warmly recommend the restaurant with local specialities and exquisite desserts. You will dream of the Panna Cotta with home grown berries for a long time to come. We recommend a reservation and are happy to help.
Bed & Breakfast Mezzavalle in Viganella (1.5km away)
The B&B in Viganella offers two double rooms
Contact:
Rental through: http://bbmezzavalle.weebly.com/
Casa Vanni in Viganella (1.5km away)
Dimora Casa Vanni boasts a sun terrace and mountain views. All breakfast ingredients are provided in the communal kitchen. Casa Vanni accommodates up to 10 guests.
Contact:
Tel.: +39 0324740003
Email: ufficio@ossolacollection.com
Above Bordo (approx. 1h walking time) Thomas Görner rents a beautifully situated holiday flat on the Alpe Pianezzo
Contact:
thomgoer@gmail.com
Eco House B&B in Seppiana (3.5 km away)
This 120m2 house features two bedrooms, spacious balconies, and a large sunny garden, accommodating up to six guests.
Contact:
Tel.: +3498430123
Email: info@asuli.it
Le Coccinelle – Pizzeria and Hostel in Seppiana (3.8 km away)
Situated on the road from Rivera to Villadossola, the excellent Neapolitan pizzeria ‘Le Coccinelle’ offers four lovely rooms in the same building, along with a shared lounge area and a large terrace.
For more information and reservations: https://lecoccinellepizzeria.it
Nuovo Crest Alloggi Vacanze in Cresti (5 km away)
Nuovo Crest Alloggi Vacanze is located in the beautiful Cresti near Montescheno. It offers Bed & Breakfast for up to 6 guests.
Rental through: http://www.nuovocrest.it/
Casa Ambientale in Zonca
The Casa Ambientale is the largest house in Zonca and offers the opportunity to experience the elements up close, to understand their interplay in the seasons and to connect with them. We honour and practice the old customs that have been developed and tested over centuries.
It offers simple overnight accommodation in an old stone house or in a dormitory. Cooking is on the fire. Are you on the road right now? Why don’t you come by?
Contact: steffwidmer@bluewin.ch
Pictures & further information: https://www.zonca.info/casa-ambientale
Stone House near Boschetto di Villadossola (6.1 km away)
A traditional 14th-century stone house situated in the heart of the megalithic site of Varchignoli, near Boschetto di Villadossola, offering ample outdoor space. Accommodates up to 7 persons.
Contact: Paolo
Tel: +39 3200646033
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Antrona, the Hotel “Lago Pineta” has seven rooms and a restaurant with traditional cuisine and high-quality ingredients.
Da Sciolla in Domodossola
The restaurant offers typical Piedmontese cuisine in historic premises. Chef Giorgio Patrone skilfully takes us on a culinary journey that combines traditional flavours and emotions with a touch of nouvelle cuisine.
For those who like Italian gelato, a visit to the Bar Gelateria Aurora on the way to Lake Mergozzo is a must. The flavours change daily, the quality is excellent and the prices are very palatable indeed.
