Valentine's Day in the romantic village on Lake Orta
Orta in Love is the event that brings the magic of romance to the heart of Orta San Giulio, one of the most charming villages in Piedmont and the Alto Piemonte region, overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Orta. During Valentine's week, the historic center transforms into a setting dedicated to couples, where every alleyway and every glimpse of the lake becomes an opportunity to share a special moment.
The central theme of the event is the Path of the Heart, an itinerary that winds through the village's cobbled streets and leads to the discovery of LovePoints: themed stations scattered throughout the most picturesque spots in the historic center, designed for taking romantic photos and selfies with the lake and ancient buildings as a backdrop. During the event, the streets come alive with floral decorations, red hearts, and art installations that create an intimate and photogenic atmosphere.
The event is also an opportunity to discover the charm of Orta San Giulio beyond Valentine's Day. From the lakefront, you can take a boat to the Isola di San Giulio with its Basilica, a destination filled with silence and spirituality, or stop at the village's restaurants and shops to taste local specialties. It is this combination of landscape, history, and hospitality that makes the experience more than just a simple Valentine's celebration.
Orta in Love is organized by the Ascom Orta San Giulio delegation together with Confcommercio Alto Piemonte, with the patronage of the Municipality of Orta San Giulio. The event is free to attend and takes place in the province of Novara, in Piedmont. The installations and decorations can be visited freely throughout the duration of the event, making it accessible to those choosing to spend a day or an entire romantic weekend on Lake Orta.
From February 13 to 22, 2026, Orta San Giulio hosted a new edition of Orta in Love, the event dedicated to Valentine's Day. For ten days, the village's historic center was enlivened by the Path of the Heart, which led visitors through LovePoints set up in the most scenic spots overlooking the lake.
The cobbled streets were filled with floral decorations, red hearts, and art installations, creating perfect photo spots for couples and visitors. The free event was organized by the Ascom delegation of Orta San Giulio with Confcommercio Alto Piemonte and the patronage of the Municipality.
Throughout the event (February 13-22, 2026): Path of the Heart with LovePoints distributed in the historic center of Orta San Giulio, floral decorations, red hearts, and art installations freely visitable. Complementary activities in the village: boat trip to the Isola di San Giulio, local restaurants and shops.
By car: A26 motorway (Voltri-Gravellona Toce), exit at Borgomanero or Gravellona Toce, then follow signs for Orta San Giulio. By train: Orta-Miasino station on the Novara-Domodossola line, just a few minutes from the center. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa.
The event is free. The installations and the Path of the Heart are freely accessible in the historic center.
Ascom Orta San Giulio - Confcommercio Alto Piemonte. Phone: +39 0322 911972 / +39 0322 905163. Email: [email protected].
The historic center is pedestrian-only: comfortable shoes are recommended for the cobbled streets. For visits to the Isola di San Giulio, please check the boat service schedule, which is reduced during the winter season.
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Centro storico di Orta San Giulio