Lakes & Mountains

Our Lakes & Mountains holidays and short breaks feature Cogne, Courmayeur and Lake Iseo, some of the most beautiful and unspoiled Alpine areas of Italy.

Enjoy the breathtaking high mountain scenery around Mont Blanc or the Gran Paradiso, or stroll by the scenic shores of Lake Iseo, one of the lesser known Italian lakes.

The hotels, all personally selected for our Lakes & Mountain Holiday Programme, offer distinct Italian character with excellent standards of accommodation, food and service.

Cogne
Cogne is a picturesque Alpine town on the border of the Gran Paradiso National Park.  It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a fabulous base for an Alpine holiday with plenty of walking options, magnificent scenery and a huge range of Alpine flora.  The National Park is also renowned for its chamois, golden eagles, ptarmigan, marmots and rare butterflies.

Courmayeur
Courmayeur is a chic mountain town with Mont Blanc as a back drop. Leisurely walks in the unspoiled valleys of Val Veny and Val Ferret provide magnificent views over the rocky south face of Mont Blanc, the glaciers and a range of spectacular peaks.
During the summer months a 90 minute cable car ride will take you over the Mont Blanc Massif itself, from where the views are simply stunning.

Iseo
Set between the better-known lakes of Como and Garda, Iseo is the smallest of Lombardy's four major lakes, but is a true jewel, with dramatic mountain scenery to the north and the delightful Franciacorta vineyards in the rolling hills to the south.
Iseo town has a relaxed ambience, wide squares and a lovely lake side promenade with splendid views of the lake and Monte Isola, one of Europe’s largest lake islands.