Italy, Piemonte, Lago Maggiore, view of Borromean Islands from Monte Mottarone.

Italy, Piemonte, Lake Maggiore, Monte Mottarone, luge ride.

Italy, Piemonte, Lake Maggiore, chair lift to Monte Mottarone.

Italy, Piemonte, Lake Maggiore, chair lift to Monte Mottarone.

Stresa. View over red tiled rooftops of town towards lake and mountain backdrop from Monte Mottarone.

View across lake and the Borromeo Islands to distant mountains from Monte Mottarone.

Tourists at summit of Monte Mottarone marked by tower and cross overlooking Lake Maggiore and the surrounding area.