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Orasoo or Cursolo Orasso is a tiny place in the region of Piedmont in Italy. The village of Orasso nestles in the municipality of Cursolo-Orasso, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, region Piemonte. The locality of Orasso rises 703 meters above sea level. The total population of the city is just 67.
Cursolo-Orasso is home to a gorgeous selection of attractions and experiences, making it worth visiting. Orasso is famed for its ambience and remote location that is surrounded by lush green mountains and hub of hiking trails in Italy. The impressive profile of Orasso offering a relaxed scenic environment makes it the best holiday travel destination in Italy.
What is Orasso Famous for?
Its double Sunrise & Sunsets
Orasoo is famous for being the village that sees two sunrises and two sunsets. During 25 November and 17 January, Mount Riga temporarily blocks daylight, causing the village to witness the first sunset and second sunrise. Isn't it one of a kind destination to visit in Italy?
Things to do in the beautiful & quite village of Orasso
Take a dip at Cascate Di Malesco Waterfall
The Cascate Di Malesco is one of the populat tourist attractions in Orasso. The waterfall is so splendidly beautiful and a best place to take a dip in the summer.
Climb Mount Ziccher
Mount Ziccher is a majestically impressive summit that is located at the Italy and Swiss border. The mountains look almost surreal with its massive fangs and high spread out. It will reward with the best picturesque location if you climb on top. This mountain is located in the valley Val Vigezzo.
Explore Valle Cannobina
Nestled in the huge mountains in Orasso is Valle Cannobina. It is the commute city to Orasso. The accommodations, hotels and lot is offered here in Valle Cannobina. It lies 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Verbania, on the border with Switzerland.
Valle Cannobia hosts many waterfalls, gorges, lakes and ancient houses built with the ancient technique "dry" which is made entirely of stone with roofs in piode). Valle Cannobina ia the getaway destination in Italy for peace loving folks! The city is cradled by the mountain slope. It is gorgeous to look at even at a distance.
Pay a visit to church of St. Mother
This 7th century church is built with wooden bell tower and altar of the sixteenth century. You will be transported to vintage times here. Must visit places in the village of Orasso.
Just above the village is the Oratory of the Madonna del Sasso century building. That houses the oldest frescoes and undeniably the oldest in the Valley.
A Cursolo we can also find the patron saint Saint Anthony, whose church is a famous tourist attraction. The patron's feast is celebrated in January.
Orasso is known to have the oldest oratory in the region and called as the 'Village of shepherds'. This untouched beauty will make a wonderful vacation destination and the best getway in the Italy - Swiss border.
How to reach?
The best way to get to Orasso is by train from Locarno. There is a bus but that is slower than the train (Line 043), You can also drive from Locarno to Orasso.
