The Maggiore Centro Classic ticket allows you to travel for one day along a circular route, clockwise or counterclockwise, by boat in the central part of the lake, with departure and return at the same pier. Included in the ticket are also the bus ride for the Laveno–Leggiuno route (or Leggiuno–Laveno, depending on the chosen direction), admission to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, and a round-trip ride on the Laveno Cable Car.
The Navigazione Lago Maggiore ticket includes all the piers marked on the map shown alongside, in addition to the departure ports listed below. You are therefore free to get off at any stop you prefer and continue your journey later, provided you maintain the direction of travel chosen beforehand.
When purchasing the ticket, you must select both the departure port and the direction of travel — clockwise or counterclockwise — in which you intend to use the ticket. Check our suggested itineraries below before booking! Once you have received your tickets, you must continue in the chosen direction without going back to stops already visited earlier.
This activity is ideal for tourists in good physical condition who enjoy spending time outdoors and organizing their trip in detail, with carefully planned itineraries and attention to schedules and transport connections. It is therefore recommended for travelers with strong organizational and time-management skills. The tour lasts approximately 6-7 hours on average.
During the tour, we are available to assist you at any time on WhatsApp at +39 3713705596!
The ticket is personal and valid only for the booked date. Please check the schedules below:
You must present your Maggiore Centro Classic ticket to all service providers, including Navigazione Laghi staff and bus drivers.
Participation is not recommended for guests with strollers or wheelchairs, as the route includes numerous stairs.
To access the Laveno cable car and the Eremo di Santa Caterina, you must get in the line and show your Maggiore Centro Classic ticket at the ticket office to collect your entry passes. These are valid respectively for the uphill and downhill cable car rides and for admission to the monastery.
To make the most of your time, we invite you to consult the suggested itinerary based on your starting point before getting your tickets!
The Maggiore Centro Classic ticket is valid until 3 October 2026. The service does not operate on Sundays and public holidays.
Landing fee – € 1.50 per person
The fee is automatically added to each purchased ticket.
The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso has a staircase of 268 steps. An elevator is available (€1.00 per person – not included in the price).
The tour is self-guided*: no guides or audio guides are provided. Entrance tickets to the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre are not included. Pets are not allowed.
The tickets are non-refundable.
Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso – The Hermitage is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry at 7:00 p.m.).
Every day the following services are celebrated:
Rosary at 5:30 PM
Mass at 6:00 PM
Entry to the church during Mass is permitted only for those participating in the religious service.
Laveno cable car – The Laveno cable car is open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. (last descent at 10:30 p.m.). On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (last descent at 10:30 p.m.). These opening hours are valid until September 13, 2026. In case of bad weather, the cable car temporarily suspends service.
Adults: € 38,00
Kids aged 4-11: € 28,00
Children aged 0-3: FREE
+ € 1,50 landing tax per person for adults and kids aged 4–11
Adults: € 69,00
Kids aged 4-11: € 55,00
Children aged 0-3: FREE
+ € 1,50 landing tax per person for adults and kids aged 4–11
Adults: € 93,00
Kids aged 4-11: € 79,00
Children aged 0-3: FREE
+ € 1,50 landing tax per person for adults and kids aged 4–11
Adults: € 74,00
Kids aged 4-11: € 58,00
Children aged 0-3: FREE
+ € 1,50 landing tax per person for adults and kids aged 4–11
Adults: € 78,00
Kids aged 3-11: € 64,00
Children aged 0-2: FREE