Umbrella Tours - Ca'dal Lusciàt
Guided Tours - Northern Piedmont & Lake Garda
The Lusciàt Experience Private Trek
Following the historic paths of the umbrella makers
This easy guided trekking invites you to discover the identity of the Alto Vergante area, following the historic paths once walked by the Lusciàt, the local umbrella-makers who shaped both the landscape and the social history of this region.
More than a simple walk, this experience helps you understand who these people were, how they lived, and why their story still matters today.
We begin in the small village of Brovello, where ancient woodland paths once used by the Lusciàt lead us through forests and open viewpoints overlooking Lake Maggiore. Along the way we bring these stories to life, connecting the landscape to the people who once depended on it.
The trail leads us to Gignese, long considered the cultural heart of the umbrella-making tradition. Here we visit the Umbrella and Parasol Museum, where tools, objects and personal stories reveal how this craft became a symbol of local identity and resilience.
After the museum visit we continue our loop walk back toward Brovello, following a scenic panoramic route with beautiful views over Lake Maggiore, offering time to reflect on the journey and the stories encountered along the way.
Relevant Information
DURATION AND AVAILABILITY
About 4 hours
Every day, except Mondays
GUIDE FEE
220 € per tour (minimum of 4 participants)
The price INCLUDES
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professional licensed guiding services
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guided visit as described
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support and assistance with practical arrangements
The price DOES NOT include
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any extra food and/or beverage
PAYMENT TERMS
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the guide fee for our service is paid on the day of the tour, either in cash or by credit/debit card. A regular invoice will be issued for all payments
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our guide fee is not subject to a cancellation policy
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any additional services required for the experience - such as boat tickets, transport, museum entrance fees or other third-party arrangements - are paid directly to the resperctive providers. These payments are handled separately and are subject to the providers' own booking and cancellation policies
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
From March 1st to November 15th
MEETING POINT
At 9 am at the parking lot next to the Church of San Rocco, via Roma 95, Brovello-Carpugnino
The tour ends at the meeting point
DIFFICULTY
Medium
ELEVATION GAIN
About 400 metres
DISTANCE
About 8 km (round trip)
TRAIL TYPE
Mixed (paved road and trail)