The beautiful village of Miasino lies half way up the hillside on the western shore of Lake Orta.

Originally a Gaulish settlement, Miasino was favoured by bourgeois or aristocratic families in the 17^th and 18^th centuries who built the many fine old houses that characterise the village. One of the most elegant houses on Lake Orta stands right in the centre of the village: Villa Nigra, which features grand interior loggias, granite and wrought iron balustrades, and valuable frescoes.

Places of artistic and historical interest include the Parish Church of San Rocco, now declared a national monument, which has in its interior a 17^th century marble altar as well as important paintings and frescoes. Another attraction is the Parish Church of the village of Pisogno, which has a highly unusual Baroque façade.

Miasino’s location on a wooded plateau between the Motta di Carcegna and the mountains of Formica and La Guardia makes it an excellent starting point for nature rambles.