Bogogno Golf Resort
Bogogno is one of the most complete stay-and-play formulas in northern Italy
Bogogno is one of the most complete stay-and-play formulas in northern Italy, with two courses, resort hospitality and a structure designed to sustain real multi-day golf stays rather than quick stopovers. Between Lake Maggiore and the core of Piedmont's golfing territory, the resort offers scale, comfort and enough variety to be especially attractive for groups, couples and international guests. The two courses allow players to alternate rhythm, difficulty and playing style, keeping the experience fresh over several days. The resort dimension is central, yet it does not cancel the sporting value: Bogogno remains a serious, well-organized address built to be lived in with continuity. It may not have the historic pedigree of some Piedmontese clubs, but that very contemporary orientation makes it highly competitive in the luxury travel market. It is a smart choice for travelers wanting a complete golf holiday with dependable standards and everything comfortably at hand.
È uno dei club italiani che rende di più su soggiorno di due o tre notti: la varietà dei due campi è il vero plus e va sfruttata.
Very complete golf resort with two courses
Ideal for multi-day stay-and-play
Less historic charm compared to great Piedmontese classics
More resort-driven than club-cultural experience
Bogogno is one of the most complete stay-and-play formulas in northern Italy, with two courses, resort hospitality and a structure designed to sustain real multi-day golf stays rather than quick stopovers. Between Lake Maggiore and the core of Piedmont's golfing territory, the resort offers scale, comfort and enough variety to be especially attractive for groups, couples and international guests. The two courses allow players to alternate rhythm, difficulty and playing style, keeping the experience fresh over several days. The resort dimension is central, yet it does not cancel the sporting value: Bogogno remains a serious, well-organized address built to be lived in with continuity. It may not have the historic pedigree of some Piedmontese clubs, but that very contemporary orientation makes it highly competitive in the luxury travel market. It is a smart choice for travelers wanting a complete golf holiday with dependable standards and everything comfortably at hand.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 36 holes playing to a par of 144 with a slope rating of 136. The design was created by Donald Steel. Visitor ratings underline the point: exceptional course quality, breathtaking scenery, positioned in the premium tier.
The best time to visit Bogogno Golf Resort is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Very complete golf resort with two courses; Ideal for multi-day stay-and-play.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request. Il Colombaio di Bogogno (4-star hotel) makes it possible to turn the visit into a full golf stay on the property.
The nearest airport is Milano Malpensa (MXP), approximately 50 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Bogogno Golf Resort does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Milano Malpensa (MXP), approximately 50 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Yes, Il Colombaio di Bogogno (4 stars) is located on the property, allowing guests to enjoy a complete golf stay without travelling elsewhere.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 36 holes playing to a par of 144 with a slope rating of 136. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Travaglini: Gattinara Riserva Verticale
Travaglini's Gattinara is one of Italy's longest-lived wines: the Riserva with 5 years of ageing develops complexity that challenges Burgundy and Barolo. The winery, built by Giancarlo Travaglini with organic forms inspired by the iconically crooked bottle, hosts private verticals in the rotic granite vaults.
“The crooked Travaglini bottle is not a gimmick: the shape was designed to collect sediment during pouring. Ask the cellar master to show you the difference between a straight and crooked bottle with the same wine.”
Sacro Monte di Orta: l'Isola dei Silenzi
The Sacro Monte di Orta is UNESCO and is arguably the finest of the nine Piedmontese sacred mountains. Twenty chapels built from 1591 narrate the life of Saint Francis with 376 polychrome terracotta figures. Opposite, on the island of San Giulio, the Romanesque basilica from the year 1000 reflects on the waters of Lake Orta.
“Private ferryman Gianni Ferretti takes you to the island at 7:00 AM, before the public ferries: the Benedictine monks of San Giulio Abbey open the crypt from 390 AD only during those hours.”
Lago d'Orta: Kayak nell'Alba Silenziosa
Lake Orta is the smallest of the great pre-Alpine Italian lakes and the one with the least boat traffic. At dawn, with the kayak provided by Orta Outdoor, you circumnavigate the island of San Giulio in under 20 minutes: the dark water reflects the mountains and the convent bells mark the rhythm of the oars.
“Orta Outdoor organises 6:00 AM private departures. Bring coffee in a thermos: on the north bank there is a flat rock perfect for breakfast with a view of the basilica lit by the rising sun.”
Ristorante Il Pinocchio — La Cucina del Territorio
For decades, Il Pinocchio has been the benchmark for those who truly know Novarese cuisine: local ingredients handled with classical precision, without fashionable concessions. The wine list reflects the same philosophy, with a selection of Ghemme and Fara that few city sommeliers could match. It's the kind of place you return to, not somewhere you visit once.
“Order the risotto al Gattinara — it's not always on the menu, but when it is, it's the dish that best tells the story of this land.”
Basilica di San Gaudenzio — La Cupola di Antonelli
Alessandro Antonelli devoted forty years of his life to this dome, which rises 121 metres above the Novara plain like an obsession translated into stone. From inside, the verticality is almost physical: the nave narrows upward in a spiral of light unlike anything familiar. Before the Mole Antonelliana in Turin, there was this.
“Come in early morning, when light filters through the lantern and the nave is still empty — it's one of those rare moments when a building speaks to you.”
Meandri del Ticino — Il Fiume che Cambia Forma
Between Oleggio and the Lombard border, the Ticino abandons its alpine rectitude and begins to meander: oxbow lakes, backwaters, riparian forests of poplars and alders that feel lifted from a Nordic landscape. It's one of the last intact wetlands of the western Po plain, where grey herons take off like prehistoric objects and the riverbank sand carries prints of animals you wouldn't expect to find here.
“Come down to the river at dawn in September: the low mist over the oxbow lakes and absolute silence will make you forget you're twenty minutes from a motorway.”
QC Terme Stresa — Il Benessere con Vista sulle Isole
Inside the Liberty-style Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées, heated thermal pools open directly onto the Borromean Islands — a view that shifts from misty morning calm to golden evening light on Lago Maggiore. The wellness circuit combines hammam, Finnish saunas, and essential-oil treatments within a late-19th-century architectural setting. It is the kind of place where time expands without you noticing.
“Book the early-morning slot on weekdays — the outdoor pools are nearly empty and the lake is still wrapped in mist.”
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