Le Pigne Adventure Park: what it is and where to find it

Le Pigne Adventure Park is an aerial rope course park through the trees, located in Ameno, on Lake Orta, Piedmont. Set within a woodland of chestnut, oak and fir trees, it offers routes of varying difficulty — from blue for beginners to red for those wishing to push their limits — suitable for children from age 5, families and adults who vaguely remember what it means to have knees that hold. It is just a few minutes from B&B Seme di Faggio in Miasino and pairs perfectly with a day outdoors on Lake Orta.

A wake-up among the beeches

Dear readers, today I’m taking you with me on an adventure that tastes of fear and courage, told by a mother who is young in spirit but with more worries than certainties. Me, a sportswoman with senior adolescence syndrome, and my daughter, a sporty, fearless teenager… completely her father’s.

I wake up to birdsong — nature reminding me that life is more than a computer screen. After a wholesome and sweet breakfast at Guest House Seme di Faggio, my daughter and I head towards Ameno. Her: all energy and smiles. Me: heart beating faster than it should. My fears? Too many to list. Let’s start with the fear of getting older.

Arriving at the park: first impressions

At Le Pigne Adventure Park we are welcomed with smiles and infectious energy. The instructors are fantastic, dressed in green and orange like superheroes ready to save me from myself. I look at the structures and think: “Right, I’m done for.” But there is something reassuring about the smell of wood and the rustle of leaves.

I already picture myself as Madison from Fear The Walking Dead — because if I’m going to survive, I might as well do it with style.

Technical park info

For those who prefer data to heroic feats:

• Available routes: blue (easy), red (challenging) and junior routes for children from age 5
• Minimum age: 5 years (junior routes)
• Equipment: provided by the park (harness, carabiners, helmet)
• Instructors: present and available throughout the route
• Catering: paninis with local cured meats and cheeses, canned water, recycling stations
• Where: Ameno, Lake Orta, Piedmont
• Official website: lepigne.it

Ready, steady… go!

After the safety briefing, we tackle the blue route. My heart is in my throat, but I keep telling myself: “If they can manage it surrounded by zombies, I can manage it too.” My daughter is already ahead, all enthusiasm and adrenaline. “Mum, we’ve got this!” — and her smile gives me the strength to keep going.

Adrenaline through the branches

We complete the blue route amid laughter, screams (mine) and courage (hers). But it’s not over: my daughter decides to go for the red route. I watch her move away, full of confidence. “Go, Mum! I’m here!”

All I have left is my senior adolescence courage and the determination not to look too frightened. She completes the red route brilliantly. Me? I feel exactly like Madison watching her daughter Alicia grow up too fast.

An example of courage (not mine, but it still counts)

I draw strength from my daughter’s determination and my own desire to survive the adventure. I complete the entire blue route. I feel reborn — as though I’ve fought the zombies and I’m still here to tell the tale.

The instructor had understood and, I think, seen everything. “All good?” I answered with right thumb up, left index finger pointing towards the refreshment area and an enormous smile. A piece of non-verbal communication of rare effectiveness.

An oasis of joy and sustainability

In the park, a group of children between 5 and 9 enjoy the easier routes under the watchful eye of the instructors — so patient and attentive that you begin to wonder if they were specially cloned for the purpose. Their laughter fills the air with joy, creating a festive and free atmosphere that is a reminder that the real adventure is living in the present, without too many thoughts about the future.

“There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” — Siddhartha Gautama

Adventure parks like Le Pigne are outdoor facilities that combine sport, nature and personal development through aerial rope courses. Research on children’s wellbeing suggests that physical activity in natural environments contributes significantly to the development of self-confidence — in children, and in mothers with senior adolescence syndrome too.

A sustainable lunch (with sandwiches that justify the route)

After all that adrenaline, it’s time to recharge. The paninis with local cured meats and cheeses are a delight — a triumph of flavour that almost makes you forget the trembling arms. Recycling is handled with care and the canned water is a sustainable choice that fills you with hope. Here, respect for the environment is a priority, not just a label.

An experience worth repeating (at least once a year)

We return to Guest House Seme di Faggio, loaded with emotions and reflections. My daughter smiles at me, pleased and satisfied. I feel reinvigorated, aware of having overcome my fears and lived an unforgettable adventure alongside her.

“Imagining myself as a character in Fear The Walking Dead actually really helped,” I think — smiling at the idea of having turned a simple excursion into a personal survival mission.

Dear readers, if you want to live a unique experience, visit Le Pigne Adventure Park in Ameno. It doesn’t matter whether you’re full of fears or already an adventurer at heart: this place has something special for everyone. Those looking for more ways to explore the nature around Ameno can combine the visit with one of the Quadrifoglio di Ameno rings — perhaps the Azzurro Ring, the easy one, the day after. For recovery purposes.

And after the adventure… the rest you deserve

After a day full of adrenaline among the trees of Le Pigne Adventure Park, there is nothing better than allowing yourself a moment of peace. At Seme di Faggio, a warm and genuine welcome awaits you, along with a hearty breakfast and the restorative silence of the Lake Orta woodland.

👉 Book your stay now and turn your next getaway into an experience that combines excitement and wellbeing. The arms will thank you — probably just not until the day after.

FAQ — Frequently asked questions about Le Pigne Adventure Park

What is Le Pigne Adventure Park in Ameno? Le Pigne Adventure Park is an aerial rope course park set among the trees in Ameno, on Lake Orta (Piedmont). It offers routes of varying difficulty — blue, red and junior — suitable for children from age 5, families and adults. Safety equipment is provided by the park and instructors are present throughout.

How old do you have to be for Le Pigne Adventure Park? Le Pigne Adventure Park welcomes children from age 5 on the junior routes. The more demanding routes such as the red are suitable for older children and fit adults. There is no upper age limit — as demonstrated by at least one mother with senior adolescence syndrome who completed the blue without losing consciousness.

Where is Le Pigne Adventure Park? Le Pigne Adventure Park is in Ameno, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, on Lake Orta, Piedmont. It is easily reachable by car from B&B Seme di Faggio in Miasino in just a few minutes, and from Orta San Giulio in approximately 10 minutes.

What do you need to bring to Le Pigne Adventure Park? The park provides all the necessary equipment: harness, carabiners and helmet. It is advisable to wear closed, comfortable shoes and clothing that allows freedom of movement, along with a good dose of determination. Fears are optional — but very much part of the experience.

Is Le Pigne Adventure Park suitable for families? Yes, Le Pigne Adventure Park is particularly well suited to families with children from age 5 upwards. Routes are differentiated by age and difficulty, instructors are patient and the environment is safe and well maintained. It is one of the best outdoor family activity venues on Lake Orta.

Is there a refreshment area at Le Pigne Adventure Park? Yes, the park has a refreshment area serving paninis with local cured meats and cheeses. Water is available in cans — a sustainable choice that shows how adventure and environmental respect can go hand in hand. Recycling is handled with care throughout.