The organising committee has made arrangements for special rates for all colleagues and accompanying persons at several hotels. Some arrangements in hostels have also been made. 

For reservation, please complete and send back the hotel booking form by February, 28, 2001 to Claudia Testa, secretary of CIEAEM 53, as well as a deposit of one night (according to the price of your first choice accommodation) to confirm reservation.
 

Location

The territory of Verbania stretches along the shores of Lake Maggiore and extends up into the surrounding hills, that rise gently up towards the alpine peaks.  The area boasts a mild climate and offers the visitor the opportunity to enjoy nature first-hand through boating excursions, visits to its gardens and hikes in the nearby mountains. Other tourist attractions include first-rate museum, and a number of impressive examples of religious art and architecture.

Verbania is the ideal starting point for excursions to Val Grande National Park, Monte Rosa and the Ossola Valleys. The town also offers a well-developed range of accommodation to satisfy every visitor’s taste and pocket: from first-class hotels and holiday flats to youth hostels and campsites. Numerous restaurants, trattorias and farmhouse kitchens offer typical dishes representative of regional cooking.

Verbania can be reached as follows:
By plane: the nearest airport is Milano Malpensa.
By train : line Milano – Domodossola
By car : Highway A26