Where to stay in Piedmont at Lake Viverone: four bases
If you ask where to stay in Piedmont for a trip around Lake Viverone, the answer depends on what you want to do. The shore has hotels and campsites, and the promenade runs along the northern bank. The south is wetland, where people watch birds. Inland you choose between the hill villages of Azeglio and Piverone, and the towns of Ivrea and Biella.
Pick the base by the day you plan, not by the view from the room. From a lake base, Piedmont wine tours and day trips are easy to add. Hotel names and room prices are not listed here, because they depend on the date and the property.
The bases compared
What each one is good for.
| Base | Good for | Getting around | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viverone shore | Swimming days, the promenade and the lake boat | Boat stops at Lido, Anzasco and Masseria; bus 358 serves Viverone | Blue paid parking along the shore |
| Azeglio and Piverone | Old village centres, the pile-dwelling jetty with a bird tower, the Via Francigena | Bus 358 runs through Piverone; a car helps for the rest | Azeglio's natural shore is not a checked swimming beach |
| Ivrea | Train connections and the castle and Olivetti buildings in town | Bus 358 runs from Ivrea to the lake villages | The castle opens only on set days |
| Biella | Oropa, Candelo and the old town | Bus 360 runs from Biella San Paolo to Oropa | The Piazzo funicular is closed and a replacement bus runs |
For most visitors who come for the lake, the shore at Viverone or a nearby village is the simplest base, because the beaches, the boat and the bus line are all close. Choose Ivrea or Biella if rail connections or Oropa matter more than a lake view.
Piedmont tours from Lake Viverone
Wine tastings, castles and day trips around Biella and Ivrea, with live prices and availability.
On the shore at Viverone
Hotels, camping and the promenade.
Hotels and campsites by the water
Hotels and campsites stand along the shore, and the promenade on the northern bank is the walking route. Rates depend on the date and the property, so compare current offers for your nights and check what is included.
Boat and bathing zones
The lake boat stops at Lido, Anzasco and Masseria, so a stay near one of these stops saves a drive. The Anzasco, Viverone and Comuna-Masseria zones are named water-quality zones, all rated excellent for 2022 to 2025. See the beaches for the swimming season and how access works.
Parking
Parking along the shore is in blue paid zones. The €10.70 annual pass is for residents, not for tourists, so ask your host about parking or check the signs at the car park. See getting there for the details.
A free stop in town
The documentation center on pile dwellings sits in the library at Via Umberto I 109, on the first floor. Entry is free, and it opens on Sundays from 14:30 to 18:30 from June to October except August. See the pile dwellings.
Camping at Lake Viverone
Example prices from one campsite, 2026.
| Item | Price in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Camper or caravan pitch | €15 |
| Pitch by the water | €18 |
| Tent pitch | €12 |
| Each adult, extra | €6.50 |
| Each child aged 4 to 12, extra | €5 |
| Electricity | By consumption |
| Tourist tax | €0.75 per person |
These are prices for one campsite in Comuna, whose season runs from 15 March to 15 October 2026. They are not a fixed price per family, since persons are charged on top of the pitch. This campsite does not accept dogs, which does not mean the same rule applies elsewhere on the lake. The tourist tax and its exemptions can differ by stay, so ask when you book.
Hill villages, Ivrea and Biella as bases
If you prefer a town or a village away from the water.
Azeglio and Piverone
Azeglio has an old centre around Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio, the church of San Martino Vescovo and a pile-dwelling jetty with a bird tower on the shore. Piverone lies near the ruins of Gesiùn on the Via Francigena. Farm stays (agriturismi) on the hills suit you if you have a car, so check the location and the opening dates before you book. See the lake villages.
Ivrea
Ivrea is the rail connection for the lake, and bus 358 runs from there to Piverone, Viverone, Roppolo and Anzasco. The town has a UNESCO-listed industrial heritage and a castle that opens on selected days. See Ivrea.
Plan the rest of your trip
What to look at next.
Turin Airport to the lake
Train, bus and car compared, with parking.
Piverone, Azeglio and Roppolo
The villages around the lake and what to see.
Lake Viverone beaches
Lidos, access points and the swimming season.
Weather and best time
Which months suit a stay at the lake.
Where to stay at Lake Viverone: frequently asked questions
Where should I stay at Lake Viverone?
That depends on your plans. The shore at Viverone suits swimming days and the boat. Ivrea suits rail connections, and Biella suits Oropa and Candelo. See the table above.
How much does camping at Lake Viverone cost?
One campsite in Comuna charges €12 for a tent pitch, €15 for a camper or caravan pitch and €18 for a pitch by the water in 2026, plus €6.50 per adult and €5 per child aged 4 to 12. Electricity is billed by use, and the tourist tax is €0.75 per person.
Is there a tourist tax at Lake Viverone?
The campsite above adds €0.75 per person in 2026. The rate and exemptions for other stays can differ, so ask your host when you book.
Can I stay in Ivrea or Biella and visit the lake?
Yes. Bus 358 connects Ivrea with the lake villages, and Biella is the base for Oropa. Check the current timetable for your date.
Are dogs allowed at the campsites?
It depends on the campsite. The one in Comuna does not accept dogs, so ask before you book with a dog.
Is this the official site of the tourist board?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not the website of the municipality of Viverone, the Biella tourist board or the Piedmont region.