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H O T E L S I R I O

I V R E A

HOTEL SIRIO IVREA

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Already a very important community in Roman times when it was called Eporedia, Ivrea is today a city rich in history. Churches, castles and palaces offer

visitors the chance to enjoy again and again the cultural heritage of a city that is the showplace of the region. The appeal and char m of the c i ty of Iv rea i s

symbolised by the architectural duality

where museums and their medieval collections combine with contemporary s t r u c t u r e s e n d o w e d w i t h n e w technologies. Situated on the Swiss and

French borders, the city is surrounded by natural beauty. A surprising destination for lovers of culture, sports, gastronomy and shopping.

Ivrea, t h e h e r i t a g e o f a n c e s t r a l I t a l y

« A surprising destination for lovers of culture, sports, gastronomy and shopping »

HOTEL SIRIO IVREA

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This renowned establishment experienced a golden age during the Olivetti saga. A family hotel, it strived to make a cultural mark as well. There were magnificent art

exhibitions open to the public within the very heart of this immense residence. Thanks to the hotel, the whole region enjoyed the spotlight.

Purchased on May 25th 2007 by the De

Corte family, the hotel opened a new

chapter of its history, endowing itself with

all the necessary amenities to be able to

sat i s fy a demanding, in ter nat ional

c l i e n t e l e . T h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t h a s

undergone two years of complete

renovation, and it has been able to adapt

itself to the evolution of today’s tourism by

continuing to promote the discovery of its

history and the cultural wealth of the

nearby area.

A m y t h i c h o t e l

« Thanks to the hotel, the whole region enjoyed the spotlight. »

HOTEL SIRIO IVREA

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A new history s i g n e d V a l é r i e D e C o r t e

To captivate a new leisure and business clientele, this luxurious 3-star hotel has outfitted itself with various services, like a very fine library offering novels in several

languages, wireless broadband Internet, wellness corner where guests can enjoy exclusive massages, fitness trail and bicycles at your disposal. All of these

services have therefore accompanied the complete renovation of the 46 rooms and suites. The original façade, typical of the 1960s, was meticulously conserved. For

Valérie De Corte, the hotel’s family tradition is a point of honour, and she takes particular care to ensure that the welcome her guests enjoy is as warm as it

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Valérie De Corte has been Director and

Owner of the Hotel Sirio Ivrea for two

years. She and her sister Sabine De Corte-Garda wanted to enhance the value of the hotel within the region and attract an international clientele while at the same

time maintaining an authentic and convivial welcome.

A quality of service that is beyond

reproach and a multilingual personnel defy stereotypical notions of the Italian hospitality industry.

For Valérie De Corte, with her training most notably at the Ecole Hôtelière of

Lausanne and Cornell University, it is a

point of honour to surround herself with

collaborators who share her level of

passion for the hotel industry and the

world of fine dining. In less than two years

the establishment has recaptured and

even surpassed its glorious reputation.

Why choose this region?

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Refined ambiance, raw wood, rounded forms, natural colours… Guests can let themselves be delicately taken far away from the turmoil of urban living.

The desired result? To feel calm, as if you were on an island of total tranquility.

Both inside and outside, everything is conceived to impart this serenity to guests:

high ceilings in common areas with walls boasting fresh colours, like gold and bronze, aromatherapy and an English garden.

The entire effect is heightened by the amazing view of Lake Sirio. This charming hotel is the perfect spot to restore your vitality and forget your cares.

The hotel’s guests may take advantage of a brand new wellness space that offers a range of exclusive massage services (by

reservation only).

Z e n a n d n a t u r a l d e s i g n!

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Charm and pleasure best describe the 42 rooms and 4 suites. Wood predominates, in pastel tones of beige and blue, harmonising with the deep green of

nature and the varying hues of the lake. With its panoramic views of the lake, the Serra Morenica and the medieval town of Andrate, the hotel offers its guests a truly

special change of scenery.

Each Deluxe room is equipped with an LCD television, air conditioning, a desk, a

minibar and a Wifi internet connection.

In addition, the Junior Suites offer a DVD player with a USB key to watch films

whenever you want from a vast range of choices available at the reception desk.

For children, a range of equipments is available to guests: extra beds, changing tables, bottle warmers, high chairs, games and children’s books…

Rooms and suites, c o c o o n s o f p l e a s u r e!

Deluxe room : 105 - 185 € - Junior Suite : 185 €

« Wood predominates, in pastel tones of beige and blue »

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The « Finch » restaurant delights lovers of gourmet food by offering a simple and authentic cuisine infused with the best local products and marrying the exquisite

flavours of Italian gastronomy with the traditional tastes of the Piedmont. Open since the end of 2007, this restaurant is un ique in a l l the P iedmont for i t s

breathtaking panoramic terrace. Its chic style is based on contemporary decor that mixes wenge, orange tones (the colour of the city of Ivrea) and apple

green. According to what is available in local markets, a selection of seasonal products like mushrooms, truffles, bell peppers, hazelnuts and strawberries, are

prepared in new and unique ways for the great epicurean pleasure of diners. The Hotel of fers pr ivate spaces to

organize banquets, weddings and various events.

Sample Menu

AntipastiFilet marinated with juniper and lemon

Tart with mushroom and creamJulienne of steamed white cuttlefish and

stewed tomatoes

StartersTagliatelli with artichoke and Arnad bacon

Risotto of porcine mushrooms

Main CoursesMignon of suckling pig and caramelised apples

Lamb cutlets with balsamic vinegar and Martin Sec purée

DessertsCarpaccio of strawberries with Passito di Caluso

and roasted hazelnuts

Gianduja Fondant

The restaurant, a t r u e r e v e l a t i o n f o r t h e s e n s e s!

« Its simple and authentic cuisine inspired by the best local products »

Breakfast  : 10 € - “A la carte” dining  : starting

at 35 € - “Set menus“ : 35 - 80 €

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With easy, central access, the Hotel Sirio enjoys a privileged location, and it offers the most complete on-site seminar services in the entire Canavese. 4 meet ing, conference and

banquet rooms are available to guests, with a total capacity of 200 people. Rooms are fitted with state of the art technical and audiovisual equipment. The décor in meeting rooms is

consistent with the beige and chocolate colour schemes throughout the hotel.

Seminars, i n c l u s i v e o f f e r i n g s!

• Meeting rooms with natural lighting• Wireless broadband Internet • Air conditioning and sound proofing• Projectors and mobile presentation boards

• Catered lunches and dinners to meet your needs• Private garage and parking areas

• Team Building on demand• Mountain-discovery excursions with the best specialised guides.

Our advantages...

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• 42 Deluxe rooms and 4 Junior Suites, entirely renovated• Wifi internet, LCD televisions with satellite, air conditioning• Concierge services available• « Finch » Restaurant

• Bar • Library• 4 Seminar meeting rooms• Solarium

• Wellness Space with exclusive massage (by reservation)• Car hire and limousine service (with driver)• Baby-sitting• Personal shopper to discover all the biggest brand name « outlets »

• Interpreter available in any language needed• Fitness circuit, all terrain bicycles available at no charge• English garden• Private indoor and outdoor parking

• Dogs permitted

Services offered!

The hotel is open year-round.

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Activities, relaxation and extravagances!

The Hotel Sirio is ideally situated between Turin and Milan, in the foothills of the Aosta Valley and in the vicinity of the Grand Paradise National Park in the «Verde

Canavese ».

Close to several tourist destinations, medieval towns and historical monuments,

The Hotel Sirio offers its guests « Discovery » packages that include several excursions.

Golf : the 4 most prestigious golf courses in

Italy  : "Le Betulle" Golf Club-number 1 in Italy is only 20 minutes from the hotel, the Royal Park Golf & Country Club, the Castelconturbia Golf Club and the Turin

Golf Club which hosted the Italian Open in 2009.

Excursions : Grand Paradise National Park

(1 hour), the Stations of Gressoney, Cervinia, Courmayer, Helicopter Tour to Mont Blanc and Mont Rose, Champagne

Tour, discovery of the most beautiful mountain trails accompanied by the best all-level alpine guides.

Wide variety of activities available : skiing, trekking, mountain climbing, skating, rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing-kayaking along the trail of the World Cup,

horseback riding, hang-gliding, wind su r f i ng , f i sh ing , p r i va te tou r s and picnicking by hot air balloon.

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The region’s wine producers are delighted to open their wine cellars and their vineyards to visitors. The following wines are produced in the area: Barbera,

Nebbiolo and Carema (reds), Arneis and Erbaluce (whites).

Wine routes in Canavese

Itinerary 1 From the Serra d’Ivrea to the vineyards of Carema: Roppolo Castle, « La Steiva » Ethnographic Museum in Piverone, the

Roman Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the Medieval Garden of St. Stephen Church in Chiaverano, the “Ring of 5 lakes”, the Castle and Cathedral of Ivrea,

the Montalto Dora Castle, the « Balmetti », natural cellars laid out in the moraine rock in Borgofranco d’Ivrea, Parish of St. Lawrence in Settimo Vittone, Carema.

Itinerary 2 In the lands of the Erbaluce di Caluso  : the « Painted Village» to Torre Canavese, the Ducal Castle of Agliè, the Sanctuary

of the Afflicted Madonna of Cuceglio, the « Nossi Rais » Ethnographic Museum of Candia Canavese, di Caluso, the Mazzè Castle, Lake Candia, the Parish Church of

Saints Michael and Solutore in Strambino, the Masino Castle and the Azeglio Castle.

Itinerary 3

Along the traces of King Arduino  : the Antonelliana Rotunda of Castellamonte,

Arduino Street in Courgnè, the Territorial

Museum and the original Sandretto

Museum of Plastics in Pont Canavese, the

Church of Saint Croix of Sparone, the

Castle and Contemporary Art Centre of

R ivara, the Belmonte Sanctuary in

Valperga, the Malgrà Castle of Rivarolo

Canavese, the Fruttuaria Abbey of Sanà

San Benigno Canavese.

Wine G a s t r o n o m y!

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Every year the city of Ivrea attracts visitors from all over the world, thanks to its medieval carnival, with the parade of the "Mugnaia", the queen of the carnival, and the “General” among others. The

famous Battle of the Oranges is not to be missed.

Visitors take off to discover the marvelous landscapes of the Piedmont, of Canavese or of the

Gressoney Valley, the magnificent castles like the Reggia de Venaria, the Castle of Agliè, the Castle of Masino or the Castle of Mazzè, the fortresses like the one in Bard and sanctuaries like those at

Belmonte and Oropa, recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Turin, with its wealth of history in sites like the Royal

Palace, the Mole Antoneliana and the Egyptian Museum, captivates many tourists every year.

Religious monuments, like the Church of San

Lorenzo, the Evangelical and Methodist Valdese Church and the Sanctuary of Monte Stella are evidence of the region’s impressive cultural heritage.

Not to be missed

« L’Anello dei cinque laghi », (Ring of five lakes),

enables visitors to plunge into a territory that has managed to preserve the integrity of millennia of natural majesty. For those who love history, several archaeological sites offer discoveries of Roman

ruins that recall the splendor of this ancient Roman city.

History, c u l t u r e a n d e v e n t s!

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January Saint Orso Market, Aosta

February Carnival of Ivrea

March Day of Fai

April The «Ride on the Moraine »

May Masino Castle« 3 days of the Garden », Val Chiusella « Herbs Saturday », Oglianico, Burcina Park « Azaleas and Rhododendrons »

June Borgofranco d’Ivrea Visit to the « Balmetti », classic winemaking cellars

July Via Francigena Canavesana Music Festival, Equestrian Fair of San Savino,

Ivrea

August Medieval Music Festival, Bacon Festival of Arnad

September Crafts Festival, Ivrea

October Chestnut Festival, Piverone,

Medieval Festival, Bard Fortress

November Green Cabbage Festival,

Montalto Dora

December « Ricetto and living mangers »

Fair Candelo, Biella, Christmas Markets

In autumn, the region hosts Slow Food, an international gathering which promotes

food biodiversity and new civic and responsible gastronomy.

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12 months of local events...

H i s t o r y , c u l t u r e a n d e v e n t s

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By carVia Mont Blanc Tunnel > Grand Saint-Bernard > Torino-Aosta highway > Ivrea: 1h

By plane

Turin Caselle airport: 35 mnMilan Malpensa airport: 1h

By train

Ivrea station: 5 mn

By ferryGênes harbour: 1h30

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Access by C a r , p l a n e , t r a i n , f e r r y

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Hotel Sirio - Ivrea

Via Lago Sirio 85 -10015 Ivrea (TO) - Italy

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