The Mottarone Cable Car departs every 20 minutes from the Lido in Stresa and is one of the best ways to view Lake Maggiore. The first stage takes you to Alpino where, a 5 minute stroll from the cable car station, you will find the Alpine Gardens. The second stage takes you to Mottarone where, a 10/15 minute walk will take you to the summit. From there you have a 360? view which includes 7 lakes and the beautiful Mount Rosa.