Hike & Fork

Trail 120Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Alpe Barnassa to Sorgenti della Lera

Usseglio · about 1 h 05 min by car from Turin

Distance
4.1 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
486 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.1 km out-and-back walk near Usseglio, up to Bivio 118-120, Sorgenti della Lera, 486 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1527 and 1991 m above sea level.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Turin: about 1 h 05 min (44 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Turin, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

45.24440,7.17998

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Bring a picnic.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Usseglio and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 12:45Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.