Hike & Fork

Trail XF3Surveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Alpe Dai 900 m to Dreuza

Varzo · about 15 min by car from Domodossola

Distance
4.7 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
310 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.7 km out-and-back walk near Varzo, up to Dreuza bivio strada per Solcio 1045 m, 310 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads.

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Domodossola: about 15 min (11 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 Domodossola, 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

46.21625,8.26934

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 Varzo and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.