Armeno loc.Americano to Alpe Cascinone
Piemonte, Armeno · about 15 min by car from Stresa
The walk
4.6 km out-and-back walk between Piemonte and Armeno, up to Bivio VS1 presso Alpe Cascinone, 242 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Ondella and Sovazza. After the walk: wine tasting at Cascina Piano (9.1 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 15 min (9 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Stresa, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.81557,8.46010
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Domodossola, about 55 min by car
Along the way
- Orta San GiulioOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.5 km
- Ondella150 m from the trail
- Sovazza350 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Piemonte and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 25 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cascina Piano, 9.1 km from the trail.
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