Brinzio to Badia di Ganna
Valganna, Brinzio · about 30 min by car from Stresa
The walk
7.8 km out-and-back walk between Valganna and Brinzio, up to Brinzio, 420 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 453 and 675 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 Stresa: about 30 min (20 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
45.88845,8.79077
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: Como, about 35 min by car
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 Valganna and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Sali e Tabacchi in Mandello del Lario, 39 km by car.
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