Hike & Fork

CAI V46AValidated by CAI

Brondello to Monte Colletta

Isasca, Brondello · about 40 min by car from Cuneo

Distance
5.6 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
369 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

5.6 km out-and-back walk between Isasca and Brondello, up to Brondello, presso Monte Colletta, bivio CNAV46A, CNAV72, 369 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 469 and 801 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Cascina Melognis (4.8 km) and lunch at Reis Cibo Libero di Montagna in Busca (6.6 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Cuneo: about 40 min (26 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 Cuneo, 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

44.59129,7.38857

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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

Independent winemaker

Cascina Melognis

Revello · 4.8 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

Braccia Rese

Manta · 6.1 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Reis Cibo Libero di Montagna

Busca · 6.6 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Corona di Ferro

Saluzzo · 8.8 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Isasca and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Reis Cibo Libero di Montagna in Busca, 6.6 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Cascina Melognis, 4.8 km from the trail.