Trail 303CBeautiful villageValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Bussia di Monforte to Cascine San Giovanni di Barolo

Monforte d'Alba · about 15 min by car from Alba

Distance: 5.7 km
Walking time: 2 h
Total ascent: 256 m
Shape: Out & back
Grade: T · Easy path

The walk

5.7 km out-and-back walk near Monforte d'Alba, up to presso C.se San Giovanni di Barolo, bivio CNC301, CNC303C, 256 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at Elvio Cogno (0.8 km) and lunch at Repubblica di Perno in Monforte d’Alba (1.0 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Alba: about 15 min (12 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 Alba, 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

44.61152,7.96267

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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.

Along the way

BaroloOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy1.4 km from the trail
Monforte d’AlbaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 1.7 km