Hike & Fork

CAI 743Validated by CAI

Cantavenna loop

Gabiano · about 1 h 05 min by car from Turin

Distance
5.9 km
Walking time
1 h 45 min
Total ascent
185 m
Shape
Almost a loop
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

Almost-loop walk of 5.9 km near Gabiano, 185 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Iuli Fabrizio (2.6 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Turin: about 1 h 05 min (44 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 Turin, 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

45.15940,8.22654

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

Independent winemaker

Azienda Agricola Iuli Fabrizio

CERRINA · 2.6 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

Alemat

Ponzano Monferrato · 7.2 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Vini Olivetta

Castelletto Merli · 7.8 km from the trail

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

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Gabiano and start the walk.
  2. 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
  3. 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Azienda Agricola Iuli Fabrizio, 2.6 km from the trail.