Castell'Alfero to Valle Insura
Castell'Alfero, Tonco · about 55 min by car from Alba
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk between Castell'Alfero and Tonco, up to Tonco, Valle Insura, bivio ATN404-ATN404C, almost flat (+39 m): about 1 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Castello di Razzano (3.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Alba: about 55 min (37 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 Alba, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.01115,8.19415
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.
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 Castell'Alfero and start the walk.
- 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Del Belbo da Bardon in San Marzano Oliveto, 30 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Castello Di Razzano, 3.3 km from the trail.
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