Castello Cabiaglio to Cavona
Castello Cabiaglio, Cuveglio · about 25 min by car from Stresa
The walk
7.4 km out-and-back walk between Castello Cabiaglio and Cuveglio, up to Cavona, 362 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Cavona and Museo civico del sud-ovest americano Lorenzo Vescia.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 25 min (18 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
45.89471,8.75838
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 40 min by car
Along the way
- Cavona50 m from the trail
- Museo civico del sud-ovest americano Lorenzo Vescia50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Castello Cabiaglio and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 12:45Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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