Cicogna to Cima Selva
Cossogno · about 20 min by car from Stresa
The walk
4.3 km out-and-back walk near Cossogno, up to Cappelletta di Cima Selva, 353 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 985 and 1303 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 20 min (14 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
46.00334,8.49182
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: Domodossola, about 30 min by car
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Cossogno and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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