Col Giulian to Lago Draio
Prali · about 1 h 15 min by car from Turin
The walk
6.3 km out-and-back walk near Prali, up to Bivio 204-207A, Lago Draio, 419 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2316 and 2427 m above sea level. Along the way: Colle Giulian.
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 15 min (52 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 Turin, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.86033,7.07864
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.
Along the way
- Colle Giulian100 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Prali 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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