Colle Maddalena to Piani dell'Avaro
Cusio · about 45 min by car from Sondrio
The walk
5.5 km out-and-back walk near Cusio, up to Piani dell'Avaro, 461 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1270 and 1694 m above sea level. Along the way: Piani dell'Avaro and Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena. After the walk: lunch at Ristorobie in Cusio (0.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sondrio: about 45 min (29 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 Sondrio, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.99434,9.59227
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: Bergamo, about 50 min by car
Along the way
- Piani dell'Avaro150 m from the trail
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena200 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
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 Cusio and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Ristorobie in Cusio, 50 m by car.
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