Costapiana to Colle Gavietta
Monastero di Lanzo, Cantoira, Locana · about 1 h by car from Turin
The walk
5.3 km out-and-back walk between Monastero di Lanzo and Cantoira, up to Bivio 329-332A, Colle Gavietta, 285 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1984 and 2082 m above sea level. Along the way: Lago di Monastero.
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 (41 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
45.37308,7.41034
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
- Lago di Monastero300 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 Monastero di Lanzo and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Lou Ressignon in Cogne, 26 km by car.
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