Crotte to La Cascina
Malesco · about 20 min by car from Domodossola
The walk
4.9 km out-and-back walk near Malesco, up to La Cascina bivio M12, 397 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1011 and 1273 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 Domodossola: 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 Domodossola, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
46.10740,8.46841
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: Stresa, about 35 min by car
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Malesco and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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