Fosseno fornace di Blisano to Alpe del Bosco
Armeno, Nebbiuno · about 15 min by car from Stresa
The walk
4.2 km out-and-back walk between Armeno and Nebbiuno, up to Bivio V00 presso Alpe del Bosco, 188 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 605 and 786 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Cascina Piano (6.4 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 15 min (9 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
45.80628,8.50949
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 55 min by car
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 Armeno and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 26 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cascina Piano, 6.4 km from the trail.
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