Giavina to Madonna del Balmone
Cervatto · about 40 min by car from Domodossola
The walk
4.7 km out-and-back walk near Cervatto, up to Madonna del Balmone, 492 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 990 and 1394 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 40 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 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
45.87964,8.15416
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 45 min by car
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Cervatto and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:00Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
More walks near Domodossola

Piedmont · Cervatto
Sentiero dell'Arte di Cervatto
4.9 km2 h 15411 m upOut & back
Osteria 40 km
About 45 min by car from Domodossola

Piedmont · Cervatto
Cadvilli to Campelli
6.1 km2 h 45451 m upOut & back
Bring a picnic
About 40 min by car from Domodossola
Piedmont · Fobello
La Piana to Belvedere
4.4 km1 h 45307 m upOut & back
Bring a picnic
About 40 min by car from Domodossola