Golzio to Monte Casto
Andorno Micca, Tavigliano, Callabiana · about 1 h 05 min by car from Stresa
The walk
6.4 km out-and-back walk between Andorno Micca and Tavigliano, up to Bivio E98-E99, Monte Casto, 444 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 710 and 1127 m above sea level. Along the way: Monte Casto. After the walk: wine tasting at Castello di Montecavallo (6.4 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 1 h 05 min (45 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
45.63745,8.06405
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
- Monte Casto100 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Castello di Montecavallo
Vigliano Biellese · 6.4 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Andorno Micca and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 28 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Castello di Montecavallo, 6.4 km from the trail.
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