Lago Pistono to Monte di Maggio
Montalto Dora · about 1 h 15 min by car from Turin
The walk
4.6 km out-and-back walk near Montalto Dora, up to Monte di Maggio, 202 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Chiesa di San Rocco, Villa Casana and Castello di Montalto Dora. After the walk: wine tasting at Terre Sparse (2.7 km).
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 15 min (50 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
45.49009,7.87269
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
- Chiesa di San Rocco50 m from the trail
- Villa Casana100 m from the trail
- Castello di Montalto Dora100 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 Montalto Dora and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Al Maniero in Issogne, 24 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Terre Sparse, 2.7 km from the trail.
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