Madonna del Sasso to Madonna del Sasso
Madonna del Sasso · about 25 min by car from Stresa
The walk
4.9 km out-and-back walk near Madonna del Sasso, up to Bivio T36, 207 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 627 and 796 m above sea level. Along the way: Boleto and Santuario della Madonna del Sasso.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 25 min (16 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
45.78837,8.37330
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
Along the way
- Orta San GiulioOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 2.8 km
- Boleto50 m from the trail
- Santuario della Madonna del Sasso100 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 Madonna del Sasso and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 24 km by car.
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