Madonna della Lupera to Stivigliano
Luino, Dumenza, Agra · about 35 min by car from Stresa
The walk
5.2 km out-and-back walk between Luino and Dumenza, up to Stivigliano, 280 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Chiesa di San Giorgio and Runo.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 35 min (24 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
46.03309,8.76272
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: Como, about 50 min by car · Domodossola, about 55 min by car
Along the way
- Maccagno ImperialeOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 2.2 km
- Chiesa di San Giorgio350 m from the trail
- Runo350 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 Luino and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Aquila d’Oro in Dosso del Liro, 39 km by car.
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