Orta Scalo to Miasino

The walk

6.4 km out-and-back walk between Orta San Giulio and Miasino, up to Miasino, bivio NOAVU9-NOATU1, NOAVU1: about 1 h 45 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Palazzotto di Orta San Giulio, Casa dei nani and Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta. Reachable by train: Orta-Miasino station, 117 m from the trail.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.

How to get there

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 Italyon the trail
• Palazzotto di Orta San Giulio50 m from the trail
• Casa dei nani50 m from the trail
• Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta50 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

1. 10:00Park near Orta San Giulio and start the walk.
2. 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
3. 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 25 km by car.