Pian du Don to Montezemolo
Montezemolo, Cengio, Saliceto · about 55 min by car from Alba
The walk
7.3 km out-and-back walk between Montezemolo and Cengio, up to Montezemolo, centro paese, bivio CNAB14, CNAB15, CNAB20, 153 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 652 and 728 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Cantina Magliano (8.3 km) and lunch at Da Vittorio in Nucetto (7.2 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Alba: about 55 min (37 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 Alba, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.37509,8.14722
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
- MillesimoOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.3 km
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 Montezemolo and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Da Vittorio in Nucetto, 7.2 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cantina Magliano, 8.3 km from the trail.
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