Pietrabianca to Chianocco
about 1 h by car from Turin
The walk
5.0 km out-and-back walk , up to Bivio 539A-565, Chianocco, 411 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 541 and 900 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo, Castello di Chianocco and Riserva naturale dell'Orrido di Chianocco.
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 (42 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
45.15483,7.15649
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 Pietro Apostolo50 m from the trail
- Castello di Chianocco50 m from the trail
- Riserva naturale dell'Orrido di Chianocco50 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 the start and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Antiche Sere in Torino, 38 km by car.
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