Quarona to Roccapietra
Quarona, Varallo · about 30 min by car from Stresa
The walk
4.3 km out-and-back walk between Quarona and Varallo, up to Bivio 624-730, Roccapietra, 228 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Lago di Sant'Agostino and Roccapietra. Reachable by train: Roccapietra station, 365 m from the trail.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 30 min (22 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
45.79243,8.28005
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
- Lago di Sant'Agostino100 m from the trail
- Roccapietra300 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 Quarona and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 25 km by car.
More walks near Stresa
Piedmont · Varallo
Civiasco to Oro
6.6 km2 h 30410 m upOut & back
Osteria 28 km
About 30 min by car from Stresa
Piedmont · Varallo
Civiasco to Alpe Fajel
4.7 km2 h336 m upOut & back
Osteria 28 km
About 30 min by car from Stresa
Piedmont · Varallo
San Bernardo di Breia to Alpe Bondale
5.9 km2 h 15339 m upOut & back
Osteria 24 km
About 30 min by car from Stresa