R02a Premeno to Pizzo d'Omo
Premeno, Oggebbio · about 15 min by car from Stresa
The walk
5.8 km out-and-back walk between Premeno and Oggebbio, up to Nord Pizzo d'Omo bivio percorso R10 (m 920), 391 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 795 and 1004 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di Santa Margherita.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 15 min (11 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
45.97719,8.59556
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 40 min by car
Along the way
- Chiesa di Santa Margherita200 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Premeno and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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