Rassa to Piana
Rassa, Piode, Campertogno · about 1 h by car from Stresa
The walk
7.1 km out-and-back walk between Rassa and Piode, up to Piana, 417 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 762 and 973 m above sea level.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: 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 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
45.76774,8.01279
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.
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 Rassa and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Al Maniero in Issogne, 30 km by car.
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