Roncaro to Stresa
Stresa, Baveno · Starts in Stresa
The walk
6.7 km out-and-back walk between Stresa and Baveno, up to Stresa bivio VL1, 273 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
The walk starts in Stresa itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.
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
45.89923,8.50887
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 45 min by car
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 Stresa and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 35 km by car.
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