San Rocco to Montemagno
Viarigi, Montemagno Monferrato · about 55 min by car from Alba
The walk
5.2 km out-and-back walk between Viarigi and Montemagno Monferrato, up to Montemagno, bivio ATN502-ATN502C, almost flat (+80 m): about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Castello di Montemagno Monferrato. After the walk: wine tasting at la Cascinetta Ssa (0.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Alba: about 55 min (39 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 Alba, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.98504,8.32355
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
- Castello di Montemagno Monferrato150 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 Viarigi and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Del Belbo da Bardon in San Marzano Oliveto, 27 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at La Cascinetta Ssa, 600 m from the trail.
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