Torrente Osterla to Madonna degli Angeli di Masserano
Masserano, Lessona · about 1 h by car from Stresa
The walk
7.3 km out-and-back walk between Masserano and Lessona, up to Madonna degli Angeli di Masserano, 206 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Pietro Cassina (1.1 km) and lunch at Impero in Sizzano (16.8 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
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
45.58034,8.22162
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 Masserano and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 17 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Pietro Cassina, 1.1 km from the trail.
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