Hike & Fork

Trail P20ASurveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Trontano to Passo di Basagrana

Trontano · about 10 min by car from Domodossola

Distance
4.1 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
336 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.1 km out-and-back walk near Trontano, up to Passo di Basagrana, 336 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1867 and 2039 m above sea level.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Domodossola: about 10 min (8 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Domodossola, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

46.07377,8.38005

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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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: Stresa, about 35 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Bring a picnic.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Trontano and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.