Varallo loop
Varallo · about 35 min by car from Stresa
The walk
Almost-loop walk of 8.0 km near Varallo: about 2 h 15 of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail. Along the way: Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie, Riserva speciale del Sacro Monte di Varallo and Chiesa di San Pietro Martire.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 35 min (23 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
45.82239,8.24981
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 50 min by car
Along the way
- Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie50 m from the trail
- Riserva speciale del Sacro Monte di Varallo50 m from the trail
- Chiesa di San Pietro Martire50 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 Varallo and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 30 km by car.
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