Varchignoli to Vallemiola
Villadossola, Montescheno · about 10 min by car from Domodossola
The walk
5.5 km out-and-back walk between Villadossola and Montescheno, up to Vallemiola, 241 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 802 and 1063 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 (7 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 Domodossola, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
46.06727,8.23771
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: Stresa, about 45 min by car
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Villadossola and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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