Varisella to Castello di Baratonia
Varisella · about 30 min by car from Turin
The walk
5.5 km out-and-back walk near Varisella, up to SP182 Ponte sul Ceronda, 159 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Baratonia and Castello di Baratonia. After the walk: lunch at Antiche Sere in Turin (17.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Turin: about 30 min (22 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 Turin, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.21578,7.50657
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
- Baratonia250 m from the trail
- Castello di Baratonia300 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 Varisella and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Antiche Sere in Torino, 18 km by car.
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