Veravo to Sella Alpe
Castelbianco · about 1 h by car from Sanremo
The walk
5.9 km out-and-back walk near Castelbianco, up to Sella Alpe, 358 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 392 and 713 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di Nostra Signora Assunta and Castello di Castelbianco. After the walk: wine tasting at Bruna (6.4 km) and lunch at Mse Tutta in Calizzano (12.4 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sanremo: about 1 h (41 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 Sanremo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.11327,8.07417
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
- CollettaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy1.2 km from the trail
- ZuccarelloOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 2.7 km
- Chiesa di Nostra Signora Assunta200 m from the trail
- Castello di Castelbianco350 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 Castelbianco and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Mse Tutta in Calizzano, 12 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Bruna, 6.4 km from the trail.
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