Vigliano Moncavallo to Ronco Biellese
Vigliano Biellese, Ronco Biellese · about 1 h 10 min by car from Stresa
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk between Vigliano Biellese and Ronco Biellese, up to Bivio BIAP03-BIAP07, Ronco Biellese, 176 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Castello di Montecavallo (0.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 1 h 10 min (49 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
45.56789,8.09768
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
- Ricetto di CandeloOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 2.6 km
- Borgo il PiazzoOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 3.7 km
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 Vigliano Biellese and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Impero in Sizzano, 26 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Castello di Montecavallo, 50 m from the trail.
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