Vilmaggiore to Baita Napoleù
Vilminore di Scalve · about 40 min by car from Sondrio
The walk
6.7 km out-and-back walk near Vilminore di Scalve, up to Baita Napoleù, 296 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1379 and 1663 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Al Resù in Lozio (9.4 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sondrio: about 40 min (26 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 Sondrio, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
46.00338,10.10727
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.
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 Vilminore di Scalve and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Al Resù in Lozio, 9.4 km by car.
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