Hike & Fork

Trail V40Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Walk from Meire Pra l'Erasca

Paesana · about 1 h by car from Cuneo

Distance
6.0 km
Walking time
2 h 45 min
Total ascent
449 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

6.0 km out-and-back walk near Paesana, up to Bivio CNAV41-CNAV40, 449 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1431 and 1540 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Reis Cibo Libero di Montagna in Busca (14.7 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Cuneo: about 1 h (40 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Cuneo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

44.66152,7.23058

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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

  • OstanaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.8 km

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Reis Cibo Libero di Montagna

Busca · 15 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Corona di Ferro

Saluzzo · 20 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Paesana and start the walk.
  2. 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
  3. 13:15Lunch at Reis Cibo Libero di Montagna in Busca, 15 km by car.