Hike & Fork

Trail 301AValidated by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Walk from Riserva Naturale Speciale di Valleandona Val Botto e Valle Grande

Cinaglio, Settime · about 40 min by car from Alba

Distance
4.5 km
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Total ascent
119 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.5 km out-and-back walk between Cinaglio and Settime, almost flat (+119 m): about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at La Montagnetta (5.0 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Alba: about 40 min (28 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 Alba, 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

44.94992,8.11085

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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.

Also within reach: Turin, about 55 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

La Montagnetta

Roatto · 5.0 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Cascina Rey

Asti · 9.3 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Cantina dei Cacciatori

Monteu Roero · 24 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Belvedere Roero

Monteu Roero · 24 km from the trail

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

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Cinaglio and start the walk.
  2. 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Cantina dei Cacciatori in Monteu Roero, 24 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at La Montagnetta, 5.0 km from the trail.