Hike & Fork

CAI F04Validated by CAI

Walk to Passodella Colmine

Varzo · about 20 min by car from Domodossola

Distance
4.0 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
455 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.0 km out-and-back walk near Varzo, up to Passo della Colmine bivio F02, 455 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1194 and 1608 m above sea level.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Domodossola: about 20 min (12 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 Domodossola, 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

46.22370,8.26559

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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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.

Where to eat and drink

Bring a picnic.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Varzo and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 12:45Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.