The Best Hiking Trails in Piemonte (Italy)

Lago Maggiore, Pallanza Station - Montorfano - Monte Orfano - Mergozzo

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Oz Arvo

Distance

7.49mi

Elevation +

2267f

TrailRank

36

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Walk from Pallanza railway station up Monte Orfano, returning on a path next to Lago di Mergozzo. Walk is mainly on paths plus some minor roads. It starts with a steep climb from Montorfano to the top of Monte Orfano, an...

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Hiking - Monte Bracco

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ant1606

Distance

8.48mi

Elevation +

3497f

TrailRank

36| 5.0

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Hiking - Monte Bracco, or Mombracco, stands as an isolated relief in the Po Valley. This mount is mainly composed of gneiss rock and quartzite. Its famous white quartzite was praised by Leonardo da Vinci, reason why th...

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Roppolo - Castelo hike (Danijel + Ilona)

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ilonavdhaspel

Distance

4.80mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

36

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Easy hike past the castle of Roppolo (worth the visit). The route takes you through the woods and at the end trough the little city of Rolle. Last part of the hike you are walking on the main road.

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Hiking - Pelvo d'Elva loop 9aug21

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ant1606

Distance

7.55mi

Elevation +

3077f

TrailRank

36

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Hiking - This loop starts from Colle della Bicocca (parking). The portion of unpaved road from Colle di Sampeyre is rough but doable with most passenger cars provided they have sufficient clearance from ground (not recom...

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Alpe Bill - Alpe Meccia - Macugnaga - Staffa

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Malauwi

Distance

3.50mi

Elevation +

449f

TrailRank

36

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Take the Monte Moro lift in Staffa to Alpe Bill at 1711m. Walk up to Alpe Meccia, a climb of 100m (45min). From there you have an awesome view on Monte Rosa. Great place to have a pick nick. If you have the courage, you ...

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Mountain walk San Secondo Di Pinerolo

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Jaba1211

Distance

8.12mi

Elevation +

1729f

TrailRank

36

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Walk starts on the Via Brusiti uphill on very quite road for about 600m then a wooded walk along ridge line before passing through vineyards an Archery School (caution) descending towards San Secondo Di Pinerolo. You can...

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Bardonecchia (campo Smith) - Forte Bramafan- rifugio Pian del Sole

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Alena K 1

Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

1201f

TrailRank

36

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Starting from campo Smith, move towards the Forte Bramafan (9€ to enter), make a circle (you don't have to do it) and climb up towards PUNTA Colomion. You can either turn left towards restorante Pian del Sole (1,20 hours...

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Hiking - Fremo Concona' 6aug21

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ant1606

Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

2316f

TrailRank

35

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Hiking - A few ledge rocks can be found in this area of the Maira Valley,. The most notorious is called Fremo Concona' which, in local Occitan language, means "Crouching Lady" for its profile may resemble such a shape - ...

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AlpeCheggio RifugioAndolla CinquePassi

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jimimaes

Distance

11.64mi

Elevation +

5689f

TrailRank

35

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Hike which we did in two days. The first day about 4 hours walking time from Alpe Cheggio along the lake and the river to Rifugio Andolla. From the rifugio over the passo Andola. We put the tent nearby the first arrows w...

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Cicogna - Monte Faié - Cima Sasso

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monohikes

Distance

6.46mi

Elevation +

3556f

TrailRank

35

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A steep and rather difficult path leading from "the capital of Val Grande" to one of the finest alpine sceneries, passing through chestnut and beech forests. Between Monte Faié and Cima Sasso the trail is only marked by ...

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Lago Maggiore, Stresa - Funivia - Mottarone - Baveno

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Oz Arvo

Distance

11.34mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

35

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Walk from Stresa along the waterfront to the funivia, then taking the funivia up to Motarone and walking down to lake level at Baveno, mainly on paths and some minor roads. Buses returning to Stresa from Baveno run about...

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Villa La Madonna - Sessame - Giardinetto

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Francisco Cortina

Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

1076f

TrailRank

35| 4.67

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Endless views, vineyards, ravines and slow-food lunch

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Botanic Garden Mottarone

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bjarkij

Distance

7.41mi

Elevation +

1962f

TrailRank

35| 3.0

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From Stresa or the highway follow the signs for giardino alpina / Mottarone. Starting in front of Alpine gardens the trail is easy up to about mid way where it turns into a steeper rocky trail to the top of the Mottarone...

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Giro dei laghi di Antrona e Campliccioli

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stefmorp

Distance

6.71mi

Elevation +

2175f

TrailRank

35

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Beautiful tour of two lakes in Valle Antrona. Spectacular waterfall of Sajont, and many more. Spectacular colours at the end of October. Easy trail, well marked.

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Bardonecchia - Poggio Tre Croci - Punta Quattro Sorelle

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serpentina

Distance

10.24mi

Elevation +

5007f

TrailRank

34| 4.33

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Starting in Italy and crossing the border to enjoy the magnificent views from Punta Quattro Sorelle. Final ascent to the top is a bit rocky so be sure to wear proper boots.

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Hiking - Bivacco Revelli 3jul22

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ant1606

Distance

10.70mi

Elevation +

4810f

TrailRank

34

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Hiking - The Forzo Valley (Vallone di Forzo), is sort of an "off the beaten path" area within the Piedmontese side of the Gran Paradiso National Park Wild, pristine, and of great beauty. Treading this area isn't as eas...

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Montigli near Locana

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Roambergs

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Distance

7.91mi

Elevation +

2303f

TrailRank

34

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Relatively easy climb to a little lake followed by a descent along the same trail. If you're used to walk in the mountains, then this is an easy one. If however a novice, you may find it a bit challenging. Sed ut pers...

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Hiking - Rifugio Bertorello 10aug21

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ant1606

Distance

6.19mi

Elevation +

1450f

TrailRank

34

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Hiking - Pian Mune' is a small ski area in the Po Velly other than Crissolo-Pian del Re. This easy hike starts from a small parking lot at a switchback on the road climbing to Pian Mune'. Mostly shaded, the forest road ...

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Hiking - Punta Razil, Po Valley

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ant1606

Distance

6.78mi

Elevation +

2575f

TrailRank

34

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Hiking - Probably the best ever viewpoint over Monviso, the "Stone King", albeit on a clear day the view covers the entire Alps range and some Appennines as well. The view angle covers 356 degrees, as the only portion w...

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Hiking - San Besso and Mount Devil 16jul22

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ant1606

Distance

8.83mi

Elevation +

3625f

TrailRank

34

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Hiking - Loop from Campiglia Soana within the Gran Paradiso National Park. The church of San Besso is tucked against and under the monolithic rock of Mount Fautenio. Further on to Colle della Balma from which a faint -...

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Hiking - Monte Freidur 18may22

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ant1606

Distance

9.73mi

Elevation +

3471f

TrailRank

34

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Hiking - Atop Mount Freidur, a monument commemorates the eight crew members of a RAF's B-24 which crashed here on Oct 14th, 1944. There aren't many places at the parking near the church in Talucco. If full, try one Km f...

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Hiking - Monte Pietraborga 20mar22

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ant1606

Distance

4.67mi

Elevation +

1972f

TrailRank

34

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Hiking - Mount Pietraborga stands within easy reach form the city of Torino. Three possible ways up: from Piossasco, from Trana, and from Sangano. This track is a clockwise loop from Sangano. IF taken clockwise, the des...

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Hiking - Lake Lausfer loop

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ant1606

Distance

7.30mi

Elevation +

2024f

TrailRank

34

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Hiking - Loop from Sant'Anna di Vinadio in a side minor valley from the Stura di Demonte Valley. The church, devoted to S. Anne, is the highest Santuario in Europe (if not counting the one on Rocciamelone summit at 3538 ...

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Colle di Spiol

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Teres4

Distance

7.48mi

Elevation +

2726f

TrailRank

34

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The way up from this side was challenging but I prefer going it up rather than down. It is also possible to go backwards, and not go to the top, it is very beautiful there, with waterfalls and rivers. On top, we lost th...

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