recommended routeAt the Monte Mottarone
-
/ View to the Val GrandePhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben -
/ Over the Lago MaggiorePhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
-
/ The "Nilpferdfelsen"Photo: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
-
/ On the march to Monte ZuccheroPhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
-
/ At the alp NuovoPhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
-
/ Wild waterPhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
-
/ View to the Isola BellaPhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
-
/ The summit cross on Monte ZuccheroPhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
-
/ Over the StronatalPhoto: Wolfgang Schulz, DAV Sektion Schwaben
Panoramic hike high above Lake Maggiore. A fantastic summit show from the Valais Alps to the Rhaetian Alps.
moderate
Distance 5.4 km
1:33 h
335 m
442 m
1,486 m
1,170 m
The tour follows fixed paths and mountain trails.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Bergstation des Sesselliftes, 1,486 m
Lowest point
Alpe Nuovo, 1,170 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Safety information
Be careful when wet. Risk of slipping.Stepping safety required.
Tips and hints
This tour was explored and developed by tour guide H. Reinhard Rupf (Stuttgart).Start
Coordinates:
DD
45.881440, 8.453636
DMS
45°52'53.2"N 8°27'13.1"E
UTM
32T 457603 5081019
w3w
///removers.polystyrene.museum
Turn-by-turn directions
By cableway from Stresa to Monte Mottarone - chairlift top station - descent to Alpe Nuovo - detour to Monte Zucchero - ascent through the forest to Rifugio delle Stelle - along the road to the cableway top station.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Turin is connected to the international rail network via Milan. All cities in Piedmont can be reached by train. Airports in Turin and Milan.Getting there
Bregenz - Swiss border crossing Diepoldsau - on the E43 over the S. Bernardino to Bellinzona - Lago Maggiore - Stresa.Parking
At the valley station of the cable car.Coordinates
DD
45.881440, 8.453636
DMS
45°52'53.2"N 8°27'13.1"E
UTM
32T 457603 5081019
w3w
///removers.polystyrene.museum
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Carta Escursionistica Transfrontaliera Lago d'Orta (Club Alpino Italiano)
Book recommendations for this region:
Show more
Recommended maps for this region:
Show more
Equipment
Standard mountain hiking equipment. GPS. Telescopic walking sticks recommended.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.4 km
Duration
1:33 h
Ascent
335 m
Descent
442 m
Highest point
1,486 m
Lowest point
1,170 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
Questions and answers
Would you like to the ask the author a question?
Rating
Photos from others