Places
Hike·Moderate·Sporty·Popular
Monte Musinè, Caselette
Piedmont
Monte Musinè rises abruptly from the plain just west of Turin, a heat-trap of broom, rock and Mediterranean scrub topped by a 1901 iron cross. Steep paths climb from Caselette or Almese; the summit gives a sweeping view of the city, the Alps and — so the local stories go — passing UFOs.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+750 m
Best season
March – June, September – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at Caselette (Pra Reymond) or at the Almese trailhead.
Water
No water on the mountain — carry plenty, especially in summer.
Highlights
- Huge iron summit cross
- Turin and the whole Alpine arc in view
- Spring wild-tulip and orchid slopes
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome; dry rocky slopes, little shade — carry extra water.
