Places
Hike·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Strada Reale della Valsesia
Piedmont
The Strada Reale was built in the 18th century to connect the Savoy court to the Alagna Walser settlements at the head of the Valsesia. Today it is a quiet gravel lane passing stone fountains, wayside chapels and terraced vineyards with Monte Rosa growing larger with every step.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Monte Rosa growing ahead
- Walser villages
- 18th-century wayside chapels
With your dog
Flat wide track; off-leash tolerated away from the villages.
