Unlike many paths of left side of the lower Ossola that are extremely steep and tiring, A17 offers a walk suitable also for tourists up to Cosasca and Madonna delle Grucce, then climbs more difficult to Pra la Varda
OSM map layer · LineString
46.10, 8.32 · rel 10645276
46.10, 8.32 · rel 10645276
A17 - Cosa - Pra la Varda
2,5 km from Cosa to Pra la Varda .
Cosa
→
Pra la Varda
linear
2,5km
Distance
+520m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
A17 - Cosa - Pra la Varda is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, A17 - Cosa - Pra la Varda takes approximately 38 min to complete.
No, A17 - Cosa - Pra la Varda is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Cosa to Pra la Varda. Plan ahead for return transport.
A17 - Cosa - Pra la Varda starts at Cosa.
A17 - Cosa - Pra la Varda is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.