A 230km circular trekking, divided into 11 stages, along the shores of Lake Maggiore. It links Lombardy, Piedmont, and Switzerland in a unique route with breathtaking views. It's a participatory journey, the result of mapping with local residents.
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45.74, 8.57 · rel 19536215
45.74, 8.57 · rel 19536215
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina
23,0 km from Sesto Calende to Meina through alpine terrain and mountains.
Sesto Calende
→
Meina
linear
23,0km
Distance
+360m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× ruins
10× monument
1× castle
1× viewpoint
2× summit
Porta del Soccorso
ruins ·
on the route
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Gian Giacomo Ponti
monument ·
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Statua Luigi Boniforti
monument ·
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Torre Sordinesca
ruins ·
on the route
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Monumento agli Alpini
monument ·
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Eccidio del Lago Maggiore
monument ·
on the route
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Marinai d' Italia
monument ·
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Luigi Beolchi
monument ·
on the route
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Antiche darsene ex "Hotel Meina"
ruins ·
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Rocca Borromea di Arona
castle ·
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Torre Mozza
ruins ·
28 m off route
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Giuseppe Bottelli
monument ·
30 m off route
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Monumento ai Caduti
monument ·
43 m off route
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Torre del Tamburo
ruins ·
50 m off route
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Salone dell' armeria
ruins ·
55 m off route
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Colosso di san Carlo Borromeo (Statua)
viewpoint ·
78 m off route
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Don Ugo Parravicini
monument ·
112 m off route
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Motto Caneva
summit ·
113 m off route
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Costa dal Pinin
summit ·
116 m off route
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Obelisco Garibaldino
monument ·
on the route
23,0 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Meina - Stresa
CLM
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 2 - Stresa - Meina
GTLM
Cammino di San Carlo
CSC
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ispra - Sesto Calende
CLM
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina
CLM
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina is 23.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina takes approximately 5h 44min to complete.
No, Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Sesto Calende to Meina. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina starts at Sesto Calende.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Sesto Calende - Meina is maintained and managed by Tracciaminima APS.