The route runs from R46 junction at Cheglio,one of the three villages of Trarego-Viggiona,through woods and pastures. From the Monti Lemanni, with a short ascent it leads to the meadows at altitude,meets the branches of R38a and S05 and reaches M.Carza.
OSM map layer · LineString
46.04, 8.67 · rel 9084449
46.04, 8.67 · rel 9084449
R40 Cheglio - Monte Carza
2,9 km from Cheglio, bivio R46 (m 775) to Monte Carza, bivio R42 (m 1116) through alpine terrain and lakes.
Cheglio, bivio R46 (m 775)
→
Monte Carza, bivio R42 (m 1116)
linear
2,9km
Distance
+356m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× cave
3× monument
1× Water
1× Attraction
Monte Carza
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Linea cardona
cave ·
483 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Big Bench Lago Maggiore Monte Carza
monument ·
on the route
0,4 km
15%
Cima Ologno
summit ·
462 m off route
0,8 km
26%
Memoriale agli Alpini
monument ·
348 m off route
1,2 km
40%
Monumento ai Caduti
monument ·
382 m off route
1,2 km
40%
Fonte Vincesco
Water ·
241 m off route
2,9 km
100%
Lavatoio di Cheglio
Attraction ·
277 m off route
2,9 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
ascent +356 m
descent −15 m
elevation range
777 m
–
1095 m
0 km
1,5 km
2,9 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
780 m elevation
Quarter of the way
853 m elevation
Halfway
983 m elevation
Three quarters
1083 m elevation
Finish
1070 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
R40 Cheglio - Monte Carza is 2.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, R40 Cheglio - Monte Carza takes approximately 44 min to complete.
No, R40 Cheglio - Monte Carza is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Cheglio, bivio R46 (m 775) to Monte Carza, bivio R42 (m 1116). Plan ahead for return transport.
R40 Cheglio - Monte Carza starts at Cheglio, bivio R46 (m 775).
R40 Cheglio - Monte Carza is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.