From Viggiona,at the crossroad with R46,towards Piazza del Pozzo and then to Monte Carza,insertion R40. Just before the top there is the Stella del Lago Maggiore Chapel,a wonderful view of Lake Maggiore. Remains of military posts of the First World War.
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46.04, 8.69 · rel 7902646
46.04, 8.69 · rel 7902646
R42 Viggiona - Monte Carza
2,2 km from Viggiona (m 700) to Monte Carza (m 1116) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Viggiona (m 700)
→
Monte Carza (m 1116)
linear
2,2km
Distance
+416m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
42
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
1× Attraction
3× monument
1× summit
Linea cardona
cave ·
159 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lavatoio
Attraction ·
154 m off route
0,2 km
11%
Memoriale ai Caduti 1940-45
monument ·
298 m off route
0,2 km
11%
Pilone votivo
monument ·
327 m off route
0,2 km
11%
Monumento ai Caduti 1915-18
monument ·
132 m off route
0,6 km
25%
Monte Carza
summit ·
on the route
2,1 km
93%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
R42 Viggiona - Monte Carza is 2.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, R42 Viggiona - Monte Carza takes approximately 34 min to complete.
No, R42 Viggiona - Monte Carza is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Viggiona (m 700) to Monte Carza (m 1116). Plan ahead for return transport.
R42 Viggiona - Monte Carza starts at Viggiona (m 700).
R42 Viggiona - Monte Carza is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.