A17 - Cosa - Pra la Varda

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

A compact 2.5 km route ideal for a relaxed morning out. At an easy pace, plan for about 34 minutes.

This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. The trail is officially waymarked as A17, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.