VM2 - Baveno - Alpe Vedabia

Initially you travel along roads and dirt roads till Romanico then you enter broad-leaved woods up to the destination with a route mainly on paths and forest tracks. A ford at the Selva Spessa stream can pose problems in case of rain

At 5.1 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the VM2 trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.