View of Lake Maggiore from Sass Dal Pizz

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Short walk to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Maggiore and Lake Varese.

The trail is mostly shaded, but beware of horseflies in the forest during summer.

Bring water.

Relatively easy trail, the hardest part being the climb, but the trail is passable.

Ideal for a family walk in the shade

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.40 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 427 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 427 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,477 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,051 ft
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View of Lake Maggiore and Lake Varese
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Description of the walk

(S) Parking available along the dirt road

(1) Turn right towards VF7

(2) Turn left onto the marked path that climbs through the forest

(3) Orientation table and cross in the middle of the ferns, magnificent view of Lake Maggiore and Lake Varese in the background

(E) Return to the car park via the same route

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,051 ft - Parking
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 2,077 ft - Start of forest
  3. 2 : mi 0.37 - alt. 2,169 ft - Start of the climb
  4. 3 : mi 0.68 - alt. 2,474 ft - Summit
  5. S/E : mi 1.4 - alt. 2,051 ft - Parking

Notes

Relatively easy hike

Worth a visit

Lake Maggiore

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 1 review
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
montanini
montanini

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
You can extend this walk beyond Sasso del Pizzo by leaving the viewpoint behind you and continuing to a crossroads, where you turn right. You will soon come to a descent that will take you back to the starting point (red and white markings on the descent).
Another option: at the crossroads, turn left to reach Monte Cornagia (40 minutes from Sasso del Pizzo) and then retrace your steps.
Enjoy the hike.
Daniel Montanini

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