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The path is clearly signposted from the car park. You can either do a simple return walk or a short circular route as suggested on this route.
Balma Boves
A lovely, easy little walk that takes you past some rather impressive houses built beneath a rocky outcrop. Between Crissolo and Sanfront, head towards Roccheta. Shortly after crossing the River Po, park in the designated car park signposted on the right, then set off on foot, following the signs. The walk is very well signposted all along the route. On arrival, there is a ticket office where you pay the entrance fee, but during our visit, the site was open to the public free of charge and the ticket office appeared to have been closed for quite some time.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.45 mi -
Average duration: 1h 55 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 876 ft -
Descent: - 705 ft -
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Highest point: 2,211 ft -
Lowest point: 1,706 ft
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,726 ft - Car park
- 1 : mi 0.31 - alt. 1,877 ft - Uphill path
- 2 : mi 0.6 - alt. 2,113 ft - Museum
- 3 : mi 0.76 - alt. 2,139 ft - Bauma Boves
- 4 : mi 1.7 - alt. 1,883 ft - Crossroads
- S/E : mi 2.45 - alt. 1,896 ft - Arrival
Notes
No shops, no water along the way.
Worth a visit
At the museum (not always open), you might find jars of honey on a table, the price list and a basket for leaving your money. Don’t deny yourself the pleasure.
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