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There are no water sources or shelters along this route. Hiking poles are highly recommended.
From Orino to Forte di Orino
A very beautiful hike in the forest, but the path is very steep from the starting point to the finish. Follow the path marked 302. The route starts at the car park of the cemetery and the Chiesa San Lorenzo and crosses the village to the church in the centre. Turn left as you pass the Locanda di Matt bar. From there, go straight up towards the mountain. Continue to follow the path marked 302 Forte di Orino. The path is initially paved with round stones, then turns into a forest path for a distance of 1 km. It then becomes steeper and narrower. There are no flat sections until you reach the top, but once you get there, you will be rewarded with a magnificent 360-degree view. To the north, you can see the Alps with the main massif of Monte Rosa. In the foreground are the lakes of Varese and Maggiore. There are two panoramic tables where you can sit and enjoy the view.
This route is ideal in spring and summer when the leaves on the trees provide shade.
Return to the starting point via the same route. The descent takes less time.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.76 km -
Average duration: 4h 30 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 703 m -
Descent: - 699 m -
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Highest point: 1,123 m -
Lowest point: 431 m
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 432 m - Cemetery
- 1 : km 0.78 - alt. 445 m - Restaurant
- 2 : km 2.5 - alt. 720 m - Trail junction
- 3 : km 2.99 - alt. 823 m - Crête
- 4 : km 4.38 - alt. 1,123 m - Forte di Orino
- S/E : km 8.76 - alt. 432 m - Cemetery
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 26, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
An excellent hike to do with good footwear and walking poles.
The last part is steep and a little more technical.
The view is superb.
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