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Maira River Trail in Cavallerleone: an autumn walk through woods and river bends

Racconigi, Cuneo · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 272 m
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Cuneo, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+10
Maira River Trail in Cavallerleone: an autumn walk through woods and river bends
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Maira Trail: golden foliage

The woods turn gold and the Maira river leads the way.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Cavallerleone, right into the heart of the Maira River Trail, and the dense woodland along the stream welcomes us straight away. It's a gentle traverse: the river carves wide bends, the greenery opens now and then onto lovely panoramic views, and in autumn everything turns red and gold under that warm afternoon light only this season can give. We walk at an easy pace, eyes open for herons and mallards that often stop right here looking for food along the water.

The village also holds a piece of Piedmont's industrial history: the Setificio Gioannetti-Ceriana, one of the region's most significant silk-making landmarks, plus the loggia of Palazzo Balbo-Ferrero, where you can taste the local biscuits.

5 reasons to join - some of the best autumn foliage around - the Maira river guiding every step with its bends - chances to spot herons and mallards - the charm of the Setificio Gioannetti-Ceriana - a gentle route, perfect to unwind

Who it's for No tough climbs, no technical difficulty: it's genuinely for everyone, even first-time hikers.

Come discover it with the Guidders: book your spot and enjoy autumn along the Maira.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Recommended age 45+
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+10 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
47 m D+ · 8 km · 3 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 3 h and 47 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Lunch
✓Transport
✓Transport for excursions (van or minibus)
✓Entrance into the king's residence
✓Aperitif
✓Museum entrance
✓Drinks
✓Park entrance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Racconigi
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
47 m
Max altitude
272 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
3 h
Map
Day
8 km · D+ 47 m · 3 h
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Arrival at the cars and toast with the Guidders, Via Umberto I 146, 12035 Racconigi provincia di Cuneo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:00MEETING
Meeting up in Cavallerleone with the Guidders
We meet up in Piazza Santa Maria in Cavallerleone (CN) together with the Guidders: indicative start time 9:00, exact time shared on the event's Telegram group. Autumn is already painting the woods waiting for us along the Maira.
B
10:00WATER
Maira river bends in the golden woods
The trail slips into the thick woods while the Maira river carves wide bends among the autumn colours. Between the trees you might spot herons hunting for food along the water.
C
11:30WATER
Panoramic clearing along the Maira
The woods open up offering a wide view over the Maira valley lit by autumn's golden light. A perfect moment for a snack break with the Guidders.
D
12:30WATER
Lunch break along the Sentiero sul Maira
We stop for lunch in a quiet spot overlooking the stream, framed by the autumn woods. The perfect place to recharge before the final stretch.
E
14:30WATER
Arrival at the cars and toast with the Guidders
With the hike done together with the Guidders, we reach the cars surrounded by the last golden colours of the autumn afternoon. We treat ourselves to a cold beer or a coke all together before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Racconigi? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Packed snack
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Gloves
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
· 35 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gianpaolo, an environmental hiking guide and tour leader: from Brianza originally, but long since at home in the province of Parma. My real home, though, is whatever trail I'm walking. I carry the mountains in my heart and a passion for long-distance routes in my backpack, and I don't have a favourite place: lacing up my boots and setting off is enough. What I enjoy most is sharing kilometres and feelings with whoever is walking beside me, because every outing is a journey and every group a new story to live step by step. The backpack is always ready. 🎒 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
4.7
1 review
Itinerary4.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
C
Caterina G.
Outing on 4 October 2026

Bellissima giornata ho trovato un gruppo unito Guida ben organizzata e attenta al gruppo

Your guide

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 3 h with 47 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 7 days before
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✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Maira River Trail in Cavallerleone: an autumn walk through woods and river bends

Maira River Trail in Cavallerleone: an autumn walk through woods and river bends

Racconigi, (CN) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 272 m
Elevation gain
47 m
Max altitude
272 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
3 h
Guiddy points
+10
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Maira Trail: golden foliage

The woods turn gold and the Maira river leads the way.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Cavallerleone, right into the heart of the Maira River Trail, and the dense woodland along the stream welcomes us straight away. It's a gentle traverse: the river carves wide bends, the greenery opens now and then onto lovely panoramic views, and in autumn everything turns red and gold under that warm afternoon light only this season can give. We walk at an easy pace, eyes open for herons and mallards that often stop right here looking for food along the water.

The village also holds a piece of Piedmont's industrial history: the Setificio Gioannetti-Ceriana, one of the region's most significant silk-making landmarks, plus the loggia of Palazzo Balbo-Ferrero, where you can taste the local biscuits.

5 reasons to join - some of the best autumn foliage around - the Maira river guiding every step with its bends - chances to spot herons and mallards - the charm of the Setificio Gioannetti-Ceriana - a gentle route, perfect to unwind

Who it's for No tough climbs, no technical difficulty: it's genuinely for everyone, even first-time hikers.

Come discover it with the Guidders: book your spot and enjoy autumn along the Maira.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
47 m D+ · 8 km · 3 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 3 h and 47 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Lunch
✓Transport
✓Transport for excursions (van or minibus)
✓Entrance into the king's residence
✓Aperitif
✓Museum entrance
✓Drinks
✓Park entrance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Racconigi

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 9:00Arrival at the cars and toast with the Guidders
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
09:00MEETING
Meeting up in Cavallerleone with the Guidders
We meet up in Piazza Santa Maria in Cavallerleone (CN) together with the Guidders: indicative start time 9:00, exact time shared on the event's Telegram group. Autumn is already painting the woods waiting for us along the Maira.
B
10:00WATER
Maira river bends in the golden woods
The trail slips into the thick woods while the Maira river carves wide bends among the autumn colours. Between the trees you might spot herons hunting for food along the water.
C
11:30WATER
Panoramic clearing along the Maira
The woods open up offering a wide view over the Maira valley lit by autumn's golden light. A perfect moment for a snack break with the Guidders.
D
12:30WATER
Lunch break along the Sentiero sul Maira
We stop for lunch in a quiet spot overlooking the stream, framed by the autumn woods. The perfect place to recharge before the final stretch.
E
14:30WATER
Arrival at the cars and toast with the Guidders
With the hike done together with the Guidders, we reach the cars surrounded by the last golden colours of the autumn afternoon. We treat ourselves to a cold beer or a coke all together before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Racconigi? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Packed snack
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Gloves
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
35 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gianpaolo, an environmental hiking guide and tour leader: from Brianza originally, but long since at home in the province of Parma. My real home, though, is whatever trail I'm walking. I carry the mountains in my heart and a passion for long-distance routes in my backpack, and I don't have a favourite place: lacing up my boots and setting off is enough. What I enjoy most is sharing kilometres and feelings with whoever is walking beside me, because every outing is a journey and every group a new story to live step by step. The backpack is always ready. 🎒 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
4.7
1 review
Itinerary4.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
C
Caterina G.
Outing on 4 October 2026

Bellissima giornata ho trovato un gruppo unito Guida ben organizzata e attenta al gruppo

Your guide

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 3 h with 47 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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