The excursion from Invorio to San Colombano di Briga Novarese is a suggestive route that develops within the Vergante territory, through chestnut woods, ancient farmhouses, and views that progressively open onto the plain and the surrounding mountains. This is a circular itinerary of approximately 10.8 kilometers, with a total elevation gain of 280 meters and an average duration of about two hours and forty minutes, suitable for walkers with a steady pace who wish to immerse themselves in the quiet of nature.

The walk begins near the woods of Invorio and continues along dirt roads and jeep tracks, which are always easy to identify and characterized by excellent mobile phone coverage. Along the way, you will encounter examples of traditional rural architecture, such as the Gosimo, Roncaccio, and Costanza farmhouses, which bear witness to the agricultural life that has shaped this territory for centuries. The itinerary also crosses the area known locally as “Risaia,” a wetland where experimental crops were attempted in the 19th century; although later abandoned, they are still recognizable in the landscape.

The highlight of the route is the hill of San Colombano, a place steeped in history that preserves the octagonal chapel of the Madonna del Motto and the church of San Colombano, situated in a panoramic position that offers an open view of Borgomanero and the mountain ranges on the clearest days. Archaeological evidence indicates that this hill was a strategic point since the Gallic and Roman eras, and subsequently in the Middle Ages.