Foglizzo International 4-Day Walk
Four days of non-competitive walking through the beauty of the Canavese region
About Foglizzo 4-Day Walk
A walking tradition spanning over half a century
The Foglizzo International 4-Day Walk is one of the longest-running and most beloved events in the Piedmontese non-competitive walking calendar. Established in 1973, the event takes place every year in late August in Foglizzo, a small town in the Canavese area in the province of Turin (Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont), drawing walkers from all over Italy and abroad. Organized by the Proloco Foglizzo A.P.S. with the patronage of the Municipality of Foglizzo, the Metropolitan City of Turin, and the Piedmont Region, it is affiliated with FIASP (Italian Federation of Sports for All) and the IVV (Internationaler Volkssportverband), making it valid for international Volkssport movement recognition.
Four days, three distances, one spirit
The heart of the event is its four-day consecutive format. Each day, participants can choose between three distances — 10, 21, and 42 km — tailoring the effort to their own pace. Those who push themselves to the limit can accumulate 168 km over the four days, while those who prefer a more relaxed rhythm can stop at 89 or 44 km in total. Walking is at a free pace, with no competitive goals or rankings: there are no winners, only the opportunity to discover a territory rich in architectural, cultural, natural, and gastronomic beauty on foot.
Canavese at a walking pace
The routes wind along low-traffic paved and dirt roads, mostly in shady and restful environments, touching numerous villages in the Canavese: from Caluso to Mazzè, from Candia to Montalenghe, and even Agliè, Ozegna, San Giorgio Canavese, and San Giusto Canavese. It is a slow and authentic way to traverse castles, Erbaluce vineyards, rice paddies, and morainic hills, letting the walk itself tell the story of the landscape.
Hospitality, refreshments, and awards
Along each route, seven refreshment points are set up with hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, and fruit; upon arrival, participants find spaghetti, hot broth, milk, wine, and fruit at no extra cost. The start and finish lines are located in the picturesque courtyard of the Castle of Foglizzo. As this is a non-competitive event, no merit-based prizes are awarded, but those who complete all four days receive a local product, a diploma, and a commemorative medal; special awards (bronze, silver, and gold medals) are also provided for long-term loyalty to the event.
A community gathering
Beyond the sporting aspect, the 4-Day Walk is also a festive moment for the town: convivial dinners in the Castle hall, accommodation options, and a friendly atmosphere that brings the same faces back every year. An event that perfectly embodies the spirit of the Canavese Pro Loco, capable of combining sport, hospitality, and the promotion of the territory.
Foglizzo 4-Day Walk — edition 2026
La 53ª edizione della 4 Giorni Internazionale di Foglizzo è confermata da giovedì 27 a domenica 30 agosto 2026. Come da tradizione, ogni giornata propone tre distanze (10, 21 e 42 km) con partenza e arrivo nel cortile del Castello, valide per i riconoscimenti FIASP e IVV. I percorsi, su strade asfaltate e sterrate a basso traffico, si snodano fra i Comuni del Canavese in Città Metropolitana di Torino.
Programme Foglizzo 4-Day Walk 2026
Giovedì 27 agosto
- 10 km
- 21 km — Foglizzo, Caluso, Mazzè, Arè, Rodallo, Foglizzo
- 42 km — Foglizzo, Caluso, Mazzè, Villareggia, Tonengo, Arè, Rodallo, Foglizzo
Venerdì 28 agosto
- 10 km — Foglizzo, Caluso, Foglizzo
- 21 km — Foglizzo, Caluso, Candia, Foglizzo
- 42 km — Foglizzo, Caluso, Candia, Barone, Orio, Montalenghe, San Giorgio, San Giusto, Foglizzo
Sabato 29 agosto
- 10 km — Foglizzo, San Giusto, Foglizzo
- 21 km — Foglizzo, Cortereggio, Lusigliè, San Giorgio, San Giusto, Foglizzo
- 42 km — Foglizzo, Cortereggio, Lusigliè, Ciconio, Ozegna, Bairo, Agliè, San Giorgio, San Giusto, Foglizzo
Domenica 30 agosto
- 10 km — Foglizzo, San Giusto, Foglizzo
- 21 km — Foglizzo, San Giusto, San Giorgio, Cortereggio, Foglizzo
- 42 km (variante A) — Foglizzo, Montalenghe, Vialfrè, San Giorgio, Cortereggio, Foglizzo
- 42 km (variante B) — Foglizzo, Cortereggio, Lusigliè, Ciconio, Ozegna, Bairo, Agliè, San Giorgio, San Giusto, Foglizzo
La partenza del primo giorno è prevista intorno alle ore 08:00/09:00 dal cortile del Castello; gli orari delle giornate successive sono affissi in bacheca. I percorsi e gli orari possono subire variazioni per motivi tecnici e/o logistici.
Highlights Foglizzo 4-Day Walk 2026
- Quattro giornate consecutive di cammino, fino a 168 km complessivi
- Tre distanze al giorno (10, 21 e 42 km) per ogni livello
- Partenza e arrivo nel cortile del Castello di Foglizzo
- Itinerari fra castelli, vigneti dell'Erbaluce e borghi del Canavese
- Sette punti di ristoro per percorso e ristoro caldo all'arrivo
Prices Foglizzo 4-Day Walk 2026
Practical information — Foglizzo 4-Day Walk
Getting there
Foglizzo is located in the Canavese area, about 35 km north of Turin. By car, it can be reached via the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (exit Scarmagno or San Giorgio Canavese) or the state road to Canavese. By train, the nearest station is Caluso or Rodallo on the Turin-Aosta line, from which you can continue by car.
Meeting point and departures
Meeting point and departure are in the courtyard of the Castle of Foglizzo (Via Castello 6). The first day's departure is scheduled around 08:00/09:00 AM; the times for the following days are posted daily on the notice board.
Registration and fees
Registration is available on-site or online via the Proloco Foglizzo website. For non-FIASP members, there is a surcharge of €0.50 for the institutional federal fee. Approximately 100 places are available for overnight stays.
Assistance
Along the routes, medical assistance, intersection monitoring, radio support, and a sweep service are guaranteed. Info: +39 335 5259895 (Roberto Debernardi).
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Where does it take place — Foglizzo 4-Day Walk
Cortile del Castello
Via Castello 6, 10090 Foglizzo