Directions

Zonca can be reached by car or bus from the Swiss border via the main road from Brig, over the Simplon pass (Sempione in Italian) through Domodossala to Villadossola (follow signs to “Valle Antrona”).

Domodossola has an international train station. It is possible to buy a ticket in the train. You need a creditcard or bankcard.

From Domoddosola there is a bus service to and from Milan Malpensa airport terminals T1 and T2. You need to make a reservation. (see Commazzi alibus) From Domoddosola and Villadossola there are also four buses a day to Valle Antrona (to get to Zonca get out in Seppiana). There are also taxis at the station. Be prepared to pay around €20 - €25.- euro.

Zonca can be accessed in three ways:

From behind the church in Seppiana (which is on the main road of Valle Antrona) there is a footpath leading up to Zonca. There is a car park next to the Church. The footpath is marked. It is a 45 minute uphill climb, relatively steep in places though well paved, but not suitable for anyone who is not in good physical condition. The path is bisected towards the end by a road which must be followed to the parking place where it resumes (on the right) for another 50 meters until you reach the church of Zonca.

A second, easier approach is from Barboniga. We reccomend this approach if you are arriving by car and want to park. Turn right after Cresti and follow the road way up until you reach the parking place of Barboniga (there are letterboxes).

In addition, there is a paved road that starts just beyond Seppiana, accross the road from pizzeria 'La Coccinelle'. Access to this road is controlled with a red and white barrier and it is officially only accessible to locals. This road is not in good condition and is rather steep. Parts are unpaved and potholed. The road ends at a parking place just below Zonca.