The route starts from Bedero Valcuvia (522m), also known as the "Balcony of the Valcuvia", as it offers a remarkable view over the entire valley below.
The path N. 16 starts right from the town of medieval settlement, as can still be seen in the church dedicated to S. Ilario Vescovo.
It starts from via Ganna, and not far away we can leave the car in a large parking lot, we cross the SP 11 where at the corner with via Valleggia a sign signals the beginning of the path N. 16 that leads to Monte Martica.