Afternoon excursion on the first Parma hill, along the watershed between Val Baganza and Val Parma.

Starting from the village of Vallerano, in the heart of the lands of the black truffle, we will climb towards the ridge crossed by the ancient Via Longobarda touching the tops of the Milan and Bosso mountains. These peaks are joined by a thin and panoramic ridge, from which the view sweeps between Val Parma and Val Baganza until you reach, on clear days, the Apennine ridge and the Alps in the distance.

The descent through the typical hilly oak groves will lead to the starting point in the evening. For those wishing to end with a flourish, possibility of dinner at the farm “La Macchia Tonda” of Vallerano, with return to the cars in the light of the headlamps accompanied by the Guide.

Itinerary: Church of Vallerano 510 m – loc. Case Belletti – Monte Milano 756 m – Monte Bosso 783 m – driveways and forest roads – farmhouse “La Macchia Tonda” 580 m – Church of Vallerano.

Total distance: about 5.5 km.

Total difference in height uphill and downhill: 350 m uphill, ditto downhill (ring route)

Degree of difficulty: Medium/easy – Estimated travel time (excluding stops) 4.30 hours

Meeting point: Sunday 16 July 2023 at 3.30 pm at the Parking lot of the Church of Vallerano (hamlet of Calestano – PR). End of excursion: 8.00 pm, Agriturismo La Macchia Tonda (for those who stop for dinner); 8.20 pm, Parking of the Church of Vallerano (hamlet of Calestano)

Recommended equipment, clothing and materials: Trekking shoes and clothing, backpack, water (at least 1 l per person), headgear, fleece and / or windproof jacket, insect repellent. Very recommended an additional garment for the evening.

Organizer and Guide: Luca Fantuzzi (Environmental Hiking Guide)

Cost of participation: Adults and children over 14 years: € 15.00

Booking required: cell. 3288726099 – email lucafantuzzigae@gmail.com

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