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The Alta Via Dei Parchi Legend Alta Via dei Parchi Road Autostrada Railway Water course Regional Park National Park Food and lodging facilities Pass Mountain THE ALTA VIA Built-up area DEI PARCHI A LONG HIKE IN THE NORTHERN APENNINES THE PATH cirques, lakes surrounded by the splen- the environment for centuries, the tra- (Info: http://ambiente.regione.emilia- Gesso stands out: among its very differ- delle Valli del Cedra e del Parma”, which A fantastic journey through the north- dor of high altitude grasslands, endless ditional mountain economy disap- romagna.it/parchi-natura2000/altavia). ent habitats the rocky southern cliffs includes part of the valleys having the ern Apennines, a sequence of distant forests and clear streams, volcanic peared in a matter of a couple genera- are undoubtedly the most striking. same name and is joined to the previ- horizons and boundless vistas, an rocks and gypsum cliffs. All of this can tions: vast areas became uninhabited THE ENVIRONMENT Mediterranean species which adjusted ously mentioned park. Following this is immersion in today’s Apennines, the be experienced in serenity at a walking and free to follow their natural evolu- Two thirds of the Alta Via path follow to dryness and extreme insolation flour- the “Parco regionale dell’Alto Appennino discovery of sensations and emotions pace. The wealth of naturalistic and tion, towards more mature and com- the northern Apennine ridge, through ish in this area, whereas the high Modenese” and the “Parco regionale del one might have otherwise thought for- environmental wonders is matched by plex environmental forms. natural environments of rare beauty. Apennines climatic conditions have Corno alle Scale”, which embrace the ever lost: the Alta Via dei Parchi is all of the rich historic stratification left by Meanwhile, the creation of a wide net- The upper parts of the Emilia ridge allowed the survival of plants and ani- eastern side of the Emilia ridge. In the this and much more. The trail takes in the passing centuries: old streets and work of protected areas has helped clearly show glacial sculpting and are mals which are relicts of the ice age. Bologna mid-mountain we find the all the best the Apennine mountains hump-backed bridges, archaic place- encourage and guide this process, giv- rich in lakes, vast grasslands and blue- “Parco regionale dei Laghi di Suviana e can offer: from Berceto, near the Cisa names, monasteries, abbeys and her- ing a substantial form to the modern berry moors. Lower down the forest THE PARKS Brasimone, whereas the “Parco region- Pass, to the cliffs of La Verna, stretched mitages. There are also the humble feeling for environmental issues. thickly stretches over both sides; beech The Alta Via route crosses two national ale della Vena del Gesso romagnola” over the Casentino (with a detour you traces left by centuries of rural life in trees prevail almost everywhere above parks, one interregional park and five protects an extraordinary outcrop of can reach Mount Carpegna, in the park the harsh mountain environment, such The Alta Via is divided into 27 stages, 800 metres, but there also are fir regional parks. All but one, the “Vena del chalky rocks. Finally, the “Parco nazion- of Sasso Simone and Simoncello) the as ruins of houses and stables, shelters which end in locations equipped with woods; the Casentino Forests retain Gesso Romagnola” park, which is in a ale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte path stretches out for about 500 km of for lumberjacks and shepherds, coal facilities where one can spend the night some of the most beautiful groves in hilly location, are located along the Falterona e Campigna” envelops the ascents and descents which connect yards, century-old chestnut woods, and have dinner (refuges, hostels, Italy, including the ancient mixed forest Apennine ridge. We will look at the Tuscany-Romagna ridge with an unbro- two national parks, one interregional and the remains of terracing. All this guesthouses, cottages, etc.). Many facili- of Sasso Fratino. In the mid-mountain parks from West to East. The “Parco ken mantle of forests, while the “Parco Parco park and five regional parks. The Alta contributes to “make” today’s ties are open only during the summer; the natural vegetation is rapidly nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco- interregionale del Sasso Simone e interregionale Via allows a direct contact with the Apennines, which we are observing prior inquiry is always advisable, in reclaiming lands which used to be Emiliano” extends from the Parma area Simoncello” protects valuable habitats Sasso Simone different environments that compose during a very peculiar time in history. order to gather all the necessary infor- worked by man. In the hills of Romagna to most of the high mountains of among which one of Europe’s largest e Simoncello the varied Apennine landscape: glacial After exerting enormous pressure on mation about the facilities’ availability the unique microcosm of the Vena del Reggio. Next is the “Parco regionale forests of Turkey oaks. hikes along the ridge and then through of all the ups and downs. Sharp (1753 m), a harsh environment domi- radio station.The ridge offers sweeping wooded valley of Ozola and, towards unforgettable views of the Apuan of the Campi di Annibale one reach- Editorial coordination Contributors 1 the rocks of the Emilian side. There rocky ridges and very steep chan- 3 nated by the rocks of Mount Alto. From views towards the Garfagnana and the the Garfagnana, a wild range of land- Alps. Upon arrival the hiker is greet- 7 es Boccaia Pass, then a short descent Regione Emilia-Romagna trails data bank BERCETO (808 m) will be some climbing in order to over- nels fall towards the Lunigiana ter- PRATO SPILLA (1350 m) there, a rocky trail quickly leads to the Apuan Alps, by now near, while on the slides at the head of the valley of the ed by the serene beauty of the ancient SAN PELLEGRINO IN ALPE (1524 m) through the woods leads to Lake Assessorato Ambiente e Servizio geologico, sismico e dei suoli LAGO SANTO PARMENSE (1508 m) come the obstacles posed by a com- ritory, whereas on the Emilian side PASSO DEL CERRETO (1261 m) sources of the Secchia river, at the cent- Po Valley side, the unmistakable out- Serchio di Soraggio, with the limestone hospice of San Pellegrino in Alpe. LAGO SANTO MODENESE (1501 m) Santo, dominated by the large north- Riqualificazione urbana - Regione Emilia-Romagna: Roberto GRADIENT: +1550 m / -850 m plex morphology. Through beech for- the slopes are gentler: they descend GRADIENT: +1480 m / -1400 m er of a valley well known for its wild line of the Bismantova Stone stands walls of the Ripa that seem to block the From Lama Lite the hiker goes back GRADIENT: +720 m / -700 m ern slope of Mount Giovo, with its Servizio Parchi e Risorse forestali Bertozzi HIKING TIME: 9 hours ests and reforestation areas one gets through hollows and glacial tiers sep- HIKING TIME: 7.30 hours beauty. Not too far from the Pianaccio out beyond the forests of the valley of stream’s flow. After the smashed rocks on the ridge, walking along the rocky HIKING TIME: 5.30 hours series of ledges. On the banks of the Viale della Fiera 8 - 40127 Bologna and CAI Regional Group Emilia- (Parco Nazionale dell’Appennino to the beautiful marshy basin of Lake arated by ridges and rocks, up to the (Parco Nazionale dell’Appennino Plateau one reaches the Ospedalaccio the Riarbero stream, and dominates of Le Porraie, the little San Bartolomeo spurs of Mount Prado, with sweep- (Parco Regionale dell’Alto Appennino lake there are four refuges, very pop- Tel. + 39 051 5276080 Romagna Tosco-Emiliano) Padre, and from there in just a few vast forests that cover the Val Parma. Tosco-Emiliano) Pass, marked by a boundary stone in the mamelons of Triassic evaporates, church announces Romecchio Pass, ing views of the upper Dolo valley, Modenese) ular in the summertime and on week- Fax + 39 051 5276957 Protected Nature Areas data bank minutes to the shores of Lake Santo After skirting the wooded valley of the memory of the borders of the Kingdom where fluvial erosion cut the character- which in the past used to be of some covered by the Abetina Reale forests. ends. The road that climbs up the Valle [email protected] Servizio Parchi e risorse forestali The first leg of the Alta Via is long and the historic Mariotti Refuge, which Riserva Statale di Guadine Pradaccio, A long hike connects the two low- of Italy. The pass takes its name from istic glistening slopes. After the stony importance. Next is the Focerella Pass, A gentle climb leads to the wide sad- This is a beautiful stage moving delle Tagliole ends in the parking lot, a est passes of the Emilian Apennines, towards the highest mountains in the http://ambiente.regione.emilia- - Regione Emilia-Romagna: Marco and demanding, but offers a wide stands in the middle of an area of established over forty years ago, one a medieval hospital whose location grounds of the Borra Grande the path crossed by a forest road that may be dle of Bocca di Massa (1816 m), then quarter of an hour away. variety of environments, ranging from both at 1200 metres above sea level Modena area and the renowned tour- romagna.it/parchi-natura2000/altavia Pattuelli great natural interest. The crystal clear can see the Capanne di Badignana, an was found during recent excavations. becomes less rough, and it descends useful in case of bad weather to quick- the path descends along the sce- the agricultural landscape of the mid basin, full of trout and char, is charm- old barn now used as a bivouac that and separated by the big mountainous Cerreto Pass is easily reached hiking to Belfiore Pass through low blueber- ly reach the Bargetana Refuge.
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