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Da Votigno a Canossa, un viaggio nello spazio e nel tempo.
Località Votigno, Reggio Emilia · Emilia-Romagna•1 day•Hiking · 700 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
From Votigno to Canossa
In un facile escursione di 15km attraversiamo i continenti e la storia. Dal borgo di Votigno, con i suoi richiami agli altopiani Tibetani, alle mistiche rovine del castello di Canossa. Passando per borghi medievali e il bosco incantato della Pentoma, con le sue leggende e le sue emergenze naturalistiche. Non mancano punti panoramici e...cacce al tesoro!
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
In un facile escursione di 15km attraversiamo i continenti e la storia. Dal borgo di Votigno, con i suoi richiami agli altopiani Tibetani, alle mistiche rovine del castello di Canossa. Passando per borghi medievali e il bosco incantato della Pentoma, con le sue leggende e le sue emergenze naturalistiche. Non mancano punti panoramici e...cacce al tesoro!
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+15 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
EASY
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F+
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I+
D
D+
550 m D+ · 15 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 550 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Località Votigno
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
550 m
Max altitude
700 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
6 h
Day
15 km · D+ 550 m · 6 h
Apple Maps08:30MEETING
Votigno
Starting point with ample car park available near the Tibet House in Votigno
09:30VILLAGE
Bergogno
Small medieval village, a waypoint before heading into the woods
10:00WATER
Péntoma Wood
We venture into a magical wood, where the breath of a legend lingers in the vegetation, as we search for the cave of the lost shepherdess.
11:30VILLAGE
Cerredolo dei Coppi
Another medieval village, where we can go hunting for "marcolfe", the apotropaic faces still found on the walls of the oldest houses.
12:30WATER
Monte Tesa
Stop at the benches of Monte Tesa, where the view to the south opens up over the whole Reggio/Modena Apennines, from Alpe di Succiso to Cimone.
13:00FOOD STOP
Castello di Canossa
At last we reach the Castello di Canossa, whose ruins stand out against the blue sky atop the Rupe. The ghostly landscape of the clay badlands, the view of the facing Castello di Rossena, which at certain times seems to float on a sea of clouds, and Matilde's labyrinth are just some of the many points of interest at this site.
15:00VILLAGE
Cavandola
Last village passed through before returning to Votigno
16:00WATER
Votigno
Before heading back to the car park we can wander a little longer through the "little Tibet" of Votigno.
How do you get to Località Votigno? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
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Your guide
Paolo
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 550 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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