Difficulty: Intermediate, 490 m of elevation gain, 13 km, highest point 1115 m.

Rifugio Monte Fuso Area Centro Faunistico, Neviano degli Arduini (PR).

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I mille metri dell'Appennino Parmense: Il Monte Fuso e il Centro Faunistico

Neviano degli Arduini, Parma · Emilia-Romagna•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,115 m

Experience

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INTERMEDIATE

Where?

Parma, Emilia-Romagna

On your own?

No problem

Points

+14

I mille metri dell'Appennino Parmense: Il Monte Fuso e il Centro Faunistico

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Overview

The experience

Difficulty

What's included

Itinerary

Carpooling

What to bring

Your guide

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WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Fuso in the Parma Apennines

Inizieremo la nostra escursione entrando nella riserva del centro faunistico del monte Fuso. Nel Centro sono presenti oltre cento ungulati: cervi, daini e mufloni che potremo ammirare da vicino. Terminata la visita in riserva ove è solo possibile entrare con una guida abilitata proseguiremo la nostra escursione alla conquista del monte Fuso 1115 metri non prima di osservare luoghi incantevoli dell'Appennino Parmense.

Group chat a couple of days before

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

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

For the selected date: by 21 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.

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Not suitable for dogs

This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

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INTERMEDIATE

F+

I+

D+

490 m D+ · 13 km · 7 h

Easy

Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

Intermediate Plus

When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

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 7 h and 490 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough

✓

IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED

✓Qualified hiking guide

✕NOT INCLUDED

✕Travel to Neviano degli Arduini

To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain

490 m

Max altitude

1,115 m

Distance

13 km

Duration

7 h

Sunday

25 Oct

13 km · D+ 490 m · 7 h

The stops · 13 km

Meeting point 8:30approximate

Rifugio Monte Fuso Area Centro Faunistico, Strada Monte Fuso, 43024 Neviano degli Arduini provincia di Parma, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

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08:30MEETING

Rifugio Monte Fuso Wildlife Park Area

Meeting at Rifugio Monte Fuso from 8.30 am, departure to enter the wildlife reserve at 9.00 am

10:00SUMMIT

Wildlife Reserve and Monte Lavacchio

A visit inside the reserve, accessible only with licensed environmental hiking guides. You'll be able to see and get up close with fallow deer, red deer and mouflons.

10:30MOUNTAIN HUT

Coffee stop at Rifugio Monte Fuso

A short stop before starting the climb towards Monte Fuso

12:00VILLAGE

The village of Rusino

We'll pass through the village of Rusino. In this small locality, thanks to the silica-rich soil, the cultivation of the so-called Rusino potato is widespread, a red tuber used to prepare various dishes.

13:30SUMMIT

Monte Fuso 1115 m

Climbing a trail immersed in the woods, we'll reach the summit of Monte Fuso

14:30HIKING TRAIL

Descent on hiking trail

After a short stop on Monte Fuso to recharge, we'll head back on the return path

16:00MOUNTAIN HUT

Arrival and end of hike at Rifugio Monte Fuso

Arrival at the refuge and end of the hike. All that's left is to share a beer together before saying goodbye!

How do you get to Neviano degli Arduini? 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

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1 car with 1 free seat for this date.

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1 free seat

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Windproof

REQUIRED

Visor cap

REQUIRED

Sunscreen

REQUIRED

Sunglasses

REQUIRED

Long pants

REQUIRED

Packed lunch

REQUIRED

Water supply

REQUIRED

Trekking boots

REQUIRED

Trekking poles

RECOMMENDED

Moisturizing cream

RECOMMENDED

Change of clothes

RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Guide for this date · Sunday 25 October

Gianpaolo

· 35 outings

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Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gianpaolo, an environmental hiking guide and tour leader: from Brianza originally, but long since at home in the province of Parma. My real home, though, is whatever trail I'm walking. I carry the mountains in my heart and a passion for long-distance routes in my backpack, and I don't have a favourite place: lacing up my boots and setting off is enough. What I enjoy most is sharing kilometres and feelings with whoever is walking beside me, because every outing is a journey and every group a new story to live step by step. The backpack is always ready. 🎒 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

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I've only done easy trails, can I come?

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Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 490 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.

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I mille metri dell'Appennino Parmense: Il Monte Fuso e il Centro Faunistico

Neviano degli Arduini, (PR) · Emilia-Romagna

1 day · Hiking · 1,115 m

Elevation gain

490 m

Max altitude

1,115 m

Distance

13 km

Exposed sections

None

Duration

7 h

Guiddy points

+14

6 photos

+2 photos

WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Fuso in the Parma Apennines

Come alone, leave with new friends

How hard is it

Guiddy scale

INTERMEDIATE

F+

I+

D+

490 m D+ · 13 km · 7 h

Easy

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

Intermediate Plus

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

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 7 h and 490 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough

✓

IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED

✓Qualified hiking guide

NOT INCLUDED

✕Travel to Neviano degli Arduini

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times

Stops · 13 km

Meeting point 8:30Rifugio Monte Fuso Area Centro Faunistico

We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

08:30MEETING

Rifugio Monte Fuso Wildlife Park Area

Meeting at Rifugio Monte Fuso from 8.30 am, departure to enter the wildlife reserve at 9.00 am

10:00SUMMIT

Wildlife Reserve and Monte Lavacchio

A visit inside the reserve, accessible only with licensed environmental hiking guides. You'll be able to see and get up close with fallow deer, red deer and mouflons.

10:30MOUNTAIN HUT

Coffee stop at Rifugio Monte Fuso

A short stop before starting the climb towards Monte Fuso

12:00VILLAGE

The village of Rusino

13:30SUMMIT

Monte Fuso 1115 m

Climbing a trail immersed in the woods, we'll reach the summit of Monte Fuso

14:30HIKING TRAIL

Descent on hiking trail

After a short stop on Monte Fuso to recharge, we'll head back on the return path

16:00MOUNTAIN HUT