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Mount Ventasso and Lake Calamone: 360° Panoramic Views of the Apennines

Laghi di Ventasso, Reggio Emilia · Emilia-Romagna•1 day•Hiking · 1,727 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Mount Ventasso and Lake Calamone: 360° Panoramic Views of the Apennines
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Mount Ventasso and Lake Calamone

An evocative loop that starts from the shores of Lake Calamone, a body of water framed by woods and meadows, then ascends through ancient beech forests, wide pastures, and rocky ridges. The route leads to the summit of Monte Ventasso, from which the view embraces the entire arc of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the valleys of the Secchia and Enza rivers, and, on the clearest days, the entire Po Valley.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The itinerary is of medium difficulty, but the final ascent to the summit presents a section classified for Expert Hikers: it requires sure-footedness and good training, amply rewarded, however, by the beauty of the panorama.

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
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
570 m D+ · 10 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 570 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕Travel to Laghi di Ventasso
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
570 m
Max altitude
1,727 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Day
10 km · D+ 570 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
42032 Ventasso, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
08:30PARKING
Ventasso Lakes
Meeting point and starting location for the hike, with ample free parking available.
09:00LAKE
Lake Calamone
Lake Calamone, a glacial lake, is considered an area of significant natural interest, thanks to its unique microclimate which supports rare species of aquatic plants. The water lilies that bloom along the lake's edge near the Rifugio Venusta are particularly enchanting.
11:00BIVOUAC
Maddalena Bivouac/Oratory
"Discover the ancient oratory dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, beautifully restored and expanded with a comfortable, always-open bivouac. Legend has it that Mary Magdalene once rested here, leaving the imprint of her back on a rock that can still be seen today."
12:00SUMMIT
Mount Ventasso Summit (1727m): Conquer the Peak!
From the summit, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent 360° panorama, sweeping across the major peaks of the Apennines to the Enza and Secchia valleys. To the north, the view extends over the plains, and on clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the first snow-capped Alpine peaks.
13:00SUMMIT
Pastorale Peak
We descend towards the lake, passing by the gentle slopes of Monte Pastorale. Our trail winds through enchanting beech forests and opens into wide meadows, where you might even spot wild horses grazing freely.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Venusta Mountain Hut
We'll stop at a mountain hut where you can grab a bite to eat and maybe even enjoy a beer with a view of the lake before heading back to the parking lot and wrapping up the hike.

How do you get to Laghi di Ventasso? 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
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Food supply
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo
Paolo
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Paolo, an environmental hiking guide, with a great passion for mountains, trekking and long-distance walks. I live at the foot of the Reggio Apennines, which I love exploring thoroughly, including the least-walked corners. I like sharing them with people who want to (re)discover this land, so rich in nature, history and food — calmly, unhurried, taking the time to look around, watch the plants, look for animal tracks, admire the views. But there's another aim too: understanding. How the environment evolved, how people changed it, for better and worse, and how nature might, one day, take it back. It's the question I carry on every trail. Walk with me and you'll take it home. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
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 6 h with 570 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Mount Ventasso and Lake Calamone: 360° Panoramic Views of the Apennines

Mount Ventasso and Lake Calamone: 360° Panoramic Views of the Apennines

Laghi di Ventasso, Ventasso (RE) · Emilia-Romagna
1 day · Hiking · 1,727 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
570 m
Max altitude
1,727 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+15
8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Mount Ventasso and Lake Calamone

An evocative loop that starts from the shores of Lake Calamone, a body of water framed by woods and meadows, then ascends through ancient beech forests, wide pastures, and rocky ridges. The route leads to the summit of Monte Ventasso, from which the view embraces the entire arc of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the valleys of the Secchia and Enza rivers, and, on the clearest days, the entire Po Valley.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The itinerary is of medium difficulty, but the final ascent to the summit presents a section classified for Expert Hikers: it requires sure-footedness and good training, amply rewarded, however, by the beauty of the panorama.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
570 m D+ · 10 km · 6 h
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 570 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕Travel to Laghi di Ventasso

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30Laghi di Ventasso
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30PARKING
Ventasso Lakes
Meeting point and starting location for the hike, with ample free parking available.
09:00LAKE
Lake Calamone
Lake Calamone, a glacial lake, is considered an area of significant natural interest, thanks to its unique microclimate which supports rare species of aquatic plants. The water lilies that bloom along the lake's edge near the Rifugio Venusta are particularly enchanting.
11:00BIVOUAC
Maddalena Bivouac/Oratory
"Discover the ancient oratory dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, beautifully restored and expanded with a comfortable, always-open bivouac. Legend has it that Mary Magdalene once rested here, leaving the imprint of her back on a rock that can still be seen today."
12:00SUMMIT
Mount Ventasso Summit (1727m): Conquer the Peak!
From the summit, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent 360° panorama, sweeping across the major peaks of the Apennines to the Enza and Secchia valleys. To the north, the view extends over the plains, and on clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the first snow-capped Alpine peaks.
13:00SUMMIT
Pastorale Peak
We descend towards the lake, passing by the gentle slopes of Monte Pastorale. Our trail winds through enchanting beech forests and opens into wide meadows, where you might even spot wild horses grazing freely.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Venusta Mountain Hut
We'll stop at a mountain hut where you can grab a bite to eat and maybe even enjoy a beer with a view of the lake before heading back to the parking lot and wrapping up the hike.

How do you get to Laghi di Ventasso? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Food supply
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo
Paolo
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Paolo, an environmental hiking guide, with a great passion for mountains, trekking and long-distance walks. I live at the foot of the Reggio Apennines, which I love exploring thoroughly, including the least-walked corners. I like sharing them with people who want to (re)discover this land, so rich in nature, history and food — calmly, unhurried, taking the time to look around, watch the plants, look for animal tracks, admire the views. But there's another aim too: understanding. How the environment evolved, how people changed it, for better and worse, and how nature might, one day, take it back. It's the question I carry on every trail. Walk with me and you'll take it home. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
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 6 h with 570 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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