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Night Trekking Adventure: Castles, Cliffs, Forests, Mysteries & Legends

Varano de' Melegari, Parma · Emilia-Romagna•2 days · 1 night•Trekking · 590 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Parma, Emilia-Romagna
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Night Trekking Adventure: Castles, Cliffs, Forests, Mysteries & Legends
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
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WHY THIS TREK

Night trek among castles and legends

Get ready for a nocturnal adventure amidst the wonders of the Parma Apennines! Meet from 8:00 PM onwards at the Varano dè Melegari festival, with stands and music where we can have a drink or eat something together before leaving. At 10:00 PM, departure from the Val Ceno Info Point, set up for the occasion in the Rocca Pallavicino, right under the castle. A nocturnal excursion full of charm: we will walk along ancient paths, stones and woods enveloped in the magic of the night. We will observe the Val Ceno from above amidst stories, legends and mysteries of a bygone era.

Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Get ready for a nocturnal adventure amidst the wonders of the Parma Apennines! Meet from 8:00 PM onwards at the Varano dè Melegari festival, with stands and music where we can have a drink or eat something together before leaving. At 10:00 PM, departure from the Val Ceno Info Point, set up for the occasion in the Rocca Pallavicino, right under the castle. A nocturnal excursion full of charm: we will walk along ancient paths, stones and woods enveloped in the magic of the night. We will observe the Val Ceno from above amidst stories, legends and mysteries of a bygone era.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: 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+
550 m D+ · 15 km · 7h30 over 2 days
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 4 h a day for 2 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 2 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and 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
✕Travel to Varano de' Melegari
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

Two days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
550 m
Max altitude
590 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
2 days
Day 1
3 stops · from 20:00
Day 2
5 stops · from 01:00
Map
2 days · 15 km
Meeting point 20:00approximate
Varano de' Melegari (PR) and the Pallavicino Castle, Strada Della Rocca 8, 43040 Varano de' Melegari provincia di Parma, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
HOW TO GET THERE
20:00MEETING
Varano de' Melegari (PR) and the Pallavicino Castle
Meet us from 8:00 PM onwards at the Varano dè Melegari Sagra (festival)! Enjoy the food stalls, music, and a chance to grab a pre-trek aperitivo or a bite to eat together before we set off.
22:00HIKING TRAIL
Departure
Zaino in spalla, si parte sui sentieri naturalistici dell' Appennino Parmense
23:59CHURCH
Riviano Mountain
Riviano Mountain Trail to the Church of San Pietro

How do you get to Varano de' Melegari? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Thermal blanket
REQUIRED
K-way
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed snack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Mosquito repellent spray
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Moisturizing cream
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
· 35 treks
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

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!

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (7h30 a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
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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Night Trekking Adventure: Castles, Cliffs, Forests, Mysteries & Legends

Night Trekking Adventure: Castles, Cliffs, Forests, Mysteries & Legends

Varano de' Melegari, (PR) · Emilia-Romagna
2 days · Trekking · 590 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
550 m
Max altitude
590 m
Distance
15 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
2 days
Guiddy points
+15
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS TREK

Night trek among castles and legends

Get ready for a nocturnal adventure amidst the wonders of the Parma Apennines! Meet from 8:00 PM onwards at the Varano dè Melegari festival, with stands and music where we can have a drink or eat something together before leaving. At 10:00 PM, departure from the Val Ceno Info Point, set up for the occasion in the Rocca Pallavicino, right under the castle. A nocturnal excursion full of charm: we will walk along ancient paths, stones and woods enveloped in the magic of the night. We will observe the Val Ceno from above amidst stories, legends and mysteries of a bygone era.

Come alone, leave with new friends

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
550 m D+ · 15 km · 7h30 over 2 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 4 h a day for 2 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 2 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and 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
✕Travel to Varano de' Melegari

Itinerary

2 days · approximate times
Day 1
Day 2
Map
2 days · 15 km
Meeting point 20:00Varano de' Melegari (PR) and the Pallavicino Castle
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
20:00MEETING
Varano de' Melegari (PR) and the Pallavicino Castle
Meet us from 8:00 PM onwards at the Varano dè Melegari Sagra (festival)! Enjoy the food stalls, music, and a chance to grab a pre-trek aperitivo or a bite to eat together before we set off.
22:00HIKING TRAIL
Departure
Zaino in spalla, si parte sui sentieri naturalistici dell' Appennino Parmense
23:59CHURCH
Riviano Mountain
Riviano Mountain Trail to the Church of San Pietro
See day 2 →

How do you get to Varano de' Melegari? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Thermal blanket
REQUIRED
K-way
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed snack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Mosquito repellent spray
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Moisturizing cream
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
35 treks with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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!

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 never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (7h30 a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
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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