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In the Footsteps of Don Camillo and Peppone: Brescello Walking Tour

Brescello, Reggio Emilia · Emilia-Romagna•1 day•Hiking · 31 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna
On your own?
No problem
Points
+10
In the Footsteps of Don Camillo and Peppone: Brescello Walking Tour
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Brescello: Don Camillo & Peppone

A whole town turned into a movie set. And you get to walk right through it.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Piazza Matteotti, where the statues of Don Camillo and Peppone still face each other in front of the Town Hall and the church of Santa Maria Nascente. From here we follow the "Ciak, si gira!" signs along a loop that winds through the whole village: the clapper-less bell behind the Town Hall, Peppone's house behind the church, then out into the Emilian countryside down to the banks of the Po. The ground is flat, the pace relaxed: this is walking for the joy of discovery, not for effort.

After the 1951 flood, help poured in from all over the world "for the people of Don Camillo" — a fictional town that had become very real for millions of moviegoers.

5 reasons to join - walk through the real film sets of Don Camillo and Peppone - optional detour to the Madonnina del Borghetto - three themed museums to explore in town - an easy loop, perfect for the whole family - the banks of the Po to close the day

Who it's for Everyone, from kids to grandparents: no technical difficulty, just the desire to walk and explore.

Come discover Brescello with the Guidders: we'll be waiting for you in the piazza, ready to go.

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.
+10 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
25 m D+ · 13 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
The trail is never exposed. A few rocky stretches, no airy sections.
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 25 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
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
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✓Local guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Brescello
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
25 m
Max altitude
31 m
Distance
13 km
Duration
6 h
Map
Day
13 km · D+ 25 m · 6 h
Meeting point 9:45approximate
Back to Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 20, 42041 Brescello provincia di Reggio Emilia, 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
A
09:45MEETING
Meeting in Piazza Matteotti, Brescello
We meet with the Guidders in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti in Brescello, province of Reggio Emilia, among the statues of Don Camillo and Peppone. The departure time is indicative and will be confirmed in the event's Telegram group depending on the season.
B
12:00VILLAGE
Through the streets of Brescello
We walk through the little streets of the village that served as the set for the Don Camillo and Peppone films, with curious glimpses at every corner. An easy, flowing route, perfect for discovering the soul of the village step by step.
C
13:30WATER
Po riverbank in Boretto — lunch break
We reach the Po riverbank in Boretto, one of Emilia's most charming riverside villages: here we stop for lunch with the river right in front of us. A relaxing moment all together before heading back on the trail.
D
15:00RETURN
Sentiero Escursionistico, verso il rientro
We set off again along the countryside between Boretto and Brescello, with the plain opening up all around us. A peaceful stretch to soak in the genuine atmosphere of the Bassa Reggiana.
E
16:00RETURN
Back to Piazza Matteotti
We close the loop back at the cars in Piazza Matteotti, where the hike began. With the Guidders we enjoy a cold beer or a coke together, toasting to this day among history and the landscape of the Po Valley.

How do you get to Brescello? 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
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
· 29 outings with Guiddy
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 only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 25 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?
⌄
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
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Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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In the Footsteps of Don Camillo and Peppone: Brescello Walking Tour

In the Footsteps of Don Camillo and Peppone: Brescello Walking Tour

Brescello, (RE) · Emilia-Romagna
1 day · Hiking · 31 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
25 m
Max altitude
31 m
Distance
13 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+10
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Brescello: Don Camillo & Peppone

A whole town turned into a movie set. And you get to walk right through it.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Piazza Matteotti, where the statues of Don Camillo and Peppone still face each other in front of the Town Hall and the church of Santa Maria Nascente. From here we follow the "Ciak, si gira!" signs along a loop that winds through the whole village: the clapper-less bell behind the Town Hall, Peppone's house behind the church, then out into the Emilian countryside down to the banks of the Po. The ground is flat, the pace relaxed: this is walking for the joy of discovery, not for effort.

After the 1951 flood, help poured in from all over the world "for the people of Don Camillo" — a fictional town that had become very real for millions of moviegoers.

5 reasons to join - walk through the real film sets of Don Camillo and Peppone - optional detour to the Madonnina del Borghetto - three themed museums to explore in town - an easy loop, perfect for the whole family - the banks of the Po to close the day

Who it's for Everyone, from kids to grandparents: no technical difficulty, just the desire to walk and explore.

Come discover Brescello with the Guidders: we'll be waiting for you in the piazza, ready to go.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
25 m D+ · 13 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 25 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
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

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✓Local guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Brescello

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 9:45Back to Piazza Matteotti
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
09:45MEETING
Meeting in Piazza Matteotti, Brescello
We meet with the Guidders in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti in Brescello, province of Reggio Emilia, among the statues of Don Camillo and Peppone. The departure time is indicative and will be confirmed in the event's Telegram group depending on the season.
B
12:00VILLAGE
Through the streets of Brescello
We walk through the little streets of the village that served as the set for the Don Camillo and Peppone films, with curious glimpses at every corner. An easy, flowing route, perfect for discovering the soul of the village step by step.
C
13:30WATER
Po riverbank in Boretto — lunch break
We reach the Po riverbank in Boretto, one of Emilia's most charming riverside villages: here we stop for lunch with the river right in front of us. A relaxing moment all together before heading back on the trail.
D
15:00RETURN
Sentiero Escursionistico, verso il rientro
We set off again along the countryside between Boretto and Brescello, with the plain opening up all around us. A peaceful stretch to soak in the genuine atmosphere of the Bassa Reggiana.
E
16:00RETURN
Back to Piazza Matteotti
We close the loop back at the cars in Piazza Matteotti, where the hike began. With the Guidders we enjoy a cold beer or a coke together, toasting to this day among history and the landscape of the Po Valley.

How do you get to Brescello? 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
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
29 outings 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 only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 25 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?
⌄
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