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The Peaks of Val Tidone: Pietra Corva, Panperduto and Groppo

Il Giardino Alpino di Pietra Corva, Pavia · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,050 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
Pavia, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
The Peaks of Val Tidone: Pietra Corva, Panperduto and Groppo
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The experience
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
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WHY THIS HIKE

The peaks of Val Tidone

Want to learn how to read the mountains like a true hiker? This is the perfect opportunity. A simple hike full of discoveries, designed for those who want to move through nature mindfully.

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

The experience

Immersed in beautiful beech woods and up to rugged peaks, where the view will stretch across the Tidone Valley and the Trebbia Valley, along the way we'll take the chance to learn the basics of hiking: reading a map, packing a backpack, spotting a few traces of wild animals (if we're lucky!).

Why join us: - Learn the basics of hiking hands-on - Experience views that alternate between forest and highlands - A relaxed route with a few more "challenging" sections, suited to those who want to test themselves or simply unplug for a few hours - Head home with skills that will stay with you forever

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 2 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+13 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 PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 7 km · 4h30
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 4h30 and 300 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Entrance fees for the activities in the programme
✕Travel to Il Giardino Alpino di Pietra Corva
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
1,050 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
4h30
Day
7 km · D+ 300 m · 4h30
Map
The stops · 7 km
Meeting point 10:00approximate
27050 Romagnese, 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
10:00MEETING
Meeting point and trek departure
We're at the parking area of the Pietra Corva Alpine Garden, and this is where we'll kick things off with a few useful pieces of information. After that, we'll set out on our hike (just a heads-up: there is a restaurant here, but it's not always open, so let's not rely on it too much for food and water).
12:00VIEWPOINT
Pietra Corva, Panperduto and Groppo di Vaccarezza
Our route first leads us through a pine forest, then into the beech woods typical of the Apennines. We'll then climb the first two iconic ophiolitic peaks that dominate this area: Pietra Corva and Panperduto. From these heights, our gaze will sweep across Val Tidone and Val Trebbia, and on clearer days, we'll even be able to spot the Alps in the distance. Along the way, we'll cover some useful topics for tackling a hike safely, and we'll try to read the landscape around us with fresh eyes, picking up on the natural features that make these areas so special.
15:00RETURN
Return
From Pan Perduto, we'll cross through the woods to reach the summit of Groppo di Vaccarezza, with its striking vertical rock face, before taking the trail back to our starting point. If the Pietra Corva Alpine Garden happens to be open, we can treat ourselves to a short visit (optional, at an additional cost). 🌿

How do you get to Il Giardino Alpino di Pietra Corva? 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.

Water supply
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Mosquito repellent spray
RECOMMENDED
Spray anti-zecche
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Francesca
Francesca
· 4 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Francesca, a geologist by training and an environmental hiking guide with AIGAE. For more than ten years I've also worked in environmental education, for adults and children, in schools, parks and museums. My job consists of trying to convince people that a rock is a genuine open book of natural history, and that the droppings of a wild animal can be BEAUTIFUL. When I'm not doing science outreach or leading hikes, I'm probably working out whether a spider could be my new best friend (by talking to it, obviously). My life is a mix of salami sandwiches eaten in the woods and "wow, look at this beetle, it's stunning!" — because, let's be honest, what could possibly be better? 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4h30 with 300 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 2 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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The Peaks of Val Tidone: Pietra Corva, Panperduto and Groppo

The Peaks of Val Tidone: Pietra Corva, Panperduto and Groppo

Il Giardino Alpino di Pietra Corva, Romagnese (PV) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,050 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
1,050 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
4h30
Guiddy points
+13
15 photos
+11 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The peaks of Val Tidone

Want to learn how to read the mountains like a true hiker? This is the perfect opportunity. A simple hike full of discoveries, designed for those who want to move through nature mindfully.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Immersed in beautiful beech woods and up to rugged peaks, where the view will stretch across the Tidone Valley and the Trebbia Valley, along the way we'll take the chance to learn the basics of hiking: reading a map, packing a backpack, spotting a few traces of wild animals (if we're lucky!).

Why join us: - Learn the basics of hiking hands-on - Experience views that alternate between forest and highlands - A relaxed route with a few more "challenging" sections, suited to those who want to test themselves or simply unplug for a few hours - Head home with skills that will stay with you forever

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 7 km · 4h30
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 4h30 and 300 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Entrance fees for the activities in the programme
✕Travel to Il Giardino Alpino di Pietra Corva

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 7 km
Meeting point 10:00Il Giardino Alpino di Pietra Corva
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
10:00MEETING
Meeting point and trek departure
We're at the parking area of the Pietra Corva Alpine Garden, and this is where we'll kick things off with a few useful pieces of information. After that, we'll set out on our hike (just a heads-up: there is a restaurant here, but it's not always open, so let's not rely on it too much for food and water).
12:00VIEWPOINT
Pietra Corva, Panperduto and Groppo di Vaccarezza
Our route first leads us through a pine forest, then into the beech woods typical of the Apennines. We'll then climb the first two iconic ophiolitic peaks that dominate this area: Pietra Corva and Panperduto. From these heights, our gaze will sweep across Val Tidone and Val Trebbia, and on clearer days, we'll even be able to spot the Alps in the distance. Along the way, we'll cover some useful topics for tackling a hike safely, and we'll try to read the landscape around us with fresh eyes, picking up on the natural features that make these areas so special.
15:00RETURN
Return
From Pan Perduto, we'll cross through the woods to reach the summit of Groppo di Vaccarezza, with its striking vertical rock face, before taking the trail back to our starting point. If the Pietra Corva Alpine Garden happens to be open, we can treat ourselves to a short visit (optional, at an additional cost). 🌿

How do you get to Il Giardino Alpino di Pietra Corva? 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.
Water supply
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Mosquito repellent spray
RECOMMENDED
Spray anti-zecche
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Francesca
Francesca
4 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Francesca, a geologist by training and an environmental hiking guide with AIGAE. For more than ten years I've also worked in environmental education, for adults and children, in schools, parks and museums. My job consists of trying to convince people that a rock is a genuine open book of natural history, and that the droppings of a wild animal can be BEAUTIFUL. When I'm not doing science outreach or leading hikes, I'm probably working out whether a spider could be my new best friend (by talking to it, obviously). My life is a mix of salami sandwiches eaten in the woods and "wow, look at this beetle, it's stunning!" — because, let's be honest, what could possibly be better? 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 4h30 with 300 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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