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Trekking the Paths of Remembrance in Val Ceno: Following the Trails of the Resistance in the Parma Apennines - Dordia Fallen

Varano de' Melegari, Parma · Emilia-Romagna•1 day•Hiking · 550 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Parma, Emilia-Romagna
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Trekking the Paths of Remembrance in Val Ceno: Following the Trails of the Resistance in the Parma Apennines - Dordia Fallen
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Remembrance Trek in Val Ceno

An intense and meaningful excursion in the Parma Apennines, along the trails of the Val Ceno, to retrace one of the most dramatic pages of local history during the winter of 1945.

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

The experience

This trek will take us to the places that were the scene of the so-called "great winter roundup", a vast military operation conducted by German troops against the partisan formations present in the valley.

We will walk along ancient mule tracks and mountain slopes that witnessed the passage of military columns and Resistance groups, crossing rural landscapes that still retain traces of those events today.

One of the most touching moments of the excursion will be the visit to the places linked to the tragic massacre of Dordia, where on January 10, 1945 eighteen young men were captured and shot.

During the route we will stop at commemorative stones and memorial steles, testimonies that recall the events that occurred and the people involved.

It will be an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Resistance in the Parma Apennines, understanding how the territory, its valleys and its villages played a fundamental role in the last months of the war.

A different kind of trek, which combines nature, history and memory, to get to know the territory through the stories and places that preserve its past.

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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
560 m D+ · 14 km · 6h30
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 6h30 and 560 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Varano de' Melegari
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
560 m
Max altitude
550 m
Distance
14 km
Duration
6h30
Day
14 km · D+ 560 m · 6h30
Map
The stops · 14 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Sp28 10, 43040 Varano de' Melegari provincia di Parma, 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
09:30MEETING
Vianino, a charming village near Varano de' Melegari (Parma province).
Castello di Vianino frazione di Varano Dè Melegari (PR). Punto di ritrovo, partenza escursione
11:00HIKING TRAIL
Via Francigena Crossing
Nature Trail, Francigena Traverse
13:30HIDDEN POINT
Dordia Fallen Meadow
Scenic Nature Trail
14:30SUMMIT
Monte Camiano
Mount Camiano Hiking Trail
16:00VILLAGE
Vianino, a charming village near Varano de' Melegari (Parma province).
End of Hike

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

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Moisturizing cream
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
· 35 outings
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 6h30 with 560 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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✓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
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Trekking the Paths of Remembrance in Val Ceno: Following the Trails of the Resistance in the Parma Apennines - Dordia Fallen

Trekking the Paths of Remembrance in Val Ceno: Following the Trails of the Resistance in the Parma Apennines - Dordia Fallen

Varano de' Melegari, (PR) · Emilia-Romagna
1 day · Hiking · 550 m
Elevation gain
560 m
Max altitude
550 m
Distance
14 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6h30
Guiddy points
+15
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Remembrance Trek in Val Ceno

An intense and meaningful excursion in the Parma Apennines, along the trails of the Val Ceno, to retrace one of the most dramatic pages of local history during the winter of 1945.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

This trek will take us to the places that were the scene of the so-called "great winter roundup", a vast military operation conducted by German troops against the partisan formations present in the valley.

We will walk along ancient mule tracks and mountain slopes that witnessed the passage of military columns and Resistance groups, crossing rural landscapes that still retain traces of those events today.

One of the most touching moments of the excursion will be the visit to the places linked to the tragic massacre of Dordia, where on January 10, 1945 eighteen young men were captured and shot.

During the route we will stop at commemorative stones and memorial steles, testimonies that recall the events that occurred and the people involved.

It will be an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Resistance in the Parma Apennines, understanding how the territory, its valleys and its villages played a fundamental role in the last months of the war.

A different kind of trek, which combines nature, history and memory, to get to know the territory through the stories and places that preserve its past.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
560 m D+ · 14 km · 6h30
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 6h30 and 560 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Varano de' Melegari

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 14 km
Meeting point 9:30Varano de' Melegari
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Vianino, a charming village near Varano de' Melegari (Parma province).
Castello di Vianino frazione di Varano Dè Melegari (PR). Punto di ritrovo, partenza escursione
11:00HIKING TRAIL
Via Francigena Crossing
Nature Trail, Francigena Traverse
13:30HIDDEN POINT
Dordia Fallen Meadow
Scenic Nature Trail
14:30SUMMIT
Monte Camiano
Mount Camiano Hiking Trail
16:00VILLAGE
Vianino, a charming village near Varano de' Melegari (Parma province).
End of Hike

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 this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Moisturizing cream
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
35 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.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

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 6h30 with 560 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
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