A hiking itinerary that connects Bologna to Brisighella and Faenza crossing the Regional Park of Gessi Bolognesi and Calanchi dell’Abbadessa and that of the Vena del Gesso Romagnola, whose gaseous karst formations have been recognized as a World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n
Program of the offer<\/em> 1st STOP Varignana \u2013 Dozza 2nd STOP Dozza – Borgo Tossignano 3rd <\/sup>STOP Borgo Tossignano – Borgo Rivola 4th STOP Borgo Rivola \u2013 Zattaglia<\/strong><\/p>\n The visit to the abandoned village of Crivellari begins this stage with considerable differences in altitude and breathtaking views, in the heart of the Vena del Gesso Romagnola, between the highest peak of the route (Monte Mauro, 515 meters above sea level). 5th<\/sup> STOP Zattaglia \u2013 Brisighella Duration:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>6 days The fee includes:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Meeting with the hiking guide.\u00a0Start of the walking route towards Bologna Central Station to take the train to Localit\u00e0 Varignana (Bologna).\u00a0Transfer to Palazzo di Varignana Resort.\u00a0Room accommodation, wine and oil tasting and free time.\u00a0Dinner and overnight stay.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Hilly route among fruit trees and parish churches, passing by Castel San Pietro Terme, a place renowned for its spa whose thermal treatments date back to 1337. You then arrive at the village with the painted walls of Dozza.
\nThe small medieval village of Dozza, known for the Painted Wall Art Biennial, also includes the Rocca Sforzesca and the Regional Enoteca of Emilia-Romagna.
\nDinner and overnight stay in Dozza.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Not a demanding stage, but fascinating from a landscape point of view because you can admire the long ravine cliffs until you reach the area of \u200b\u200bthe Vena del Gesso Romagnola Regional Park.
\nDinner and overnight stay in Borgo Tossignano.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Short but demanding stage due to the difference in altitude and concentration required, a short stop to visit the remains of the Tossignano castle and then up, along the ramparts of the Riva di San Biagio, among sparkling chalk crystals.
\nDinner and overnight stay in Riolo Terme or Borgo Rivola.<\/p>\n
\nDinner and overnight stay in Zattaglia or Brisighella.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This stage is the least tiring, despite the presence of some climbs along the route. The trek develops along the valley of the Sintria stream, crossing a hilly agricultural landscape that leads to the suggestive Carn\u00e8 Park. Finally, you reach Brisighella, a charming village that boasts the title of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: a town surrounded by three hills dominated by the majestic Clock Tower which stands on the characteristic Scoglio del Gesso.
\nDinner and overnight stay in Brisighella.
\nThe following morning transfer to Faenza where, for those who want, it will be possible to visit the city of ceramics and leave for the return home.<\/p>\n
\nPeriod:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>March-June and September and October, excluding the periods: 19-21 April and 12-19 May 2025
\nPrice:<\/em> <\/strong>from \u20ac 1.234,00
\nMeeting point:<\/em> <\/strong>ExtraBo information office (piazza del Nettuno, 1) Bologna<\/p>\n