Castione De' Baratti loop past Chiesa dei Santi Silvestro e Donnino

The walk

6.6 km loop near Traversetolo, 323 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Castione de' Baratti and Chiesa dei Santi Silvestro e Donnino. After the walk: wine tasting at La Bandina Traditional WInes (7.5 km) and lunch at La Longarola in Lesignano de’ Bagni (8.2 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Along the way

• Castione de' Baratti150 m from the trail
• Chiesa dei Santi Silvestro e Donnino250 m from the trail

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

1. 10:00Park near Traversetolo and start the walk.
2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
3. 13:00Lunch at La Longarola in Lesignano de’ Bagni, 8.2 km by car.
4. 15:30Tasting at La Bandina Traditional WInes, 7.5 km from the trail.