Col Lungo to Prato del Conte
Apecchio, Piobbico · about 1 h 15 min by car from Pesaro
The walk
4.5 km out-and-back walk between Apecchio and Piobbico, up to Prato del Conte, 387 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 985 and 1159 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at El Mascaron in Fermignano (16.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Pesaro: about 1 h 15 min (51 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Pesaro, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
43.55679,12.49702
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Apecchio and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at El Mascaron in Fermignano, 17 km by car.
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