Rigolo Chiesa to Costa
Farini, Bettola · about 1 h 25 min by car from Parma
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk between Farini and Bettola, up to Costa, 123 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1092 and 1149 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Caffè Grande in Rivergaro (19.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Parma: about 1 h 25 min (57 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 Parma, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.72743,9.61338
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 Farini and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Caffè Grande in Rivergaro, 20 km by car.
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