Sentiero di Zio Filippo
Spezzano della Sila, Celico · about 15 min by car from Cosenza
The walk
5.8 km out-and-back walk between Spezzano della Sila and Celico, up to Curva di Gianchi, 493 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1215 and 1671 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Cantine Granata - Azienda Agricola (3.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Cosenza: about 15 min (10 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 Cosenza, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
39.31541,16.37405
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
Independent winemaker
Cantine Granata - Azienda Agricola
SPEZZANO DELLA SILA · 3.5 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Spezzano della Sila and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Le Muraglie in Conflenti, 31 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cantine Granata - Azienda Agricola, 3.5 km from the trail.
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