Hike & Fork

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Walk from Rifugio Monte Moria

Morfasso · about 1 h 10 min by car from Parma

Distance
5.5 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
355 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

5.5 km out-and-back walk near Morfasso, up to Percorso 901, 355 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 831 and 982 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Terre di Lodola (8.5 km) and lunch at Da Faccini in Castell’Arquato (15.3 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Parma: about 1 h 10 min (48 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

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.

Public transport route

Start point

44.75563,9.72486

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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

Terre di Lodola

Gropparello · 8.5 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Illica Vini

Vernasca · 9.4 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Podere Pavolini

Vernasca · 9.4 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Da Faccini

Castell’Arquato · 15 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Antica Trattoria Carra

Varano Melegari · 18 km from the trail

Directions

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

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Morfasso and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Da Faccini in Castell’Arquato, 15 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Terre di Lodola, 8.5 km from the trail.