Our trails in Calizzano
To follow our trails, we recommend downloading the free Wikiloc app, available on the Apple Store and Google Play. Then choose the route you like best and download it to your smartphone along with all the information you need to make the most of this adventure.
Fo Grossu Trail
Easily accessible on foot from the provincial road via a dirt road clearly marked with this symbol:Too.
- A 5-minute walk from the provincial road
- Difficulty: easy
- A monumental tree and a unique landscape
Map of the Cravè Lakes
- A 1-kilometer trail starting from the provincial road
- Difficulty: easy
- Natural lakes nestled among pristine forests
Rionero–Castello–Pineta Loop
A loop trail starting from the center of Calizzano, suitable for everyone. The trail takes you through the picturesque Rionero Valley and its lush vegetation, all the way to Calizzano Castle and the pine forest, which features playground equipment and an outdoor fitness area.
- A 4-kilometer marked trail
- Difficulty: easy
- Mountain streams, the ruins of the marquisate’s castle
Hiking Trail to Monte Spinarda
Mount Spinarda is one of the highest peaks in our valley; the climb can be challenging for those who are out of shape, but once you reach the summit, the effort is rewarded by the magnificent view stretching from the Piedmontese Alps toward Garessio and the sea, all the way to Mount Settepani and Bardineto.
- 13 km round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Fully marked trail, starting in the hamlet of Valle
Trail at Fonte delle Anime and Monte Merlo
A trail that winds through the varied landscapes of our valley, starting from the centuries-old chestnut grove and passing through the tall beech forest, and stopping at the famous Anime springs in Bauda—the very same water that flows from this mountain to the bottling plant in Calizzano.
- 10 km GPS-tracked route
- Difficulty: medium
- accessible on foot, by bike, and on horseback
Beech Tree Trail
A 22-kilometer hike or mountain bike ride through the forests of Calizzano, passing through the small village of Riofreddo, along the Siondo River, and through these charming little mountain valleys.
- 22 km GPS-tracked route
- Difficulty: moderate to difficult
- accessible on foot, by bike, and on horseback