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Trails of Time: Following the Paths of Salt, Pilgrims, Merchants, and Smugglers
Guiddy Difficulty Levels
Easy
Description
An excursion through the gentle rolling hills of the Parma Apennines, along the historic Via dei Monti Parmensi. We will walk immersed in an ancient landscape of soft hills, solitary towers, and border castles, following the Lombard road that for centuries has seen the passage of merchants, pilgrims, soldiers, and salt smugglers. Along these paths, between the Parma and Baganza rivers, nocturnal smugglers used hidden routes to avoid the ducal garrisons, exploiting woods, gullies, and unknown mule tracks. An excursion that combines nature, history, and legend, in the heart of the secret Emilia. A slow journey through hills, borders, and ancient tales.
Booking info
Free cancellation
To receive a refund, you have time to cancel up to 3 days in advance.
Insurance included
Injury and luggage insurance coverage with Unipol Sai.
Group chat
After booking, a few days before the event, you'll be added to the group chat for info about the trek, meeting time, and to coordinate carpooling.
Carpooling
We always organize carpooling, so even if you don’t have a car, don’t worry: we’ll find a way to get you there!
Guide
Gianpaolo
🎒 Guide with a backpack always ready to go Hi! I'm a certified Hiking Guide and Tour Leader, originally from Brianza but now at home in the Parma province. My true home? Every trail I travel. I carry the mountains in my heart and a passion for hiking in my backpack. I don't have a favorite place: all I need to do is lace up my boots and set off, sharing kilometers and emotions with those who walk alongside me. Every hike is a journey, every group a new story to experience step by step.
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