For those who love the mountains and want to immerse themselves in the green hills of Reggio, staying in Val di Codena is an excellent starting point. From here you can discover the Matildic lands, historic villages, castles and wonderful natural landscapes.

The area offers trails suitable for expert hikers, but also for those who want to make easy routes within everyone’s capabilities. Here are some tips:

Parco Appenino has a wide range of organised and self-guided activities (Italian, English and Chinese)

• Appennino Reggiano – informazioni turistiche

For biking enthusiasts these sites provides maps of the most popular routes

• Outdoor Active – percorsi nei dintorni
• Bike map
• Appennino Reggiano Bike

Rent bikes:

• Appennino Reggiano Bike – noleggio

For hikers:

• Alltrails.com
• Koomot

Pietra di Bismantova can be considered the most interesting and diverse climbing rock in Emilia Romagna.  It has been cited in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Commedy. Its unique skyline inspired the description of Purgatory’s mountain.

Guide La Pietra – organise your climbing trip or book your personal climbing guide

Watch the video
Climbing on Pietra di Bismantova