Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Pietra Parcellara & Pietra Perduca, Val Trebbia
Emilia-Romagna
The Pietra Parcellara is a fin of serpentinite that erupts from soft clay hills, climbed by a steep path to a summit cross with a view down the winding Trebbia — the river Hemingway called the most beautiful in the world. The nearby Pietra Perduca has rock-cut baptismal pools and a tiny chapel.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
March – June, September – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at Pietra Parcellara hamlet near Travo.
Water
Fountain at Travo; carry water for the climb.
Highlights
- Serpentinite rock fin with a summit cross
- Hairpin Val Trebbia river views
- Rock-cut pools at Pietra Perduca
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome; the summit rock is a short scramble, keep close.
