Monchio Delle Corti: Mountain Lakes, Trails and Village Culture
Accommodation in Monchio Delle Corti
Monchio Delle Corti between mountain lakes and village trails
Monchio Delle Corti appeals to different travel plans: the “Alta Val Cedra in MTB” comprises four interconnected circular routes. Their shared starting point is located at Piazza Caduti di tutte le Guerre in Monchio delle Corti. When choosing accommodation in Monchio Delle Corti, this starting point can be taken into account as a specific reference point for your cycling days, while other natural and cultural destinations complement the itinerary.
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Photo: Giorgio Galeotti via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Lago Ballano at 1,341 metres
Lago Ballano is one of the glacial lakes of Alta Val Cedra in the Parco dei Cento Laghi and lies at 1,341 m above sea level. At the lake there is a picnic area with benches and tables, four barbecue sites, a drinking-water fountain and prepared pitches for tents. This landscape feature therefore combines a notable elevation with specific opportunities for a break outdoors.
Trails for cycling and hiking
Several trails shape the surroundings for walks and hikes. The “Percorso delle Frazioni” leads from Pianadetto to Rimagna, is 6.5 km long, takes about three hours and has a moderate to easy difficulty level. In addition, two trails connect Prato Spilla with the Piana di Lagdei and pass near several glacial lakes. Your daily planning therefore includes both a trail with a defined duration and distance and routes through a landscape shaped by lakes.
Bogs and alpine newts in the regional park
The Parco regionale Valli del Cedra e del Parma also represents a landscape with numerous glacial bodies of water and peat bogs. These lie in glacial basins and glacial cirques. The rare and colourful alpine newt finds refuge there. For those interested in nature, both the landforms and this special habitat are therefore important aspects of the surroundings.
Stone bridge and mountain landscape
The mountain Monte Malpasso is located in the vicinity of Monchio delle Corti. A historic feature is the Ponte di Lugagnano, built entirely of stone in an arched shape over the Torrente Cedra. Its construction was commissioned in 1602 by Ferdinando Farnese, Bishop of Parma, to enable merchants and travellers to reach Lunigiana.
Village culture in Monchio delle Corti
The Chiesa dei SS. Lorenzo e Michele is considered a monument worth visiting in Monchio delle Corti. The permanent exhibition “Vita montanara”, which can be visited, is also located in the Municipio of Monchio delle Corti. In addition to the landscape experiences, both destinations give a stay a clear cultural focus.
Maestà along the way
During walks along the roads of the villages of Monchio delle Corti or in the forest, you can discover Maestà. These are devotional images of the Madonna and the saints, housed in protected niches in sandstone walls. Even away from the larger destinations, these religious artworks make the connection between village trails, forest and regional religious tradition visible.
Discover more places
For further orientation, you can also find Vigatto, Bore, Diolo, Fontanelle, Monticelli Terme, Valditacca, Sanguigna and Lagrimone.
For the overarching travel overview: Parma.
