Along the backbone of Calabria – Sentiero Italia

Here you are at the first stage of the Calabrian section of the Sentiero Italia. Today's route starts from Reggio Calabria and ends in Gambarie, a village at about 1,350 meters above sea level, a much loved tourist and ski destination in the Aspromonte National Park. Along the way, beautiful views of… read more

Depart from Gambarie and enter the dense deciduous forest. The path climbs smoothly, without too many bumps, which allows you to enjoy the magic of the undergrowth. With a little luck and a lot of silence you can spot the animals and birds that inhabit it. After reaching the summit of Montalto, which… read more

Today's stage takes you from Polsi to San Luca. Once again it immerses you in the beautiful world of the Aspromonte National Park, a protected area established in 1989 to safeguard biodiversity and all native animal and plant species. The Fiumara Buonamico is the comet that guides you towards Lake Costantino… read more

Today's stage is quite demanding, but it takes you to discover one of the wildest and most remote corners of the Aspromonte Natural Park. To keep you company in the distance is the Pietra Cappa, symbol of this area. It is the tallest monolith in Europe, the protagonist of numerous legends. This area… read more

This stage can be defined as the cool-down of the previous one. The path leads you through woods and large clearings: it is a succession of wonderful plateaus. You are on the ridge that separates the Ionian coast from the Tyrrhenian coast. Before concluding the stage in Villaggio Zomaro, take a break… read more

Leave from Villaggio Zomaro and head towards Passo del Mercante. The first part of the stage is characterized by paved and white roads and paths, after which the track enters the deciduous forest. As soon as the trees become sparser, a beautiful view of the green slopes opens up in front of you - a feast… read more

With today's stage, you say goodbye to the area of the Aspromonte Natural Park definitively to get closer to that of the Serre Regional Natural Park. Immerse yourself in the beech and fir wood and follow the path that with a long up and down path takes you under the peaks of Mounts Cresta, Ferro and… read more

Today's stage is a journey through the history of this area. Leave from the center of Mongiana and reach the Fonderia Ferdinandea. This site was built at the behest of Ferdinand I of Bourbon, but became operational only with his successor. It is a real village, with the administrative headquarters, the… read more

Start again from Serra San Bruno and go in the direction of Monte Morrone, located within the last offshoot of the Serre Regional Natural Park. If you want, you can reach the summit, otherwise continue entering the woods and first touch the slopes of Monte Mazzucolo, then those of Monte Cucco. You just… read more

Leave Torre di Ruggiero behind you and begin the ascent towards the ridge of Monte Santa Agnese. The path runs along the border between the municipalities of Vallelonga and Torre di Ruggiero, then enters the woods and leads you to the suggestive Lake Acero, where you can stop for a break.



After resting… read more

Leaving San Vito sul Ionio, head towards the eastern shore of Lake Acero, under the slopes of Monte Acido and continue in the direction of Bosco Sospeso. The path takes you through very tall trees, which almost look like giants.



Now the dirt track gives way to the paved road. Once you reach the Monte… read more

From Girifalco head towards Caraffa di Catanzaro. Today's stage is quite demanding: it has a development of about 30 kilometres. If the day is clear at the highest altitudes you can admire both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas.



Once you have reached the village of Caraffa di Catanzaro, you are about halfway… read more

Today's stage is quite short and allows you to rest your legs and body in view of the next excursions. The day begins with a steep climb below the summit of Monte Tiriolo, from which you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the villages below, then continues with a light and flowing walk on the slopes overlooking… read more

Start again from the Madonna di Porto Sanctuary and follow the path that starts from behind the sacred building, which climbs with a regular slope, never too steep. Also in this stage there are the woods to keep you company. Between one tree and another, Lake Passante appears. Walk on the dam, dating… read more

Saying goodbye to Villaggio Mancuso, it's time to immerse yourself in the landscapes of the Sila Piccola, the southern section of the Park. The path crosses the luxuriant forests that characterize this area, allowing you to spot animals, birds or tree or flower species typical of this area here and there… read more

Say goodbye to Villaggio Buturo and immerse yourself again in the beautiful forests of the Sila National Park. Just outside the luxuriant woods, large clearings open up, which completely distort the perspective. An alternation of ascents and descents lead you to the shores of Lake Ampollino, an artificial… read more

Today's stage takes you to another important lake in Calabria: Lake Arvo. Backpack and reach the Piano del Parlamento, characterized by a beautiful beech forest. You are at the highest point of the route, at about 1,500 meters above sea level.



The descent is very panoramic and with some ups and downs… read more

Today's stage begins with a slight climb that takes you first to the cable car to Monte Curcio, a favorite destination in winter for ski lovers, then to the Strada delle Vette, a paved road that connects the highest Calabrian peaks. A very long descent takes you to Pedace, from where the Sila train leaves… read more

Today's stage takes you definitively away from the Sila National Park and brings you ever closer to the Tyrrhenian Sea. A long and constant climb in the wood takes you under the slopes of Monte Scudiero and a short descent takes you to Potame. From here you gain altitude again and arrive with some ups… read more