The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Parma
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Last updated: October 1, 2025
The Cisa pass separates the Ligurian Apennines from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines; it is at an altitude of about 1,041 m a.s.l., located in the center between the provinces of Parma and Massa-Carrara.
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Crossing point of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri and starting point for excursions to the Penna and Aiona mountains.
The history of this place seems to be linked to …
The history of this place seems to be linked to …
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The pass connects the Aveto valley with the upper Taro valley and marks the border between Emilia Romagna and Liguria. Beautiful mountain environment rich in vegetation.
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This beautiful panoramic climb connects Calestano and Langhirano. The ascent is challenging from every side, but the view from the top repays the effort. At the top there are a couple of benches in the shade of gazebos.
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Apennine pass of secondary importance but much loved by those who pedal, the Cirone connects the provinces of Parma and Massa-Carrara. It is attacked from Bosco di Corniglio on the …
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A splendid high-altitude road between two Apennine passes that divide the provinces of Parma and Genoa, this segment is characterized by splendid panoramas and some wind turbines.
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Tomarlo is a real crossroads. In fact, near the summit there are four roads coming from Ferriere (north side), Ponteceno (east side), Santo Stefano d'Aveto (west side) and Passo del …
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The descent from the pass towards Varese Ligure is brand new and tarred - it works! The other side of the pass is not quite as scenic and the asphalt looks a bit like cobblestones.
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First piece 2/3 km stretches with ramps over 10%. Afterwards it becomes pedalable. After Cassego it picks up again although less than the beginning but longer, about 5km. Once you …
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A nice stretch if you come from the Lagoni
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