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Calanchi di Atticola
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsItalyEmilia-RomagnaReggio nell'EmiliaVetto
Calanchi di Atticola
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Emma
July 12, 2022
Road cycling
On the side of the road you can see a red spot on the slope, it is the red earth! At that point there is a small path that leads to these very particular forms of concentrated erosion. You could mistake them for volcanoes, but in reality they are particular forms of badlands. If you don't follow particular KOMs and are curious, it deserves a quick walk: it will be like feeling on another planet!
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•Mirko
August 10, 2025
Cycling
A striking natural formation located in the hamlet of Atticòla, in the municipality of Vetto, in the Reggio Emilia Apennines.
It is not a deep canyon like those of the great American rivers, but rather a series of clayey reliefs—almost like "small volcanoes" a few meters high—characterized by outcrops of ferrous clay, with red and white bands that evoke an almost alien or time-sculpted landscape.
An interesting crossing point, it is ideal for a leisurely hike, also suitable for families or photography enthusiasts.
It is not a deep canyon like those of the great American rivers, but rather a series of clayey reliefs—almost like "small volcanoes" a few meters high—characterized by outcrops of ferrous clay, with red and white bands that evoke an almost alien or time-sculpted landscape.
An interesting crossing point, it is ideal for a leisurely hike, also suitable for families or photography enthusiasts.
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49.8km
03:02
1,360m
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The Val d'Enza, Lago di Scurano e Canyon di Atticola is a difficult 30.9-mile road cycling loop with 4455 feet of climbing.
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2,080m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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68
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105km
05:53
1,990m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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