| Walks – Hiking Trips – Advanced Hiking Trips |
Crocetta (about 15 minutes long)
For those who have been visiting Fontanarossa for more than ten years, this is one of the walks they most often miss. Currently, the path has many brambles and is interrupted by a landslide.
As you ascend the short ramp leading to the Doria Palace, you continue along a level path to reach a viewpoint, where a cross and a statue of Saint John stand, offering a beautiful view of the valley below and the surrounding mountains.
Pianella and the Mulino (about 20 and 40 minutes long, respectively)
Pianella is one of the most stunning woods in Fontanarossa, where you can observe many types of moss and undergrowth flora.
The Mulino (Mill), now closed and privately owned, still contains well-preserved milling machinery. To visit it, ask at Bar Carletto beforehand.
Starting from the road that descends from the church square, follow the mule track, staying to the right at the first three junctions. At the fourth junction, take the left path to reach Pianella.
Continuing on the main path, after about 15 minutes of descending into the valley, you will reach a right-hand path which leads to the Mulino.
Bosco (about 30 minutes long)
Bosco, which is now almost a completely uninhabited hamlet, is a fascinating place as it offers the opportunity to admire stunning natural surroundings and walk through old abandoned houses.
From Piazza San Rocco, take the downhill road to the left of a small chapel and continue until you reach the woods. Bosco can also be reached from the Borgo hamlet via a road that leads to a bend at the foot of the village. The road is unpaved but still viable and easily accessible.
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Monte Cavalla (1285 m – about 1 hour and 15 minutes long)
The road starts from the church square with a fairly steep climb. After around half an hour, you reach via Piana, a vast plain with a perennial spring. Continuing on the path to the right, through meadows dotted with narcissus, gentians, and arnica in season, you will see the lake. This is a large depression that retains rainwater, which is believed to be the remnant of a volcanic cone.
The Romano Houses (1340 m – 6 km – about 1 hour and 30 minutes long)
From the road behind the church, take the upper path at all junctions. Once passing the fountain and the Crose pastures, you enter the woods. The path, lined with beautiful beech forests, is quite easy. You can then return to the sunlight at a location called Scernavento (marked on maps as Costa del Fresco). From there, you will find a steep climb leading to the Romano Houses, where you can also find a trattoria
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Monte Carmo (1640 m – 10 km – approximately 3 hours long)
Take the path to the Romano Houses, continuing to the Capanne di Carrega. Following the yellow trail markers <>, you will reach the summit. On clear days, you will be able to enjoy a great view of the Maritime Alps and Po Valley.
Monte Antola (1597 m – 13 km – approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes long)
After reaching the Romano Houses, follow the yellow trail markers along Monte Tre Croci and the slopes of Monte Antola. This is a full-day hike that offers good views of the Alps. From the Antola’s summit, you can also take other routes:
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Monte Zucchello (1416 m – 8 km – approximately 3 hours long)
Reach the summit by following the path from Bosco to Terenzone, Campomolino, and Bertassi.
Monte Alfeo (1651 m – 15 km – approximately 5 hours long)
Take the Monte Zucchello path to Bertassi, then continue to Barchi and Bertone (along or near the unpaved road). From Bertone, follow the yellow trail markers /\/\ to the summit. On the way back, you can take the mule track along the west side of the mountain. After a steep descent, you will find a slight slope. At the junction, follow the mule track along the Monte Ronconovo until you intersect the Barchi-Suzzi paved road at Passo della Maddalena.
Follow a rugged trail to reach Capanne di Carrega, and you will be back in Fontanarossa.
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