Travel with your dog: During your stay Emilia-Romagna you’re spoiled for choice. On this page we've put together suggestions for numerous dog-friendly excursions, leisure activities, restaurants and accommodation as well as a couple of other insider tips for dog owners:
Maps and trails
Dog-friendly hiking in Emilia-Romagna
Hiking Trail
· Province of Ravenna
Frassati Trail in Emilia-Romagna (Short Loop A + Long Loop B)
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
27 km
9:00 h
1,280 m
1,280 m
Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines: Frassati Trail in Emilia-Romagna (short loop A + long loop B), starting from the Fontana Moneta Mountain Hut or Casa Primo Peroni.
Hiking Trail
· Pellegrino Parmense
Pietra Nera Loop
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.6 km
2:55 h
507 m
506 m
A circular route that follows the winding profile of Monte Canate to admire Apennine panoramas and observe the geological charm of the detrital layers of Monte Pietra Nera.
Hiking Trail
· Pellegrino Parmense
Circular route to discover Monte Santa Cristina
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
2:50 h
369 m
367 m
Circular route to discover Monte Santa Cristina among lush woods, home to the springs of the Stirone Stream.
Hiking Trail
· Pellegrino Parmense
Trasversale Francigena - First Stage
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
21.1 km
6:25 h
677 m
612 m
The route is the first stage that makes up the Trasversale Francigena, the itinerary starts from the Borgo of Vigoleno to reach the capital of Pellegrino Parmense.
Hiking Trail
· Bore
Route from Iggio to Bardi following the footsteps of Santa Felicita
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26.1 km
7:55 h
824 m
762 m
An exciting route through history and lush nature that touches four municipalities of Parma and enjoys views over the Stirone Valley, the Cenedola Valley, and the Ceno Valley.
Hiking Trail
· Bore
San Rocco Loop of Bore
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.7 km
1:55 h
275 m
275 m
A pleasant and accessible loop route that leads to the discovery of the town of Bore through echoes of historical civilization that have shaped its identity.
Hiking Trail
· Bore
Vallescura Loop
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16 km
5:25 h
768 m
768 m
Naturalistic and geological interest route enjoying enchanting panoramic views over the Val Ceno and hints of history among settlements of ancient military fortresses.
Hiking Trail
· Bore
Monte Mu loop
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.6 km
1:40 h
171 m
171 m
Short hike suitable for everyone in the area of the oldest chestnut groves, the largest in all of Emilia Romagna, and along the gentle slopes of Monte Mu.
Hiking Trail
· Bardi
Monte Carameto loop from Pellizzone
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.3 km
2:50 h
397 m
398 m
A circular route immersed in lush woods with 360° views over the Val Ceno, discovering the summit of Monte Carameto, one of the most beautiful panoramic points in Italy.
Hiking Trail
· Bardi
Valceno loop stage 3 (variant) Bardi-Bore
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.9 km
5:55 h
846 m
596 m
A pleasant hike connecting the two Parmese capitals of Bardi and Bore by following a stage of the most intricate and famous Val Ceno loop, reaching the summit of Monte Carameto.

