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Unione dei Comuni Valli Taro e Ceno
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View from Groppo della Rocca di VarsiPhoto: Giulia Pesarin, Unione dei Comuni Valli Taro e Ceno
A circular route suitable for trekking, mountain biking, and horseback riding where the rocks are the protagonists.
The "Groppo" of Rocca di Varsi is mainly composed of ophiolites of the serpentinite group, outcrops of magmatic origin rocks, a treasure of the Parma-Piacenza Apennines quite rare at regional level. They can be small or very large in volume and extension and, due to their resistance, have often been chosen as strategic places for territory control. In fact, on the summit of the “Groppo” there are still remains of an ancient fortress (which gave the name to the village Rocca), attributed to the Lombard-Byzantine era.
There is a rare and specialized flora typical of serpentinites, including protected species such as Tulipaaustralis and the very rare Fritillaria tenella. Along the slopes of the rock is hidden a rich population of the very rare Venus' navel (Umbilicus rupestris), a crassulaceae linked to rupicolous environments that here has its second known station in the region. The rocky environment offers shelter conditions for many species typical of Apennine fauna.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Remember to carefully assess the type of route you are taking, the locations you plan to cross, and the current season. Has it rained? Caution! The trails will be more slippery and therefore you need to be more careful.
Always tell someone where you are going and how long you expect your route to take.
The emergency phone number is 112.
Local authorities and associations in the affected areas accept no legal responsibility for any damage or accidents to people or property that may occur along the marked routes.
RESPECT THE TERRITORY:
- do not throw tissues, cans, glass or plastic bottles, candy wrappers, and especially cigarette butts or packs on the ground.
- take your waste home or wait to find a bin.
- respect the flora, fauna, and crops; do not remove wild fruits or plants; they may have been treated with phytosanitary products.
- report any disorderly situations or abnormal behaviors to the municipality.
Tips and suggestions
UNION OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF THE TARO AND CENO VALLEYS
Tel. +39 0525 921811
segreteria@unionetaroceno.pr.it
Roadbook
Chiesa di S. Antonio Abate
Groppo Ofiolite della Rocca
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
BUS
Tep line 2340 Varsi - Rocca - Pessola - Ponte Vetrioni
Tep line 2341 Varsi - Rocca - Tosca - Bardi
Directions
CAR
Borgotaro Exit | A15 Cisa motorway | Parma-La Spezia
Berceto Exit | A15 Cisa motorway | Parma-La Spezia
TRAIN
Borgo Val di Taro station PR, Italy
Fornovo di Taro station PR, Italy
At the station you can use buses and shuttle services to reach your destination.
Parking
Near the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Rocca di Varsi PrCoordinates
Equipment
Routes require specific clothing and equipment. Even during relatively short and easy outings, it is always better to be well equipped to avoid unpleasant surprises and to face unexpected events such as a sudden thunderstorm or an energy drop: even the unexpected is part of the fun!
What to bring on a route:
- appropriate footwear
- adequate water supply according to your needs (from 1 to 2 liters considering temperature, possibility of refilling, route duration)
- snack (for example, dried fruit or bars)
- windproof and rainproof jacket
- spare shirt and socks
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- gloves and hat in winter months
- GPX track loaded on the phone
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions