With almost 2,000m of altitude over 100km of route, the route is suitable for lovers of ascent, allowing a panoramic tour of the hills surrounding Salsomaggiore, in a succession of climbs and descents, among ancient pievi, castles and good wine. It starts from the spa town, (recommended free car parking in Via del Lavoro) the direction of Fidenza, you go down the Stirone Park and begin the ascent to Pellegrino Parmense, passing through Monte Salso and then descending towards Varano Marchesi to skirt (run alongside) the Ceno stream. Continue towards Fidenza via Pieve di Cusignano, Siccomonte and away to the last ascent to touch the village of Tabiano Castello and finally return to Salsomaggiore Terme.

The itinerary is not only a beautiful excursion for "trained legs" but also an adventure to discover the characteristic hilly landscapes of the "Food Valley"; Along the way there are cultivated fields, ancient villas, manors and farmhouses that produce the renowned agri-food excellences all over the world. It is pleasant to take a few stops to break the route and admire from the top of the hills the foothill valleys.

Elevation profile

Crossed locations

• 1  Salsomaggiore Terme
   - Start 0,0 km
• 2  Montauro
   1,6 km
• 3  Lodesana
   5,1 km
• 4  Ponteghiara
   8,3 km
• 5  San Nicomede
   10,8 km
• 6  Scipione Ponte
   13,1 km
• 7  Salsomaggiore Terme
   15,0 km
• 8  Cangelasio
   16,9 km
• 9  Valico Pianazzo
   21,3 km
• 10  Grotta
   23,1 km
• 11  Pontegrosso
   24,8 km
• 12  Valico Sant’Antonio
   30,05 km
• 13  Pellegrino
   35,3 km
• 14  Mariano
   39,3 km
• 15  Case Boscaini
   40,4 km
• 16  Varano Marchesi
   47,8 km
• 17  Santa Lucia
   50,7 km
• 18  Case Barbieri
   51,8 km
• 19  Cella
   57,1 km
• 20  Gabbiano
   60,5 km
• 21  Pieve di Cusignano
   66,4 km
• 22  Costamezzana
   70,1 km
• 23  Santa Margherita
   76,2 km
• 24  Osteria del Sole
   79,8 km
• 25  Tabiano
   88,3 km
• 26  Salsomaggiore Terme
   - Arrivo 94,1 km

Itinerary highlights

Modern Architecture - Luigi Zoja Thermal Spa

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The modern building important for its medicinal facilities was inaugurated in 1970.

Urban Historic Gardens - Mazzini Park

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Cultural Heritage of Emilia Romagna

Parish Church of San Nicomede

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The small church of St. Nicomede, preserves almost intact the Romanesque forms of the 12th century.