Gaggio Montano
A walk accompanied by an archaeologist to discover the history of the area and the archaeological excavations currently underway at Santa Maria Villiana, where there will be a concert by Fabio Tricomi, musician and ethnomusicologist for an archaeo-music itinerary to discover the instruments of the ancient Italic peninsula.
Description: ArcheoTrekking in the Gaggio Montano area, from Santa Maria Villiana to the summit of Monte della Croce. The trail winds its way through woods, paths and white roads, opening up in places with splendid views of the Marano torrent and the Reno Valley. Once we reach the summit at 917 metres, we will be able to see the white cross, the symbol of the mountain and, if the day is clear, we will be able to enjoy a 360° view that goes from the Corno alle Scale to the ridge of the Upper Reno, descending as far as the Bolognese plains. Just below the summit, archaeological excavations by the University of Bologna have brought to light inhabited structures, monumental fortifications and valuable finds dating back to the late Bronze Age (12th-11th centuries B.C.). These also include weapons, bronze ornaments, pottery, tools and amber beads, attesting to the site's centrality in the trans-Apennine routes. After a period of abandonment, the settlement was reoccupied in Etruscan times (4th-3rd centuries B.C.), before being definitively abandoned. A route of great natural, scenic and historical charm.
Details trekking outward
- Length: 4km
- Height difference: + 250m / - 30m
At the end of the concert, short trek back to the starting point:
- Length: 2.5km
- Height difference: - 220m
- Approx. 1 hour's walk
Approximate time concert 18.00
Hiking clothing and personal water supply requiredShow more
Description: ArcheoTrekking in the Gaggio Montano area, from Santa Maria Villiana to the summit of Monte della Croce. The trail winds its way through woods, paths and white roads, opening up in places with splendid views of the Marano torrent and the Reno Valley. Once we reach the summit at 917 metres, we will be able to see the white cross, the symbol of the mountain and, if the day is clear, we will be able to enjoy a 360° view that goes from the Corno alle Scale to the ridge of the Upper Reno, descending as far as the Bolognese plains. Just below the summit, archaeological excavations by the University of Bologna have brought to light inhabited structures, monumental fortifications and valuable finds dating back to the late Bronze Age (12th-11th centuries B.C.). These also include weapons, bronze ornaments, pottery, tools and amber beads, attesting to the site's centrality in the trans-Apennine routes. After a period of abandonment, the settlement was reoccupied in Etruscan times (4th-3rd centuries B.C.), before being definitively abandoned. A route of great natural, scenic and historical charm.
Details trekking outward
- Length: 4km
- Height difference: + 250m / - 30m
At the end of the concert, short trek back to the starting point:
- Length: 2.5km
- Height difference: - 220m
- Approx. 1 hour's walk
Approximate time concert 18.00
Hiking clothing and personal water supply requiredShow more
Meeting point
Parcheggio presso Meridiana dei Liberatori Brasiliani, Santa Maria Villiana, BO, Italia
Santa Maria Villiana - Santa Maria Villiana
Details
Rules to be respected
Trekking clothing and personal water supply
Contacts
For information contact the organiser Crinali at:
Phone: +39 329 5652996
Email: crinali@unioneappennino.bo.it
