To conquer the majestic peak of Balzo Nero, this circular route starts from the stone village of Vico Pancellorum, an ancient Roman settlement that further developed in the Middle Ages. We will walk through chestnut woods, and then, as we gradually gain altitude, solemn beech forests, to arrive at the “Black Cathedral” (named after the unusual basalt rock formation of the peak), where from above the “Balzo”, a cliff over 450m high, we can look out over all the towns and mountains of the Val di Lima.
- There are no springs along the route
- NOT RECOMMENDED for those who are completely out of practice.
- At the guide’s sole discretion, we reserve the right to modify: the plan, timings and route in the event of specific weather conditions or emergencies, to guarantee the safety of the group or the individual participant.
- Our trekking guides are licensed as environmental hiking guides.
- Possible photos and/or videos of the activity will be taken for the company’s promotional purposes, and where possible, we will give them to you for free *GARFAGNANA RAFTING DOES NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSS, FAILED DELIVERY OR DELAYED DELIVERY OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL, AND RECOMMENDS THAT EVERYONE BRINGS THEIR OWN ACTION-CAM FROM HOME, WITH A FLOATING HAND GRIP
What to bring
- REQUIRED: backpack with at least a 500ml water bottle, and hiking shoes, ideally boots with ankle support.
- RECOMMENDED: walking poles to ease fatigue and increase stability when coming down, face mask and any medications you need.