Trekking itineraries and naturalistic excursions across the hinterland of Romagna

• Difficulty: E for amateur excursionists.
• Rise: 270 metres.
• Time: 4h.

Departure:Villagrande's cemetery. Take the 105 CAI path to Trabocchetto Pass. Head to Fontanelle Shelter then take the 102 CAI path up to the retreat. Easy but long path. Excursionists will have the possibility to have lunch at the shelter while enjoying sweeping views over the underlying landscapes.

• Difficulty: EE for expert excursionists.
• Rise: 510 metres.
• Time: 4.30h .

The most difficult itinerary to reach the top of the mountain should be covered in summer. In winter, snow may make it dangerous. Departure: Scavolino. Head left of the church; after fifty metres, turn right along the 102 CAI path. Once reached Passo dei Ladri you can come back to Scavolino or reach the pastures of the retreat. To come back from Passo dei Ladri, take the 105 CAI path up to Trabocchetto Pass, then head along the 102A CAI path to Scavolino.

• Difficulty: E for amateur excursionists.
• Rise: 300 metres.
• Time: 1h.

Cippo, which is situated some winding roads over Carpegna's municipality (PU), was the place where Pantani concluded his training sessions. The great athlete is celebrated by a huge commemorative monument. Take the 101 CAI path, which is very steep but quite short, which leads to the lush meadows which carpet the top of Mount Carpegna. From Trabocchino Pass, come back along the scenic 104 path.

• Difficulty: E for amateur excursionists.
• Rise: 400 metres.
• Time: 4.30h.

Departure: Miratoio, a lovely hamlet of the municipality of Pennabilli (PU). Take the 17 CAI path which runs along Poggio di Miratoio. Head along Sasso Rosso and Banditella. Once reached the junction with 118 CAI path, continue along the 17 CAI path to the so-called "cancellino" (the pass between the two Sassi), and the top of Sasso Simone.

• Difficulty: T/E for tourists and excursionists.
• Rise: 200 metres.
• Time: 2h.

Departure: Equipped area of Passo Cantoniera. Take the 118 CAI path, which leads to the top of Sasso Simone merging the 17 CAI path.

Mandriole can be easily reached by car through the SS Romea. A small ferry crosses the river Reno and leads tourists up to Furlana Valley. Once reached this resort, it is possible to hire bikes or canoes, or to walk along the southern part of the Marshes of Comacchio while enjoying sweeping views and performing birdwatching.

The fascinating inner lagoon of Baiona Valley can be reached through the SS Romea and the popular resorts of Marina Romea, Porto Corsini and Marina di Ravenna. Punte Alberete, which is easily accessible from the SS Romea, is the ideal departure point for those interested in visiting the popular flooded forest, which develops along Fossatone channel, and the lush Pinewood Forest of San Vitale.

Classe Pinewood Forest extends across plenty of enchanting resorts, such as Lido di Classe, Cervia, Milano Marittima, Lido di Savio and Lido di Dante. This lush green area is crossed by fascinating paths, challenging cycling itineraries and beautiful orse-riding trails. The eastern part of the territory is occupied by the coastal pinewood forest and the sand dunes, while the southern part is home to the small lagoons of Ortazzo and Ortazzino, which provide the ideal habitat for rare species of birds, such as coots, black-winged stilts, terns and little egrets. Milano Marittima is connected with the pinewood forest through a pleasant footpath.

Cervia's Salt Pans, which can be reached from the SS16 Adriatic Road, celebrate the most ancient job of the surrounding area. To visit them, call the Corpo Forestale dello Stato (tel. 0544 980193) or the Park's Visitor Centre (tel. 0544 973040).