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As explorers of a little-known paradise,
making the acquaintance of the
Regional Park of Corno alle Scale will
be an exhilarating experience. The Park
extends for five thousand hectares, a
massif which reaches a height of almost
two thousand metres, with lonely
valleys and small villages which emerge
unexpectedly from the thick woodland.
Here, walking the extensive network
of paths which intersect the area, far
away from the noise and confusion, you
can meet with fallow or roe deer, see
golden eagles circling in the sky or, in
the distance, hear the howling of a wolf.
Not only this, Corno alle Scale is also the
ideal habitat for numerous species of rare
and protected plants, such as the delicate
silver geranium, the precious alpine
aquilegia or the striking Turk’s-cap lily.
CORNO ALLE SCALE
STREAMS AND WATERFALLS, STORIES AND LEGENDS,
A FLEETING ENCOUNTER WITH A WOOD DWELLER.
THERE IS A PARADISE WITHIN REACH
WHERE THE ENCHANTMENT OF NATURE
IS REPEATED DAY AFTER DAY, OFFERING
EVER-FRESH STIMULATION TO ITS VISITORS.
The area around Corno alle Scale puts
you in direct contact with nature and
its inhabitants in any season of the year,
off ering you unforgettable moments of
relaxation, enjoyment and folklore. The
many sporting activities the area off ers,
from mountain biking to archery, horse
riding or snowshoe trekking, the flavours
of its excellent cuisine and its tasty local
products and the many opportunities
for relaxation, make Corno alle Scale
a unique and unforgettable holiday
destination, with a clear focus on well-
being and enjoyment. A natural paradise,
within reach, to be experienced at any
time, any season or any age.
The variety and quality of the environment
in this area have made it the ideal
habitat for many animal species.
Walking the pathways of the ridge, you
can frequently hear the whistling cry of
the marmot or see the small entrance
holes to the nests of the snow vole,
while in wooded areas, roe deer, wild
boar and certain predators like the
beech marten, the badger and the fox
are quite common. But the two most
important species are undoubtedly the
wolf and the eagle.
Becoming extinct here at the beginning
of the Sixties, the wolf has recently
returned to these parts, colonising
the entire Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.
Another welcome return among the
residents of the Park is the eagle, which
for some years now has returned to
nest in the area; sightings of it are
frequent, especially in summer when it
can be seen circling slowly in the sky, in
search of its prey.
TOWARDS THE UNEXPECTED...
AMIDSTTHE BRANCHES
The most striking aspect in these places
is the vegetation, a continual succession
of arboreal species which envelop
the landscape, forming a palette of a
thousand shades of colour. Starting from
lower down, the area is characterised by
oak and chestnut woods, which give the
landscape a special face. Gaining height,
the beech woods begin to dominate;
these are characterised by trees which
are either very tall and straight or which
cling to inaccessible rocks and crags,
having contorted, almost unnatural,
shapes. Finally, beyond the tree line,
the peak moorland suddenly opens
up, essentially consisting of complex
ecosystems hosting rare plants of
glacial origin. The Corno alle Scale
massif, with its 1945 metres of height,
is the southern European boundary
for the flowering of numerous rare and
protected species, such as the silver
geranium, the gentian and the elegant
alpine aquilegia.
THE EDGE OF THE WOODS REVEALS THE INFINITE
AFTER THE FIRST MOMENT, WHEN THE GAZE
REMAINS DAZZLED BY THE SPLENDOUR
OF THE PEAKS AND THE WOODS,
SMALLER WONDERS ALSO BECOME VISIBLE.
can make a holiday something you
will never forget. For people who love
speed and enjoyment, there are the
slopes dedicated to Alberto Tomba,
on which the great champion from
Bologna took his first skiing “steps”
and which were a fundamental factor
in his world championship successes.
For those who are looking to try
something new and diff erent, there
are numerous ski-mountaineering and
cross-country skiing routes, and the
modern snow park, where you can
try your hand at acrobatic snowboard
manoeuvres. Finally, for people looking
for a little peace and quiet, in the
area around Corno alle Scale you can
immerse yourself in unspoilt nature,
endlessly fascinating, just waiting to
be discovered on long snowshoe treks,
in the heart of the woodland which
characterises the area.
CORNO ALLE SCALEFFFOOORR LOOVVEERS OF WWWIIINNNNTTTTEEEERRRR SSSSPPPPOORTS
Corno alle Scale is a large, natural
amphitheatre which fans out between
the 1945 metres of the summit of
the mountain and Lake Scaff aiolo.
Its summit is the starting point for
36 kilometres of slopes of varying
diff iculties, of which 80% are served by
artificial snow equipment, permitting
skiing 150 days a year, no matter how
much or how little snow might fall.
A skiing resort with facilities amongst
the best in the northern Apennines,
offering safe enjoyment to novices
and experts alike.
With its 36 kilometres of slopes of
varying diff iculties, Corno alle Scale
WINTER SPORTS FOR EVERYBODY AND FOR
ALL ABILITY LEVELS, WARM HOSPITALITY,
FUN AND RELAXATION: THIS IS WHAT IS OFFERED
BY CORNO ALLE SCALE, THE SKIING RESORT
SITUATED IN THE HIGHEST AND MOST STRIKING PART
OF THE BOLOGNESE APENNINES, JUST A SHORT
DISTANCE FROM FLORENCE AND BOLOGNA
THE SOFTENED ATMOSPHERE, PURE, SCINTILLATING
EXPANSES OF SNOW, UNSPOILT NATURE. WINTER AT CORNO
ALLE SCALE IS DOMINATED BY THE CLEAR, CRYSTAL BLUE
OF THE SKY AND BY THE PURE WHITENESS OF THE SNOW:
AN EVOCATIVE NATURAL STAGE, IMBUING ALL SNOW
LOVERS WITH VIBRANT ENERGY AND JOIE DE VIVRE.
NOT JUST SKIINGThere is also an alternative way to enjoy the
snow: simply contemplating it.
What could be more relaxing than
sitting in front of a blazing fire with your
favourite hot drink, while outside it is
snowing? Something which might seem an
inconvenience in the city, up here becomes
an opportunity to leave the frenetic pace of
daily life totally behind you. Over and above
the skiing, the area around Corno alle Scale
off ers many alternative opportunities for
people who would also like to explore the
mountains in winter, off ering the possibility
of wonderful excursions with snowshoes
into the heart of the woodland which
characterises the area.
All of this without forgetting the legendary
Emilian hospitality and the many delicious
gastronomic opportunities off ered by the
characteristic local cuisine. At Corno alle
Scale, traditional cuisine is given pride
of place; the pasta is still made using
a chopping board and rolling pin, and
the hotels and numerous characteristic
restaurants in the area off er excellent
pork and game, underbrush fruits,
mountain tarts and sweets and chestnut-
based dishes. Wholesome dishes from a
bygone era which characterise a world
to be discovered and enjoyed, with
that touch of geniality and exuberance
which only Apennine people convey.
CORNO ALLE SCALEBologna Apennines
Nature and wellness in the Bologna Apennineswww.cornoallescale.net
BY CARFrom Bologna: on highway A1 heading for Florence, take the exit for Sasso Marconi.From Florence: on highway A11, take the exit for Pistoia; proceed along superstrada SS64 Porrettana until Silla and then take SS324 for Lizzano.From Modena: on highway A1, take the exit for Modena Sud, then follow the signs for Vignola and the Fondovalle Panaro, at the fork in Fanano, merge intro tre road for Corno alle Scale.
BY TRAINOn the Bologna-Pistoia line, get off at the Porretta Terme station, at 15 km from Corno alle Scale. From the station, hop a bus for Lizzano in Belvedere
BY PLANEThe nearest airports are Bologna, 70 km away, and Florence, 90 km away.
INFORMATION AND RECEPTION OFFICELizzano In Belvedere
Piazza Marconi 6 – 40042 Lizzano in BelvedereTel. e fax 0534.51052 • [email protected]
VidiciaticoVia Marconi 31 – 40042 Vidiciatico
Tel. e fax 0534.53159 • [email protected]
Foto di: Giorgio Nini, Davide Palumbo, Vanna Rossi, Daniele Giacobazzi,Archivio Parco, Archivio Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori Appennino Bolognese