If walks through dramatic countryside are your thing, a tour through the Emilia Romagna region of Italy offers unsurpassed views, esteemed gastronomy and a fascinating insight into the area’s history and culture.
Benefiting from incredible geographical diversity, the region of Emilia Romagna is sandwiched between the Po River and the spectacular Appenine mountains, running east to the Adriatic coast. A popular route takes you south-west from Modena to Massa Carrara, which, depending on the individual, can take up to eight days. With such an exhausting task ahead, why not kick-start your trip with a relaxing stay at the prestigious Modena Golf and Country Club.
Located just eight miles south of Modena in Colombare di Formigine, this esteemed resort has it all. Host to the Italian Open for the past 50 years, the challenging Bernhard Langer designed course stretches to an impressive 7,065 yards from the championship tee markers. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy game after game on the perfectly manicured lawns and winding fairways guarded by pools of sand and water.
For those of you who simply want to relax and unwind, the Modena resort will not fail to impress. With plush accommodation, excellent dining options and breathtaking views of the countryside, facilities at the Modena Golf and Country Club ensure you will be refreshed and raring to go as you set out on your walking tour.
On the first leg of the tour you will set out to explore the historic city centre of Modena which boasts the imposing Unesco World Heritage Roman Cathedral. After heading upwards to Santona, the highest part of the itinerary, walkers will discover the historic wild forest of the Fignola with its peaceful and panoramic backdrop. Next on the itinerary is the dramatic glacial basin, followed by a 1700 m., ascent to San Pellegrino in Alpe, now transformed into a museum of the rural civilization to preserve its sanctuary as a destination for the pilgrimage.
Next, you will head down the Garfagnana woods, discovering quaint hamlets, medieval villages and historic Roman parish churches. After crossing the white peaks and sparkling marble quarries of the Apuanes Alps, you will witness the panorama view of the Tyrrhenian sea before reaching the end of your trip at the coast in Marina di Massa.
Despite being a challenging route, this tour will leave a lasting impression on visitors to the region with its diverse and breathtaking scenery, made all the more memorable by a relaxing stay at the Modena Golf and Country Club.
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