VIVEREMILIA Outdoor Experiences

Our experiences:

HERB GARDEN - Hill and plain herbs / Forest herbs / Hiking among mountain herbs

Not everything called "weed" so it is! You can find an open-air market at our complete disposal: next to our feet, along the paths, in the meadows or on the trees. We rediscover the plants of the natural wild garden, how to recognize them, how to collect them and how to cook them.

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FOOTPRINTS IN THE WOODS - The Nature Reserve of Ghirardi / Monte Camiano and the woods of Vianino

During a short hike through the meadows and woods of the Regional Nature Reserve of Ghirardi and Val di Ceno, we will learn to recognize the footprints and other signs of the animals that populate the protected area: roe deer, deer, wolves, foxes and many others.

We will also learn how to put into practice some tricks not to disturb the fauna, so as to enjoy in a respectful way the beauty of the place, but also to increase our chances of observing directly some inhabitant of the Reserve. 

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GHOST VILLAGES AND PLACES OF THE PAST - Pianelleto and Barigazzo Mount

An intimate and emotional journey in a proudly sweet and severe Apennines, in search of abandoned villages and their stories hidden under the cover of beech trees. 

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Hidden flavours and stories in the hills of Parma

Experience visiting small villages scattered in the Apennines. We will explore small productive realities of the gastronomic sector of the province of Parma and brief surprise visits to the medieval history of the territory. 

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Between the Middle Ages and vineyards in the hills of Parma

Guided tour of curiosities and testimonies of the rural and medieval world of Emilia, with a focus on the ancient tradition of wine production, still in continuous evolution. The first hills of Parma have been characterized for centuries by extensive vineyards, mentioned in many ancient documents. 

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 TRUFFLE EXPERIENCE - The truffle of Pellegrino Parmense

A day dedicated to the nature and to the undergrowth ecology, where we will learn all the secrets for a good harvest: from biology to the recipes of this precious and extraordinary underground fungus. 

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IN EBIKE AMONG THE “PARCHI DEL DUCATO” – Boschi of Carrega Regional Park and Fiume Taro Regional Park

A hike with assisted electric mountain bike to discover two parks of the territory without effort. We will cross the entire Parco dei Boschi di Carrega (PR), passing near the ancient Casino dei Boschi, visiting two lakes and the top of Mount Castione. From here we will descend towards the Taro Park riding along the riverbed that will allow us to know a unique environment where rare plant and animal species survive. The path continues back to the hills through long rows of Lambrusco grapes vineyards with a wonderful view over the river. Finally, we will return to the woods of Carrega through the ancient Piana dei Marchesi that will take us back to the starting point.  

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RIDING TORRECHIARA

An e-bike tour through the vineyards surrounding the Rocca di Torrechiara to discover the history, nature and food and wine traditions of the Food Valley heart. 

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MY FRIEND HORSE - Walk side by side with Apennine horses

An experience of approaching equestrian hiking to learn about the world of horses and riding "slow". We will learn how to approach the animals and how to create the bond with them, gaining his confidence with a riding experience in the natural environment with the flavour of the thousand-year-old link man-horse in the landscape.

Number of participants: all the experiences are private and upon request; minimum 2 persons.

Availability: from Monday to Sunday upon request.