THE PROJECT
A short walk / hiking in the enchanting community of Mossano located at the foot of the Colli Berici hills (12Km south of Vicenza), seeing historical, archaeological and natural sites and concluding with a buffet refreshment down the valley next to the stream, tasting the food and wines of the local Agriturismo Da Sagraro.
The walk is about 6 km length, it has a easy / medium difficulty level (difference in altitude of about 150 meters – 500 feet, path of dirt hill with some step climbing). It is suitable for children and families too (but not strollers). The “teaching farm” activity is held by the Agriturismo/Winery owner and a local expert of the Pro Loco di Mossano for historical sites explanations and supported by an interpreter. In case of rain, the event will be canceled.
SCHEDULE
- 9:00AM: meeting point at the parking lot in front of the Mossano Town Hall located right before the church in Piazza Municipio 1, 36020 Mossano ([email protected], 11.550704, or check the Google Street View). Check-in.
- 10:00AM: Visit to the prehistoric site of the Cave Grotta di San Bernardino (the group will be allowed to get inside the cave while it is usually closed to public, read below more info about this site).
- 11:15AM: Down to the Valle dei Mulini (Mills Valley) visiting the enchanting valley (read below more info about this site). The group will also admire (from outside) the “prigioni” ruins, a preserved middle-age village built in the rock.
- 11:45AM: Lunch break in a very suggestive location: at the valley bottom next to the cool stream where one of the old mills was located; rest and relax tasting the wines and the sopressa salami produced by the local Da Sagraro Agriturismo, plus omelet, local cheese, pickles, croutons, cake.
- 1:15PM: Back to the parking lot.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE VISITED PLACES
- Grotta di San Bernardino (Cave of San Bernardino): An archaeological site of European importance, the San Bernardino cave has been inhabited since the Paleolithic, by the Neanderthal man. The cave is now a didactical area with the cast of the prehistoric Italy’s oldest fireside and it allows to understand how the daily life of the first inhabitants of Berici hills was.
- Valle dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills): it is a beautiful tiny valley placed at the foot of the Mossano town. The local milling activity has characterized the Berici hills culture and economy since Middle Age. Some of this antiques mills are still visible, some have been fully restored.
NOTES
Please wear appropriate hiking shoes and bring water supply. Some sections of the path are gravel, steep and slippery. No bathrooms available along the way. Dogs on leash allowed. This is a “bilingual” (ITA-ENG) guided tour open to everybody.
Prices / Tickets:
See below. Children up to 2-y-o are welcome and they don’t pay. Online ticketing available via Facebook or via Eventbrite.
