CUNEO Italy Piemonte hiking - Italy Slow Travel -

We love to hike as a way to see nature and to stay fit, so it made sense that we got some Piemonte hiking under our belt as well. I found the hike on AllTrails and it was recommended to us by locals as well. This nature parc in Villar is certainly worth a stop, it offers both easier and more difficult hikes. We opted for the 1.5 mile (2.4km) hike up and down the hills where the Ciciu can be found.

Ciciu are mushroom shaped formations that were created due to erosion throughout the past 5 thousand years. They are the first rocks of their kind that we have encountered, very interesting to see so many in such a small park.

The hike itself was very steep and is not recommended for people with mobility issues or small children. It is essentially straight uphill to a short flat section and then equally steep downhill so both calves and quads get a good workout. We were here during summer so it as quite hot, this hike is ideal for late spring and early fall but was still doable despite the heat.

Villar San Costanzo is a small town near Dronero in the province of Cuneo, directions to the parc are easy to find on GPS as well as by following the signage throughout the town.

We highly recommend this hike if you want a short 2-3 hour route with some interesting rock formations and the chance to spot some wildlife. You can have lunch or even barbecue near the parking lot area.

Check the CiCiu parc out for yourself (in Italian): https://www.ciciudelvillar.areeprotettealpimarittime.it/

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