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FREE TIME
AT THE ROCCA

At the Rocca di Valle di Castrignano it is possible to relax in the silence and peace of this place.
But you can also book one or more of the many services offered; from excursions for all with departure and arrival at the Rocca, either on foot or by e-bike, to historical and artistic visits to the castles of the Duchy or to the city of Parma.

And if you are not a guest at the agriturismo, you can still book organized tours and excursions.

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TRUFFLE HUNTING

The territory of the Bosso and Sporno Mountains is the kingdom of the Fragno I.G.P. black truffle. Have you ever witnessed its search?
Truffle hunter Luciano and his dog Brenda will introduce you to this magical art in the woods around the Rocca.

ACETAIA "ABC" AT TARASCONI PALACE

Palazzo Tarasconi di Costa di Castrignano can be reached on foot with a beautiful walk of about 1 hour from the Rocca di Valle di Castrignano, or by car in a few minutes.
Here you can visit the 18th-century palace and taste the balsamic vinegar produced by Stefania and Ugo in the tower of the complex.

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Stefania Cooking Class will lead you in the preparation of some typical Parmesan dishes within the evocative surroundings of the Rocca. After this experience you will be able to take home with you a piece of Parmesan tradition to offer again all year round to your friends.

PIC-NIC AT THE LAKE

Farmers in the old days used to eat in the middle of the fields, under a tree so as not to interrupt the hard work.Take your bundle and reach our pond with a few minutes' walk for a farmer's picnic of nutritious local produce provided by the Rocca

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TOUR TO TORRECHIARA CASTLE

Torrechiara was one of the first examples in which protection of architecture and landscape coalesced into a single act. It can be said that those who protected it thought that the monument was not the castle, but the inseparable whole of architecture and landscape.

HIKE TO MOUNT SPORNO

The protected area of Mount Sporno is traversed by the Via Longobarda, a historic path traveled by pilgrims on their way to Rome.
 Let's walk a section of it together with our licensed hiking guides.

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GUATELLI MUSEUM

The Guatelli Museum is an extraordinary place made by an extraordinary person. Famous collection of objects from the peasant civilization that Ettore left us hanging on the walls of the Ozzano Taro farmhouse “like flocks of birds in flight.”
A museum known all over the world-a museum “from the extreme yesterday to the extreme tomorrow” as Ettore called it.

TO THE CASTLE WITH E-BIKE

Do you enjoy walking and experiencing landscape and nature?
 During your stay at the Rocca you can book numerous hikes or e-bikes and explore the surrounding area comfortably, starting and returning to the Rocca, thanks to the many hiking opportunities that the protected area reserves.
 You can do this by booking a private hiking guide or on your own, thanks to the trails provided by the Rocca.

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HIKE IN THE PARC

A licensed hiking guide will take you through our wonderful Apennines to discover the Park and its landscape protected by the UNESCO Mab Reserve.

TOUR TO MONTECHIARUGOLO CASTLE

The Castle of Montechiarugolo is one of the most striking castles in the circuit of the Castles of the Duchy.

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PARMA CITY TOUR

 The city of Parma has many important monuments and pictorial cycles including: Duomo, Battistero, San Giovanni, Steccata, Parco Ducale, Pilotta, Camera di San Paolo.

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