Discovering the Groppo Rosso Basalts and the Forest of the Brigands!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

New appointment with the calendar “Aveto Wonders Excursions 2026”, accompanied by environmental guide Giuseppe Maggiolo, for an itinerary to discover one of the most suggestive corners of the Aveto Park.

The excursion will depart at 10:30 AM with a meeting point at Bar Giulio in Rocca d'Aveto and will lead the participants along a path that crosses the Groppo Rosso (1,596 m), the suggestive Forest of the Brigands, Roncalla, he Saraceno Valley to then return to Rocca d'Aveto.

The route, classified hiking (E), has a positive elevation gain of approximately 350 meters and a duration of about 4 hours, making it suitable for those with minimal mountain walking experience.

Appropriate hiking clothing, with boots and trekking poles, is required; it is also recommended to bring a packed lunch.

Information

• Meeting point 10:30 AM at Bar Giulio, Rocca d’Aveto
• Difficulty: Hiking
• Elevation gain: About 350 m
• Duration: About 4 hours

Reservations

Reservations must be made by 5:00 PM on the previous day contacting the guide:

Giuseppe Maggiolo
📞 333 950 38 70 (also WhatsApp)

An opportunity to explore an environment of great naturalistic value, among ancient basalt formations, centuries-old forests, and places full of charm and tradition.