Pietra di Bismantova

Description

In the province of Reggio Emilia (60 km / 37 miles from Parma), is the famous Monte Pietra di Bismantova. This is a rocky massif, reminiscent of a huge ship. It is 1047 meters / 3435 ft. high and from the top of the Bismantova you can see the village of Castelnovo ne' Monti as if was sitting on the palm of your hand. In summer this is the ideal place for a holiday, and there are also two small restaurants. The top of Monte di Bismantova is a good place for a picnic, as you enjoy the splendid view.

You can walk to the top of the mountain from the parking area in 20-30 minutes and it takes only about an hour to walk around it. To fully visit Mount Bismantova you will need about 2 hours.

Main information

Parking address: Via Bismantova, Italia (at the end of the road there is a parking lot).
Distance from Parma: 61 km / 38 miles.
How to get there: by car (1 hour and 45 minutes). Use the car rental site, as public transport does not reach this location.
The time it takes to visit the whole mountaintop: not less than two hours, so it’s better to spend half a day there.
Places of interest nearby: The Castle of Torrechiara (along the road).