San Ponzo Cave – Viewpoint over the Staffora Valley loop from San Ponzo Semola

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San Ponzo Cave – Viewpoint over the Staffora Valley loop from San Ponzo Semola

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San Ponzo Cave – Viewpoint over the Staffora Valley loop from San Ponzo Semola

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10.7km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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45 m

San Ponzo Semola: Village, Church, and Caves (Oltrepò Pavese)

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A small village nestled in the Staffora Valley, amidst the hills, woods, and quiet roads of Oltrepò Pavese. San Ponzo Semola retains an authentic and evocative atmosphere, dominated by the …

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2.50 km

San Ponzo Cave

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Excavated over millions of years by water infiltrations, the San Ponzo Caves became famous for the discovery of the Saint, the famous miracle worker. The first of the two caves, …

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2.59 km

The Great Old Tree – Ancient Tree of San Ponzo

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The "Grande Vecchio" is a centuries-old tree near the caves of San Ponzo Semola. It is located half-hidden among the other plants on the plateau which houses the caves and …

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3.68 km

Orchid Meadow on the Way to Guardamonte

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Going up towards Monte Vallassa in the direction of Guardamonte you come across this meadow of beautiful orchids. A must stop to admire them.

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4.31 km

View of the Curone Valley from Monte Vallassa

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Stunning view of the Curone Valley and the peaks of Monti Giarone, Ebro and Chiappo. Important area from a geological point of view due to the presence of numerous fossils and a huge Pecten.

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4.52 km

Castelliere di San Ponzo Archaeological Site

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Archaeological area that no one knows where there are ancient settlements dating back to Roman and pre-Roman times. From here you get to Monte Vallassa

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5.45 km

Viewpoint over the Staffora Valley

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10.7 km

Romanesque Parish Church of Saint Ponzo

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Although renovated in the 15th century, the building still retains architectural elements that reveal its medieval origins. The façade features a portal preceded by a Renaissance portico. Inside are the …

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

3.68 km

613 m

598 m

Surfaces

6.01 km

3.51 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

17°C

13°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

January 11, 2025,san Ponzo Semola-grotte di san Ponzo -Guardamonte-monte Vallassa-Coriola giro ad anello val Staffora

Nice walk in the woods with a breathtaking view. Challenging start for the difference in altitude up to the caves of San Ponzo, then 6km up to the top of Mount Vallassa with a view of the Staffora and Curone valleys. Trail 07 and trail 03.

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