Sestola between Monte Cimone and Rocca
Accommodation in Sestola
Between Monte Cimone and Fondovalle
Sestola lies at the foot of Monte Cimone and is part of the Parco Regionale dell’Alto Appennino Modenese. This area includes the tourist settlements of Pian del Falco and Passo del Lupo. The Sestola area stretches from the Scoltenna valley floor at 321 metres to Monte Cimone at 2,165 metres. The environmental structure also changes with altitude. This gives you a destination where valley and mountain landscapes differ within the same municipality, helping you plan a trip that reflects both settings.
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Nature and trails around Sestola
Parco della Covetta is a nature park within the larger Parco del Castello di Sestola and is easily accessible from the town. The Anello della Fratta is included in the parks della Fratta and del Castello. It connects old and new fortification walls with woodland and wildlife. If you would like to combine your stay with walks and nature observation, historical traces and wooded landscapes meet here directly, without requiring an additional destination outside the park area described.
Downhill skiing and cross-country skiing
Sestola has 30 kilometres of downhill ski runs. There is also a cross-country ski trail in Sestola. These two options appeal to different types of winter sports enthusiasts: the downhill runs focus on skiing on groomed slopes, while the trail represents a distinct form of winter sport. Anyone weighing downhill skiing against cross-country skiing for a trip to the Apennines will find both winter sports options in Sestola.
Rocca di Sestola and rural traditions
Rocca di Sestola is Sestola’s landmark. The rooms of the Rocca house the Museo della civiltà contadina. For years, the museum has collected and exhibited materials and tools related to local working traditions. Thus, the Rocca offers not only visible fortification walls, but also a tangible insight into the work materials and tools associated with local traditions.
Historical traces in the townscape
Forte di Sestola has very ancient origins. The first written document mentioning a "Castro Sextulae" is the Diploma of Astolfo from 753 AD. The tower of Rocca di Sestola offers an impressive view of the town and the surrounding valleys. The historic Via Governatori del Frignano climbs steeply from the Campanile di Sestola and passes through the walls of Rocca di Sestola.
Getting to Rocca
Via Castello is a paved road closed to traffic. It leads uphill from Via Macello, near the Biblioteca Comunale, to the castle. During the summer months, Via Castello is used by the shuttle bus to the castle.
More places to help plan your trip
For further orientation, you can also visit Ravarino, Polinago, Colombaro, Fontanaluccia, Palagano, Bomporto, Cavezzo and Casa Pisa.
For the overview of the wider area: Modena.
