Pro Pradipaldo Association offers nature lovers a non-competitive walk in the hills around Pradipaldo, in simplicity, inviting participants to face it with a spirit based on healthy physical exercise and aimed at observing the slopes once covered with orchards , vegetable gardens and pastures that provided sustenance to the families who lived there and that now the passage of time and "progress" have transformed them into dense bush. Despite this profound transformation, along the paths - once used for agricultural use or for moving towards the village or towards the plain - it will be possible to glimpse, here and there, some vestiges of that past, witness to a completely different way of life, certainly harder and more uncomfortable, but less frenetic than the current one.

THE 3 ROUTES "INTORNO A PRADIPALDO"

The walk will take place, at your choice, on one of the following routes:
a) GREEN trail – length 4 km, height difference 400 metres. Low difficulty.
b) BLUE Trail – 7km long, 650m altitude difference. Medium difficulty.
c) RED Trail – 11 km long, 900 meters difference in altitude High difficulty.

Scroll down for more specifics on the characteristics of the routes.

In case of bad weather the event will be postponed to 25th April 2024.

REGULATION AND REGISTRATION -2024

The "Pro Pradipaldo" Association awaits you in the Pradipaldo Multipurpose Sports Center - starting and registration point for your walk - located in the immediate vicinity of the 6th hairpin bend along the "Della Fratellanza" provincial road.
- Registration will cost € 4.00 for all participants over 12 years of age and will be free for children up to 12 years of age. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Telethon.
- Registrations will be closed when 400 members are reached.
- Registration will open at 7.30 am and close at 10.00 am. At the arrival of the walk each participant will receive a sandwich and a drink.
- Along the routes, participants will encounter some refreshment points where they can refresh themselves with tea, water and snacks.

USEFUL TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

All the marked paths will develop on dirt terrain and in some places slippery. It is recommended to tackle them with comfortable clothing and trekking shoes or boots and trekking poles. A backpack is recommended in which to store any spare clothes and kway. The routes will involve a short crossing of the Provincial Road (the BLUE and GREEN in their initial and final stretch, the RED in its initial stretch and in the “Tortima” area).
We therefore recommend maximum attention and compliance with the highway code.
Surveillance and broom service will be guaranteed along the route until 12.30 pm
Participants must comply with the health regulations in force at the time of the event.
The Organizing Committee declines any responsibility for damage to people, animals or things, during and after the event and considers the physical fitness of the participant to be attested by registration as per the health legislation for non-competitive activities.

ROUTES DESCRIPTION:

GREEN ROUTE : TRODO DEI DARK WHIRLPOOL

Length: 4,100 m.
Elevation gain: 378 m.
Difficulty: low

Description:The whirlpools are small rocky potholes originating from the flow of the waters of the "valletta" stream. This area is a real heavenly place, where the dominant noises are the flow of water and the singing of birds. Recommended place for families to let their children rediscover the beauty of nature.

BLUE ROUTE : TRODO DEI SCARUBI

Length: 6,500 m.
Elevation gain: 639 m.
Difficulty: medium-high

Description: Quite a demanding route, recommended for adults and fairly well-trained participants. We start by skirting the "Valle dei Scarubi" reaching the Contrada Pozza where we meet the Bianca Croce. After crossing a small wooden bridge you arrive at the Parish Church and then continue towards the final destination.

RED ROUTE : TRODO DEA SCAETA

Length: 11,500 m.
Height difference875 m.
Difficulty: high

Description: Difficult route, it is an integration of the trodo dei scarubi. Once in the "Pozza" district, continue towards the "Pizzeria Rondinella" where you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. From here continue along the "dea scaeta" path reaching the "val deegiosse" then descending towards the finish.

Information:

Email: caminadapradipaldo@hotmail.it
Tel. 0424 427128 - 335 77 14 154
Facebook: Pro Pradipaldo