Sentiero del Monte di Panza and baie della Pelara

The meeting point and beginning of the excursion will be the headquarters of the Proloco Panza, in the municipality of Forio from where we will reach a path full of essences and colors of the plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub that will lead us towards the promontory of Monte di Panza.

This place will give us the same image that we could enjoy from the bow of a ship, allowing us to see the wonderful bays of Pelara and Sorgeto to the right and left and the "open sea" in front of us.

After stopping at this panoramic point, we will cross a dense wood of holm oaks and heather and a stretch of clearing characterized by a mantle of ferns. Then walking down the steps dug between the rock characterized by pumice and lapilli, we will reach the sea of the Pelara bay, a valuable volcanic geosite.

We will retrace the path until we return to the holm oak forest where, via a detour, we will skirt some private land until we reach the upper part of Panza, then taking "via Trave", we will be able to dive into the past among medieval alleys and ancient cellars with huge doors that testify to the importance and dedication of the locals to farming activities.

The road will take us right in front of the headquarters of the Proloco Panza, where we will end the excursion.

Monte di Panza and Baia della Pelara

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Starts at 10.00 AM
Path length: 6 km
Journey time: about 5h (stops included)
Difficulty: T easy/tourist
Maximum height difference: 300 m
Starting time: 10.00
Meeting point and end point: Proloco Panza headquarters, Forio
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EQUIPMENT:
Technical trekking or sports shoes with sculpted sole
Comfortable layered clothing
Windproof jacket / kway
Spare clothing to bring with you (recommended)
Hat/sunglasses
At least 1.0 liter of water
Snacks, fruit or packed lunch

THE EXCURSION INCLUDES:
Environmental Excursion Guide Service #AIGAE
Injury insurance
The routes may not be suitable for those who suffer from vertigo or with walking difficulties.
Unsuitable clothing (shoes/unsuitable clothing) can compromise participation in the excursion.
The Guide reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time due to adverse weather conditions, and for any unforeseen event that the Guide deems to compromise the safety of the group.
In case of adverse weather conditions the excursion will be canceled or moved to a different date.
Cancellations are to be considered free of charge if received no later than 24 hours before the start of the excursion.