Gaggio Montano, Bologna, Italy

Tranquil, with a dry and windy climate, offering the very best in traditional mountain hospitality.

Located on the Bolognese Appenines on the left slope of the Valley of the fast flowing stream at Silla. Coming from Bologna, you will find us by driving along the Strada Porrettana to Silla, which is about 3 kilometres before Porretta Terme. At Silla, take the left hand turn for Gaggio Montano, Lizzano in Belvedere, Vidiciatico and Sestola.

Nestled in the midst of the wide, open Silla valley (a tributary of the River Reno), framed by magnificent mountain vistas and in the lushest heart of the Appenines Bolognese, Gaggio Montano proudly overlooks a peaceful and ancient landscape.

The surrounding mountain ranges are covered in oak, sweet chestnut, beech and conifer woodland, cut deeply by sculpted cultivated fields of irregular shapes.

From Serra di Ronchidoso, Monte Belvedere and Monte Castello, all 1000 metres above sea level, you can arrest your gaze on the distant highest peaks of Monte Grande (1,821 metres above sea level), Nuda (1,827 metres above sea level) and Corno alle Scale (1,945 metres above sea level).

Relaxation
Gaggio Montano offers much in the way of relaxation. Within the vicinity are areas of outstanding natural beauty, such as the ridge at Belvedere-Monte Castello, Sassane and the Marano Valley. The landscape is dotted with "hidden treasures" including ancient buildings and castles. Cà di Fos farm is well placed for both the serious rambler and casual walker.

Nearby hamlets and places of interest:
Affrico, Bombiana, Marano, Pietracolora, Rocca Pitigliana, Santa Maria Villiana and Silla.

Well worth a visit:
- The Parish Church of Saints Michele and Nazario, built at the end of the 19th century, still retains the 12th century early Romanesque square apse, a wooden 16th Century crucifix and bass-relief, and paintings and sculptures dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Parts of the original renaissance church and frescoes of the Oratory of San Giovanni Evangelista can still be seen.

- Palazzo d' Affrico, a delightful small town with renaissance buildings

- Mountain Resorts of Bombiana, Rimasina, Rocca Pitigliana and Roncale

- Castellaccio, a 15th century fortified building

- The towers at Guanella, Montefrasca, Nerone and Sassuriano