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An easy excursion

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waterfalls.

The sight is at the

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To get to the Menta dam: from Gambarie,follow the SS183 for 2 kms direction Reggio Calabria,then turn to the left at first crossroads, directionMontalto. After about 4 kms turn to the right at thecrossroads and follow the Menta dam sign. Oncereaching the dam, follow the sloping hairpin bends asfar as the end of the asphalted road.

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Cross the stream and follow the red and whitesigned path on the right. Go down through the paththat crosses some Pine and Beech groves.

Half way, at the natural viewpoint, you canenjoy a spectacular sight of the waterfalls.

When you get to the stream, go up throughthe river-bed for about 10 min. following thesigns. Be careful not to slide on the wet rocks.Once you arrive you can swim in the emeraldgreen natural pool...

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Departure/Arrival:After the dam, at the end of the sloping asphaltedroad. One can park.

Drop: about 200 m.

Length: 1h15 to go and 1h30 to return.

System of signs:Red and white (clearly shown as far aspoint n.2 on the map).

Map: 1:25.000,n. 602 Gambarie section.

Drinking water:A small spring at the departure.

Recommendation:Be careful to not to slipper when you go up the river bed again and do not risk to climb therocks of the waterfall.

Suggested period:Spring, summer, autumn.

What to see:The Menta dam (1.370 m)that regulates thehomonymous strean.

Vegetation:Pines, beech, Sanbucineorchids (yellow and violet), papilionataeorchids, euphorbias,brooms...

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A ring path around the highestAspromonte pointfrom which you can admire the Etna and theEolie islands...

To get to the basis of Montalto: fromGambarie, follow the SS183 for 2 km ReggioCalabria direction, turn to the left then at the firstcrossroads direction Montalto. After about 15 km(the asphalt in some places is not in excellent condi-tions), just before getting to the base of Montalto,one crosses a roads that turns to the left (San LucaPolsi direction). Park in front of the crossroads andgo towards the fence.

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After passing the fence there is no signof the beginning of the path; you have to dothe best you can... It is necessary to go dia-gonally towards the right, as if you are follo-wing for some metres the hand of a clock thatshows 12h05. It is there that the excursion begins. Whenyou reach a grove of young Beeches it will benecessary to gradually change the directiongoing down slightly towards the left. Soon a bit better traced a path will appearand you will reach a spring called Pantani diMontalto.Keep going for about 10 min. you will get to agrazing; once crossed it and going straight-forward you will reach a small viewpoint.Looking down you can see the continuation ofthe path going down on the left.Take then the ridge and go down as far asreaching the dirt track that passes in front ofthe rangers forest barracks, called shelterGiardini (reference forestale on the map). It isimportant to find the track because the shel-ter is only the point of reference.

Once you find the track follow it on theleft. About 20 min. later you will reach a smalltrough beside which there is a spring and apicnic area.

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Arrival:At few metres to the departure,on an asphalted road.

Drop: About 300m.

Length:1h20 on descent as far as the forest rangers shelter, 2h40 on slope as far as the top and 20 min. on descent to reach the car.

System of signs:Totally inexsistent on the first part of the path,then red-white-red on the slope to Montalto.

Map: 1:25.000,n. 602 Gambarie section.

Drinking water:Small spring just after the departure but it is hard to fill the flask;fountain just before starting the slope.

Recommendation:To have a strong sense of orientation.

Suggested periods:The whole year. ///

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The top ofMontalto that one

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small sloping red-white-red signed path.

15 min. later: be careful because youhave to leave the main path and come backto the left following the red-white-red hardlyvisible system of signs. Go up following theslope as far as reaching the old barbed wirefencing.Keep on going beside the fencing until get-ting to a viewpoint where you can admireboth the Ionian sea (on the right) and theThyrrenian sea(on the left). Keep going upas far as the top marked out by the statue ofthe Redeemer.

To return, go down again for about 20 min.to the opposite side through an arranged path(wood banister).

Once you get to the ashalted road followit on the left to find your car located a fewmetres away.

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Below:View of theIonian coast,shortly beforeto get to thetop of Montaltomarked out by the statue of Christ theRedeemer.

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What to see:Viewpoint on the Eolieislands and the Etna .

Vegetation:Beeches, silver fir, larchpine, junipers.

Fauna:Hares, wild boars,peregrines.

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An excursionthrough the undergrowths,in a very damp universe, thick with ferns, muskand lianas...

To get to the viewpoint: from Taurianova takethe SS 111 Oppido Mamertina or Molòchio direc-tion. Just after crossing a stream called Marro,follow the Molòchio-Trepitò direction. Once overMolòchio keep the Trepitò direction. The viewpointis on one of the last bends, before reaching thevillage: 812 m. above sea level (see the map).

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Take the path that is on the left of theviewpoint and go down as far as the stream.

Just a few metres before the stream, youwill see a big rock (picture) that shows, withtwo arrows, the two paths that lead to thewaterfalls.The one on the right, (crossing thestream and turning at once to the left) leadsto the Galasia waterfall, the one on the left(without crossing the stream at the Munduwaterfall).

It is advisable to start with the one on theright that is longer.

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Departure/Arrival:The viewpoint which is in one of the sharpbends. Possibility to park within the bend.

Drop: About 500 m.

Length:1 hour from the car park to the Galasia waterfall;1 hour for the return to the rock. 20 min. fromthe rock to reach the Mundu waterfall and 40 min. for the return as far as the car park.Particularity: the going is on descent and thereturn is uphill !

System of signs:Red-white-red.

Map: 1:25 000,n. 590, Platì section.

Drinking water:Waterfalls.

Recommendations:It is advisable not to stand too long at the Mundu waterfallbecause of the risk of landslide.

Suggested periods:From June to November. ///

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View of the lookout

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After the slope, in a small level part inthe grove there are three different possiblepaths. Take the one in the centre that goesdown.

For the return, once you reach the water-fall, take the same path as far as the big rockand go towards the Mundu waterfall.

From there take again the path as far asreaching the rock and keep going up usingthe same path you took on the way.

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Below:The Galasiawaterfalls (on the left) and Mundu (on the right).On the right:A rare speciesof prehistoricfern, calledWoodwardiaradicans.

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Attention:To reach the Munduwaterfall, hard passage for a few metres because of slightlandslides.

What to see:A rare prehistorical fern species at Mundu waterfall, calledWoodwardia radicans(picture).

Vegetation:Oaks, holm-oaks,beechs, ferns, lianas,musk, strawberry trees.

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t rekking associat ions28 //

Amici di MontaltoVia Marconi, 1 89133 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-625707 / 0965-593647 Fax: 0965-620323Web page: www.amicidimontalto.itE-mail: amicidimontalto@libero.it

Aspromonte Up&DownVia degli Sci, 8 89050 Gambarie di San Stefano (RC)Tel: 0965-743061Web page: www.gambarie.it

ASSOTURAssociazione Operatori Turismo CulturaSportVia degli Sci, 8 89050 Gambarie di San Stefano (RC)Tel: 0965-743061Web page: www.gambarie.itE-mail: assotur@diel.it

Club Alpino Italiano sezione AspromonteVia S. Francesco da Paola, 106 89127 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-898295Fax: 0965-898295Web page: www.caireggio.itE-mail: info@caireggio.it

Club UNESCOCasella postale 233 89100 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-650700Web page: www.gambarie.itE-mail: club.unesco.rc@katamail.com

Consorzio Turismo Reggio CalabriaVia degli Arconti, 24 89127 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-332899Fax: 0965-898979E-mail: rcturismo@libero.it

EOS Consorzio del Turismo VerdeVia Roma, 100/A 89044 Locri (RC)Tel: 0964-22526Fax: 0964-22526Web page: www.eos-turismo.itE-mail: eos@eos-turismo.it

Ethnosscarl Servizi TuristiciCorso Garibaldi, 597 89127 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-817954Fax: 0965-817954E-mail: ethnos@tuttoqui.it

Fondazione Mediterranea FalchiVia Pio XI dir. privata, 27 89133 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-626883Fax: 0965-591949Web page: www.gambarie.it

GEAGruppo Escursionistico AspromonteVia Castello, 2 89125 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-332822Fax: 0965-332822Web page: www.gambarie.it

Gente in AspromonteVia Fontanella, 2 89030 Careri (RC)Tel: 0964-63035

Gruppo Micologico Culturale e Ambientale RegginoVia S. Francesco da Paola, 106 89127 Reggio CalabriaTel: 3396109645Web page: www.gambarie.itE-mail: gmicorc@virgilio.it

Italia NostraC/o Liceo Classico Via T. Campanella, 2789125 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-818767

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Jonica HolidaysVia dei Salici, 4 89048 Siderno (RC)Tel: 0964-342229Fax: 0964-380540

Kepossas Itinerari turisticiVia Sbarre Sup. diram. Marconi, 23/A Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-53263Fax: 0965-53263Web page: www.kepos2001.itE-mail: info@kepos2001.it

Kronos-Calabria/Accademia KronosCasella postale 233 89100 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-650700Web page: www.gambarie.itE-mail:kronos.ambientalista@katamail.com

Lega per l’AmbienteVia D. Tripepi, 110 89125 Reggio CalabriaTel: 0965-811142Fax: 0965-811142

MisafumeraTurismo nella NaturaVia Nazionale, 306/d 89060 Bocale 2° (RC)Tel: 0965-677021Mobile: 347 0804515Web page: www.misafumera.itE-mail: mail@misafumera.it

Naturaliterpiccola scarlVia Calamizzi, 689129 Reggio CalabriaTel: 3289094209Web page: www.naturaliterweb.itE-mail: info@naturaliterweb.it

PucambùAgenzia per il turismo rurale dellaCalabria GrecaVia Caprera, 67/I 89063 Melito P. S. (RC)Tel/Fax: 0965-783636E-mail: pucambu@galareagrecanica.it

San Leoscarl Ospitalità diffusaVia Polemo 89033 Bova (RC)Tel: 347304679Fax: 0965-762227Web page: www.comunedibova.itE-mail: coopsanleo@katamail.com

Ti porto in AspromonteCorso Garibaldi, 9 89050 Gambarie di San Stefano (RC)Tel: 0965-743168

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Associazione Guide Ufficiali del Parco Nazionale dell’Aspromonte

c/o Anna Zurzolovia Brunelleschi, 7

89022 Cittanova (RC)Mobile: 348 3368079

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// BOVAFARMS HOLIDAYS> La Spina Santa C.da Spina Santa

Tel: 0965-761012E-mail: laspinasanta@libero.it

> San Leo C.da San Leo Tel: 0965-762214

CAMPING> La Perla Jonica Loc. San Pasquale

Tel: 0965-766219Web page: www.campinglaperlajonica.itE-mail: info@campinglaperlajonica.it

BED & BREAKFAST> Coop. San Leo Via Polemo

Tel: 347 304679Fax: 0965-762227Web page: www.comunedibova.itE-mail: coopsanleo@katamail.com

// CIMINÀFARM HOLIDAYS> A’ Sena Runcatini Strada provinciale

Ardore-Ciminà C.da Runcatini Tel/Fax: 0964-334839Web page: www.agriturismocimina.itE-mail: asenaruncatini@libero.it

// CITTANOVAHOSTEL> Ostello Zomaro

Località ZomaroTel: 0966-625006

HOTELS> Hotel Casalnuovo

Via Merano, 103 Tel: 0966-655821

0966-655506Web page: www.hotelcasalnuovo.comE-mail: info@hotelcasalnuovo.com

> Uliveto Principessa Park HotelSS 111 km 17,700C.da Oliveto PrincipessaTel/Fax: 0966-610476Web page: www.ulivetoprincipessa.itE-mail: booking@ulivetoprincipessa.it

// CONDOFURIFARMS HOLIDAYS> Gemelli Via Salinella, 45

Tel: 0965-784095> Il Bergamotto Loc. Amendolea

Tel/Fax : 0965-727213E-mail: ugosergi@yahoo.it

> Le Grotte di Caridi C.da Grotte, 10Tel: 0965-727074

CAMPING> Al Boschetto Via Nazionale

Tel: 0965-784415> Salinella Via Peripoli, 6

Tel: 0965-784097

FREE AREAS FOR CAMPINGS ANDCAMPERS > Gemelli Via Salinella, 45

Tel: 0965-784095

// DELIANUOVAREFUGE> Rifugio Il Biancospino

Piani di CarmeliaTel: 0966-963154

333 3685838329 6283539

HOTEL> Grande Hotel Aspromonte

Via Carmelia, 5 Tel: 0966-966848

0966-966845

// GERACEBED & BREAKFAST> Bellavista C.da Rocca

Tel/Fax: 0964-356384> Il Giardino di Gerace Via Fanfani, 8

Tel/Fax: 0964-356732Web page: www.ilgiardinodigerace.comE-mail: scaglioneanita@libero.it

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HOTEL> Hotel La casa di Gianna

Via Paolo Frascà, 4 Tel: 0964-355024

0964-355018Fax: 0964-355081Web page: www.lacasadigianna.itE-mail: info@lacasadigianna.it

// MAMMOLAFARMS HOLIDAYS> Cannazzi C.da Cannazzi

Tel: 0964-418023> Rifugio Montano Valle Spana

C.da Valle SpanaTel: 0964-414598

REFUGE> Rifugio Montano Valle Spana

C.da Valle SpanaTel: 0964-414598

// ROCCAFORTE DEL GRECO

FARM HOLIDAYS> Az. Agrozootecnica Agriturismo

C.da Monaca Tel: 0965-28352

// S. CRISTINA IN ASPROMONTE

FARMS HOLIDAYS> Calabretto

C.da Calabretto Loc. Lubrichi Tel: 0966-878800

> Di Rossi Antonino Via Nazionale Tel: 0966-878800

// S. ROBERTOFARM HOLIDAYS> Romeo Rijtano

Via per Militino, 18 Tel: 0965-755301

0965-897952HOTEL> Hotel Dei Faggi

C.da Pidima, 86 Tel: 0965-743219

// S. STEFANO IN ASPROMONTE

BED & BREAKFAST> Home Sweet Home

Via Nazionale, 8 Tel: 0965-744000

HOTELS> Grande Albergo

Viale dei Tramonti, 15 Tel: 0965-743012

> Hotel CentralePiazza C. Mangeruca, 22 Tel: 0965-743133Fax: 0965-743141Web page: www.hotelcentrale.netE-mail: centralenet@tin.it

> Hotel Degli AbetiVia degli Abeti Tel: 0965-743242

0965-743243> Hotel Excelsior Piazza

C. Mangeruca, 1Tel: 0965-743049

0965-743040E-mail : excelsior@gambarie.com

> Hotel Il RitrovoVia Garibaldi, 15Tel: 0965-743021

0965-743022Web page: www.gambarie.comE-mail: ilritrovo@gambarie.com

> Hotel MiramontiVia degli Sci,10 Tel: 0965-743190Fax: 0965-743048Web page:www.hotelmiramontigambarie.itE-mail: hotelmiramonti2@virgilio.it

// VARAPODIOALBERGO> La Pergola

Via Garibaldi, 36 Tel: 0966-81133

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