Things to do in Sestola
Monte Cimone in winter, the trails in summer and a mountain village with its fortress.
Sestola is the village at the foot of Cimone, the highest mountain in the northern Apennines. In winter it means snow; in summer it is where people from Emilia escape the heat.
Here you will find what there is to do in every season. The trails, the right tables and the best spots to photograph are in our free guides.
What to see in Sestola
The fortress
The castle above the village, with a view over the whole valley.
Monte Cimone
Ski slopes in winter, trails in summer. From the top, on clear days, you can see very far.
Lago della Ninfa
A small lake among the fir trees, up in the mountains.
The Esperia garden
A mountain botanical garden, to be seen when it is in bloom.
Where to stand for the photo, the hour with the right light and how crowded it gets: it is in the free guide Photo spots.
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Fanano
A stone village with its waterfalls in the woods.
Lago Santo
A mountain lake at the foot of the ridge.
The vinegar cellars
Traditional balsamic vinegar, explained by those who have made it for generations.
Modena
The cathedral, the square and the food, for a day in town.
How far it is, how to get there and how long you need: it is in the free guide Day trips.
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Crescentine
Also called tigelle: warm, with cured meats and cheeses.
Borlenghi
Paper-thin and crisp, a speciality of these mountains.
Tortellini
In broth, as they should be.
Mushrooms and blueberries
What the woods give, depending on the season.
The places we recommend, what to order and how much you spend: it is in the free guide Where to eat.
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The best time for Sestola
Winter
The season for skiing and snowshoeing.
Summer
Cool air, trails, bikes: the village is at its best.
Autumn
Chestnuts, colours and silence.
Our homes in Sestola
Sestola: the questions travellers ask
How do you get to Sestola?
By car, driving up from Modena or Bologna. It is also the easiest way to get around once you are there.
Can you ski in Sestola?
Yes, on Monte Cimone, one of the largest ski areas in the Apennines.
What do you do in summer?
Trekking, e-bikes, horse riding and days at the lake. You will find the options on the Experiences page.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes: the village is compact, the nearby trails are easy and in winter there are slopes for beginners.
Where can you eat well?
The trattorias we recommend, with what to order, are in the free guide “Where to eat in Sestola”.
Things to do also in: Florence, Rome, Turin, Cuneo, Lurisia and the Pesio Valley, Laigueglia, Alassio, Castelli Romani. All destinations.
The rest is in the Sestola guides
Three guides in PDF, free: where to eat, photo spots and day trips, with all the details you will not find here. They are on their way: leave us your details and we will send them as soon as they are out.
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