Melezzole, centro storico

Stage 2 – Melezzole–Morre / Collelungo

Description

From Melezzole, the route climbs to Posta del Prete and Monte Croce di Serra, then descends through a chestnut woodland to Morruzze and Morre.

From

Melezzole

To

Morre, Collelungo or Acqualoreto

Distance

Surface

Increase in altitude

+814 m

Loss of altitude

- 884 m

Travel Time

7 h

Degree of difficulty

Moderate to demanding

Road Sign

Yes

From the village of Melezzole, the route climbs towards Posta del Prete and reaches Monte Croce di Serra, a panoramic viewpoint overlooking both sides of the mountain range.

The descent passes through a chestnut woodland with a picnic area before reaching the hamlet of Morruzze and then Morre. The official website indicates Morre, Collelungo and Acqualoreto as possible end points for the stage.

Water sources
Refill water supplies in the villages. No water points are indicated between Melezzole and the next village.

Waymarking
Official yellow waymarking; follow the stickers, arrows and painted markings. A yellow X indicates the wrong direction.

Rest stops
Posta del Prete; chestnut woodland with a picnic area indicated in the accompanying document; Morruzze, Morre, Collelungo and Acqualoreto.

Recommendations
Demanding stage. Decide your end point before setting out and follow the official guide, GPX track and yellow waymarking.