Monte Sporno, Mountain summit in Emilia-Romagna region, Italy
Monte Sporno is a mountain in Emilia-Romagna that reaches approximately 1,000 meters and is part of the Apennine range. Several hiking paths cross the terrain, passing through both open slopes and wooded areas.
The protected area of Monte Bosso and Monte Sporno, spanning Calestano, Langhirano and Terenzo, was declared of notable public interest on 1 August 1985 by minister Giuseppe Galasso, through a ministerial decree dated 21 September 1984. The zone had been proposed as a natural park since 1972 by the Regional Union of Land Reclamation for Emilia-Romagna, a step still awaiting development. The decree cites the medieval hilltop settlements, mostly defensive and built in local stone, as key to the landscape.
The summit carries a monument to the Alpini, erected in 1953 and rebuilt in 1987 by former Alpini from Riano, the village at the mountain's base. Nearby Fragno di Calestano hosts the national black truffle fair every October and November, which reached its 21st edition in 2011.
The trails are accessible from several starting points near Langhirano, where parking and rest areas are available. The routes are clearly marked to help visitors find their way.
The Anello del Monte Sporno is a mountain bike race, not a trail running event: it starts and finishes at Marzolara and covers 16.3 km on dirt tracks and paths, climbing to the summit. The route links the valley floor with the 1,058 m peak.
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