VId.19    Section Canolo Nuova - Piani di Zervo   35 km

Not for the first time I had breakfast at a nearby bar. The day turned out to be cloudy and cooler, something I liked. The SI mostly followed quiet minor roads. For lunch I stopped at a fountain in Villaggio Moleti. Except for the fountain there was nothing available here. During the day I passed several timey by picnic sites. Highlight was a goat herd which was guarded by dogs only. In early afternoon I arrived at Rifugio Piani di Zervo. I expected it to be closed as most regugios had been. What a surprise, it was open. It is in one of the buildings of a former tuberculosis sanatorium. Most of the place is in decline but one has been renovated. I was the only one here and decided to stay for the night. The host was a young couple from the county of Georgia. I had a great dinner with starter and spaghetti.

Information board depicting product made in Canolo Nuova

Picnic site along the trail in National Park Aspromonte

Trail passes through bright forest in National Park Aspromonte

Fountain that was restored by Lions Club

A Rifugio now occupies part of former TB Sanatorium Piano di Zervo

Dinner at Rifugio Piano di Zervo