Magnalonga City of Corlo

A walk that has become a tradition

The Magnalonga Città di Corlo is much more than a walk: it is a community celebration that every year, at the beginning of spring, attracts thousands of people to the countryside of Formigine, in the province of Modena. The idea was born in 2005, after some volunteers from the hamlet of Corlo visited a similar event in Valpolicella and decided to bring it home. The first edition had just over 600 participants: today the Magnalonga welcomes over 3,000, coming from Emilia-Romagna, other Italian regions, and even from abroad.

The route and the stops

The route winds for about 10 kilometers, almost entirely immersed in the Formigine countryside, and is strictly done on foot. Along the loop, there are 11 food and wine stops, each dedicated to a local specialty: from fried gnocco with mortadella to the tortelloni of old Modena, from gramigna with sausage to cheese tastings, up to desserts and the final gelato. Accompanying the dishes are regional wines, especially Lambrusco and Pignoletto. Between stops, people walk, sing, and chat: the spirit of the Magnalonga is precisely this, bringing together good food, landscape, and company.

An event with a purpose

The event is organized by the Parish of Corlo with the patronage of the Municipality of Formigine and the work of over 400 volunteers. The proceeds have always supported projects for the local community: from the renovation of the kindergarten to the theater for young people, up to facilities for the elderly. Participating in the Magnalonga therefore also means contributing to the life of the town.

How the start works

Walkers start in staggered groups from the Parish of Corlo, in Via Battezzate. The first group sets off early in the morning, and subsequent groups follow at regular intervals, to distribute participants along the route and avoid queues at the stops. Comfortable clothing suitable for both sun and rain is recommended, as you will be walking outdoors in the open countryside.