Sentieri Comuni — Polinago Stage

A walk to unite the Apennine territories

The Polinago Stage is part of Sentieri Comuni, a widespread project that annually transforms the Modena and Reggio Emilia Apennines into a large shared itinerary. From April to October, a series of non-competitive walks visits ten municipalities between the provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia — Sassuolo, Monchio, Baiso, Toano, Polinago, Palagano, Frassinoro, Piane di Mocogno, Carpineti, Casalgrande, and Castellarano — offering a different route at each event, curated by local associations.

The stage in the Municipality of Polinago

In the territory of the Municipality of Polinago, a high hill town at about 810 meters above sea level in the Province of Modena, the event is organized by Proloco Polinago, one of the associations animating the project. The walk is one of the few evening versions of the season: it starts in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset light on the ridges. The route winds through the trails, woods, and hamlets of this corner of the Apennines, a territory rich in history, traditions, and intact natural landscapes. The excursion is easy, suitable for everyone, between 6 and 10 kilometers long, and with a maximum duration of about three hours.

The spirit of the project

Sentieri Comuni was born from the desire to share paths, both of life and of the territory. More than a sporting event, it is an opportunity for social interaction and slow discovery: participants walk together, accompanied by volunteers, get to know the landscapes and communities of the Apennines, and at the end of each stage, they share a refreshment offered by the organizing association. The project, also supported by the Province of Modena and part of the Emilia-Romagna Region context, also offers a booklet with maps, a digital guide to the routes on Wikiloc via QR code, and a "walker's passport" with stamps to collect at each walk.

Why participate

• An easy and non-competitive evening walk, suitable for families and walkers of all levels.
• The discovery of the lesser-known trails of the Modena Apennines around Polinago, at sunset.
• Accompaniment by volunteers from Proloco Polinago.
• The final refreshment offered and the convivial atmosphere typical of village events.
• Inclusion in a larger calendar that allows you to explore ten Apennine municipalities in a single season.