{"id":23680,"date":"2025-04-11T09:41:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/blog\/ancient-beech-tree-of-piancone\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:10:05","slug":"ancient-beech-tree-of-piancone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/blog\/ancient-beech-tree-of-piancone\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Natural Monument! Discover the itinerary to the ancient beech tree of Val Piancone with us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/it\/embed\/239273804\/js?mw=false&amp;usr=3cvm0l&amp;key=USR-KMG3HMJD-EMWGKRBO-4OSSUGOL\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<p>In Val Sassina, along the slopes of Pizzo D&#8217;Alben in the municipality of Casargo, an imposing ancient beech tree grows, estimated to be over 300 years old, known as the Piancone With a trunk circumference of about 10 meters and a height of almost 30 meters, this giant guardian of the forest is considered to be the oldest in Italy. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:75% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1.png\" alt=\"Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone\" class=\"wp-image-19712 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1.png 1000w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-600x375.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>TRIP SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>DIFFICULTY<\/strong>: moderate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>MAX ALTITUDE<\/strong>: about 1520 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>ELEVATION GAIN<\/strong>: about 800 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Type<\/strong>: A\/R<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 2.45h Outbound \/ 1.30h Return<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>START<\/strong>: Casargo (LC)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p>We reach Casargo in Val Sassina by car, where we park. We walk to the locality of Piazzo. Alternatively, if we&#8217;re lucky, we look for parking directly in the few roadside spots in Piazzo. From here, we walk up a short stretch of the provincial road until we take the first right turn towards the locality of Faedo. Here, we will also find a sign from the forestry department indicating the trail. <\/p>\n\n<p>We continue along the dirt road that gently ascends Val Marcia in the direction of Ronco. After a short downhill section, we cross the Varrone stream on a small bridge. From here, the last section of the trail begins, still in the woods but with significant slopes and a less easy path. <\/p>\n\n<p>Arriving at a clearing, the ancient beech tree opens up to us in all its majesty. To fully embrace its trunk, four people holding hands are needed. Its canopy covers a diameter of about 30 meters, providing shade and shelter all around. Let&#8217;s respect this guardian of the forest and avoid damaging or harming it, even accidentally. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.png\" alt=\"Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone\" class=\"wp-image-19714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.png 1000w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-600x375.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.png\" alt=\"Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone\" class=\"wp-image-19716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.png 1000w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-600x375.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>For the return, you follow the same path taken on the way there. <\/p>\n\n<p>The itinerary has a considerable elevation gain, is not always well-marked, and in the last section, the trail is less easy. <\/p>\n\n<p>You can find the interactive map of the route, complete with elevation profile and downloadable GPS track, at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/it\/route\/escursione\/italia\/faggio-secolare-del-piancone\/239273804\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<p><em>Always organize your trips with care, choose appropriate equipment, and verify the itinerary before embarking on it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BergamoXP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"bergamoxp\">BergamoXP is the first aquatic sports center in the province of Bergamo. 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