The Po Trail is an itinerary of 600 kilometres along the banks of the great river, starting from Pian del Re and ending in Pila. It is divided into four sections by the river’s evolutionary phases: birth, development, maturity and transformation. The route, which crosses Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto can be tackled on foot, by bicycle and also in a wheelchair. The Po Trail was actually created by an amateur sports association of the same name, with the support of local sponsors.
Suitable for people with disabilities
Designed to be accessible to everyone from beginners to experienced walkers, and from families and younger groups to the elderly and people with disabilities, the flat ground and clear markers makes it ideally suited to this wider audience. The aim being to put the needs of non-professional walkers before those of experienced ramblers and trekkers.
Promoting a healthy lifestyle and suitable for all ages
The Po Walk is also aimed at using walking as a tool to convey the message of the Agenda 2030 action programme for sustainable development. Among the aims of this project we find:
- the rediscovery of the value of non-competitive sports and of a healthy lifestyle that respects the relationship between man and the environment.
- an inclusive itinerary that is suitable for all ages, even children and those with disabilities;
- the development of a sustainable and local tourist project in harmony with the environment, the community and local cultures;
- the enhancement of the territory nurtured by the Po, along with the river’s traditions, history and artistic heritage.
