Between Abruzzo and Molise, in the heart of the Mainarde is the Municipality of Pizzone, an authentic and hospitable village between the present and the past, here is where to spend an Italian weekend and where, even wanting to go skiing.
It is known as "the region that does not exist" but as soon as you set foot there, you realize that in reality the Molise and how if it exists. Among other things for those who want it, Molise has many archaeological sites such as Roman city of Sepino.
A concentrate of nature and ancient traditions, in which the landscape varies from the beaches of Termoli, passing through the state of the Biferno which crosses the hills and the wonderful ancient villages such as Ripalimosani and Sant'Angelo Limosano, to arrive in the heart of the Apennines, where the days still pass slowly and nature gives its best. There are many reasons to do a weekend in Molise even if you believe me, one weekend will never be enough.
Having a few days available, therefore, the advice is to optimize the activities you want to do and launch into the discovery of the true heart of this small region of the center - south. If you want to spend a weekend between past and present, leaving behind every trace of everyday life, the village of Pizzone is definitely for you.
Pizzone is located in the heart of the Mainarde, a horse between Abruzzo and Molise in one of the most pristine areas of the country. Given the accessibility that is not too easy, it is advisable to always move by car, in order to be able to move between the various locations and the services available.
Pizzone is an authentic village or rather, a hospitable community, even with only 340 inhabitants has decided to makewelcome its strong point. It is true that hospitality is a great gift spread throughout Molise, but here in Pizzone where the landscape becomes more rugged and the mountain comes alive, thehospitality of the people is the real key word.
Il weekend in Molise, in the village of Pizzone should certainly start with a visit to the town, its perched alleys and the Marruca workshop, a small workshop of handcrafted shoes, one of the few still active in the area. Then for the rest of the weekend nature will be the real protagonist, with the excursions and trekking on the trails of the National Park.
In spring, for example, you can follow the traces of the Marsican bear accompanied by the guides of the association Atropa Trekking. In the summer, however, the recommended excursion is the crossing of the Mainarde in which to spot all the wildlife of the place, while in autumn not to be missed is the excursion to thesighting of red deer and listen to their roars (perhaps the only place in Italy where it is still possible to have this experience).
If, on the other hand, it is the ancient traditions and craftsmanship that fascinate you,excursion in the Fiorita Valley accompanied by a local shepherd who will tell you about the collection of wild herbs, it is for you. The typical cuisine is not lacking, even if there are few structures for hospitality and restaurants in the area, the tasting of local dishes and products can be done at theLe Mainarde farmhouse or in the nearby Rocchetta a Volturno, as in the Locanda Belvedere or atCostantini farmhouse.
Pizzone it is one of those still unexplored corners of Italy, in which to rediscover not only the beauties of our country, but also the soul of a region that is too often ignored. A corner that is worth discovering, just as it is worth discovering all of Molise because Italy is all beautiful and spending weekends in our Italy is the greatest gift we can give ourselves.
Those looking for a winter destination in Molise should know that there are several ski resorts in Molise where to take a holiday even with the family, like that of Campitello Matese.
