Valli Cupe of Sersale, an enchanting natural area in Calabria region, Italy

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Enchanting and suggestive places are one of the main features of the entire area of the Valli Cupe.
The wilderness of canyons and gorges, waterfalls and the charm of the clear waters of streams, the extraordinary richness of flora and fauna, the mystery of the ancient legends of the past in the surrounding towns and villages enchant visitors.
Tourists and visitors have the opportunity to better enjoy your stay at the places of Valli Cupe thanks to the many activities organized with the support of Secrets Mediterranean associations working in the area: from guided tours to places of bathing in the river waterfalls, hiking on the back donkey and horse trails along with specialized courses for all fans.
The territory
The territory of the Valli Cupe and Mount Raga located in the Mediterranean region between 300 and 500 ion meters above sea level in the Municipality of Sersale, is 3-4 km from the City of Cropani and 4-5 km from the center of town where there is . Mount Raga is part of the granite massif geologically dell'affioramento Silano, and is covered with plant associations characteristic of the Mediterranean garrigue and as cisteto, lantisceto and ilex. This mountain bordered by two rivers, namely Uriah (south) and liver (north), bordered to the north-east by the picturesque valleys Cupe. The dark valleys and beautiful landscapes reserve hiker climbing the torrent which descends from Mount Liver Raga which, despite its lush vegetation, can not see it from above as the high walls of reddish color. This characteristic crevices, excavated in the walls made up of sandy materials have natural origin, but were dilated and elongated by birds, including raptors, who chose this place quiet and undisturbed for nesting. Climbing up the walls hide the torrent, up to a distance of ten meters from their base, the entrance of a beautiful canyon. The Canyon, with its waterfalls and walls that tend to met with winding up, obscuring the sky, creating an ideal habitat for endangered plant and animal species and rare. The source of the Fiumara, which for millennia has carved the canyon, is located four hours of walking at the entrance and then offers a good opportunity, to those who love trekking, way up.