About this tour
Hunt for truffles across the Parma hills near Valmozzola with Flavia and her trained dogs, then sit down to a leisurely lunch featuring your fresh finds and homemade truffle dishes prepared by Mamma Laura. This 3-hour experience splits between woodland searching and table time, positioning you midway between Parma's food traditions and Cinque Terre's coast. You'll dig with your own hands, learn how the dogs work, and eat what the morning yields—seasonal black or autumn truffles depending on when you visit.
Highlights
- Search for truffles alongside working truffle dogs in Apennine woodland
- Excavate your own discoveries by hand with the hunter's guidance
- Taste fresh-hunted truffles and homemade preparations at lunch
- Wine pairing with meal in rural farmhouse setting
- Midway location between Parma, Milan and Cinque Terre rail routes
What to expect
You'll meet the dogs on arrival, then head into surrounding woods for roughly 90 minutes of active searching. The pace is gentle—more ramble than hike—but you'll be on your feet and moving through undergrowth as the animals catch scent and you kneel to dig. Whether you find truffles depends on season and luck; some outings yield handfuls, others just a few. Afterwards, Laura has lunch ready: plates built around your morning's haul, plus her own preserved truffle products and local wine. Vegetarian and vegan versions are available. You'll eat family-style with the group.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Transport isn't included—arrange station pickup (50€ from Solignano or Berceto, 130€ from Parma centre) or drive yourself. Any truffles you find can be purchased separately to take home. Not suitable if pregnant.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.