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Not far from Cosenza, inside the National Park of Sila, There’s a site like no others. This majestic, ancient woodland in the centre of Calabria region preserves 58 examples of larch pine trees which are estimated to be over 350 years old. These pines are an endemic species on the Calabrian territory, whose impressive dimensions have made them famous. The Giants of Sila is open from April to November and occasionally for groups during winter season. Ordinary entrance ticket or guided tours are available. In summer, don’t miss a night of star watching.
I Giganti della Sila will be open to the public as follows:
April and May
Open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMSaturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
June
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
July
Open from Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
August
Open from Monday to Sunday,10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
September
Open from Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
October
Open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
November
November 1st-2nd, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Only on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Last admission is half an hour before closing.
The property is closed to the public during the winter period. Extraordinary openings are possible only for groups or exclusive visits.
For always updated information on visits and to know about extraordinary openings or closures on holidays or for special events, click here.
Buy your ticket online: click here.
Admission to "I Giganti della Sila" with self-guided visit:
FAI Members: Free admission*
Full Price: € 6
Reduced (6-18 years): € 3
Students up to 25 years: € 3
INTO – The International National Trusts Organization Members (to discover them all, visit www.into.org/places/), Mécènes Members and Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre Members, people with disabilities and their companion, journalists, ICOM, licensed tour guides: Free admission*
Family: €14 (Allows admission at reduced rates for family groups composed of 2 adults and 2 children. Starting from the third child, each admission is free.)
*Except for specific events where only the event integration fee will be requested.
Prices may vary in case of special events.
Admission to "I Giganti della Sila" with guided tour:
Tour Duration: 1 hour
FAI Members: €5
Full Price: €10
Reduced (6-18 years): €6
Students up to 25 years: €6
Family: €26
Children up to 5 years, INTO – The International National Trusts Organization Members (to discover them all, visit www.into.org/places/), Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre Members, residents of the Municipality of Spezzano della Sila, people with disabilities and their companion, and European Union journalists: Free Admission
Guided Tour Timetables: In Italian, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM until one hour before closing; in August also on Mondays from 10:00 AM until one hour before closing.
Guided Tours for Groups: Discounted rates for a minimum of 15 participants. For requests and quotes, click here.
By car
For those arriving from the Tyrrhenian coast or the A3 Motorway:
The Reserve can be reached from the A3 motorway, Cosenza exit (South or North). Continue towards Camigliatello Silano on the SS 107 (Silana-Crotonese) until the "Croce di Magara" exit. Then, follow the specific signs for 3 km until you reach the Reserve.
For those arriving from the Ionian coast:
From the SS 106, near Crotone, take the SS 107 until the "Croce di Magara" exit. From there, follow the specific signs for 3 km to reach the Reserve.
Guided tours for groups and special visits are available upon reservation.
Tour Duration: 1 hour
For group requests and reservations, click here.
For information:
Tel: +39 366 6152986
Mail: faisila@fondoambiente.it
Guided tours for schools are also available. For information, visit www.faiscuola.it
Visitors with disabilities and, where applicable, an accompanying person, are granted free admission, in accordance with Ministerial Decree 507/97, updated by Ministerial Decree 13/2019 and Law 104/92.
In the case of guided tours, events, and additional services, only the cost of the additional service will be charged.
Guide dogs and assistance dogs with a training certificate for accompanying people with disabilities are permitted, always on a leash.
The "Giganti della Sila" Reserve is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs.
Access and Visit Modalities:
It is possible to reach the Reserve entrance by car; we ask the accompanying person to then move the car to the permitted parking areas.
The visit route develops within a nature reserve and includes changes in elevation, dirt steps, and two wooden bridges.
Two short sections of the route, not connected to each other, are made with wooden walkways without steps.
Seating is available along the route.
For more information and reservations, you can contact Tommaso Talerico:
Email: t.talerico@fondoambiente.it
Phone: +39 366 6152986 (active during opening hours)
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We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
Dogs are allowed, always on a leash.
During events and initiatives organized by us, we document the days through video footage and photographs, which are then disseminated on our institutional communication channels, both online and offline, and made available to local and national press.
