Poiano: Hiking and culture on the western side of the Valpantena Valley

Poiano can be explored through two routes and two cultural sites: the Sentiero n. 263A, with connected trail sections, offers the option of a short loop between the village and Torricelli; the Dorsale delle Frazioni “Renzo Giuliani” passes through Poiano between Parona and Montorio. The area is also home to the Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Apostoli and Villa Polfranceschi. In the broader landscape, Poiano lies on the western side of the Valpantena Valley. It is important to distinguish the village’s location from the route: Poiano lies on the western side of the Valpantena Valley, while the Dorsale crosses the flat stretch of the valley after passing through Poiano. This combination appeals to travelers who want to combine hiking with architectural history.

Hiking between the village, valley and Torricelli

The Sentiero n. 263A connects the village of Poiano with Strada delle Torricelle. It climbs steeply through the forest and reaches the road near Villa Forti.

Connected trail sections make a short loop between Poiano and Torricelli possible. The loop is therefore formed by combining several sections; on its own, the Sentiero n. 263A connects the village with Strada. Trail conditions are subject to local circumstances, which should be taken into account when planning.

The Dorsale delle Frazioni “Renzo Giuliani” passes through Poiano between Parona and Montorio. After Poiano, it crosses the flat Valpantena before returning to the hilly landscape between Novaglie and Montorio. Along this route, the landscape changes from a flat valley back to hills, distinguishing the Dorsale from the steep forest climb of the Sentiero n. 263A. Two distinct features can therefore guide your route choice: a short loop option between the village and Torricelli, or a route that crosses the valley and returns to the hills.

Church and Villa Polfranceschi

The Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Apostoli is located at Loc. Poiano, via Abate Caliari 26, Verona. It adds a clearly identified religious landmark to the routes. Villa Polfranceschi retains the floor plan of a 16th-century building. Careful restoration reinstated its original materials.

For travelers interested in architecture, form and materials offer two distinct perspectives: the floor plan describes the layout of a 16th-century building, while the restoration concerns its original materials. This makes it possible to understand the villa’s architectural history in more than just a date. The church and the villa thus offer different cultural perspectives: a religious landmark on the one hand, and architectural form and restoration on the other.

A sporting highlight in 2026

Poianito is a children’s soccer tournament. At its 17th edition in 2026, some of Verona’s best teams took part. The edition adds a sporting dimension to the routes and cultural sites, especially for travelers interested in children’s soccer. If you would like to discover more destinations, also visit Brognoligo-Costalunga, Stra, Bussolengo and Sorgà.

For the broader travel overview: Verona.