Second section of the variant that connects Parma with Fornovo di Taro. The route crosses the Taro Regional Fluvial Park and runs nearby many places of natural and cultural interest: the Corte di Giarola and the church of Oppiano. The arrival in Fornovo di Taro connects this section to the main route of the Via Francigena.
On this stage there is no signage, which is currently being installed.