From the monastery of La Verna, the hiking trail follows a gradual climb, past the monumental fir, the highest silver fir in Italy, the Sasso di Fra Lupo, and finally reaches the highest point, Monte Penna (1283 m). An ancient pagan cult of the mountain god Pen is the reason for the name Monte Penna. From the rock balcony the view sweeps over the Upper Arno Valley and an endless panorama of forests, which are now protected by the Foreste Casentinesi National Park.

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Fabio

May 29, 2022

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Breathtaking view of Vallesanta

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Gipfelglück

April 13, 2025

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The climb from the monastery takes just under three-quarters of an hour. I recommend walking clockwise.

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1. La Verna Sanctuary – La Verna Sanctuary loop from Chiusi della Verna

7.18km

02:30

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. La Verna Sanctuary – La Verna Sanctuary loop from Chiusi della Verna

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01:14

150m

140m

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3. La Verna Sanctuary – Monte Calvano Summit loop from Chiusi della Verna

14.0km

04:33

570m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,270 m

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Sunday 25 January

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14 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Chiusi Della Verna, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

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Mount Penna (1,233 m)

1. La Verna Sanctuary – La Verna Sanctuary loop from Chiusi della Verna

2. La Verna Sanctuary – La Verna Sanctuary loop from Chiusi della Verna

3. La Verna Sanctuary – Monte Calvano Summit loop from Chiusi della Verna

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