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The Sword in the Stone of Monte Gifarco

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The Sword in the Stone of Monte Gifarco

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The Sword in the Stone of Monte Gifarco

Recommended by 18 hikers out of 19

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lago Marcotto - Roccabruna - Gifarco - Lago della Nave

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Location: Rezzoaglio, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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1. Monte Gifarco – Monte Roccabruna loop from Fontanigorda

11.5km

04:34

630m

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2. Monte Roccabruna – Monte Gifarco loop from Fontanigorda

8.15km

03:22

510m

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3. Monte Gifarco – Monte Roccabruna loop from Fontanigorda

9.83km

04:26

660m

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Alberto Lionking

August 22, 2023

Monte Gifarco located in the Ligurian Apennines at m. 1,380 a.s.l.
Easily accessible from Esola.

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Simone Modica

December 4, 2021

The Sword in the Rock of Monte Gifarco is able to thrill both adults and children. A real attraction that feeds the imagination and curiosity. In reality, the idea stems from a high symbolic value that grandparents have been telling their grandchildren for generations. The legend sees the brave knight San Galgano as the protagonist. While he was returning from the Crusades he decided to stick his sword into the stone to form a cross. Its symbol thus sanctioned the end of the bloody battles and the victory of Christianity. In fact, a plaque next to the sword shows this writing:

"Through this cross that the holy knight Galgano made with his sword may the love and peace of Christ spread on Earth."

Over the years some vandals have tried several times to draw the sword to evoke the story of King Arthur, often causing various damage. But still today Mount Gifarco stands out with its symbol of peace in the peace of a lush and fairytale park.

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Gabriele Cislaghi

September 12, 2022

Cima famous for its sword in the stone. From the summit you can enjoy a beautiful 360 degree view of the Trebbia and Fontanigorda valley

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Elevation 1,320 m

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Location: Rezzoaglio, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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The Sword in the Stone of Monte Gifarco

1. Monte Gifarco – Monte Roccabruna loop from Fontanigorda

2. Monte Roccabruna – Monte Gifarco loop from Fontanigorda

3. Monte Gifarco – Monte Roccabruna loop from Fontanigorda

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