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Mount Rotondo

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Mount Rotondo

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Mount Rotondo

Recommended by 94 hikers out of 96

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Monte Cimone, Libro Aperto, Lago di Pratignano

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Location: Abetone Cutigliano, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Ridge hike to Monte Rotondo via Cascate Doccione (CAI 433)

7.53km

03:55

650m

Ridge hike through ancient beech forests to dramatic twin peaks with steel cable sections and cascading waterfalls.

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2. From Monte Seruca to Cascate Doccione (via Routes 433 and 435)

9.64km

04:24

670m

680m

Historic ridge walk through dancing beech forests with chains, waterfalls, and views spanning Alps to sea.

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3. Libro Aperto Alpine Trek from Abetone

18.5km

07:44

1,090m

Alpine trek through Tuscan-Emilian Apennines to the twin peaks of Libro Aperto's "open book" formation.

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Federico Nesi

August 12, 2021

Top of Monte Rotondo; one of the two peaks of the so-called "Open Book" which also includes Mount Belvedere.
Useful passage if you want to enjoy a beautiful view but uncomfortable, if not dangerous if you have bulky backpacks, due to some steep passages between the rocks.

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GNIELE#70

November 1, 2021

Ridge section culminating at Monte Rotondo (1936 m), the main peak of Libro Aperto.
From the saddle where the CAI 433-435-447-495 signs intersect, follow the steep trail that between rocks (grade I passages) leads to the pre-summit.
Note the presence of the ferruginous rhododendron, a glacial relic that blooms at the end of June.
After the first climb, follow the comfortable ridge until you reach the most challenging passage: a vertical jump of about 4 meters and subsequent traverse, equipped with a chain. A few more steps and you reach the destination.
Suitable footwear and a little experience are recommended, especially on the equipped section.
Be very careful in case of rain or snow.

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Raffaele

July 31, 2023

view between Monte Rotondo and Monte Belvedere

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Location: Abetone Cutigliano, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Ridge hike to Monte Rotondo via Cascate Doccione (CAI 433)

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