Highlight • Mountain Pass
Piancancelli Pass
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Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna
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4.8
(29)
146
hikers
12.3km
04:54
570m
570m
Embark on the Monte Falco and Monte Falterona — Ring Tour, a moderate hike spanning 7.6 miles (12.3 km) with an elevation gain of 1884 feet (574 metres), typically completed in 4 hours and 54 minutes. You will traverse diverse terrain, from wide paths through ancient beech forests to steep sections leading to the Falterona meadows. Enjoy immense panoramic views from terraces marking the border between Romagna and Tuscany, looking out over the Apennine chain, Casentino valley, and Mugello. The route offers a mix of mountain paths, unpaved sections, and some alpine terrain, providing a varied and engaging experience.
To best enjoy this journey, ensure you wear sturdy shoes and are prepared for some steep sections that may require sure-footedness. While accessible for those with good fitness, parts of the trail demand attention, especially on alpine terrain. The fall season is particularly recommended for its vibrant foliage, transforming the forests into a spectacle of colors. In winter, snow can dramatically alter the landscape, offering a different, yet equally rewarding, experience for prepared hikers.
This trail takes you to Monte Falco and Monte Falterona, the highest peaks in the Casentino Forests National Park, often called the “roof of the Casentino Forests.” Monte Falterona is famously known as the source of the Arno River, a fact even referenced by Dante Alighieri. The area also holds historical significance, with routes potentially leading to the archaeological site of Lago degli Idoli, known for its Etruscan artifacts. An integral nature reserve protects the rare alpine vegetation around Monte Falco, which also marks the territorial boundary between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany.
7.08km
02:16
260m
260m
Ancient beech forest trail through Europe's purest wilderness with medieval monasteries and wildlife.
4.9
(95)
351
hikers
16.1km
06:10
740m
740m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 1,480 m
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