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Gorzente Ice Pit

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Gorzente Ice Pit

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  • Location: Ceranesi, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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    July 31, 2023

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    These structures dug into the earth were used to collect snow, which was then compressed to form ice.
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    December 15, 2025

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    You'll encounter numerous such structures along the way: in a not-so-distant past, they were used to store snow during the warmer months, before refrigerators. Snow was piled up in these holes during the winter, and was likely pressed down to make it more compact. Finally, the snow-filled hole was most likely covered with branches, leaves, or other insulating material to prevent premature melting. Another of the many "mountain" professions now long forgotten!
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 800 m

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    Location: Ceranesi, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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