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1. Grotte di Ara prehistoric caves trail, Monte Fenera Natural Park

8.13km

03:12

390m

400m

Forest trail to Italy's oldest prehistoric caves where Neanderthals lived 300,000 years ago.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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4.0

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2. Grotte di Ara – Ara Caves loop from Aranco

6.57km

01:54

140m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Intermediate

3.4

(7)

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3. Ara Caves – Ara Caves loop from Aranco

7.54km

02:40

280m

270m

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

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Mountain Bike

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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March 30, 2025

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