Crocina Pass – Ridracoli Dam loop from Ridracoli

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Crocina Pass – Ridracoli Dam loop from Ridracoli

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Crocina Pass – Ridracoli Dam loop from Ridracoli

06:10

36.5km

1,940m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 13.0 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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444 m

Le Case di Ridracoli

Chalet

4.59 km

Farniole Downhill

Highlight • MTB Park

One of the most beautiful descents in the area, very technical, very split not for beginners.

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5.41 km

Casanova dell'Alpe Abandoned Village

Highlight • Settlement

Casanova dell'Alpe (971 meters above sea level) is an abandoned village on the ridge between the valleys of the Bidente di Pietrapazza and the Bidente di Ridracoli: three stone houses, the church, the small cemetery and the school.

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5.80 km

Crest Trail to Casanova dell'Alpe

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great gravel path with a fantastic view. From south to north one of the best Apennine crossings.

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7.99 km

Il Paretaio Cottage

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It is located on the ridge that divides the Valle di Pietrapazza from that of Ridracoli alongside the dirt road from Casanova dell’Alpe not far from the Siepe dell'Orso.
The building is currently being renovated.

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11.6 km

Viewpoint

16.1 km

Passo dei Lupatti

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I pass where numerous paths cross. From here up it goes to the Lama, Mount Cucco, the Mandrioli pass, the Cancellino and Badia Prataglia (via ponte del Macchione)

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17.9 km

Passo dei Cerrini

Mountain Pass

19.7 km

Crocina Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The crocina from which the passage takes its name has been there since time immemorial. In August 2020 it had been removed by some vandals; fortunately the carabinieri found it and brought it back to its place.

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24.0 km

Passo Fangacci

Mountain Pass

34.9 km

Lake Ridracoli

Highlight • Lake

Path along the edge of the lake easy and on asphalt road for a good part.

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35.0 km

Ridracoli Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Ridràcoli dam is an arch-gravity dam that blocks the course of the Bidente river near the town of Ridracoli, forming the homonymous artificial lake. It is 103 and a …

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36.5 km

End point

Parking

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