Monte Piglione – Saddle of Mount Piglione loop from Pescaglia

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Monte Piglione – Saddle of Mount Piglione loop from Pescaglia

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Monte Piglione – Saddle of Mount Piglione loop from Pescaglia

02:58

7.25km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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2.50 km

CAI Trail 103

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Route on the CAI 103 trail

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3.13 km

Trail from Greppo to Monte Piglione

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Climbing Mount Piglione

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4.25 km

Mount Piglione Ridge

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Long ridge, wide and panoramic, stretched between the peak of M. Piglione to the north and its anticima to the south.

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4.55 km

Monte Piglione

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North summit of Monte Piglione

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4.69 km

Ridge to Monte Piglione

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very quiet ridge. a bit exposed in places but still easy to walk

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5.10 km

Saddle of Mount Piglione

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Sella located between the N peak of M. Piglione and its SE upper peak, which receives the path coming from the Foce del Termine, and from which the climb to the N peak starts.

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5.61 km

South Summit of Monte Piglione

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Mount Piglione, in the municipality of Pescaglia, is the last peak of the southern Apuan Alps and is the easternmost. It is located on a ridge that branches off to …

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5.87 km

Lower Trail to the South Ridge of Monte Piglione

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Path flatter than the upper

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7.25 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

741 m

535 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

1.10 km

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

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Comments

May 25, 2025,Giro ad anello Monte Piglione partendo da Groppa

Take the first black path indicated on the Apuan Alps map to climb to Piglione Sud (not the second, as the guide recommends). At the end of the excursion to return to Groppa continue on 103 and do not take the path indicated in red (see map) on the left that leads to the houses of Groppa and concludes the …

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February 22, 2022,Traversata NS del M. Piglione da Groppa

A special mention for the dog Yoki who, with great enthusiasm and without any perplexity, completes this excursion in record time, just a few days after his 14th birthday.

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November 12, 2024,Monte Piglione – Sella del Monte Piglione giro ad anello con partenza da Pascoso

We take path 103 that takes us through chestnut trees and fir trees, then emerging between the bare slopes of Monte Piglione from which you can enjoy a beautiful view⛰️
We arrive at the Sella and walk along the entire ridge path, reaching the north peak with its summit diary📖
Shortly after, having reached the south peak, the wind rises …

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November 12, 2024,Monte Piglione - Sella del Monte Piglione giro ad anello con partenza da Pascoso

We take trail 103 which leads us through chestnut and fir trees, then emerging between the bare slopes of Monte Piglione, from which you can enjoy a beautiful view🏔
We arrive at the Sella and walk along the entire ridge trail, reaching the north summit with its summit logbook📖
Shortly after, arriving at the south summit, the wind picks up …

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May 19, 2024,Monte Piglione da Groppa

Departure from Groppa. Climb to the Cima Sud following a clear trail (see photo of the indications with marker near a large stone painted in white and red -CAI sign-). From the South peak you follow the wide ridge to the North peak.
Retrace your steps to a saddle where you take the path that descends on the western side. …

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October 8, 2025,Monte Piglione

N.B. Be careful when descending from the ridge with the small cross just before intercepting the path on the right; steep descent with tall plants that invade the trail.

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