Hard hike. 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: March 4, 2026

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

After 6.08 km for 221 m

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916 m

Lago Santo Modenese

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The summit of the pagan Giovo is reflected on the holy surface of the lake

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1.42 km

Trail to Monte Giovo

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Detour to Monte Giovo

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2.44 km

A splendid valley dotted with rocks of various sizes on green meadows, the Annibale meadows are halfway between Cima dell'Omo and Modena's Lago Santo. The Carthaginian leader and politician Hannibal, …

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4.53 km

Colle Traversata

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6.15 km

Grotta Rosa Equipped Section

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The Pink Grotto is the only equipped passage on the stretch of the ridge between Monte Rondinaio and Monte Giovo.
Athletic stretch to be addressed carefully and if possible uphill. …

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6.85 km

Summit cross of Monte Giovo

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The summit of Monte Giovo can be reached with routes of medium difficulty from Lake Santo; certainly the most challenging (but recommended) access is by following the ridge coming from …

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8.62 km

Passo Porticciola

Mountain Pass

10.6 km

Boccaia Pass

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The source of the river of the same name, Passo della Boccaia is a well-known crossroads of paths near Lago Santo in Modena. The Apennine ridge that separates Emilia from Tuscany is not far away at all.

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11.5 km

View of Monte Cimone

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Panorama on Cimone

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11.6 km

Giovo Hut

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Crowded refuge, avoid on holidays.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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9.51 km

2.35 km

264 m

243 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

4.50 km

2.02 km

514 m

264 m

< 100 m

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Lago Santo Modenese – Summit cross of Monte Giovo loop from Lago Santo modenese

Lago Santo Modenese

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Hannibal’s Meadows

Grotta Rosa Equipped Section

Summit cross of Monte Giovo

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