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Valli Pass – Monte Forato Natural Arch loop from Stazzema

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Valli Pass – Monte Forato Natural Arch loop from Stazzema

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4.8

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Valli Pass – Monte Forato Natural Arch loop from Stazzema

06:05

13.1km

860m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: July 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.81 km for 1.56 km

After 8.47 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.46 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Casa del Monte, a dirt road that isn't particularly easy, but can be tackled with a little skill. Beyond that, the trail begins that leads to the Forato Arch.

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6.72 km

Foce located between Pania della Croce and Monte Forato, beautiful view of the Costa Polita. The path to get there is sometimes exposed and certainly recommended for experienced hikers on rough trails.

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8.30 km

Monte Forato Natural Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

The coast of Monte Forato, between Cardoso and Fornovolasco, is of great beauty, although care must be taken when walking along it. From here, in fact, you can see from …

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8.37 km

Rock arch in the Apuan Alps

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.03 km

Rock formation on the via ferrata, Apuan Alps

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.33 km

Apuane 1

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9.37 km

Petrosciana Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Crossroads of several paths that cross the beautiful southern Apuan Alps

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10.9 km

View of Pania della Croce

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful rock massif that makes the surrounding mountains small. The rugged rock falls like a long beard into a slope of rubble. Serpentine lines mark the arduous ascent up …

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 6 August

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Valli Pass – Monte Forato Natural Arch loop from Stazzema

View of the Valley

Valli Pass

Monte Forato Natural Arch

Rock arch in the Apuan Alps

Rock formation on the via ferrata, Apuan Alps

Apuane 1

Petrosciana Pass

View of Pania della Croce

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