Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Hikes of the Alpi Apuane



22  Procinto - Monte Nona Loop

A loop by the free-standing monolith of Procinto and around the rugged peak of Monte Nona, with optional climb to the summit of Monte Matanna.

Distance: 13.1 km (8.1 mi)
Elevation: 527 m – 1,317 m (1,729 – 4,320 ft)
Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous




23  Monte Croce Loop

A loop to the summit of Monte Croce with views of the Pania della Croce

Distance: 9 km (5.6 mi)
Elevation: 757 – 1314 m (2883 – 4310 ft)
Hiking Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous



24  Arch of Monte Forato Loop

A loop to a natural arch at the summit of Monte Forato

Distance:        9 km (5.6 mi) for shorter loop
                        10.5 km(6.5 mi) for longer loop
Elevation: 757 – 1314 m (2883 – 4310 ft)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous



25  Monte Fiocca Geological Tour
A loop around Monte Fiocca, offering a fascinating geological cross-section of an Alpi Apuane peak and spectacular subalpine heath moorlands

Distance: 12.4 km (7.7 mi)
Elevation: 920 – 1711 m (3018 – 5612 ft)
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous




26  Monte Altissimo Loop

A loop to the summit of the most dominant peak of the Versilia - Monte Altissimo through marble quarries and the WWII era German Gothic line.

Distance: 9.5 km (5.9 mi)
Elevation: 990 – 1589 m (3247 – 5212 ft)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous


27  Monte Sagro Loop and the Marble Quarries of Carrara

A loop in the northern Alpi Apuane above the famous marble quarries of Cararra to the summit of Monte Sagro

Distance: 8.5 km (5.3 mi)
Elevation: 1279 – 1749 m (4195 – 5734 ft)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate




Bonus Hike: Marble “Glacier” of Monte Corchia

A hike up a marble quarry road to the marble “glacier” and summit of Monte Corchia

Distance:  Approximately 7.0 km roundtrip (4.3 mi)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: 1,160 – 1,675 m (3,804 – 5,494 ft)
Park: Parco Naturale di Alpi Apuane
Difficulty: Moderately Easy