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Monte Forato Natural Arch – Rock arch in the Apuan Alps loop from Fornovolasco

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Fabbriche Di Vergemoli

Monte Forato Natural Arch – Rock arch in the Apuan Alps loop from Fornovolasco

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Monte Forato Natural Arch – Rock arch in the Apuan Alps loop from Fornovolasco

03:23

6.25km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 5, 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 3.09 km for 15 m

After 3.17 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

377 m

Screaming Cave

Highlight • Cave

They say that from this cave Spallanzani succeeded in discovering how the springs of the rivers are formed. Previously it was thought that the rivers formed from the evaporation of the underground strata

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2

426 m

Natural Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

2.11 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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4

2.97 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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5

3.04 km

Rock arch in the Apuan Alps

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

3.14 km

Arch of Monte Forato

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

4.85 km

Casa Felice

Highlight • Settlement

B

6.25 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

881 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

< 100 m

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Friday 6 November

12°C

4°C

23 %

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