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From Laghetto di Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo passing through Corno alle Scale – loop tour

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From Laghetto di Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo passing through Corno alle Scale – loop tour

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From Laghetto di Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo passing through Corno alle Scale – loop tour

03:36

8.79km

540m

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This moderate 5.5-mile (8.8 km) loop hike, taking around 3 hours and 36 minutes with 1766 feet (538 metres) of elevation gain, offers a diverse journey through the Corno alle Scale Regional Park. You'll start by passing through cool, dense beech forests, which gradually open up to alpine meadows and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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IT4050002 - SIC-ZPS - Parco Regionale Corno alle Scale

IT4040001 - SIC-ZPS - Monte Cimone, Libro Aperto, Lago di Pratignano

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134 m

Laghetto del Cavone

Highlight • Lake

Starting point for various excursions. Ample free parking, possibility to grill and eat at the tables near the lake. Fountain with drinking water near the Refuge. In winter it is possible to see the lake completely frozen.

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821 m

Rio Piano Valley

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Beautiful path (also suitable for families with children) which offers a spectacular view of the Corno. In early summer 2021, the trail was partially damaged by a landslide, although it remained passable.

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2.38 km

Sofia Peak

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Suggestive peak from where you can admire a beautiful view over the whole Apennines. Beautiful in all seasons.

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2.83 km

Summit and Cross of Corno alle Scale

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The summit of Corno alle Scale (1945 m) can be reached via a path on the ridge. The view is incredible: you can see the Alpine arc to the north, …

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3.29 km

Passo dello Strofinatoio

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Passo dello Strofinatoio separates Monte Cornaccio from the southern ridge of Corno alle Scale. Some archaeologists argue that Hannibal could have passed through here during the Second Punic War, to descend into Etruria.

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4.60 km

Passo dei Tre Termini

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The ancient border between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Duchy of Modena and the Papal State is marked here by a stone with the date 1793. Today it is …

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5.03 km

View of Lake Scaffaiolo from Monte Cupolino

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Classic excursion to lake scaffaiolo deserves to climb on the dome to see the lake from above. The panorama ranges from the vision of the Apuan Alps, the Sea, the Apennines and towards Emilia.

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5.58 km

Lake Scaffaiolo

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Lake Scaffaiolo is a picturesque high mountain lake, located at 1,785 meters above sea level at the foot of Monte Cupolino, between the provinces of Pistoia, Modena and Bologna. The …

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8.79 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.22 km

2.29 km

1.28 km

776 m

177 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

2.62 km

776 m

720 m

170 m

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August 21, 2024,Dal lago Cavone al lago Scaffaiolo

📍Starting from the Cavone refuge parking lot.

🥾 First part of the path in the woods, then we continue following the signs for the Corneta alp (which climbs more gently) finally we head towards Punta Sofia.
From here we then proceed along the ridge to Lake Scaffaiolo. We made a small deviziano climbing Mount Cupolino.
Descent along a comfortable dirt …

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August 21, 2022,a) cavone- corno- scaffaiolo

The planned route should have started from Madonna dell'Acero, but yesterday I had to park at "Poggiolforato" ... then who was taking us back to Bologna?

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June 29, 2025,Corno alle Scale (dai Balzi dell'Ora), Monte Cupolino, Lago Scaffaiolo ⛰️⛰️💦

Circular tour starting from Laghetto del Cavone.
Go up the Valle del Silenzio to Passo del Vallone and from there continue along the crest, crossing the Balzi dell'Ora in the last stretch (not recommended for those who are not expert or suffer from vertigo).
Peak of Corno alle Scale with its imposing cross. Continue along the crest, going up the …

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September 10, 2023,🇮🇹 Cavone - Balzi dell'Ora - Corno alle scale - Scaffaiolo anello

Nice ride from Cavone to Corno passing through Scaffaiolo. The Leaps of the Hour are beautiful

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From Laghetto di Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo passing through Corno alle Scale – loop tour

Laghetto del Cavone

Rio Piano Valley

Sofia Peak

Summit and Cross of Corno alle Scale

Passo dello Strofinatoio

Passo dei Tre Termini

View of Lake Scaffaiolo from Monte Cupolino

Lake Scaffaiolo

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