Stage

04.11 Abetone - Lago Scaffaiolo


16.3km
Distance

8h
Walking time

756m
Total climb

314m
Total descent
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Stage description

The route through the forest starts off on level ground and then gradually climbs, passing several streams and, after about half an hour, a spring. It is essential to top up your water supplies here, as there are no further opportunities to do so until the end of the stage in August and September – and even then, only if the staffed rifugio is open. After the La Verginetta junction, you leave the trees behind and begin a steep ascent over Monte Belvedere to Monte Rotondo. From here, the path follows the highest ridge for hours, offering magnificent views on both sides. However, the utmost concentration is required at all times and there is no option to walk on less exposed paths parallel to the ridge – so good weather is a must for this stage! At the end of the stage – provided you have booked in advance – a well-equipped rifugio awaits, or alternatively an unstaffed mountain hut with four metal beds, which is always open.

Last text update: 04.03.2020
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Marking

  • Alta Via dei Parchi (AVP) Alta Via dei Parchi (AVP)
  • Grande Escursione Appenninica (GEA) Grande Escursione Appenninica (GEA)

This stage is part of the Grande Escursione Appenninica (GEA) and Alta Via dei Parchi (AVP) hiking trails.

Accommodation

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Ostello Bucaneve
Abetone
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Rifugio Capanna Tassoni
Fanano (MO)
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Rifugio CAI Duca degli Abruzzi
Fanano (MO)
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Literature

  • Fernwanderweg E1 Deutschland Süd

    Trekking in the Apennines: The Grande Escursione Appenninica (International Walking)

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    Guidebook for the Grande Escursione Appenninica. Book / E-Book

    Language: german
    ISBN-13: 978-1852847661

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