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27 Itineraries. Results from no. 1 to no. 27 Sorting: Georef. > Itinerary

Georef.	Lap n.	Itinerary	Travelling method		Interest

	1	1 - Berceto - Lago Santo Parmense The first leg of the Alta Via is long and demanding, but offers a wide variety of environments, ranging from the agricultural landscape of the mid Apennines to the rugged peaks of the ridge. Departure: Berceto (PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano)		On foot 9 h
	2	2 - Lago Santo Parmense - Pratospilla The long stage runs along the entire “Ridge of the Lakes”, a charming succession of glacial depressions, rocky ridges, polished slabs and grasslands. Departure: Lago Santo Parmense (PR Cento Laghi)		On foot EE - For expert hikers 8 h 30 m
	3	3 - Prato Spilla - Cerreto Pass A long hike connects the two lowest passes of the Emilian Apennines, both at 1200 metres above sea level and separated by the big mountainous block of Alpe di Succiso-M. Alto-Punta Buffanaro. Departure: Pratospilla (PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano)		On foot 7 h 30 m
	4	4 - Passo del Cerreto - Passo Pradarena Even though the path goes uphill for nearly one kilometre, the stage is restful compared to the previous ones. Departure: Passo del Cerreto (PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano)		On foot 5 h
	5	5 - Passo Pradarena - Lama Lite This is the highest stage of the entire journey, always above 1600 metres of altitude and at one point coming close to 2000 metres above sea level. Departure: Passo Pradarena (PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano)		On foot 5 h 30 m
	6	6 - Lama Lite - San Pellegrino in Alpe This is a short hiking day with low gradients, accompanied by unforgettable views of the Apuan Alps. Departure: Lama Lite (PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano)		On foot 5 h 30 m
	7	7 - San Pellegrino in Alpe - Lago Santo modenese This is a beautiful stage moving towards the highest mountains in the Modena area and the renowned tour- ist destination Lago Santo. Departure: San Pellegrino in Alpe (PR Frignano)		On foot 5 h 30 m
	8	8 - Lago Santo modenese - Abetone Though this is a fascinating stage in terms of environment and landscape, it is a little spoiled by the ski facilities of Val di Luce. In the valley of Sestaione one goes through the most beautiful forest along the Alta Via up to this point. Departure: Lago Santo modenese (PR Frignano)		On foot 7 h
	9	9 - Abetone - Lago Scaffaiolo This stage is a classic and scenic hike that connects two of the most famous places of the northern Apennines. Departure: Abetone (La Consuma) (PR Frignano)		On foot 7 h
	10	10 - Lago Scaffaiolo - Rif. Monte Cavallo The last stage in the Emilian high ridge landscape, this one starts the descent towards the valley of the Reno river and the Bologna area midmountains. Departure: Lago Scaffaiolo (PR Corno alle Scale)		On foot 5 h
	11	11 - Rif. Monte Cavallo - Poranceto When hiking this longest of the Alta Via stages there is a considerable drop in altitude: it may be better to spend the night in Badi or on the shores of Lake Suviana. Departure: Rif. Monte Cavallo (PR Laghi Suviana Brasimone)		On foot 10 h
	12	12 - Poranceto - Boccadirio This is a day of walking almost entirely in the woods, with some stretches on minor roads. Departure: Poranceto (PR Laghi Suviana Brasimone)		On foot 5 h 30 m
	13	13 - Boccadirio - Alpe di Monghidoro This undemanding stage runs largely in the open landscape of the mid Apennines. Departure: Boccadirio (PR Laghi Suviana Brasimone)		On foot 5 h
	14	14 - Alpe di Monghidoro - Le Selve This long stage leads to the hills of Romagna, crossing remarkably different environments. Departure: Alpe di Monghidoro (PR Vena Gesso Romagnola)		On foot E (for hikers) 8 h
	15	15 - Le Selve - Tossignano Easy stage on the hills, hiking along minor roads: the long stretch across the ridge is very scenic. Departure: Le Selve (PR Vena Gesso Romagnola)		On foot E (for hikers) 5 h
	16	16 - Tossignano - Carnè It is perhaps the most unique stage of the entire Alta Via, almost entirely hiking along the crest of the Vena del Gesso. Departure: Tossignano (PR Vena Gesso Romagnola)		On foot EE (for experienced hikers) 8 h
	17	17 - Carnè - Marradi A long hilly stage, this one mainly keeps on the ridge between the valleys of the Senio and Lamone. Departure: Carnè (PR Vena Gesso Romagnola)		On foot EE (for experienced hikers) 8 h
	18	18 - Marradi - Lago di Ponte This easy stage moves towards the Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi. Departure: Marradi (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 6 h
	19	19 - Lago di Ponte - San Benedetto in Alpe This very short and restful hike leads to San Benedetto, where there is a Benedectine abbey of the same-name. Departure: Lago di Ponte (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 3 h
	20	20 - San Benedetto in Alpe - Castagno d'Andrea The first part of the stage is the very popular stroll leading to the Acquacheta. Departure: San Benedetto in Alpe (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 7 h
	21	21 - Castagno d'Andrea - Campigna This walk goes over the highest mountains of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, through expanses of woods that anticipate the forest wealth of the next stages. Departure: Castagno d'Andrea (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 6 h
	22	22 - Campigna - Camaldoli This beautiful and classic walk runs along the ridge above the Sassofratino Reserve, guardian of the most beautiful forests of the park. Departure: Campigna (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 5 h
	23	23 - Camaldoli - Badia Prataglia The hike is entirely in the woods, with rare panoramic openings. Departure: Camaldoli (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 5 h
	24	24 - Badia Prataglia - La Verna This is a long stage that leaves the ridge heading south in the direction of Mount Penna, clearly visible from the beginning of the hike. Departure: Badia Prataglia (Il Carbonile) (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 8 h 30 m
	25	25 - La Verna - Rifugio Biancaneve al Fumaiolo This is a long but quite fascinating stage, both in terms of forests and of landscape, due to the appearance of more open environments. Departure: La Verna (PN Foreste Casentinesi)		On foot 8 h 30 m
	26	26 - Rifugio Biancaneve al Fumaiolo - Bascio This is a long stage where problems in finding the path are likely. Departure: Rifugio Biancaneve al Fumaiolo (PR Sasso Simone Simoncello)		On foot 8 h 30 m
	27	27 - Bascio - Eremo Madonna del Faggio This is a powerfully fascinating environment, from the sea of clay outcrops to the ancient forest of oaks and stretches of open meadows. The Sassi Simone e Simoncello and Mount Carpegna dominate the view. Departure: Bascio (PR Sasso Simone Simoncello)		On foot 6.30 hours; 7.30 hours by way of Carpegna; conside...