| Georef. | | | Itinerary | Travelling method | | Interest |
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 | | | (SI U07) Mercante Pass - Limina
Departure: Passo del Mercante
76 Lap: Sentiero Italia CAI
(PN Aspromonte) |  | On foot
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|  | 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
1 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano) | | On foot
9 h | |
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|  | 1 - Lago di Ponte - San Benedetto in Alpe
mountain pass of Tramazzo and the ridge of Mount Susinelli
Departure: Lago di Ponte
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
3 to 4 hours |  |
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|  | 18 - Marradi - Lago di Ponte
This easy stage moves towards the Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi.
Departure: Marradi
18 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
6 h | |
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|  | 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
19 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
3 h | |
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|  | 2 - San Benedetto in Alpe - Castagno d'Andrea
Acquacheta and Passo del Muraglione
Departure: San Benedetto in Alpe
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
7 hours | |
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| | 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
20 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
7 h | |
| |  | 20th Anniversary Path
Departure: Sorgente Copone
(PN Appennino Lucano) | | On foot
E average hike
6 h 40 m | |
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|  | 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
21 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
6 h | |
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|  | 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
22 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
5 h | |
| |  | 22 - From Cisa Pass to Pontremoli
Departure: Passo della Cisa
22 Lap: Via Francigena
(PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano) | | On foot
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|  | 23 - Camaldoli - Badia Prataglia
The hike is entirely in the woods, with rare panoramic openings.
Departure: Camaldoli
23 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
5 h | |
| |  | 23 - From Pontremoli to Aulla
Departure: Pontremoli, Piazza della Repubblica
23 Lap: Via Francigena
(PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano) | | On foot
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|  | 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)
24 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
8 h 30 m | |
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|  | 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
25 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
8 h 30 m | |
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|  | 3 - Castagno d'Andrea - Campigna
Capo d'Arno, Lago degli Idoli and Monte Falco
Departure: Castagno d'Andrea
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
5 to 6 hours | |
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|  | 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
3 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano) | | On foot
7 h 30 m | |
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|  | 4 - Campigna - Camaldoli
La Calla and Sacro Eremo
Departure: Burraia (Campigna)
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
5 to 6 hours | |
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|  | 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
4 Lap: Alta Via dei Parchi
(PN Appennino Tosco-Emiliano) | | On foot
5 h | |
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|  | 5 - Camaldoli - Badia Prataglia
Cotozzo, Prato alla Penna, Fangacci and Passo della Crocina
Departure: Monastero di Camaldoli
(PN Foreste Casentinesi) | | On foot
4 to 5 hours | |
Castello Cantelmo (PN Maiella) (photo by Parco Nazionale della Majella)
