Cresta dello Spallone

Cresta dello Spallone is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Tuscany, Italy, inside Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Apuane. It runs between about 4,760 ft and 5,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 840 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Colonnata, about 1.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima di Bozzarello, Poggio della Signora and Monte la Faggiola. For camping, Campeggio Val Serenaia and Camping Lago Apuane are within about 6 miles. There are 17 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.