Tuscany · Hiking

Cresta Nord-Ovest Monte Cavallo

0.3 mi
round trip
552 ft
climb
3,033 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cresta Nord-Ovest Monte Cavallo is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Tuscany, Italy, inside Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Apuane. It runs between about 2,480 ft and 3,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is on the edge of Azzano. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Cavallo, Monte Castellaccio and Picco di Falcovaia. Polle di Malbacco is within about 3 miles. There are 36 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cresta Nord-Ovest Monte Cavallo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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