Sentiero dei Cavatori
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,172 ft
- climb
- 3,180 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentiero dei Cavatori is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Tuscany, Italy, inside Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Apuane. It runs between about 2,010 ft and 3,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,170 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Azzano, about 1.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Picco di Falcovaia, Monte delle Tavole and Monte Altissimo. Polle di Malbacco and Marmitte dei Giganti are within about 3 miles. There are 34 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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