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Hiking : Rifugio Giovanni Santi

Italy Tuscany Lucca

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This hiking route takes you through a beautiful area with a total distance of 7.416 kilometers and an elevation gain of 323 meters, making it a difficult hike that will take around 2 hours and 31 minutes to complete.

Starting at the parking area, you will soon come across a drinking water point at the beginning of the trail to refill your water bottle. As you continue, you will pass by a bar where you can take a break and grab a snack just 0.01 kilometers from the start.

About midway through the hike, at a distance of 2.38 kilometers from the start, you will reach the peak of Col del Vento, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. Make sure to take some time to enjoy the scenery before continuing on.

As you approach the destination, Rifugio Giovanni Santi, located at 3.71 kilometers from the start, you will find an alpine hut where you can rest and refuel before heading back. Along the way back, at the same distance point, you will find another drinking water point and an information point named Vetricia.

It is recommended to bring plenty of water, wear appropriate hiking gear, and check the weather forecast before embarking on this challenging hike. Enjoy the breathtaking views and the serenity of the mountains on this out-and-back trail.