{"id":2059,"date":"2011-12-06T03:35:27","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T02:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/?p=2059"},"modified":"2011-12-06T03:35:27","modified_gmt":"2011-12-06T02:35:27","slug":"hiking-in-tuscany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/2059\/hiking-in-tuscany\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in Tuscany"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2060\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiking.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiking-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of amazing sights in Tuscany, and you can spend all day staring at churches and castles that are centuries old, but when you get done looking at everything, perhaps it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to actually put on some walking shoes and do something while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in this beautiful part of the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hiking Monte Forato<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re ready to ramp up your vacation, a hike through the Italian Alps is an excellent way to get started. Hiking in the Apuan Alps isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a gentle sloping hill along a medival town, although there are plenty of those to explore as well.<!--more--> This trip is something much more profound \u00e2\u20ac\u201c you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to the top of one of the most beautiful hiking trails in this part of the world, and after Tuscan delicacies and plenty of sight-seeing, it will feel good to shake off some of the extra pounds and slow pace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fornovolasco<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hike up the Monte Forato starts at a trailhead just past the small village of Fornovolasco. The trail follows the Turrite stream as you ascend 800 meters. The hike is not terribly difficult, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not for beginners either. This is a hike that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to wear your good boots and be sure to pack some water and snacks as well. If you follow the trail, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re able to climb to the peak of the mountain, and what better place to see the amazing views stretching out below you.<\/p>\n<p>Along the hike, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find the stone arch of Monte Forato and trek through two different passes as you go up the mountain one way and down another. The sights are impressive and the experience of hiking in the Italian Alps is unparalleled as well. From \u00e2\u20ac\u0153screaming caves\u00e2\u20ac\u009d caused by underground rivers to old watermills and medieval churches located deep in the words, this hike is one that will bring you closer to nature as well as the ancient heritage of this part of the world.<\/p>\n<p>The trailhead for the hike to Monte Forate is located across a bridge after passing the La Buca lodge in Fornovolasco. There are multiple trails available, some of which connect to make a loop around the mountain passes. Be sure to check a map before setting out and only hike if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re comfortable in the outdoor setting and have experience. Plan an entire day for the hike to be sure you have ample time to appreciate the beauty and serenity you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re bound to experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; There are plenty of amazing sights in Tuscany, and you can spend all day staring at churches and castles that are centuries old, but when you get done looking at everything, perhaps it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to actually put on some walking shoes and do something while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in this beautiful part of the world. 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