Stage 6

Badia Prataglia → Chiusi della Verna

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+1327 m

Difficulty: hard

Difficulty is computed, not judged: distance in km plus 1 km for every 100 m of climb. Up to 18 is easy, up to 28 moderate, above 28 hard. It doesn't account for terrain, heat or exposure, so read the route's own note too.

This most challenging day follows the CAI trails 073, 070 and 053, as well as the Senteiro delle Foreste Sacre, through lush forests with sweeping vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It is possible to shorten the day with a stay at Retreat House Santicchio, just south of Poggio della Forca. There are some serious climbs both up and down as you make your way to the villages of Frassineta and Rimbocchi in advance of your final, steep climb to St Francis' beloved and beautiful La Verna. The end result is well worth the effort, as the essence of St Francis still permeates this holy mountain retreat.
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Elevation Profile

17.037km
0.84km
+1327mGain
-1047mLoss

Segments (build your day)

Badia Prataglia - Rifugio Casa Santicchio

17.037 km•+1262m / -962m

Rifugio Casa Santicchio - La Verna (Santuario)

0.84 km•+65m / -85m
ArriveChiusi della Verna

Overnight planning

Treat the end town as the default overnight check, then use the segment sequence to shorten or extend the day when your pace or accommodation availability requires it.

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