Holed Mount

The Apuan Alps mountain range represents the heart of our territory,a mountainous area among the most typical and varied of the Italian peninsula for the richness of the landscapes it holds, from deep valleys to very inclined slopes,environments as varied and contrasting as ever, which favor the floristic and faunal richness of the territory. Rocky slopes, a thousand paths, peaks overlooking the sea. majestic natural sculptures, such as the Panie massif and the huge natural arch of Mount Forato. The Apuan Alps are also known worldwide for the beauty of their marbles and for the deep abysses and large cavities of the karst underground.

Mount Forato is one of the most fascinating mountains in the Apuan Alps, unique for its spectacular hole, 32 meters wide and 26 meters high, a striking window whose arch that bounds it is visible from many kilometers away both from the sea side and from Garfagnana. Its origin is probably due to the interference between surface and underground karst phenomena, surface erosion and the action of weathering. It has always attracted travelers and hikers.

Footpath to reach the summit:

From Fornovolasco from Fornovolasco follow trail 6, which leads to the Foce di Petrosciana, or by branch 12 directly to the hole