Record SL-488341 · Wikidata Q3861554
Monte Forato Sud
No list classifications
Elevation
1,230
m
4,035 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
44.0143° N,
10.3350° E
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaMonte Forato is a mountain (1,230 m) in the Alpi Apuane, in Tuscany, central Italy. It is formed by two peaks of similar altitude, connected by a natural arch which has given the group its name (meaning "Holed Mountain" in Italian). The hole, nearly circular in shape, has a height of c. 26 m, while the arch itself is some 8 m thick. The arch can be seen from both Versilia and Garfagnana valleys at the two sides of the Monte Forato. Looking from some spots, the arch creates an effect of double sunset (or dawn, like on 22 June from Volegno), when the sun falls between the arch, soon reappearing for a short while in the hole below.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Croce | 1,314 m | SE 124° | 1.6 km |
| Groppa del Muflone | 1,130 m | N 7° | 1.7 km |
| Piccolo Procinto | 1,040 m | S 189° | 1.9 km |
| Monte Elice | 774 m | NE 56° | 1.9 km |
| Bimba del Procinto | 989 m | S 190° | 1.9 km |
| Torrione Bacci | 994 m | S 186° | 1.9 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentiero Attrezzato Renato Salvatori | lwn | 0.6 km | — |