A hiking
tour suitable for both regular and occasional hikers. We will get to the top of the Autore Mount by hiking the dense old beechwood, karstic landscapes and panoramic uplands.
technical details
Difficulty: medium
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
Elev. gain: 400 m / 1300ft
Duration: 5-6 hours
Getting
to the starting point: by car
Availability: all year round.
The ancient
Beechwood of Monte Raschio is a protected area recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Being survived at the end of the last glacial
period and adapted to the new Mediterranean climate thanks to the special
microclimate of the forest itself. This majestic forest manages to grow at much
lower altitudes compared to the beechwoods of the Apennines, despite being in
an area with a Mediterranean climate about 35 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Essential equipment
hiking shoes or boots, back-pack, layered outdoor clothing, lunch, water.
Optional equipment
hiking sticks, raincoat, snack, sun protection, outdoor sitting mat.
