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CAI-16CAI Trail (Club Alpino Italiano)·Circular
CAI-16 - OSPEDALETTO - RIFUGIO MERCATELLO - FOCE A GIOVO
Unione dei comuni Media Valle del Serchio, Pistoia
Moderate25.1/100Year-round
Distance
3.2 km
Est. duration
57min
Elevation gain
+95 m
Elevation loss
-354 m
Highest point
1,510 m
Lowest point
1,258 m
Average elevation
1,387 m
Elevation profile
Flat (≤1%)Gentle (1–5%)Steep (5–10%)Extreme (≥10%)
Flat (≤1%)
Gentle (1–5%)
Steep (5–10%)
Extreme (≥10%)
Critical Segments
Dangerous Descent
km 0.4 · 0.5 km Distance
12% Avg
1362m – 1424mSlope83% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Dangerous Descent
km 2.2 · 0.9 km Distance
9% Avg
1258m – 1336mSlope72% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 1.0 · 0.5 km Distance
6% Avg
1355m – 1384mSlope32% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 1.5 · 0.6 km Distance
6% Avg
1326m – 1359mSlope23% Max
RiskLOW
7-Day Forecast
Slope distribution
Flat (≤1%)2%Gentle (1–5%)62%Steep (5–10%)2%Extreme (≥10%)34%
Child-friendlyNo
Pet-friendlyYes
- 🥾Mountain boots with Vibram soleFootwearEssential
- 🪄Trekking poles highly recommendedTrekking polesEssential
- 💧Carry 2–3 L (no water sources on route)WaterEssential
- 🧣Fleece or windbreakerLayersRecommended
- 🧴Sunscreen recommendedSun protectionRecommended
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| Start municipality | Unione dei comuni Media Valle del Serchio |
| Region | Pistoia |
| Start | 44.11071, 10.61276Open in maps |
| Track points | 152 |