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La Verna Sanctuary Loop: cliffs, sacred forest and Frassati trail

Chiusi della Verna, Arezzo · Toscana•1 day•Hiking · 1,282 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
Arezzo, Toscana
On your own?
No problem
Points
+14
La Verna Sanctuary Loop: cliffs, sacred forest and Frassati trail
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

La Verna: between rock and sky

A loop between faith, ancient forest and rock. We set off with the Guidders from the La Verna Sanctuary, and after just a few steps we pass beneath the striking Scogliera delle Stimmate cliff, straight into the Sacred Forest.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The route is a loop that winds through century-old beeches and firs, with gentle ups and downs keeping the pace easy almost to the end. We walk through cool shade, pass by the curious Grotta di Fra David tucked under a giant boulder, and skirt the Ghiacciaia, a natural fridge carved into the rock. In the final stretch the trail climbs more decisively toward the highest point of the loop, giving us the best views before closing the circle back at the Sanctuary.

Here the CAI Tuscany dedicated the trail to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: walking here means following his footsteps too, between faith, nature and a slow pace.

5 reasons to join - the loop between Scogliera delle Stimmate and the Sacred Forest - Grotta di Fra David and the mysterious Ghiacciaia - century-old beeches and firs watching over you - La Verna Sanctuary as both start and finish - a trail dedicated to Blessed Frassati, real history among the trees

Who it's for Great for walkers without heavy training: a natural trail with no technical stretches, just a steeper final climb toward the highest point.

Book with us: join the Guidders for a day of forest, rock and silence at La Verna.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+14 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
408 m D+ · 8 km · 3h30
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 3h30 and 408 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✓Guided tour
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Parking
✕Travel to Chiusi della Verna
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
408 m
Max altitude
1,282 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
3h30
Map
Day
8 km · D+ 408 m · 3h30
Meeting point 10:00approximate
Return to the Sanctuary of La Verna, Via Del Santuario Della Verna 45, 52010 Chiusi della Verna provincia di Arezzo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
10:00MEETING
Meeting at the Sanctuary of La Verna
We meet the Guidders right in front of the Sanctuary of La Verna, surrounded by snow-covered woods. Together we set off on our loop between Anello Basso and Anello Alto.
B
10:30WATER
Sacred Forest and Scogliera delle Stimmate
We enter the heart of the Casentinesi Forests Park, among centuries-old beech trees and a silence you can feel. The path gently descends beneath the Scogliera delle Stimmate, a stretch with something truly magical.
C
12:00WATER
Climbing toward the Anello Alto ridge
We leave the Anello Basso behind and climb trail 051: the slope gets steeper, but the snowy forest rewards every step. We go up slowly, among snow-dusted trunks and glimpses of the valley.
D
15:00WATER
Return to the Sanctuary of La Verna
We descend through the snowy woods and close our loop right in front of the Sanctuary of La Verna. The hike ends with the group: we enjoy a hot tea together before saying goodbye at the cars.

How do you get to Chiusi della Verna? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Andrea P.
Andrea P.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Andrea, a hiking guide. I've been guiding people through the mountains since 2013, with AIGAE. Along the way I've learned that walking isn't just about putting one foot in front of the other: it's about learning to read a landscape, spotting a trail, understanding why a forest grows the way it does. In 2025 I started Appennino Trek, my own project bringing hikes and treks through Tuscany and the Apennines, often off the beaten path. I love taking people to quieter, less crowded places and telling the natural and human story behind them. What I believe in is simple: discovery, knowledge and respect for nature, always paired with real attention to safety. Anyone who walks with me leaves with a fresh way of looking at the land around them. See you in the mountains, Guidders! 🧡

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 3h30 with 408 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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La Verna Sanctuary Loop: cliffs, sacred forest and Frassati trail

La Verna Sanctuary Loop: cliffs, sacred forest and Frassati trail

Chiusi della Verna, (AR) · Toscana
1 day · Hiking · 1,282 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
408 m
Max altitude
1,282 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
3h30
Guiddy points
+14
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

La Verna: between rock and sky

A loop between faith, ancient forest and rock. We set off with the Guidders from the La Verna Sanctuary, and after just a few steps we pass beneath the striking Scogliera delle Stimmate cliff, straight into the Sacred Forest.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The route is a loop that winds through century-old beeches and firs, with gentle ups and downs keeping the pace easy almost to the end. We walk through cool shade, pass by the curious Grotta di Fra David tucked under a giant boulder, and skirt the Ghiacciaia, a natural fridge carved into the rock. In the final stretch the trail climbs more decisively toward the highest point of the loop, giving us the best views before closing the circle back at the Sanctuary.

Here the CAI Tuscany dedicated the trail to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: walking here means following his footsteps too, between faith, nature and a slow pace.

5 reasons to join - the loop between Scogliera delle Stimmate and the Sacred Forest - Grotta di Fra David and the mysterious Ghiacciaia - century-old beeches and firs watching over you - La Verna Sanctuary as both start and finish - a trail dedicated to Blessed Frassati, real history among the trees

Who it's for Great for walkers without heavy training: a natural trail with no technical stretches, just a steeper final climb toward the highest point.

Book with us: join the Guidders for a day of forest, rock and silence at La Verna.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
408 m D+ · 8 km · 3h30
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 3h30 and 408 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✓Guided tour
NOT INCLUDED
✕Parking
✕Travel to Chiusi della Verna

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
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4 stops
Meeting point 10:00Return to the Sanctuary of La Verna
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
10:00MEETING
Meeting at the Sanctuary of La Verna
We meet the Guidders right in front of the Sanctuary of La Verna, surrounded by snow-covered woods. Together we set off on our loop between Anello Basso and Anello Alto.
B
10:30WATER
Sacred Forest and Scogliera delle Stimmate
We enter the heart of the Casentinesi Forests Park, among centuries-old beech trees and a silence you can feel. The path gently descends beneath the Scogliera delle Stimmate, a stretch with something truly magical.
C
12:00WATER
Climbing toward the Anello Alto ridge
We leave the Anello Basso behind and climb trail 051: the slope gets steeper, but the snowy forest rewards every step. We go up slowly, among snow-dusted trunks and glimpses of the valley.
D
15:00WATER
Return to the Sanctuary of La Verna
We descend through the snowy woods and close our loop right in front of the Sanctuary of La Verna. The hike ends with the group: we enjoy a hot tea together before saying goodbye at the cars.

How do you get to Chiusi della Verna? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Andrea P.
Andrea P.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Andrea, a hiking guide. I've been guiding people through the mountains since 2013, with AIGAE. Along the way I've learned that walking isn't just about putting one foot in front of the other: it's about learning to read a landscape, spotting a trail, understanding why a forest grows the way it does. In 2025 I started Appennino Trek, my own project bringing hikes and treks through Tuscany and the Apennines, often off the beaten path. I love taking people to quieter, less crowded places and telling the natural and human story behind them. What I believe in is simple: discovery, knowledge and respect for nature, always paired with real attention to safety. Anyone who walks with me leaves with a fresh way of looking at the land around them. See you in the mountains, Guidders! 🧡

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 3h30 with 408 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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