Monte Sillara and ridge of the lakes – loop tour

Hiking trails & Routes

Monte Sillara and ridge of the lakes – loop tour

Moderate

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245

hikers

Monte Sillara and ridge of the lakes – loop tour

04:58

13.1km

640m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.59 km

Compione Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Of tectonic-glacial origin, the Lakes of Compione are 2-3 meters deep and are separated by a strip of smooth sandstone.

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5.49 km

Sillara Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The Sillara lakes are of tectonic-glacial origin and are the youngest and deepest, reaching about 10 m.

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7.35 km

Passo di Compione

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Ring ride with breathtaking views, essential k-way for the constant wind on the ridge.

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8.71 km

Lake Martini

Highlight • Lake

beautiful lake at the foot of the ridge

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

3.75 km

2.82 km

Surfaces

7.48 km

5.67 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,820 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

12°C

4°C

97 %

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Comments

June 21, 2025,Lago Ballano - M. Sillara - Bivacco Cagnin (anello)

Well-traveled tour and all on CAI marked roads. A minimum level of training is required but in any case there are no challenging or dangerous sections. Be careful when walking along the GEA00 ridge where there are exposed points that are still far from the path. You will find many streams and lakes on the path but no drinkable water. …

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