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Balza Forata (Madonna's Arch)

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Balza Forata (Madonna's Arch)

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Monte Nerone - Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

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  • Location: Piobbico, Pesaro e Urbino, Marche, Italy

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    June 3, 2020

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    An eye on Nero
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    February 20, 2024

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    The Balza Forata, also called Foro della Madonna, represents a classic itinerary of Monte Nerone.
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    April 26, 2023

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    Spectacular window along the rock face, it represents a classic stopping point along the demanding climb of the Infernaccio gorge, being about halfway along the route that leads to the summit of Monte Nerone
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    From Piobbico to Balza Forata – loop in the Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

    11.2km

    05:48

    940m

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    Embark on a difficult 7.0-mile (11.2 km) hike from Piobbico to Balza Forata, a loop in the Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara, that will challenge you with 3091 feet (942…

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 980 m

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    Location: Piobbico, Pesaro e Urbino, Marche, Italy

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