Corno d'Aquilio, Mountain in Lessinia, Veneto, Italy
Corno d'Aquilio is a limestone mountain in the Lessinia region standing at 1545 meters high. The peak marks the northern boundary of Valpolicella and overlooks rolling alpine meadows.
The mountain formed about 30 million years ago when the Venetian Prealps were uplifted. This tectonic movement shaped the limestone landscape visible today.
The name comes from the Latin aquilus, meaning dark or dusky, referring to the mountain's appearance. It was also called Corno di Agoggio in the past. The peak marks the northern limit of Valpolicella, above the villages of the Veronese Lessinia.
The hike starts from Contrada Tommasi and passes through highland pastures with about 670 meters of elevation gain. Sturdy footwear and good orientation skills help on the alpine terrain.
The northeastern slope contains Spluga della Preta, a karst sinkhole plunging over 1000 meters deep. This underground opening was first explored in 1925 and remains a site of geological interest.
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