Grotta del Vento
Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Italy
A show cave in the Apuan Alps named after the strong draught at its entrance, with underground lakes, shafts and flowstone. Guided tours last one to three hours, depending on the route; the inside stays cool, so bring a jacket.
The Grotta del Vento lies near Fornovolasco in the Apuan Alps, on the Garfagnana side. It owes its name to the strong air currents that move through the cave, caused by the difference in temperature between inside and outside. Inside it is about 10 °C all year round. There are stalactites and stalagmites, flowstone, underground streams and pools, and the Baratro dei Giganti, an abyss about 50 m deep.
There are three guided tours: the first lasts about an hour and is mostly level as far as the edge of the abyss. The second (about two hours) reaches the Sala delle Voci with its echoes and the Salone dell'Acheronte, where three small streams form an underground river. The third (about three hours) follows the walls of a shaft some 90 m deep to a very narrow gorge. Choose the route according to your time and fitness, and dress warmly.
According to Lonely Planet the longer tours involve about 800 and 1,200 steps respectively and are worth it if you are fit enough. From November to March only the one-hour tour is reportedly offered (as of October 2026; check with the operator). The access road is very narrow; if you are travelling in a large motorhome, check it beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 44.0303, 10.3548
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- La Cantina del Vino BargaMotorhome stopover11 km from Grotta del Vento · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Lago ApuaneCampsite17 km from Grotta del VentoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Campeggio Val SerenaiaCampsite17 km from Grotta del Vento · 20 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Agricampeggio Ai LinchiMotorhome stopover21 km from Grotta del VentoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping La PinetaCampsite21 km from Grotta del VentoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Camping ParadisoCampsite21 km from Grotta del VentoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Grotta del Vento?
Grotta del Vento is in Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Italy, at GPS 44.0303, 10.3548. It is about 10 km from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.
Can you camp near Grotta del Vento?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area di sosta attrezzata camper San Cristoforo, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 62 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Grotta del Vento?
Grotta del Vento is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lucca, the Garfagnana and the marble of Carrara.
What is there to see near Grotta del Vento?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ponte della Maddalena (16 km), Fantiscritti marble quarries (19 km), Piazza dell’Anfiteatro (24 km) and Piazza dei Miracoli (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Grotta del Vento?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)