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Entrance Grotta del Vento - panoramio📷 qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0

Grotta del Vento

Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Italy

Nature

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.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 stopover
    11 km from Grotta del Vento · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Lago ApuaneCampsite
    17 km from Grotta del Vento
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campeggio Val SerenaiaCampsite
    17 km from Grotta del Vento · 20 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agricampeggio Ai LinchiMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Grotta del Vento
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping La PinetaCampsite
    21 km from Grotta del Vento
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping ParadisoCampsite
    21 km from Grotta del Vento
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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)