Hikes Archivi | Turismo in Garfagnana

Rifugio Cella – Monte Prado loop

From Casone di Profecchia follow the dirt road to the starting point near Rifugio Cella. From here follow the CAI path no. 54 to reach the Appenine crest of Bocca di Massa. Then take the left direction CAI no. 00 which reaches the tops of Mount Cella (1942 m.), Mount Vecchio (1982 m.) and Mount [...]

Sentiero della Libertà of Monte Rovaio

The itinerary starts from the votive chapel of Piglionico (1127 m asl), dedicated to the Commander Leandro Puccetti and the other 18 boys of the Gruppo Valanga, who fell during the battle of Monte Rovaio (27 August 1944) The CAI path no. 138 descends steeply to the small hamlet of Colle a Panestra (1011 m, [...]

7- Passo di Pradarena – Mountain Hut Battisti or La Foce

This relatively short stage goes along the Appennines ridge and is constantly over 1600 m. touching Monte Soraggio, Le Porraie, to be tackle very carefully, Monte Romecchio and Monte Ravandaia. once reached the Focerella the route joins the CAI path no. 633/v reaching Lago Bargetana and finally the CAI mountain hut “C. Battisti”. On the [...]

Orecchiella – Airone 3

Signpost no. 3 – yellow clover on a blue background From Orecchiella Visitor Center, follow the paved road for about 1 km up to a stone drinking fountain from where keep on going on the right side following a dirtroad for few meters. Nearby a little spring follow an easy path through beech trees and [...]

Orecchiella – Airone 2

Signpost no. 2 – yellow clover on a blue background From Orecchiella Visitor Centre, go down towards the paved road, cross it and follow the path going along the wide meadows up to the road. Follow it for few meters and then take the footpath on the right side going over juniper and hazel trees [...]

Orecchiella – Airone 1

Signpost no. 1 - yellow clover on a blue background From Orecchiella Visitor Centre, after a short route along the paved road you reach the grasslands of Isera Alta and then continue downhill to reach the dirt road to the Botanic Garden "Maria Ansaldi Pania di Corfino". After a few meters take the footpath on [...]

Sentiero di Bargecchia

White-blue signpost no. 5 From Sillico follow downill the road that leads to the village of Bargecchia. Once visited the hamlet, go up through chestnut groves on the ancient Via Comunale until return to the village of Sillico. Recommended period: this path can be followed all year round, except for heavy snow. The best period [...]

Sillico – Sentiero dell’Eremo

White-blue signpost no. 4 The path starts from the parking lot of the village. Take the dirt road that leads to the aqueduct intake, follow the path to the right that enters the chestnut wood and almost parallel to the mountain, arrive at the Grotta delle Penne, pay attention to some passages. Near the small [...]

Sillico – Sentiero dei Mulini

White-blue signpost no. 7 From the village of Sillico follow down the path and wade the stream at the locality “Mulino del Pilastrello”. Once you reach the Sacco dam, go up to get to the Sillico bridge, from here towards Trescaia you go back to Sillico. Recommended period: this path can be followed all year [...]

Fornovolasco – Pietrasanta

Da Fornovolasco si affronta la tappa più bella del percorso che ci permette di valicare le Alpi Apuane alla Foce di Petrosciana dopo essere passati nei pressi del rudere della Chiesaccia, antico ospitale che accoglieva pellegrini e commercianti provenienti dalla costa. Sul percorso esistono numerose costruzioni per ripararsi in caso di pioggia. E’ una tappa [...]

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – Fornovolasco

Si parte da Castelnuovo di Garfagnana percorrendo il tratto in comune con la Via del Volto Santo fino a Gallicano con un percorso in parte asfaltato ma non pericoloso che tocca anche il bel borgo medievale di Cascio. Visitata la Chiesa di S. Jacopo a Gallicano, si prosegue lungo il torrente Turrite di Gallicano per salire all’eremo [...]

San Pellegrino in Alpe – Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Questo trekking di tre giorni ripercorre una via storica di attraversamento della Garfagnana, punteggiata da antichi ospitali che ne testimoniano l’importanza. San Pellegrino in Alpe è da sempre passaggio obbligato di collegamento tra l’Emilia e la Garfagnana, la via Bibulca o Via Nonantolana raccoglieva nel medioevo i pellegrini proveniente dall’Est e dal Nord dell’Europa, che [...]

Fabbriche di Vallico – Sentiero del Lupo

The Sentiero del Lupo is an educational loop trail, dedicated to the big predator, the Wolf. From the parking lot in Vallico di Sotto follow the wide mule track which in about 20 minutes connects to Vallico di Sopra, an ancient medieval village characterized by slate roofs. The path crosses the village from bottom to [...]

Val Serenaia – Orto di Donna loop

From Rifugio Donegani follow the CAI footpath no. 37A to Foce di Giovo. From here with a short detour you can reach the summit of Pizzo d’Uccello (expert hikers only). The tour continues on the CAI footpath no. 179 under the rock-face of the Cresta Garnerone and Grondilice, reaching Cava 27 (former marmble quarry) and [...]

Piglionico – Tour of Pania della Croce

From the small chapel in Piglionico follow the CAI track no.7 to the Rifugio Rossi (1.15 hr); from here take the CAI no. 126 upwards in the Vallone dell’Inferno to reach the top of Pania della Croce (1859 m. asl), the "Queen of Apuan Alps". The track then descends to the Foce di Mosceta and [...]

Fornovolasco – Monte Forato loop

From the village of Fornovolasco the CAI track no. 6 ascends to the Foce di Petrosciana, passing near Tana che Urla (cave) and the spring of Chiesaccia. From Foce di Petrosciana the CAI track no. 110 follow the crest of the mountain passing nearby the arch of Monte Forato (1223 m. asl) to reach Foce [...]

9 – San Pellegrino in Alpe – Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

The route descends through meadows, immediately below the shrine, then becomes a dirt road, which reaches the little town of Valbona. From here along a mule track you reach Castiglione di Garfagnana, a wonderful example of medieval town still enclosed by the original walls; worth a visit fortification and the narrow streets. Then, again through [...]

8 – Mountain Hut Battisti or La Foce – San Pellegrino in Alpe

From the CAI mountain hut “C. Battisti” (or from La Foce) you climb up to the top of Monte Prado (2054 m. a.s.l.), the highest peak of Tuscany. Everything around this area is great: the wide valley of Abetina Reale, the thick beech tree forests of Orecchiella Natural Park, the extensive meadows full of bilberries; [...]

6 – Argegna – Passo di Pradarena

Having finally left the Apuan Alps, the route leads to Monte Tondo (1782 mt. a.s.l.). The view ranges from the Gulf of La Spezia to the Pisa mountains and on clear days it is also possible to see the highest peaks of Maritime Alps. Continuing along the ridge northwards you reach the Tuscan-Emilian watershed at [...]

5 – Val Serenaia – Argegna

With this stage our adventure in the Apuan Alps is brought to an end; other peaks await us, close but diverse in their conformation, their profiles, their colours and scents. There are 2 possible routes to reach the plateau of Argegna, with the wide meadows that surround the white shrine of Madonna della Guardia. The [...]

4 – Vagli Sotto – Val Serenaia

From Vagli Sotto (600 mt a.s.l) the route goes up to the town of Vagli Sopra, from here the dirt road (CAI path no. 177) climbs to reach Campocatino (1000 mt. a.s.l.). The footpath climbs keeping right of the meadows towards Passo della Tombaccia. The scenery changes rapidly; dry and lunar, it points out one [...]

3 – Isola Santa – Vagli Sotto

From Isola Santa the trail climbs into the woods, up to Capanne di Careggine. Here the recommended itinerary follows the CAI path no. 145 which, passing through the houses of the village, leads to the church of San Giacomo. A steep path leads to some houses and then continues in the chestnut wood along the [...]

2 – Mountain hut Enrico Rossi – Isola Santa

The route flows through sceneries of unforgettable beauty, right from the moment we leave the mountain hut Rossi, with the sun rays shining on the Appennines, illuminating the coast of Versilia and the Lake of Massaciuccoli. From the mountain hut follow the CAI footpath n. 7 to reach the Focetta del Puntone and from here [...]

1 – Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – Rifugio CAI Enrico Rossi

The route begins in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, 222 mt. a.s.l., the main centre of the valley, easily reachable by public transportation. From Mulino della Grignetola, on provincial road of Arni, the old mule track climbs into the woods to Grancia and the small characteristic church of La Madonna della Neve, and further on the hamlet [...]

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