Dive into a fresh experience between kayaking, rafting and canyoning
n Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley water can be torrential or peaceful: the whole area is dotted with rivers and lakes where you can spend both long, relaxing days and adrenaline-fuelled adventures. The Serchio river crosses the whole territory from north to south, from the San Michele bridge in the high part of Garfagnana, to the Maddalena bridge in the Media Serchio Valley: its river park is ideal for rafting and kayaking amateurs or for visiting the surrounding towns.
The Lima torrent is livelier and a perfect destination for those who love outdoor activity. The canyons carved by the Rio Selvano, the most beautiful gorge in Tuscany, and the deeper Orrido di Botri, created by the Rio Pelago are spectacular: the perfect place to go trekking or canyoning surrounded by wild nature. There are many peaceful and charming lakes like the Gramolazzo Lake and the Isola Santa Lake. Along its shores there is an enchanting little village with the same name. These are true oases of peace and nature, surrounded by lush vegetation.
Dive into a fresh experience between kayaking, rafting and canyoning
n Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley water can be torrential or peaceful: the whole area is dotted with rivers and lakes where you can spend both long, relaxing days and adrenaline-fuelled adventures. The Serchio river crosses the whole territory from north to south, from the San Michele bridge in the high part of Garfagnana, to the Maddalena bridge in the Media Serchio Valley: its river park is ideal for rafting and kayaking amateurs or for visiting the surrounding towns.
The Lima torrent is livelier and a perfect destination for those who love outdoor activity. The canyons carved by the Rio Selvano, the most beautiful gorge in Tuscany, and the deeper Orrido di Botri, created by the Rio Pelago are spectacular: the perfect place to go trekking or canyoning surrounded by wild nature. There are many peaceful and charming lakes like the Gramolazzo Lake and the Isola Santa Lake. Along its shores there is an enchanting little village with the same name. These are true oases of peace and nature, surrounded by lush vegetation.
Gramolazzo Lake
A natural setting of great beauty, surrounded by the majestic Alpi Apuane
1 0.39 km² of surface area – 600 m above sea level
2 You can go fishing, rowing, kayaking and windsurfing
3 Small beaches for swimming, picnic spots, cycle and pedestrian path
A treasure of Blue routes
Gramolazzo Lake
A natural setting of great beauty, surrounded by the majestic Alpi Apuane
1 0.39 km² of surface area – 600 m above sea level
2 You can go fishing, rowing, kayaking and windsurfing
3 Small beaches for swimming, picnic spots, cycle and pedestrian path
Vagli Lake
It hides the submerged village of Fabbriche di Careggine in its waters
1 1.38 km² of surface area – 600 m above sea level
2 With its 35 million cubic meters of water, it is one of the largest artificial basins in Tuscany
3 The path that runs along the lake allows you to explore the surrounding nature and offers suggestive panoramic points
Vagli Lake
It hides the submerged village of Fabbriche di Careggine in its waters
1 1.38 km² of surface area – 600 m above sea level
2 With its 35 million cubic meters of water, it is one of the largest artificial basins in Tuscany
3 The path that runs along the lake allows you to explore the surrounding nature and offers suggestive panoramic points
Isola Santa Lake
A picturesque artificial lake on whose shores stands the small medieval village
1 0.5 km² of surface area – 550m above sea level
2 You can go sport fishing, walk along the banks, hike in the surrounding woods, and enjoy the tranquility of the place
3 Easily reachable by car with panoramic roads that cross the Garfagnana. It‘s an ideal place for a day trip.
Isola Santa Lake
A picturesque artificial lake on whose shores stands the small medieval village
1 0.5 km² of surface area – 550m above sea level
2 You can go sport fishing, walk along the banks, hike in the surrounding woods, and enjoy the tranquility of the place
3 Easily reachable by car with panoramic roads that cross the Garfagnana. It‘s an ideal place for a day trip.
Serchio River
The river divides its sources between the Alpi Apuane and the Appennini and from Piazza al Serchio it draws the valley with its course before flowing into the Tirreno Sea
1 With its 111 km it is the 3rd longest river in Tuscany, second only to the Arno for the flow of 4.6 m3/sec. at the mouth.
2 As many as 23 tributaries feed its waters, contributing to forming a rich and varied watercourse
3 Ideal destination for lovers of sport fishing, but also for kayaking, soft rafting and SUP or for anyone who wants to spend a relaxing day on its banks.
Serchio River
The river divides its sources between the Alpi Apuane and the Appennini and from Piazza al Serchio it draws the valley with its course before flowing into the Tirreno Sea
1 With its 111 km it is the 3rd longest river in Tuscany, second only to the Arno for the flow of 4.6 m3/sec. at the mouth.
2 As many as 23 tributaries feed its waters, contributing to forming a rich and varied watercourse
3 Ideal destination for lovers of sport fishing, but also for kayaking, soft rafting and SUP or for anyone who wants to spend a relaxing day on its banks.
Lima Torrent
Crystal clear waters and exciting rapids, an unmissable destination for who love nature and adventure
1 It rises at the Abetone Pass and in the territory of Bagni di Lucca it runs in a narrow and winding gorge, Strette di Cocciglia, before flowing into the Serchio River in Fornoli.
2 Its waters are fed by melting snowfields but also by underground springs that often create whirlpools and eddies. According to tradition, the Regolo Dragon hides under these rocks.
3 It is renowned for outdoor activities, especially rafting and kayaking, thanks to its rapids and stretches of white water that offer exciting challenges for both beginners and experts
Lima Torrent
Crystal clear waters and exciting rapids, an unmissable destination for who love nature and adventure
1 It rises at the Abetone Pass and in the territory of Bagni di Lucca it runs in a narrow and winding gorge, Strette di Cocciglia, before flowing into the Serchio River in Fornoli.
2 Its waters are fed by melting snowfields but also by underground springs that often create whirlpools and eddies. According to tradition, the Regolo Dragon hides under these rocks.
3 It is renowned for outdoor activities, especially rafting and kayaking, thanks to its rapids and stretches of white water that offer exciting challenges for both beginners and experts
A treasure of Blue roads
Rio Selvano
One of the wildest and most fascinating destinations in Tuscany, where nature shows itself in all its power and beauty
1 It originates from the slopes of the Alpi Apuane and flows through woods and gorges, creating spectacular landscapes spettacolari.
2 It is renowned for canyoning activities, a discipline that combines hiking, climbing, swimming and abseiling.
3 The small medieval nucleus of Mulini (mills) is the access point to Rio Selvano and the nearby Pendolina waterfall.
Rio Selvano
One of the wildest and most fascinating destinations in Tuscany, where nature shows itself in all its power and beauty
1 It originates from the slopes of the Alpi Apuane and flows through woods and gorges, creating spectacular landscapes spettacolari.
2 It is renowned for canyoning activities, a discipline that combines hiking, climbing, swimming and abseiling.
3 The small medieval nucleus of Mulini (mills) is the access point to Rio Selvano and the nearby Pendolina waterfall.
Orrido di Botri
A 286-hectare State Nature Reserve protects the most beautiful canyon in Tuscany, the kingdom of the eagle and the eagle owl
1 In the upper basin of the Fegana river, the Mariana and Ribellino torrents join in the Solco Grande, later called Rio Pelago, creating a deep incision in the limestone rock.
2 With rock walls that reach over 200 meters in height in some places, the canyon is accessible only in the summer months, when the water level allows you to walk in the riverbed.
3 From Ponte a Gaio you can reach in succession La Guadina, Le Prigioni, Il Salto dei becchi, La Piscina, the last point of the authorized route.
Orrido di Botri
A 286-hectare State Nature Reserve protects the most beautiful canyon in Tuscany, the kingdom of the eagle and the eagle owl
1 In the upper basin of the Fegana river, the Mariana and Ribellino torrents join in the Solco Grande, later called Rio Pelago, creating a deep incision in the limestone rock.
2 With rock walls that reach over 200 meters in height in some places, the canyon is accessible only in the summer months, when the water level allows you to walk in the riverbed.
3 From Ponte a Gaio you can reach in succession La Guadina, Le Prigioni, Il Salto dei becchi, La Piscina, the last point of the authorized route.
