On Foot
Pure Nature between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps
On Foot
Pure Nature between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps
rom simple walks to more challenging hikes, everything is possible in this valley nestled between the Apuan Alps and the Apennines. It is a true paradise for the most trained trekkers.
The hiking network offers many opportunities well marked. Before setting off on an excursion, it is advisable to find out about the practicability of the path and the weather conditions.
The following are the most popular routes. Discover all the others with detailed maps or in the company of an Environmental Hiking Guide
The paths of Garfagnana
Lenght: 87.5 KM
Difficulty: Moderate
1 Sentieri del Moro – Sillico (Pieve Fosciana)
2 Sentiero della Libertà – Piglionico (Molazzana)
3 Anello delle Panie – Piglionico (Molazzana)
4 Anello delle Panie – Fornovolasco (Gallicano)
5 Il Sentiero del Lupo – Vallico di Sotto (Fabbriche di Vergemoli)
6 Casa Museo Maraini – Pasquìgliora (Molazzana)
7 Anello pania di Corfino – Natural Reserve Orecchiella
Walks, trips and excursions have the flavour of play and adventure!
Walks, trips and excursions have the flavour of play and adventure!
Lunghezza: 87.5 KM
Difficoltà: Escursionistico
The paths of Garfagnana
1 Sentieri del Moro – Sillico (Pieve Fosciana)
2 Sentiero della Libertà – Piglionico (Molazzana)
3 Anello delle Panie – Piglionico (Molazzana)
4 Anello delle Panie – Fornovolasco (Gallicano)
5 Il Sentiero del Lupo – Vallico di Sotto (Fabbriche di Vergemoli)
6 Casa Museo Maraini – Pasquìgliora (Molazzana)
7 Anello pania di Corfino – Natural Reserve Orecchiella
Along ancient paths and green itineraries, in search of all the Nature treasures!
The paths of Serchio Valley
Lenght: 87.5 KM
Difficulty: Moderate
1 Alta via dei pastori – Foce al Lago(Bagni di Lucca)
2 Cammino del Giglio Selvatico – Giuncheto (Barga)
3 Monte Piglione – (Pescaglia)
4 Il Sentiero degli Avi – Montefegatesi (Bagni di Lucca)
5 Via del Diaspro – (Barga)
6 Casa Museo Maraini – Pasquìgliora (Molazzana)
7 Via della Liberazione – (Barga)
8 Via della Poesia – (Barga)
Along ancient paths and green itineraries, in search of all the nature treasures!
Lenght: 87.5 KM
Difficulty: Moderate
The paths of Serchio Valley
1 Alta via dei pastori – Foce al Lago(Bagni di Lucca)
2 Cammino del Giglio Selvatico – Giuncheto (Barga)
3 Monte Piglione – (Pescaglia)
4 Il Sentiero degli Avi – Montefegatesi (Bagni di Lucca)
5 Via del Diaspro – (Barga)
6 Casa Museo Maraini – Pasquìgliora (Molazzana)
7 Via della Liberazione – (Barga)
8 Via della Poesia – (Barga)
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Enjoy the mountains
Required maps and guides
- Alpi Apuane meridionali fg. 535/537 scale 1:20.000 Ed. Mulgraphic – Firenze
- Alpi Apuane settentrionali fg. 534/536 scale 1:20.000 Ed. Mulgraphic – Firenze
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano fg. 18 scale 1:20.000 Ed. Mulgraphic – Firenze
- Alpi Apuane fg 200 scale 1:25.000 Edizioni 4Land -Bolzano
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano fg 208 scale 1:25.000 Edizioni 4Land -Bolzano
For MTB Routes:
- Carta turistica Garfagnana – Itinerari in MTB scale 1:50.000 ed. Ass Garfagnana MTB Sharing
The 10 Essentials for Mountain Safety
- Before you leave plan your route (including trail length and difficulty) and inform someone you trust of your trip plan.
- Before you leave inform about the update weather forecast by contacting directly mountain huts or other accommodations
- Select trips of a distances and grades that are suitable to your level of conditioning. Leave early in the morning and calculate your expected time of return before dusk.
- Choose a regular and moderate walking speed, make different rest stops, especially if there are children.
- Drink a lot (water, tea or natural juice). Eat food rich in carbohydrate and protein such as wheat bread, dried fruit, nuts ect..
- Choose the right equipment. The footwear has to allow a steady step and protect the articulations.
- Use a practical and light clothing, but do not forget to carry in your pack waterproof and warm clothing. Consider taking a first aid kit.
- When hiking with a group, take care of them and inform hikers about possible dangers, and if necessary, provide first aid.
- Respect wildlife, avoid useless noise and leave no waste.
- Follow signposted trails. Check your map regularly, and if you are not sure about your position try to get back on route with an eye for landmarks.