Minucciano
Minucciano
inucciano, located within the boundaries of Lunigiana, with a surface area of 57 square km, is one of the largest municipalities of Garfagnana valley.
Its territory lies among the highest peaks of Apuan Alps, such as Mount Sella, Pizzo d’Uccello and Mount Pisanino, the highest peaks of Apuan Alps with its 1945 metres, and the Apennines with the Passo dei Carpinelli overshadowed by Mount Argegna (1019 m. AMSL) with its white Sanctuary of Madonna of the Guard. The main town, already set up over the watershed, rises perched around to a characteristic circular bell tower; not far from the village, there is the Sanctuary of Madonna del Soccorso. The hermitage also has a hospice where, in ancient times, pilgrims were welcomed and accommodated. Until a century ago, the marble quarry workers of Orto di Donna used to sleep here.
A path links the hermitage to the ruins of Castle of Bergiola, that a group of volunteers are trying to recover.
Gorfigliano is the most populous village of the municipality. It is located at the foot of Mount Pisanino (690 m. AMSL). Not to be missed the Ancient Church or ancient castle, from where there is a beautiful view on Lake Gramolazzo, the oratory of S. Antonio and the Church of Saints Giusto and Clemente, patrons of the village. Inside the chapel Pancetti, in the cemetery, there is a frescoed wall with the image of the dying Christ by the famous Milanese artist Pietro Annigoni. The inhabitants of Gorfigliano are very attached to their traditions: the first Sunday of August is the feast of Madonna dei Cavatori, protector of quarryman, and on Christmas Eve, Natalecci, high pyres built with branches of intertwined trees are lit and viewed by celebrants whili listening to Ave Maria.
Lake Gramolazzo with its gently sloping shores is frequented by fishermen and swimmers. It is very suitable for sailing and canoeing in boats that can be rented at the nearby campsite.
The sculpture symposium is attended by many people and is held during the summer when artists from all over the world come here to carve the marble mined in Garfagnana following a specific theme that changes every year.
Certainly the best known and attended area of municipality of Minucciano is the Serenaia Valley, of glacial origin with his big field called “Orto di Donna“ (woman’s garden). Here there are three mountain lodges for hikers and mountaineers who can follow many of the best tours of the entire Apuan Alps chain and several via ferrata trails, including the one which connects the Valle degli Alberghi (Massa) with Passo delle Pecore and the mountain refuge Orto di Donna.
Ideas
Garfagnana and the Serchio valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.
Ideas
Garfagnana and the Serchio valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.
Where to sleep
Garfagnana and the Serchio valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.
Where to sleep
Garfagnana and the Serchio valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.
Where to eat
Garfagnana and the Serchio valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.
Hotel Ristorante Belvedere
Ristorante
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via Statale 445 loc. Passo dei Carpinelli Minucciano
+39 390 583611066 info@hotel-belvedere.it
Hotel Ristorante Belvedere
Ristorante
0-50€
via Statale 445 loc. Passo dei Carpinelli Minucciano
+39 0583611066 info@hotel-belvedere.it
