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Mountains of Garfagnana
Pania di Corfino
Pania of Corfino is inserted in the heart of the Orecchiella National Park. Among its dense woods and praries that cover its slopes, an infinity of floral and wildlife species, such as the eagle and the royal owl, moufflons, wolves and bucks are discovered. The mountain is also easily reachable by amateurs.
ItalianoPania della Croce
The Pania della Croce is considered the queen of the Apuan and is certainly a must-see for mountain lovers. The most used path to the top is the one that leaves from Piglionico, located in the town of Molazzana: from a height of 1150 meters crossing a woods of beech trees along path CAI n.7 that leads, after a hike of about an hour and thirty minutes, to the Rossi refuge.
Tambura Mountain
The Tambura is the second tallest mountain of the Apuane district, located on the border between the provinces of Lucca and Massa. Along the slopes of this mountain runs the ancient Vandelli way, built in 1700 to connect Modena to Massa. From the summit, reachable by following path CAI n.148, open amazing views in every direction: the Pisanino and all the other peaks of the Apuane Alps, the Appennines, Massa and Versilia.
Monte Sumbra
The Sumbra seen from the Garfagnana slope, and from the villages of Careggine and Vagli, appears imposing with a long ridge that gently reaches the summit. It is a very beautiful mountain located on the border of Garfagnana and Alta Versilia.
Monte Pisanino
Pisanino is the tallest peak of the Apuan district, located in the extreme north of Garfagnana in the proximity of the border with Lunigiana in the commune of Minucciano. To the path to reach the top starts at the Donegani refuge, about 5 km from the village of Gramolazzo, which is reachable by car. From there, following path CAI n.178 plunged in a woods dense with beech trees takes you to the mouth of the river Cardeto, distinguished by the presence of huge boulders.
