Apuan Alps

The Apuan Alps, a chain extending from the Northwest of Lunigiana, over the Northeast of Garfagnana and the Southwest of Versilia, consist of various mountains among which Monte Sagro (1749 meters AMSL), Mount Cavallo (1895 meters AMSL), Mount Pisanino (the highest peak – 1946 meters AMSL), Mount Tambura (1890 meters AMSL), and the Panie group.

They are a series of peaks that enclose and protect a pricelessly beautiful environment rich with history and tradition; these mountains appear to have been inhabited in ancient times, as testified by the rock carvings found in Alta Versilia sulle Panie.

The assortment of floral and plant species inhabiting these elevations is quite vast, some of which are native species.

Within the Apuan Alps is the Apuan Alps Regional Park which is part of the UNESCO Geo-Parks network.

There are many activities you can enjoy in the Apuan Alps, from simple walks through the woods and hills, to trekking, expert excursions and climbs.

There are even very important karst sites with kilometers and kilometers of caves, parts of which can be visited, like the famous Antro del Corchia.

Whichever outdoor activity you wish to enjoy during your stay in Tuscany, reaching the mountains from Camping Souvenir in Marina di Massa is rather simple. For example, you can go by car to Campo Cecina in Carrara to start the trail towards Monte Sagro (considered one of the easiest excursions), it’s just a 1 hour trip.

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