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**Monte Pisanino, located in the Province of Lucca, is the king of the Apuan Alps. It is 1946 meters high, which makes it the highest mountain located entirely in Tuscany. The locals call the mountain the Pizzo della Caranca.**

The climb starts from Val Serenaia. From a physical point of view, it is a **demanding ascent**. You must have experience hiking on steep terrain and it is strongly recommended to go with a certified mountain guide.

The total ascent takes around 7 hours and the altitude gain is of 1100 meters. We will meet in **Orto di Donna** to start the hike and then the ascent of Mount Pisanino.

The best period to climb it is from **May till September**. We usually take a maximum of 2 clients per guide, to keep the adventure personal and pay attention to every detail you may need. This price includes the guiding fee and the technical equipment.

**If you are in the area this summer and want to experience a nice challenge in the Apuan Alps, please send us a request to book this trip and let’s plan this awesome adventure together. We’ll be glad to help you discover this amazing area with us!** 

And if you want to check another great adventure in Italy, please also check our [**Hiking in the Alpi Apuane in Tuscany**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/hiking-alpi-apuane-tuscany/).

Climb Monte Pisanino, the highest mountain entirely in Tuscany, with one of the IFMGA-certified mountain guides of the Prorock Outdoor Team.

Climbing Mt Pisanino, Apuan Alps. 1-day trip. IFMGA guide

Climbing Mt Pisanino, Apuan Alps

**The Alpi Apuane/Apuan Alps Regional Park located in Tuscany** is extremely famous throughout the world for its beauty and stunning views. **Amazing hikes**, from touristic to more challenging ones, can be done here.

**So do you want to join us on guided trekking and discover some really cool spots off-the-beaten-path and away from the crowds?**

The hiking trails in the Alpi Apuane have a unique feature: you'll walk in a fantastic alpine environment and, at the same time, have the chance of admiring breathtaking views of the sea.

On most hikes, we'll be walking on typical mountain paths. Some are equipped with **via ferrata**, accessible only with appropriate equipment and with the support of a mountain guide.

We have been guiding in the Alpi Apuane for more than 30 years. And we know every corner of these beautiful mountains and **will be glad to let you discover some of our favorite secret corners.** 

There are several options we can go for. The choice will depend on your fitness level, what you wish to do and the time you have. These are some of the options:

*   Villages and paths in the mountains of **Camaiore**
    
*   Mount **Gabberi** (1140 m)
    
*   Hiking trails around **Pruno**, in front of **Monte Forato**
    
*   **Mount Pratofiorito** in the countryside of **Lucca**. Including the renowned **Gagni di Lucca** (thermal baths)
    
*   **Mount Mattanna** (1317m)
    
*   **Mount Prana** (1221m) above the Camaiore Valley
    
*   Hike and food/wine testing around the historical villas of **Lucca**
    
*   **Mount Proncinto** or/and **Mount Forato** t1223 m)
    
*   **Mount Sumbra** (1764 m)
    
*   **Panial della Croce** (1858 m)
    
*   [**Mount Pisanino**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-mt-pisanino-guide/) (1946m)
    

It is also possible to combine several hikes and leave for two or more days. We can then stay at one of the **mountain huts (rifugio)** in the Apuane Alps.

**If you are interested in hiking in the Alpi Apuane Regional Park during one or more days, please send us a request and let's organize the trip of your dreams together**

**The hikes can be combined with some** [**canyoning**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/canyoning-tuscany-ligurian-rivers/) **or rock climbing, in the** [**Apuan Alps / Tuscany**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/basic-rock-climbing-course-apuan-alps/) **or** [**Cinque Terre**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-around-portovenere-5-terre/)**.**

Go on a hike in the Alpi Apuane in Tuscany, an amazing alpine environment just above the sea. You'll be guided by one of the IFMGA-certified guides of the Prorock team.

Hiking in the Alpi Apuane in Tuscany. Hiking trip. IFMGA guide

Hiking in the Alpi Apuane in Tuscany

Join me on this 6-day trekking tour and discover the stunning green scenery and mountains of **Tuscany, one of the most beautiful regions in the world**, located in central Italy. During these days, we will explore the captivating **Garfagnana Valley**, a verdant aretua of dense forests  and enchanting beauty, a few kilometers **north of Lucca.**

We will meet in Pisa on the first day. The following day we will take a train to **Piazza al Serchio**, a small town nestled between the mountains, where our trek begins. We will travel to the most remote areas of this region through the mountain ranges that protect it: **the Apuan Alps and the Apennine Alps**, where much of the **Italian biodiversity** is concentrated. The roe deer, the wolf , the alpine rook, the golden eagle and the mouflon live here.

Five different stages will take us from the **Apuan Alps Regional Park** (Parco Regionale delle Alpi Apuane) to the **Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park**, where most of the trekking takes place.

At the base of the valleys we will find small towns, cultivated fields and chestnut forests. At higher altitudes, we find beech forests, alpine meadows, the sharp ridges of the more rugged Apuans and the gentle green hills of the Apennines. The most representative mountains that we will ascend are Monte Tondo (1782m), Porraie (1833m) and Monte Prado (2054m), the highest peak along the trek.

We will also have the opportunity of trying the **local gastronomy**, tasting **ecological local products** of great quality, “zero kilometer” food produced in the region of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

**Would you like to join me on this trekking tour in Tuscany? Just send me a request. Check the dates below and book your trip! Come join me on a great hiking experience in Italy.**

Meeting with the guide. Briefing about the trek. Night in Pisa. Accommodation B & B: Pisa – Hotel \*\*\*

Pisa

After breakfast, we meet and go by train to Piazza al Serchio, a small town in the Alps nestled between the mountains. This is a smooth and progressive day. Starting from the base of the valley, we ascend through the hills to Giuncugnano, from where we continue our hike through chestnut forests to the top of Mt. Argegna (1034 m). From there, we will have the opportunity to see the contrast of both mountain ranges: the imposing, steep Apuan Alps and the soft hills of the Appenines.

Distance: 10km.  Elevation difference: + 670m. Duration: 5h. 30 min. (includes stops)/ Lodging in Full Board (FB) regime: Giuncugnano – Agrotourism

Piazza al Serchio - Giuncugnano (875 m)

We bid farewell to the Apuan Alps and welcome the Apennines. This stage is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of the trek. As we ascend, the vegetation changes, and the forests of chestnut, hazel and pine trees give way to forests of beech, cranberry and juniper meadows. The ascent to Mt. Tondo (1782m) allows you to enjoy one of the best trekking views: on days of good visibility you get to see the Mediterranean and the Maritime Alps. In a section of the route we share the itinerary with the European trail E1. This trail links Northern Europe and the Mediterranean along 6000 kilometers. Our stage ends in the Carpediem Refuge, at 1574m, located in the Passo di Pradarena, known and used already in Roman times to link the  Garfagnana region with the Padana Pianura.

Distance: 14km.  Elevation difference:  + 1200m. Duration: 8h. 30 min. (includes stops) // Full board accommodation in Passo di Pradarena – Refuge

Giuncugnano - Passo Pradarena (1574m)

This is an “aerial” day, as we will be walking along the edges of Monte Soraggio (1832m), Le Porraie (1833m) and M. Ravaianda (1761m), where we can clearly see, due to the characteristics of the landscape, the glacial activity that the landscape has undergone. The panorama allows you to see the Apuan Alps and the gigantic neighboring mass, Mt. Cusna (2120m), also known as the sleeping giant. We descend through the Collado de la Focerella (1749m) to reach our destination through a beech forest, a mountain refuge located in the valley of l’Ozola.

Distance: 10km. Elevation difference: + 400m. Duration: 6 hours (includes stops) // Full board accommodation in Valle di l’Ozola – Refuge.

Passo di Pradarena - Bargetana Refuge (1740 m)

From the refuge, we pass through the Laghetto della Bargetana, of glacial origin, and ascend the top of Mt. Prado (2054m), the highest peak in Tuscany. On today’s route it is possible to see golden eagles, mouflons, and marmots, among other animals. The trail continues close to Monte Vecchio (1982m) and Mt. Cella (1946m), until we reach Passo delle Radici, a point of union between the regions of Garfagnana and Modena. In the last part of the stage we go down the valley of Valbona to go to San Pellegrino in Alpe (1525 m), the highest village of the North-Central Apennine. There we will rest in a refuge with beautiful views of the valley.

Distance: 14km. – Accum. +: 700m. Duration: 6h. 30 min. (includes stops) // Accommodation in PC mode: San Pellegrino in Alpe – Refuge

Bargetana Refuge - San Pellegrino in Alpe (1525m)

The path descends through meadows and forests until you reach the bottom of the valley. We pass through villages such as Valbona and Isola, where nowadays they still have water mills that they use to grind flour. We also visit Castiglione and Pieve Fosciana, areas in which prehistoric Neolithic remains have been found. Castiglione is a great example of a well-preserved medieval village: its walls continue intact from the 14th century. Then we pass by the Pra di Lama Lake, which leads us to the Cappuccini church, where we conclude a five-day trek through the Italian Alps. From Castelnuovo di Garfagnana we transfer by train to Pisa.

Distance: 17km. Elevation difference: -1255 m. Duration: 7h. 30 min. (includes stops)

San Pellegrino in Alpe - Castelnuovo Di Garfagnana (270m)

Discover the beautiful Garfagnana Valley in Tuscany, with this 6-day guided trekking tour, starting from Pisa, along UIMLA Mountain Leader Sergio.

6-day Guided trekking and culinary tour in Tuscany, from Pisa. 6-day trip. UIMLA guide

https://www.trekkingnaturexperience.com/trekkings/toscana

6-day Guided trekking and culinary tour in Tuscany, from Pisa

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