Mt. Matanna is the highest peak of Southern Apuane Alps: green woods, prairies of altitude, and breathless views to the sea.

From Tre Scolli (526 m) we walk to S. Rocchino (800 m), Foce del Pallone (1080 m) and finally we reach the peak of Mt. Matanna 1317 m). Back to Tre Scolli with a ring itinerary. Possibility of a rest to Refuge Forte dei Marmi.

Climbing: 600 m
Time: 5,30 h - Difficulty: medium

Mt. Procinto, impressive rocky tower set near the overhanging face of Mt. Nona, is one of most famous place of Apuane. Various and nice itinerary, through chess-nut woods and rocky paths.

From Stazzema (520 m) we arrive to Refuge Forte dei Marmi (852 m) walking on a nice path through chess-nut woods. Then we reach Callare del Matanna (1130 m) and we go back to the starting point.

Climbing: 600 m
Time: 5 h - Difficulty: medium

The Camaiore Valley is a nice forested place with clear fresh streams and ancient caves, and has been inhabited since prehistorical age. This easy walk follows the traces of prehistoric men to Grotta all’Onda, one of the most suggestive archaeological areas of Versilia.

From Casoli (406 m) we walk to Tre Scolli (526 m) and to Grotta all’Onda (500 m), following an old path through cultivated fields and oaks woods. Descent on ancient paved path. We can eventually have a rest near a nice stream for a fresh bath. Back to Casoli, possibility of a snack in the village.

Climbing: 150 m
Time: 3,30 h - Difficulty: easy

Colonnata (350 m) is a village set near Carrara, among marble quarries, very famous for the delicious “lardo”.

The walk starts in Colonnata and climb to the ancient village of Vergheto (850 m), a beautiful view point on the mountains all around. Then we walk back to Colonnata, where is possible to taste the famous “lardo” in one of the little restaurant.

Climbing: 500 m circa
Time: 3 h circa - Difficulty: easy

The Mt Pania della Croce is considered the Queen of Apuane Alps and is also a wonderful walking tour.

The walk starts in Piglionico (1150 mt) to reach Refuge Rossi (1609 mt), set in a nice panoramic point (1,30 h walking).
Here we have a rest, and then we climb to the peak of Pania (1858 mt), a magnificent view point on Apuane Alps, with the sea far away (1 h).
On the way back we can visit the Vetricia Plateau, a karstic area near Ref. Rossi.

Climbing: 750 m circa
Time: 6,30 h circa - Difficulty: medium

Various and spectacular walking tour, though grassy slopes, ancient abandoned villages, beech woods and great rocky faces to Mt. Sumbra, considered one of the most beautiful of Apuane.

The walk starts in Vianova (1070 mt) and climb through a deep green woods to a beautiful panoramic spot (1,30 h). Then we reach the peak of Mt Sumbra, a magnificent view point on Apuane Alps, with the sea far away.

Climbing: 600 m
Time: 6.30 h - Difficulty: medium

Nice walking to the huge natural rocky arch.

We start from Stazzema (600 m) and follow the path to Foce delle Porchette (982 m) and to Mt. Forato (1223 m). Then we come back on the same way.

Climbing: 600 m
Time: 5.30 h - Difficulty: medium

Mt. Altissimo has deep and impressive slopes on which marble quarries have been carved by the hard and dangerous work of men. An itinerary of “marble archaeology”, in one of the best preserved old quarries of Apuane.

We start from La Polla (500 m) and we walk on a marble white street to the ancient quarries of Tacca Bianca (1000 m). Along the way we also visit a marble quarry of few years ago, not used anymore.

Climbing: 550 m
Time: 4 h - Difficulty: medium

Mt. Corchia is formed by marble, and in the inner of the mountain there is one of the most important karst cave of Italy, equipped with walkways. Wonderful views from the top of the mountain.

From Fociomboli (1270 m) we walk to Refuge Del Freo (1180 m) on a nice, easy and forested path. Then we climb to the top of Mt. Corchia (1,30 h ) and descent on the opposite face of the mountain. We come back to the starting point walking on an old marble path.

Climbing: 700 m
Time: 5,30 h - Difficulty: medium

Easy and pleasure walking to the ancient little village of Puntato in a sunny valley near Mt. Corchia and Mt. Pania: prairies, chess-nut woods, and a little wet-land, unique in this limestone area.

From Isola Santa (500 m) we walk to Colle di Favilla (955 m) and to Puntato (986 m). Then we come back following a different path.

Climbing: 500 m
Time: 4 h - Difficulty: easy

Mt. Prana and Mt. Matanna are the southest mountains of Apuane, near to Camaiore: nice and pleasure path through chess-nut woods and prairies, with beautiful views to the sea.

From Metato (408 m) we walk to Campo all’Orzo and to the top of Mt. Prana (1221 m), walking trough chess-nut wood and prairies. We come back on the same way.

Climbing: 800 m
Time: 6 h - Difficulty: medium

Nice and pleasure path through old paths and little villages in the hills near Camaiore.
from Candalla (104 m) to Metato (408 m) and Casoli (406 m). Back to Candalla and the nice stream Rio Lombricese..
Climbing: 300 m
Time: 3 h - Difficulty: easy