Museums, galleries, palaces, restaurants, wineries: these are probably the locations that first come to mind when picturing spending time in Tuscany. However, that beautiful and iconic landscape that Tuscany is famous for needs to be ventured out into and explored. Driving around or heading to outdoor activities like kayaking, zip lining, horse riding, and more are one way to experience it but an excellent way to see the landscape at its most beautiful is by going hiking. One particularly lovely place to go hiking is Pania della Croce.
This mountain in the Apuan Alps is the highest peak in the Panie Group, located not far from the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and boasts views over Monviso, Monte Amiata, Corsica and the coastline on very clear days. For those who have found a holiday rental in Lucca or a villa rental on the Tuscan Coast, and who are looking to take in the majestic natural beauty of Tuscany, it is the perfect spot for a hike.
This mountain in the Apuan Alps is the highest peak in the Panie Group, located not far from the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and boasts views over Monviso, Monte Amiata, Corsica and the coastline on very clear days. For those who have found a holiday rental in Lucca or a villa rental on the Tuscan Coast, and who are looking to take in the majestic natural beauty of Tuscany, it is the perfect spot for a hike.
One of the most visible mountains of the Apuan Alps, though not the highest summit, Pania della Croce is often considered the signature mountain of the range and is one of the best lookouts of the range. It is also one of the most popular mountains of the Apuane and, as a result is one of the best organised for hikers and visitors. There are multiple routes which lead to its summit and boasts three refuges in its direct vicinity.
There a long routes from its two valleys that are tiring and the west and south faces offer challenging climbs but the normal route is a short scramble, starting at the Chapel of Piglionico, halfway up the mountain and readily done in as little as a couple of hours. So, as long as you are willing to get your hands a little dirty, then most people should find a route to suit their needs and capabilities in this part of Tuscany.
There a long routes from its two valleys that are tiring and the west and south faces offer challenging climbs but the normal route is a short scramble, starting at the Chapel of Piglionico, halfway up the mountain and readily done in as little as a couple of hours. So, as long as you are willing to get your hands a little dirty, then most people should find a route to suit their needs and capabilities in this part of Tuscany.
