Antonella’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Medieval setup with amazing views -when sky's clear-.
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Fortezza delle Verrucole
Via del ForteMedieval setup with amazing views -when sky's clear-.
Peaceful lake with great views of the Apuane Alps.
TIP: take a walk to the historical Vagli Sotto and along the lake.
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Lago Di Vagli
Peaceful lake with great views of the Apuane Alps.
TIP: take a walk to the historical Vagli Sotto and along the lake.
If you're visiting Vagli and its lake, you should definitely consider Campocatino (15min drive), is one of the most peaceful places I've ever been to.
TIP: there's a hidden hermitage walking distance, Eremo di San Viviano. Ask the locals on how to get there or download the app MAPS.ME
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Campocatino
If you're visiting Vagli and its lake, you should definitely consider Campocatino (15min drive), is one of the most peaceful places I've ever been to.
TIP: there's a hidden hermitage walking distance, Eremo di San Viviano. Ask the locals on how to get there or download the app MAPS.ME
Peaceful hermitage with a unique cave-church.
Is only 5 minutes driving or 45 minutes walking, there's also a restaurant for lunch.
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Hermitage of Calomini
5 Località Eremo di CalominiPeaceful hermitage with a unique cave-church.
Is only 5 minutes driving or 45 minutes walking, there's also a restaurant for lunch.
Super funny experience, just around the corner.
Canyoning, climbing and water adventures, they also have activities for kids.
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Parco Avventura Levigliese
Località TrombaccoSuper funny experience, just around the corner.
Canyoning, climbing and water adventures, they also have activities for kids.
Drive to Piglionico (15min) and park there. Follow the signs to "Pania della Croce" and "Rifugio Rossi".
Beautiful walk. You can either stop at the "rifugio" for lunch/glass of wine (only on weekends in winter time, otherwise always open during summer) or reach the top with amazing 360' views.
TIP: dogs are fine only up to the "rifugio", after that I wouldn't recommend.
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Pania della Croce
Drive to Piglionico (15min) and park there. Follow the signs to "Pania della Croce" and "Rifugio Rossi".
Beautiful walk. You can either stop at the "rifugio" for lunch/glass of wine (only on weekends in winter time, otherwise always open during summer) or reach the top with amazing 360' views.
TIP: dogs are fine only up to the "rifugio", after that I wouldn't recommend.
Cave system, nice family activity.
TIP: is windy and 10° C (50° F) all year round, so get dressed properly.
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Grotta del Vento
Cave system, nice family activity.
TIP: is windy and 10° C (50° F) all year round, so get dressed properly.
Food scene
Should go if you are a real foodie. Local-old-school-genuine stuff!
TIP: it tends to be packed on weekends so go there early or make a reservation. Ask Andrea (the host) for a "degustazione", he will let you try all he has to offer.
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Il Vecchio Mulino
12 Via Vittorio EmanueleShould go if you are a real foodie. Local-old-school-genuine stuff!
TIP: it tends to be packed on weekends so go there early or make a reservation. Ask Andrea (the host) for a "degustazione", he will let you try all he has to offer.
Trattoria Bonini
147 Strada Provinciale di MonteperpoliReimagined local food. Very good quality
RISTORANTE ELISEO Bed & Breakfast
28 Via Cavour2 minutes walking and genuine local food.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Imishwana ewusizo
It's hard to find an English speaking waiter...
...but if you don't have any food restrictions, just say
"decida lei per noi" which means "please, decide for us".
Okufanele ukupakishe
It can be really cold in Garfagnana
Pack some winter clothes in every season if you're going hiking.