Route: The Versilia ascent (Italy)

Submitted by Vincenzotosi on Sat, 08/09/2025 - 12:34pm
Location
Lucca, IT
Distance
23.29 km
Vertical Gain
1,873 m
Description

This route is the straighest line linking the sea to the highest point of the Versilia region, Pania della Croce, a peak of theApuan Alps. It starts at the Forte dei Marmi pier and it follows the provincial road (or parallel road) through the villages of Forte dei Marmi, Querceta, Ripa, Seravezza and Ruosina. At Ruosina the rout turns left and enters in the Giardino valley, continuing to Cansoli, where the trail section begins. Arriving in Levigliani, the route continues towards Antro del Corchia, a touristic cave, then passes onto the Voltoline trail (route CAI 110 ), a winding trail that leads to Mosceta valley. In Mosceta valley, the final ascent to the top of Pania della Croce begins. The route follows CAI 126 until reaching the ridge, then continues along the ridge to the large cross at the summit.