Hill walking in Tuscany, guided walking and hiking holidays and vacations in the stunning Garfagna area or Northern Tuscany from Tuscany Walking with accommodation in Barga, also winter walking and skiing breaks in this little known corner of Italy.

Walking holiday in Tuscany from Tuscany Walking

Walking holidays in the beautiful Garfagnana, Tuscany.

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	Area "Our aim in visiting Tuscany in October was to walk in a pleasant temperature and access places one normally only views from the road in the passing. We achieved all that and more - the views from the summits were absolutely breathtaking and worth every bit of energy expended and more. " The area of Northern Tuscany explored on our walking holidays covers the Garfagnana National Park, Orecchiella National Park and the marble and limestone peaks of the Alpi Apuane. This region is one of contrasts - from rounded alpine meadows to almost razor sharp mountain ridges; from villages either perched on hill tops or secreted away amongst hidden valleys to medieval towns steeped in history and culture.
The valley of the river Serchio is dotted regularly with small towns, villages and hamlets, however the two principal towns are Barga and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.
	Barga is a charming and ancient hilltop town in two distinct parts. Barga Giardino where much of the day to day commerce takes place and Barga Vecchia which is the older part of the town, completely encircled by ancient walls and perfect for exploring on foot. It is a maze of narrow alley ways and staircases leading eventually to the summit of the town, the duomo. The terrace in front of the duomo provides a spectacular viewing platform where you can take in the sweep of the Alpi Apuane and the Garfagnana. For more information about Barga please go to www.barganews.com
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is the administrative capital of the region and whilst boasting no particular outstanding tourist attraction, the town has a charm of its own whilst going about its own business. It is sited at the meeting of the Serchio and Turriet Secca rivers and is both the commercial and hiking centre for the valley. It has had a market since the fifteenth century – held every Thursday. The centre of the town is dominated by the twelfth century Rocca and the duomo, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul.

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