ピエーヴェ・フォシアナの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ12

From the outside, it's a beautiful refuge. We couldn't see the inside because it was closed. It's easily accessible by parking in Case di Civago.

A refuge with renovated private rooms and excellent cuisine. It's an excellent starting point for various hikes in the area, and the management is very friendly. From the (paid) parking lot, it's about a 10-minute walk uphill to the refuge. The manager, Massimo, is a wonderful person; it's always a pleasure to return!

great refuge

The Shepherds' Festival at Lame di Capraia, in the municipality of Pieve Fosciana, is an event held annually on the last Sunday of July. The festival celebrates the area's pastoral traditions, with traditional dishes, music, and activities for adults and children. The festival recalls the times when shepherds, during the transhumance, gathered here to celebrate the end of the mountain grazing season with mass and a shared lunch. During the festival, you can taste typical Garfagnana dishes, such as polenta incaciata, macaroni, farro, lamb, rosticciana, sausage, cheese, homemade cakes, and neccio fritters with ricotta. In addition to food, there are activities for children, music, and, in the past, even cheese-making demonstrations. In short, the Shepherds' Festival is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of Garfagnana while enjoying local flavors.

Landmark along the route.

Radici Pass area.

beautiful lake from which many paths start, the food at the refuge is very good and the manager is very friendly

Refuge at the bottom of the valley, in the upper part of the Dolo torrent valley. About 3 km from the village of Civago. Starting point for excursions to the high Reggio Emilia Apennines.