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A modest peak (912 meters) of the Altissimo chain, Monte Folgorito is located on the border between the municipalities of Montignoso (Massa-Carrara) and Seravezza (Lucca). It seems that the name derives from the fact that its peak is a constant target of lightning and thunder during summer storms.

Beautiful view of the Altissimo and the Northern Apuan Alps

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Just a mind blowing view. Definitely worth it!

Leave the CAI path nr 140 to take the track on the left, which reaches the ridge passing through the locality of Le Forche (900 m), where there are the first German fortifications. Follow a ridge path that meets individual trenches and holes (above Campo del Barga and at Col di Melo), before reaching the marble stone of the Gothic Line.

In the last stretch to reach the summit of Monte Folgorito there is this small cave which during the Second World War was used as a deposit for the radio station.

The Folgorito is a modest mountain (911.5 meters) of the chain that faces the sea from the Most High, through the Uncini pass and the Carchio. The summit ends with a characteristic pointed and grassy peak which is located on the border between the municipalities of Montignoso (Massa-Carrara) and Seravezza (Lucca). The side overlooking the Serra valley is rugged and rocky. In correspondence with it, the ridge splits into a south-western branch that continues up to the cliff of the Aghinolfi Castle [1] (226 meters) in the Montignosino area, while a south-eastern branch slopes gently towards Seravezza. The name [2] derives from the fact that its top is the target of lightning that is hurled there with force especially during the summer storms. From the summit you can enjoy a good view of the coast and the southern and northern Apuane, in particular the nearby Carchio and Altissimo. You go up easily with the path 140 both from Pasquilio and Seravezza. The very imposing summit cross was erected on 12 June 1986 by the inhabitants of Montignoso. On the summit and on the ridge there are remains of fortifications from the Gothic line. Also of particular importance are the blooms that cheer the hiker especially in late spring.

Originally an area of ponds and marshes rich in fish, a canal to the sea was dug in the 15C and the site was drained for farming until the 17C. That never worked out right. Eventually the area was reclaimed. Outside it is now dry and should be used for housing, the swampy terrain inside the dyke is a nature reserve and inhabited by waterfowl. There is an unpaved path on the dyke, which is worth walking. The path along the canal to the Mediterranean Sea is also beautiful. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_di_Porta