빌라 대성당‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪9‬개의 산 정상

A beautiful hike. Some trails are a bit abandoned and lack signage, but following the trail is fine. From the top of the tower, there would be a beautiful view, but we missed it due to fog and a myriad of flying ants.

The ruins of the Tower, or Rocca, of Bargiglio stand on the top of the mountain of the same name at 866 meters above sea level at the gates of Garfagnana and the Media Valle del Serchio. Once you arrive at the Tower, it is clear why it has always been called the "Eye of Lucca": the view is panoramic at 360 degrees and offers a perfect view from the peaks of the Apuan Alps, with the Pania di Corfino clearly visible, to the numerous castles and fortresses of Garfagnana, such as the Castiglione Castle and the Mont'Alfonso Fortress. From here you can also dominate the entire Serchio Valley below, from the walls of Barga and Coreglia Antelminelli to Bagni di Lucca, up to the many towns in the Municipality of Pescaglia. And finally, in the distance to the south, the Lucca plain and then the Tyrrhenian coast. The origin of the fortification dates back to an unknown era, probably built by the Suffredinghi, one of the three potentates of Lombard origin who controlled the Serchio Valley who distinguished themselves for their tenacious resistance to the expansionism of the Municipality of Lucca, being bordered by the Este dominions of Garfagnana. It consisted of only one tower, used as an observation and control point of the vast territory, of the road that passed a little further down and of the small community that lived in the farmhouses surrounding the fortification and the ancient Hermitage of S. Bartolomeo.

The tour is worthwhile; the views of the landscape are beautiful, but you should check the route carefully on Komoot beforehand. The trails marked as dangerous are in places like scrambling on rocky ground, and we had to carefully consider where to go and how to proceed. Good basic fitness, strength, flexibility, and appropriate equipment are essential. Weather conditions should also be checked beforehand; windy and wet conditions are no match for the weather.

The tour was a lot of fun, but it's really quite challenging. In some places, you have to be careful not to fall. I would only recommend this tour to experienced hikers.

We have a 360 degree view that fills our eyes after an incredible effort to arrive as I did the tour.

Between the Lima Valley and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, there is one of the pearls of the Garfagnana: Monte Coronato. The path that starts from Montefegatesi and climbs up to its top, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view, was dedicated to the Avi, in homage to those who made the history of these beautiful places.

Rugged mountain not suitable for dogs, I had to help mine several times. With very exposed sections. For expert hikers. The season should also be carefully evaluated. Being exposed rock and little shade, it is necessary to choose a season that is not too hot, not recommended in summer and winter. The scenery is breathtaking well signposted trail EE

Beautiful views from the most important defence tower of the Lucca Republic