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Wild Trekking in Tuscany: Traverse the Apuan Alps from Coast to Mountain.

Parcheggio Castelpoggio, Massa-Carrara · Toscana•5 days · 4 nights•Trekking · 1,858 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
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INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
Massa-Carrara, Toscana
On your own?
No problem
Points
+48
Wild Trekking in Tuscany: Traverse the Apuan Alps from Coast to Mountain.
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
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WHY THIS TREK

The Apuan Alps traverse

Five days along the Apuan ridge, where the mountains seem to rise out of the sea.

Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

With the Guidders we cross the whole Apuan ridge, between the Garfagnana and the Carrara side, walking panoramic crests, ancient woods, hidden valleys and spectacular marble mountains.

Day 1. From Castelpoggio to Rifugio Orto di Donna, at the foot of Pizzo d'Uccello. Day 2. From Orto di Donna to Vagli Sotto, below Monte Pisanino. Day 3. From Vagli Sotto to Isola Santa, a stone village poised above the lake. Day 4. From Isola Santa to Rifugio Rossi, beneath the Panie. Day 5. From Rifugio Rossi to Cardoso, passing the foot of Monte Procinto.

5 reasons to come - the complete traverse of the Apuan Alps - the marble quarries and Pizzo d'Uccello - Isola Santa, a stone village on the lake - the Panie and Monte Procinto - five days of real walking, hut to hut

Who it suits A demanding trek: you need good fitness, adaptability and a sure step along the crests.

A journey on foot that stays with you: set off with the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 21 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Recommended age 25–45
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+48 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
3,800 m D+ · 67 km · 8 h over 5 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 2 h a day for 5 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 5 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Overnight and Half Board
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Parcheggio Castelpoggio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

Five days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
3,800 m
Max altitude
1,858 m
Distance
67 km
Duration
5 days
Day 1
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 2
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 3
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 4
1 stop · from 07:00
Day 5
1 stop · from 08:00
Map
5 days · 67 km
Meeting point 7:30approximate
54033 Carrara, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
07:30PARKING
From Castelpoggio to the Orto di Donna Refuge
Where we sleep: Orto di Donna Mountain Hut Hike Stats: 17 km • 1400 m elevation gain • ~8 hours Our adventure begins in Castelpoggio, the last village on the Carrara side before the Apuan Alps. We'll ascend towards Gabellaccia Pass, the Carrara Mountain Hut, and then the spectacular Bocca della Cava Crespina, passing through ancient marble quarries. We'll hike through beech forests, karst valleys, and the Foce del Giovo before arriving at the enchanting Orto di Donna plateau, at the foot of Mount Pisanino. The day ends in the warm embrace of the mountain hut, run by passionate female mountaineers who share stories of these mountains.

How do you get to Parcheggio Castelpoggio? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Thermal blanket
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
K-way
REQUIRED
Shorts
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Spray anti-zecche
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

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You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
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You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (8 h a day) and carry your backpack for 5 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 21 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Wild Trekking in Tuscany: Traverse the Apuan Alps from Coast to Mountain.

Wild Trekking in Tuscany: Traverse the Apuan Alps from Coast to Mountain.

Parcheggio Castelpoggio, Carrara (MS) · Toscana
5 days · Trekking · 1,858 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
3,800 m
Max altitude
1,858 m
Distance
67 km
Duration
5 days
Guiddy points
+48
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS TREK

The Apuan Alps traverse

Five days along the Apuan ridge, where the mountains seem to rise out of the sea.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

With the Guidders we cross the whole Apuan ridge, between the Garfagnana and the Carrara side, walking panoramic crests, ancient woods, hidden valleys and spectacular marble mountains.

Day 1. From Castelpoggio to Rifugio Orto di Donna, at the foot of Pizzo d'Uccello. Day 2. From Orto di Donna to Vagli Sotto, below Monte Pisanino. Day 3. From Vagli Sotto to Isola Santa, a stone village poised above the lake. Day 4. From Isola Santa to Rifugio Rossi, beneath the Panie. Day 5. From Rifugio Rossi to Cardoso, passing the foot of Monte Procinto.

5 reasons to come - the complete traverse of the Apuan Alps - the marble quarries and Pizzo d'Uccello - Isola Santa, a stone village on the lake - the Panie and Monte Procinto - five days of real walking, hut to hut

Who it suits A demanding trek: you need good fitness, adaptability and a sure step along the crests.

A journey on foot that stays with you: set off with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
3,800 m D+ · 67 km · 8 h over 5 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 2 h a day for 5 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 5 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Overnight and Half Board
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Parcheggio Castelpoggio

Itinerary

5 days · approximate times
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Map
5 days · 67 km
Meeting point 7:30Parcheggio Castelpoggio
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
07:30PARKING
From Castelpoggio to the Orto di Donna Refuge
Where we sleep: Orto di Donna Mountain Hut Hike Stats: 17 km • 1400 m elevation gain • ~8 hours Our adventure begins in Castelpoggio, the last village on the Carrara side before the Apuan Alps. We'll ascend towards Gabellaccia Pass, the Carrara Mountain Hut, and then the spectacular Bocca della Cava Crespina, passing through ancient marble quarries. We'll hike through beech forests, karst valleys, and the Foce del Giovo before arriving at the enchanting Orto di Donna plateau, at the foot of Mount Pisanino. The day ends in the warm embrace of the mountain hut, run by passionate female mountaineers who share stories of these mountains.
See day 2 →

How do you get to Parcheggio Castelpoggio? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Thermal blanket
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
K-way
REQUIRED
Shorts
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Spray anti-zecche
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyViaggi
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (8 h a day) and carry your backpack for 5 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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